Raja Mohamed Affandi Explained

Honorific Prefix:Yang Mulia General (Rtd) Tan Sri
Raja Mohamed Affandi
Raja Mohamed Noor
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|راج محمد أفندي
Office:Chief of Defence Forces (Malaysia)Chief of Defence Forces
Order:19th
1Blankname:Minister of Defence
Term Start:16 December 2016
Term End:19 June 2018
Predecessor:Zulkifeli Mohd Zin
Successor:Zulkifli Zainal Abidin
Office2:Chief of Army (Malaysia)Chief of Army
Order2:25th
Term Start2:15 June 2013
Term End2:16 December 2016
Predecessor2:Zulkifli Zainal Abidin
Successor2:Zulkiple Kassim
Birth Name:Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor
Birth Date:22 June 1958
Birth Place:Besut, Terengganu, Federation of Malaya
Nationality: Malaysia
Spouse:Norlida Abdul Mubin
Children:4
Occupation:Senior military officer
Awards: Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN)
Allegiance:
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Serviceyears:1977–2018
Rank: General
Unit:Royal Malay Regiment
Battles:Second Malayan Emergency
Mawards: Courageous Commander of the Order of Military Service (PGAT)
Military Blank1:Service number
Military Data1:411967

Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor (Jawi: راج محمد أفندي بن راج محمد نور; born 22 June 1958) is a Malaysian senior military officer, former Chief of Army and Chief of Defence Force.

Early life and education

Raja Mohamed Affandi was born into a descendant of royal families perak (hence prefix Yang Mulia ('His Highness') instead of Yang Berbahagia ('The Honorable') on 22 June 1958 at Kampung Raja, Besut, Terengganu.[1]

He received his primary education at Sekolah Raja, Besut, and secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Sultan Ismail. He later attends Pre-Officer Cadet Training Unit (Pre-OCTU) at Sebatang Karah Camp, Port Dickson before continues his training as Cadet Officer at Royal Military College, Sungai Besi. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant on 11 May 1977 and assigned to the Royal Malay Regiment.[2]

He continues his study while he is still in the service. He obtains Master in Defence Studies from University of New South Wales and Master of Science in Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University.

Military career

General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi was directly involved in the Second Malayan Emergency during his early days as an army officer. He led his unit as platoon commander and later as company commander fighting with communist insurgents. He then became Aide-de-camp to Deputy Chief of Army, Lead Instructor at Army Basic Training Centre, Commander of 18th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment (18 RAMD), Staff Officer 1 at National Operations Council (now National Security Council), Administration Staff Officer 1 at Army Human Resources Branch, chief-of-staff at 3rd Division Headquarters, assistant chief-of-staff at Army Planning and Development and Commander of 2nd Division.

He was promoted to Lieutenant General on 2 June 2008 and entrusted to hold Army Field Commander position. On 31 October 2009, he was assigned to chief-of-staff of Malaysian Armed Forces post. He then promoted to rank general on 15 June 2013, and in the same time promoted to Chief of Army position.

With his vast experience in the military and administration, he was promoted to the 19th Chief of Defence Forces on 16 December 2016, replacing General Zulkifeli Mohd Zain who retired from the Armed Forces.[3]

Retirement from Armed Forces

Raja Mohamed Affandi retired from armed forces on 20 June 2018. His position as Chief of Defence Forces is succeeded by General Tan Sri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin.[4]

Raja Mohamed Affandi was named as BN's candidate for the Kemaman by-election.[5] He lost by 37,220 votes.

Personal life

General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi is married to Puan Sri Datin Sri Norlida binti Hj Abdul Mubin and together they had three daughters and one son.

Election results

Year!
ConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout
2023P040 Kemaman, TerengganuRaja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor (BN)27,79829.94% (PAS)64,99870.06%92,77637,22065.76%

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

Foreign honours

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Profil Panglima Angkatan Tentera. 6 October 2017. Malaysian Armed Forces HQ (MAFHQ) Portal. ms-my. 2018-05-07.
  3. News: Raja Mohamed Affandi Panglima ATM baharu. Md. Yusof. Mohd. Azraie. 22 June 2016. Utusan Malaysia. Ms.
  4. News: Majlis Serah Terima Tugas Panglima Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (PAT), Antara YM Jen Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor dan Jen Tan Sri Dato' Seri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin. 20 June 2018. Ministry of Defence Malaysia. Ms.
  5. Web site: Raja Mohamed Affandi is BN's direct candidate for Kemaman by-election. www.nst.com.my.
  6. Web site: Senarai Penerima Panglima Mangku Negara Tahun 2017. ms. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
  7. Web site: 6 November 2020. MS. Berita Harian. Agong kurnia darjah kebesaran kepada 103 penerima. 9 September 2017.
  8. Web site: Senarai Penerima Panglima Setia Mahkota Tahun 2014. ms. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
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  12. Web site: Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2006. ms. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
  13. Web site: Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2002. ms. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
  14. News: Agong kurnia 308 pingat Darjah Kepahlawanan ATM. The Borneo Post. ms. 2 October 2013. 27 November 2024.
  15. Web site: Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 2009 Mengikut Negeri. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). ms. 1 August 2024. 11 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140211032005/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/v8/images/stories/DKBP_NEGERI_UPDATE/2009.pdf. dead.
  16. News: Kedah Sultan to honour 62. The Star. 18 January 2009. 27 November 2024.
  17. Web site: Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 2008 Mengikut Negeri.. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). ms. 1 August 2024. 24 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130124033149/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/v8/images/stories/DKBP_NEGERI_UPDATE/2008.pdf. dead.
  18. Web site: Tiga Kerabat Diraja Kedah Dahului Senarai 72 Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Jubli Emas Sultan Kedah . 16 July 2008 . ms . 24 June 2018 . https://archive.today/20170912065403/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/bm/news_lite.php?id=346382 . 12 September 2017 . dead .
  19. News: 630 terima pingat kebesaran Kelantan. Harian Metro. ms. 11 November 2014. 27 November 2024.
  20. News: Constitution must be respected, says Kelantan Sultan. The Star. https://web.archive.org/web/20181025071305/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2009/03/31/constitution-must-be-respected-says-kelantan-sultan/. 31 March 2009. 25 October 2018. 27 November 2024. live.
  21. Web site: 31 August 2020. ms. Berita Harian. Hishammuddin dahului 781 penerima darjah kebesaran Negeri Melaka. 8 October 2014.
  22. Web site: Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 2006 Mengikut Negeri.. Ceremonial Division and International Conference Secretariat, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). ms. 1 August 2024. 29 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140629010256/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/v8/images/stories/DKBP_NEGERI_UPDATE/2006.pdf. dead.
  23. Web site: 27 November 2024. MS. Berita Harian. KSN dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran Pulau Pinang. 20 September 2014.
  24. News: Penang Governor's Birthday honours list. The Star. https://web.archive.org/web/20190924095102/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/07/12/penang-governors-birthday-honours-list. 12 July 2008. 24 September 2019. 27 November 2024. live.
  25. Web site: 1 May 2021. 27 November 2015. Harian Metro. Zahid ketuai 39 penerima darjah. Wan Asrudi Wan Hasan.
  26. Web site: 1 May 2021. 17 May 2017. Berita Harian. KSN dahului senarai penerima darjah dan pingat. Muhammad Mustakim Ramli.
  27. Web site: 27 November 2024. MS. Berita Harian. 1,023 terima darjah kebesaran. 7 October 2017.
  28. Web site: 1 May 2021. 1 December 2014. Berita Harian. Sultan Perak dahului 102 penerima darjah, bintang kebesaran Selangor.
  29. Web site: 27 November 2024. MS. 259 orang terima darjah kebesaran Ulang Tahun Keputeraan Sultan Terengganu. 20 July 2011. teganukita.blogspot.com.
  30. Book: Terengganu Sultan honours father in law and 86 others. New Straits Times. 20 July 2003.
  31. Web site: Brunei 35 honoured with state decorations, titles . . 17 July 2017 . Asia News Network . 23 June 2018 .
  32. Web site: 2017-07-17 . Seramai 35 orang menerima Bintang Kebesaran NBD . 2024-06-07 . www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn . 11 . ms.
  33. Web site: Top Military Award Conferred on Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

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