Minister of Defence (Malaysia)

Minister of Defence
Menteri Pertahanan
since 12 December 2023 (2023-12-12)
Ministry of Defence
StyleYang Berhormat Menteri
(The Honourable Minister)
AbbreviationKEMENTAH/MINDEF/MOD
Member ofCabinet of Malaysia
Reports toParliament of Malaysia
SeatKuala Lumpur
AppointerYang di-Pertuan Agong on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
Formation31 August 1957 (1957-08-31)
First holderAbdul Razak Hussein
DeputyAdly Zahari
Websitewww.mod.gov.my

The current Malaysian Minister of Defence is Mohamed Khaled Nordin since 12 December 2023. The minister is supported by Deputy Minister of Defence which is Adly Zahari. The Minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Defence.