Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Jantan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muhammad Hafizuddeain. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia General Tan Sri Dato' Wira
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
PGAT PSM PSAT DGMK DPKK PGDK PAT KAT BSK PPS PPA PNBB PJM
30th Chief of Army
Incumbent
Assumed office
6 September 2023
MonarchsAbdullah
(2023–2024)
Ibrahim Iskandar
(since 2024)
MinisterMohamad Hasan
(6 September–12 December 2023)
Mohamed Khaled Nordin
(since 2023)
DeputyTengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim
Preceded byMohammad Ab Rahman
Personal details
Born
Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan

(1968-04-18) 18 April 1968 (age 56)
Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
Alma materRoyal Military College, Kuala Lumpur
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Malaysian Army
Years of service1986–present
Rank General
UnitRoyal Malay Regiment

General Tan Sri Dato' Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan[1] (born 18 April 1968) is a Malaysian military officer who currently serves as the 30th Chief of Army since September 2023. Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the Deputy Chief of Army from April 2023 to September 2023.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Profil Panglima Tentera Darat". army.mil.my.
  2. ^ "Lt Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan TPTD Ke-26". btdm.my. 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Tentera Darat Malaysia - Senarai PTD". army.mil.my.