Azizan Ariffin
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ariffin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Azizan. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Azizan bin Ariffin RMAF (b. October 25, 1953, in Yan) is the 17th and the former Chief of Defence Forces (Malay: Panglima Angkatan Tentera — PAT).[1] He is the first ever head of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) appointed from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).[2]
Quick Facts 17th Chief of Defence Forces, Monarch ...
Azizan Ariffin | |
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17th Chief of Defence Forces | |
In office 1 September 2009 – 15 June 2011 | |
Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
Minister of Defence | Ahmad Zahid Hamidi |
Preceded by | Abdul Aziz Zainal |
Succeeded by | Zulkifeli Mohd. Zin |
15th Chief of Air Force | |
In office 30 October 2006 – 31 August 2009 | |
Preceded by | Nik Ismail Nik Mahmud RMAF |
Succeeded by | Rodzali Daud RMAF |
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Born | Azizan bin Ariffin (1953-10-25) 25 October 1953 (age 70) Yan, Kedah, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
Nationality | Malaysia |
Spouse | Noorainee Abd Rahim |
Children | 5 |
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Occupation | Businessman |
Civilian awards | Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) |
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Allegiance | Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
Branch/service | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
Years of service | 1969–2011 |
Rank | General |
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