Abdul Rahman Ayob Explained

Abdul Rahman Ayob
Order:	18th
Office:	Chief of Navy (Malaysia)Chief of Navy
Term Start:	27 January 2023
Birth Date:	2 December 1964
Nationality:	Malaysian
Serviceyears:	1982–present
Rank:	Admiral (Malay: Laksamana)
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Abdul Rahman bin Ayob (born 2 December 1964 in Johor Bahru, Johor) is a Malaysian admiral who serves as 18th Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy.^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Abdul Rahman was born on 2 December 1964 in Johor Bahru, Johor.

Navy career

Abdul Rahman Ayob joined the Royal Malaysian Navy as an Officer Cadet on 2 July 1982, and was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant on 13 June 1984.

Among the positions he had held throughout his service include Commander of the Submarine Force, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Mindanao International Observation Team, Commander of Naval Areas 2, and Commander of Eastern Fleet before being appointed as Deputy Chief of Navy in 2019.^[3]

Abdul Rahman was appointed as Chief of the Navy on 27 January 2023, following the retirement of his predecessor Mohd Reza Mohd Sany. He also the first Submariner appointed as Chief of Navy.^[4]

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

• :
  • Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2009)^[5]
  • Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (2015)^[6]
  • Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2022)^[7]
  • Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2023)^[8]
• Malaysian Armed Forces :
  • General Service Medal (PPA)^[9]
  • Loyal Service Medal (PPS)^[10]
  • Malaysian Service Medal (PJM)^[11]
  • Officer of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (KAT)
  • Warrior of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PAT)
  • Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PSAT)
  • Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) (2023)^[12]
• :
  • Companion Class II of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DPSM) – Datuk (2015)^[13]
• :
  • Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2019)^[14]
• :
  • Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (DPMS) – Dato' (2019)^[15]

Foreign honours

• :
  • Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (2024)^[16]
  • Chevalier of the Ordre national du Mérite
• :
  • Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) (2024)^[17]

Notes and References

1. News: Abdul Rahman Ayob appointed new Navy chief. The Star. 27 January 2023.
2. News: Abdul Rahman dilantik Panglima TLDM yang baharu. Abdul Rahman appointed as new RMN Chief. Astro Awani. 27 January 2023.
3. News: Abdul Rahman appointed new navy deputy chief. Malaysiakini.
4. News: Abdul Rahman is first submariner to become Navy chief. New Straits Times. 27 January 2023.
5. Web site: Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2009. www.istiadat.gov.my.
6. Web site: Senarai Penerima Johan Setia Mahkota Tahun 2015. www.istiadat.gov.my.
7. Web site: Senarai Penerima Panglima Jasa Negara Tahun 2022. www.istiadat.gov.my.
8. Web site: 2023-05-06 . 839 TERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT SEMPENA HARI KEPUTERAAN AGONG . 2023-06-05 . BERNAMA . en.
9. 〈Serving no less than 10 years〉
10. 〈Serving no less than 18 years〉
11. 〈a reward for the service of Malaysian soldiers, British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and aircraftmen who participated in the Malayan Emergency, Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation and Second Malayan Emergency〉
12. Web site: Agong kurnia 293 pingat kepada anggota tentera, Panglima ATM terima PGAT. ms. Berita Harian. 17 October 2023.
13. News: Zahid leads Malacca honours list. New Straits Times. 8 October 2015.
14. News: Azam Jaya managing director heads list of Sabah award recipients. Malay Mail. 4 October 2019.
15. Web site: DPMS 2019. awards.selangor.gov.my.
16. News: Panglima Tentera Laut, Laksamana Tan Sri Abdul Rahman bin Ayob telah menerima anugerah Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur daripada negara Perancis. Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia on Facebook. 6 June 2024. ms.
17. News: Acting President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) on Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy. 24 News HD. 20 May 2024.