Chief of Air Force (Malaysia)


The Chief of Air Force is the most senior appointment in the Royal Malaysian Air Force and has been held by a four-star officer in the rank of General since 1996. The Chief of Air Force is a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces Council and directly reports to the Chief of Defence Forces.
The current Chief of Air Force is General Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad – who succeeded General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Affendi Buang on 3 January 2020. General Tan Sri Affendi Buang promoted into CDF on 2 January 2020 thus making him the second Chief of Air Force ever to hold the highest post in the Malaysian Armed Forces.

Appointees

Up to the year 2020, 19 people had appointed to the number 1 rank in the Royal Malaysian Air Force since 1957.

Living former Chiefs of Air Force