Chief of Navy (Malaysia)
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The Chief of Navy (Malay: Panglima Tentera Laut) is the most senior appointment in the Royal Malaysian Navy and has been held by a four-star officer in the rank of admiral since 2002. The Chief of Navy is a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces Council and directly reports to the Chief of Defence Forces.
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Chief of Navy | |
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Panglima Tentera Laut ڤڠليما تنترا لاءوت | |
Royal Malaysian Navy | |
Style | Yang Berbahagia (The Honorable) |
Type | Chief |
Member of | Malaysian Armed Forces Council |
Reports to | Chief of Defence Forces |
Term length | Not fixed |
Formation | 15 May 1957 |
First holder | Commodore Edward Dudley Norman |
Salary | TURUS II |
Website | www.navy.mil.my - leadership |
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The current Chief of Navy is Laksamana Datuk Abdul Rahman bin Ayob who succeeded Laksamana Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany on 27 January 2023.