Muhamad Norazlan Aris Explained

Muhamad Norazlan Aris
Term Start1:28 June 2022
Monarch1:Abdullah

Ibrahim Iskandar
Minister1:Hishammuddin Hussein

Mohamad Hasan

Mohamed Khaled Nordin
1Blankname1:Chief of Air Force
Predecessor1:Mohammad Salleh Osman
Birth Name:Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris
Birth Date:9 November 1967
Spouse:Wan Nor Sazlina Wan Abd Shukor
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Serviceyears:1987–present
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Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris (born 9 November 1967) is a Malaysian military officer who currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force since 28 June 2022.[1] Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the Commander of the Air Operations Command from 8 March to 28 June 2022.[2]

Early life and education

Norazlan was born on 9 November 1967 in Kota Tinggi, Johor. In 1985, he joined the Malaysian Armed Forces at the Royal Military College, Sungai Besi Camp as Officer cadet until 1987. He is a graduate of the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College in Kuala Lumpur and the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) in London. He is also an alumnus of University of Malaya in 2001 who graduated Diploma in Strategic & Defence Studies and he graduated Master's degree in Maritime Policy from University of Wollongong in 2012.[3]

Military career

Norazlan was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1987 and received his basic training at the Air Force Academy, RMAF Alor Setar, Kedah in 1988 and after completing the training he was selected to fly fighter aircraft. Throughout his service, he has been entrusted to hold various important positions in the Royal Malaysian Air Force as commander, staff and trainer. The positions that he held include Staff Officer 1 Fighter Operations at 1st Air Division, Commanding Officer of 11th Squadron, Commander of RMAF Gong Kedak Air Base, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff of Planning and Development, Chief of Staff of Air Operations Command Headquarters and Commander of Air Support Command.[1]

Norazlan was appointed as Commander of Air Operations Command on 8 March 2022 who succeeding Mohammad Salleh Osman who appointed as Deputy Chief of Air Force.[2] On 28 June in the same year, he was appointed as Deputy Chief of Air Force following the retirement of his predecessor Mohammad Salleh Osman.[1]

Personal life

He has married with Wan Nor Sazlina binti Wan Abd Shukor and is blessed with four girls. On free time, he often spent that time for leisure activities and travelling.[3]

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhamad Norazlan dilantik Timbalan Panglima Tentera Udara baharu. Air Times News. 29 June 2022. 14 November 2024. ms.
  2. Web site: Serah Terima Tugas Panglima Operasi Udara dan Panglima Bantuan Udara. RMAF Official Website. 8 March 2022. 14 November 2024. ms.
  3. Web site: Profil Timbalan Panglima Udara. RMAF Official Website. 14 November 2024. ms.
  4. Web site: Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2010. ms. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
  5. Serving no less than 18 years
  6. Serving no less than 10 years
  7. News: Mat Sabu kini bergelar Datuk Seri. Berita Harian. ms. 1 February 2023. 2 February 2023.
  8. Web site: en. 7 August 2024. New Straits Times. Tunku Puan Mahkota of Kedah heads list of recipients of Kedah honours. 18 June 2023.
  9. Web site: 30 July 2024 . Tengku Ampuan Pahang heads list of 24 recipients of state honours in conjunction with Sultan's birthday . 30 July 2024 . . en.
  10. News: Hamzah, Saifuddin dahului senarai penerima pingat Pahang. Berita Harian. ms. 14 December 2021. 2 February 2023.
  11. News: 5 November 2024. ms. Berita Harian. Tengku Abdul Aziz dahului senarai penerima darjah Pahang. 24 October 2015.