The Chief of Army (, Jawi: ) is the most senior appointment in the Malaysian Army and has been held by a four-star officer in the rank of General since 1977. The Chief of Army is a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces Council and directly reports to the Chief of the Armed Forces.
The current Chief of Army () is General Datuk Azhan Md Othman , who succeeded General Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan .
List of officeholders Portrait Name Term of office Branch of service Took office Left office Time in office General Officer Commanding, Federation of Malaya Army Chief of General Staff Chief of Army 30 GeneralTan Sri Dato' Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan 6 September 2023 5 January 2026 Royal Malay Regiment 31 General Dato' Azhan Md Othman 1 January 2026 Incumbent Royal Malay Regiment
See also Malaysian Army Chief of Defence Forces (Malaysia) Chief of Navy (Malaysia) Chief of Air Force (Malaysia)
References
Senarai Panglima Tentera Darat - Tentera Darat Malaysia (in Malay)