Azizan Ariffin
Malaysian general
About Azizan Ariffin
Born 1952. Azizan Ariffin is a Malaysian.
Azizan bin Ariffin (born 25 October 1952 in Yan) is the 17th and the former Chief of Defence Forces . He is the first ever head of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) appointed from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
Education Azizan joined the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on October 15, 1969. He later finished his training at Royal Military College on April 16, 1971 and commissioned as Pilot officer (Nato OF-1). He was later appointed Commandant for Air Force College and Malaysian Armed Force Academy ( — ATMA) (now National Defence University of Malaysia — UPNM). Azizan is the second non-army Chief of Defence Forces after Admiral Mohammad Anwar Mohd Nor.
Malaysian Armed Forces
Foreign Honours
Personal life General Tan Sri Azizan married Puan Sri Noorainee Abd Rahim. They have five children.
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Who is Azizan Ariffin?
Malaysian general
When was Azizan Ariffin born?
Azizan Ariffin was born on 25 October 1952 in Yan District.
What nationality is Azizan Ariffin?
Azizan Ariffin is Malaysian.
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