Focus

Former Chief of Defence Tan Sri Dr Abdul Rahman dies

02 Jun 2022 12:14pm
MAF Headquarters, in a statement said that Abdul Rahman was admitted to HTTM on May 25 and his health began to deteriorate yesterday. He breathed his last at 2.15am. - Photo: ATM Facebook
MAF Headquarters, in a statement said that Abdul Rahman was admitted to HTTM on May 25 and his health began to deteriorate yesterday. He breathed his last at 2.15am. - Photo: ATM Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR - The 11th Chief of Defence Force Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Abdul Rahman Abdul Hamid died early this morning at the Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital (HTTM), here due to a lung infection. He was 83.

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Headquarters, in a statement said that Abdul Rahman was admitted to HTTM on May 25 and his health began to deteriorate yesterday. He breathed his last at 2.15am.

"Funeral prayers will be held at the Khalid Al Walid Mosque at the Defence Ministry, here after the Zohor prayers.

"Abdul Rahman will be laid to rest at the Sakinah Raudah Muslim Cemetery, Sungai Besi,” it said.

Abdul Rahman joined the armed forces in 1955 and was appointed as the Chief of Defence Force in April 1992 before retiring in February 1994.

He leaves behind his wife Puan Sri Rosilah Ahmad and four children.

Meanwhile, in a post on the MAF’s official Facebook page, Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang and Malaysian Armed Forces Family Welfare Association Supreme Council chairman Puan Sri Tengku Muhaini Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, as well as all MAF members conveyed their condolences to Abdul Rahman’s family.

"May Allah SWT reward him for all his good deeds and contributions. Let us recite the Al-Fatihah. May his soul be blessed and placed among the faithful. Amin,” read the posting. - BERNAMA

Related Articles:

Abdul Rahmad Abdul Hamid
airforce
More Like This
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
National UMS: Three decades of excellence in Sabah's higher education and counting
Established on November 24, 1994, UMS has achieved remarkable milestones, including publishing hundreds of high-impact journals and producing groundbreaking innovations and research with some of this work being incorporated into government policies, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s...
The interior of Norpadilah's home, which features an English-style 'farmhouse' concept while still preserving its Malay identity. - Photo by Bernama
The interior of Norpadilah's home, which features an English-style 'farmhouse' concept while still preserving its Malay identity. - Photo by Bernama
National Creative ideas using recycled materials generate lucrative income for housewife
Who would have thought that crafting items from discarded materials could generate an income of thousands of ringgit?
Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan made his way to the southern part of the globe, travelling through Latin America. - Photo by Bernama
Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan made his way to the southern part of the globe, travelling through Latin America. - Photo by Bernama
National Katiravan Subrayan’s endeavour to save the planet takes him to Antarctica
On Nov 12, Katiravan became among the handful of Malaysians who set foot on the icy continent.
Malaysia's capital market reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing the RM4 trillion threshold, driven by strong domestic fundamentals that helped overcome complex and multifaceted global economic challenges. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Malaysia's capital market reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing the RM4 trillion threshold, driven by strong domestic fundamentals that helped overcome complex and multifaceted global economic challenges. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Malaysia's capital market overcomes global economic hurdles in 2024 to cross RM4 trillion mark
Global market volatility escalates as more central banks recalibrate monetary policies.