Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan Explained

General Tan Sri Dato' Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan^[1] (born 18 April 1968) is a Malaysian military officer who currently serves as the 30th Chief of Army since September 2023. Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the Deputy Chief of Army from April 2023 to September 2023.^{[2] [3]}

Early life

Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan was born on 18 April 1968 in Segamat, Johor.

Military career

He was received his secondary education at the Royal Military College in 1985, he began his service as a cadet officer on 19 August 1986, before being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 23 Royal Malay Regiment two years later. Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan promoted to Deputy Chief of Malaysian Army on 19 April 2023. Later on 6 September 2023, he was promoted to Chief of Malaysian Army, succeeding Mohammad Ab Rahman who appointed as Chief of Defence Forces.^{[4] [5]}

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

• Malaysia :
  • Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2023)^[6]
  • Recipient of the Loyal Service Medal (PPS)
  • Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
  • Recipient of the United Nations Missions Service Medal (PNBB) with "BOSNIA" clasp
  • Recipient of the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
  • Recipient of the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
  • Recipient of the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
  • Recipient of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
  • Recipient of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
  • Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
• Malaysian Armed Forces :
  • Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) (2023)^[7]
  • Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PSAT) (2021)
  • Warrior of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PAT) (2014)
  • Officer of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (KAT) (2004)
  • Recipient of the Malaysian Service Medal (PJM)
• :
  • Knight Commander of the Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah (DGMK) – Dato' Wira (2024)^[8]
• :
  • Knight Commander of the Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (DPKK) – Dato' (2023)^[9]
  • Herald of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (BSK) (2010)^[10]
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  • Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2019)^[11]

Foreign honours

• :
  • Recipient of the UNPROFOR Medal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profil Panglima Tentera Darat. army.mil.my.
2. Web site: Lt Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan TPTD Ke-26. 19 April 2023. btdm.my.
3. Web site: Tentera Darat Malaysia - Senarai PTD. army.mil.my.
4. Web site: Muhammad Hafizuddeain is new army chief. www.nst.com.my.
5. Web site: Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan Dilantik PTD ke 30. 6 September 2023. btdm.my.
6. Web site: Senarai Penerima Panglima Setia Mahkota Tahun 2023. www.istiadat.gov.my.
7. Web site: Agong kurnia 293 pingat kepada anggota tentera, Panglima ATM terima PGAT. ms. Berita Harian. 17 October 2023.
8. Web site: PM Anwar dahului penerima darjah kebesaran Kedah. www.sinarharian.my.
9. News: Mohd Amar Tops list Kelantan State Award Recipients. ww.nst.com.my.
10. Web site: Acting Kelantan Sultan honours list. 31 March 2010. The Star. https://web.archive.org/web/20181017203107/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2010/03/31/acting-kelantan-sultan-honours-list/. 17 October 2018. 12 September 2024.
11. News: Azam Jaya managing director heads list of Sabah award recipients. Malay Mail. 4 October 2019.