Zulhelmy bin Ithnain (born 2 January 1968) is a Malaysian navy officer who serves as Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy since 23 September 2024 and Acting Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy from 1 August 2024 to 22 September 2024.[1][2][3] Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the President of the National Defence Education Centre (PUSPAHANAS) from October 2022 to August 2023.[4]
Zulhelmy Ithnain | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Navy | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2024 | |
| Monarch | Ibrahim Iskandar |
| Minister | Mohamed Khaled Nordin |
| Deputy | himself |
| Preceded by | Abdul Rahman Ayob |
| Deputy Chief of Navy | |
| In office 11 August 2023 – 22 September 2024 | |
| Monarchs | Abdullah (2023–2024) Ibrahim Iskandar (since 2024) |
| Minister | Mohamad Hasan (11 August–12 December 2023) Mohamed Khaled Nordin (since 2023) |
| Chief of Navy | Abdul Rahman Ayob (until August 2024) |
| Preceded by | Sabri Zali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 January 1968 Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Malaysia |
| Branch/service |  Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Battles/wars | Second Malayan Emergency |
Navy career
editZulhelmy joined the Royal Malaysian Navy as an Officer Cadet on 6 August 1986, and was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant on 1988.[1]
Among the positions he had held throughout his service include Commander of KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, Commander of RMN Submarine Training Centre and was both deputy commander and subsequently commander of RMN Submarine Force. He also served as Assistant Chief of Naval Sataff of Command, Planning and Development and then served as Commander of RMN Naval Region I in Tanjung Gelang, Kuantan, Pahang before being appointed as President of National Defence Education Centre in 2022.[4]
Zulhelmy was appointed as Deputy Chief of Navy on 11 August 2023, who succeeding Sabri Zali who appointed as President of National Defence Education Centre.[1] In August 2024, he appointed as Acting Chief of the Navy following the retirement of his predecessor Abdul Rahman Ayob.[2]
Zulhelmy was appointed as Chief of Navy on 23 September 2024.[5]
Honours
editHonours of Malaysia
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Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2024)[6][7]
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (2022)[8][9]
Recipient of the Loyal Service Medal (PPS)[10]
Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)[11]
Recipient of the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Malaysian Armed Forces :
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) (2024)[12]
Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PSAT) (2021)[13]
Warrior of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PAT)
Officer of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (KAT)
Recipient of the Malaysian Service Medal (PJM)
Penang :
Officer of the Order of the Defender of State (DSPN) – Dato' (2018)[14]
Selangor :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (DPMS) – Dato' (2021)[15][16]
Companion of the Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (SIS) (2009)[17]
Recipient of the Sultan Salahuddin Silver Jubilee Medal
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Foreign honours
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France :
Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Zulhelmy is new deputy chief of Navy". The Star. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Laksamana Madya Dato' Zulhelmy Ithnain pangku Panglima Tentera Laut". Air Times News Network. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Submariner Zulhelmy Ithnain is new Navy chief". www.thestar.com.my.
- ^ a b "Rear-Admiral Dato' Zulhelmy bin Ithnain Appointed as New President of PUSPAHANAS". malaysiandefence.com. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain appointed as RMN's 19th chief". 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Panglima Jasa Negara Tahun 2024" (PDF). Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa. Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
- ^ "KSN Dahului Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Pingat Sempena Keputeraan Agong" (in Malay). Bernama. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "SENARAI NAMA PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT PERSEKUTUAN TAHUN 2022 - DARJAH KEBESARAN JOHAN MANGKU NEGARA (J.M.N.)" (PDF). Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa. Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
- ^ "King's Birthday: 1021 individuals to be conferred with federal awards". malaysiagazette.com.
- ^ Serving no less than 18 years
- ^ Serving no less than 10 years
- ^ "Agong berkenan kurnia 100 pingat pada istiadat DKAT 2024" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Agong kurnia 210 pingat kepada angkatan tentera" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "SENARAI PENERIMA DARJAH-DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT-PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG 2018" (PDF) (in Malay). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang.
- ^ "DPMS 2021". awards.selangor.gov.my.
- ^ "87 individuals receive awards, medals in conjunction with Sultan Selangor's birthday". BERNAMA. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "SENARAI PENERIMA DARJAH-DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT-PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI SELANGOR 2009" (PDF) (in Malay). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang.