Abdul Rahman Ayob

Yang Berbahagia Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman bin Ayob (born 2 December 1964 in Johor Bahru, Johor) is a Malaysian admiral who serves as 18th Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy.

Early life Abdul Rahman was born on 2 December 1964 in Johor Bahru, Johor.

Navy career Abdul Rahman Ayob joined the Royal Malaysian Navy as an Officer Cadet on 2 July 1982, and was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant on 13 June 1984.

Among the positions he had held throughout his service include Commander of the Submarine Force, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Mindanao International Observation Team, Commander of Naval Areas 2, and Commander of Eastern Fleet before being appointed as Deputy Chief of Navy in 2019.

Abdul Rahman was appointed as Chief of the Navy on 27 January 2023, following the retirement of his predecessor Mohd Reza Mohd Sany. He also the first Submariner appointed as Chief of Navy.

Honours Honours of Malaysia

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Foreign honours