In the military traditions of Pakistan, the commander baton, which is known as Malacca Cane, is constructed from Malacca cane (rattan) and derives its name from the port city of Malacca in modern-day Malaysia.[1] It stands as a profound symbol, arguably representing the pinnacle of power within Pakistan Army.[2]
Apart from the Chief of Army Staff, the baton of command is also borne by corps commanders and general officers commanding (GOCs), further enhancing its symbolic significance in the hierarchical structure of Pakistan's military.[1]