Borhan Ahmad

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ahmad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Borhan. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia General (Rtd) Tan Sri
Borhan Ahmad
PGAT PMN PSM SPKK DCSM DPKK DPMJ DSAP PAT JMN JSM SMJ DSM SMP PSK KMN BSK ADK PKB KPK PPA PPM PNBB PJM
برهان أحمد‎
12th Chief of Defence Forces
In office
1 February 1994 – 2 February 1995
Monarchs
Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad
Minister of DefenceNajib Razak
Preceded byAbdul Rahman Abdul Hamid
Succeeded byIsmail Omar
13th Chief of Army
In office
4 March 1993 – 31 January 1994
Preceded byAbdul Rahman Abdul Hamid
Succeeded byIsmail Omar
Personal details
Born (1939-12-12) 12 December 1939 (age 86)
Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Unfederated Malay States
NationalityMalaysian
SpouseSazlina Abdullah
Children4
Alma materFederation Military College, Port Dickson
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Malaysian Army
Years of service1959–1995
Rank General
Unit
Battles/wars

Borhan bin Haji Ahmad (Jawi: برهان بن حاج أحمد‎; born 12 December 1939), is a Malaysian retired military officer who served as the 12th chief of defence forces from February 1994 to February 1995.[1][2] Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the 13th chief of Malaysian Army from March 1993 to January 1994.[3] Until to the date, he is the first and only one from the 'commando' officer who has ever served as both the chief of the Army and then as chief of defence forces.[4]

Early life and education

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Borhan was born on 12 December 1939 in Pasir Mas, Kelantan. He was raised in Merlimau, Malacca before he moved back to Pasir Mas to get started his primary education at Ismail English School, Kota Bharu in early 1949. In 1953, he selected to undergo secondary education at Federation Military College, Port Dickson and he attended the Officer Cadet Course in 1958.[4]

During his military career, Borhan attended various courses including Special Forces Officers Course at Fort Bragg in 1966, Small-scale Amphibious Operations Course in Australia in 1967 and he also attended at National Defence College, New Delhi in 1986.[5][6]

Career

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Military career

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Borhan was commissioned to Junior lieutenant on 13 December 1959 and posted as platoon commander in 4th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment. In the late 1960, he served with his battalion under the Malayan Special Forces for United Nations Operation in the Congo (UNOC). When his assignment was completed in December 1962, he was selected to become officer-cadet instructor at Federation Military College until August 1965 before he joined the Malaysian Special Service unit, which newly formed while the Konfrontasi was ongoing.[7]

In the late December 1970, Borhan promoted to lieutenant colonel and posted as commanding officer of Malaysian Special Service Regiment before he transferred as Defense attache in South Vietnam in January 1975. In January 1978, he promoted to colonel and posted as Commandant of Special Warfare Training Centre before he transferred as Chief of Staff of 4th Infantry Division three years later.[5]

In January 1984, he promoted to brigadier general and took charge of the 21st Special Service Group until 6 October 1987 before he transferred to Commander 4th Infantry Division and get promoted to major general. On 16 June 1990, he appointed as Commander of Army Corps and get promoted to lieutenant general.[8] The position he held until 1992 before transferred to Deputy Chief of Army.[7]

On 3 March 1993, Borhan appointed as 13th chief of Army and get promoted to general and then he appointed as 12th chief of defence forces following retirement his predecessor Abdul Rahman Abdul Hamid on 1 February 1994.[1] The position he held until his retirement on 2 February 1995 and succeeded by Ismail Omar.[2]

Post-military career

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After his retirement from military, he has appointed at several positions including Deputy President of Malaysian Amateur Boxing Association (MABA) in 1995, Chairman of Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Corporation (PERHEBAT) and Board Member of Ekovest Berhad in 2005.[5][9]

Personal life

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Borhan married Sazlina binti Abdullah and blessed with one son and three daughters.[7]

Honours

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Honours of Malaysia

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Foreign honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Plan to upgrade military college hailed". New Straits Times. 1 February 1994. p. 5.
  2. ^ a b "Ismail named new Armed Forces chief". New Straits Times. 13 January 1995. p. 10.
  3. ^ "Senarai Panglima Tentera Darat". Official Website of the Malaysian Army (in Malay). Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  4. ^ a b Adrian David (31 May 2022). "From naughty boy to top general". New Straits Times. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Profil Panglima Angkatan Tentera ke-12" (PDF). www.mafhq.mil.my (in Malay). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Dua pegawai berlateh ka-luar negeri". Berita Harian (in Malay). 29 December 1965. p. 5.
  7. ^ a b c Adrian David (30 January 1994). "Army commando gets top post". New Straits Times. p. 2.
  8. ^ "5 generals involved in reshuffle". New Straits Times. 31 March 1990. p. 2.
  9. ^ "24 for Commonwealth". New Straits Times. 11 March 1995. p. 47.
  10. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1994" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  11. ^ "Musa heads list of honours recipients". New Straits Times. 4 June 1994. p. 5.
  12. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1993" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  13. ^ "Hanif heads list of 1,415 people honoured on King's 65th birthday". New Straits Times. 5 June 1993. p. 4.
  14. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1990" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  15. ^ "Tun Hussein Onn's widow receives 'Tun' title". New Straits Times. 7 December 1990. p. 3.
  16. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1981" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  17. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1972" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  18. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1974" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  19. ^ "Military personnel recevie UN Medals from King". New Straits Times. 19 August 1994. p. 2.
  20. ^ "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1985 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  21. ^ "Jen. Ahmad heads Johore honours list". New Straits Times. 8 April 1985. p. 11.
  22. ^ "37 get the SMJ and 28 made JPs". New Straits Times. 28 October 1980. p. 5.
  23. ^ "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1991 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  24. ^ "PSD chief heads list of 243 to receive honours". New Straits Times. 31 July 1991. p. 13.
  25. ^ a b "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1988 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  26. ^ "Sultan honours 277". New Straits Times. 30 March 1988. p. 8.
  27. ^ "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1994 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  28. ^ "Ahmad Sarji heads birthday honours list". New Straits Times. 15 October 1994. p. 7.
  29. ^ "Prince, princess head list". New Straits Times. 24 October 1988. p. 8.

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