Affendi bin Haji Buang (born 21 August 1962) is a Malaysian Air Force General who served as the 21st Chief of Defence Forces. Prior to his assignment, he previously served as the Chief of Air Force.[1]
Affendi Buang | |
|---|---|
 General Affendi in 2023 | |
| 21st Chief of Defence Forces | |
| In office 2 January 2020 – 5 September 2023 | |
| Monarch | Abdullah |
| Minister of Defence | Mohamad Sabu Ismail Sabri Yaakob Hishammuddin Hussein Mohamad Hasan |
| Preceded by | Zulkifli Zainal Abidin |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Ab Rahman |
| 18th Chief of Air Force | |
| In office 21 December 2016 – 2 January 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Roslan Saad |
| Succeeded by | Ackbal Abdul Samad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1962 Kuching, Crown Colony of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia) |
| Spouse | Tengku Muhaini Sultan Ahmad Shah |
| Relatives | Abdullah of Pahang (brother in law) |
| Education | Royal Military College (Malaysia) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Malaysia |
| Branch/service |  Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1980 - 2023 |
| Rank |  General |
| Unit | Chief of Defence Forces Chief of Air Force Deputy Chief of the Air Force Director General for Operations and Exercises, RMAF Air Operations Command Director of J5 (Contingencies and Plans) 19 Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89) |
Background
editHe was born at Kuching, Sarawak on 21 August 1962. He finished his early education at his hometown, and completed his education at the Royal Military College, at Sungai Besi, until he finished his Malaysian Certificate of Examination in 1979.
He joined the Malaysian Armed Forces in 1980 as an RMAF Officer Cadet, and received his basic training at the Officer Cadet School, Sebatang Kara, at Port Dickson. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1982, and was assigned to No 3 Flying Training Centre at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan.
He attended various courses and seminars in the country and abroad, such as the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College in 1997, the Defences and Strategic Studies Course at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies at Australia in 2005, and the Royal College of Defence Studies at London in 2011. He also holds a Master of Art (Strategic Studies) at the Deakin University, Australia.
A trained and skilled fighter pilot, he flew various aircraft including the Aermacchi MB-339, the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and the Mikoyan MiG-29, and performed various air support and interdiction missions. He was also among the founding officers of the "Smokey Bandits" Aerobatics Team.[2] He rose through the ranks until he was promoted as the Director General for Operations and Exercises, RMAF Air Operations Command in 2014, became the Deputy Chief of the Air Force in 2015, became the Chief of Air Force in 2016–2020, and became the Chief of Defence Forces on January 2, 2020.[3] On 19 February 2020, he met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.[4]
Honours
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Malaysia:
Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (2020)[5][6][7]
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2017)[8][9]
Recipient of the Loyal Service Medal (PPS)
Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
Recipient of the National Sovereignty Medal (PKN)
Recipient of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Malaysian Armed Forces :
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) (2017)[10]
Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PSAT)
Warrior of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PAT)
Officer of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (KAT)
Recipient of the Air Force Medal (PTU) (1990)
Recipient of the Malaysian Service Medal (PJM)
Kelantan:
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) – Dato’ (2018)[11]
Malacca:
Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DGSM) – Datuk Seri (2020)[12][13]
Pahang:
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2014)
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2008)[14]
Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SAP) (2003)[15]
Member of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (AMP)
Penang:
Knight Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DPPN) – Dato’ Seri (2019)[16]
Perak :
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Taming Sari (SPTS) – Dato’ Seri Panglima (2020)[17][18]
Sarawak:
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (2020)[19][20]
Foreign honours
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Australia:
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) (19 April 2023)[21]
Brunei:
First Class of the Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang (DPKT) – Dato Paduka Seri (15 July 2022)[22][23]
Singapore:
Recipient of the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (DUBC) (16 February 2022)[24]
Thailand :
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (PM) (21 March 2024)[25]
References
edit- ^ "CDF Profile". www.mafhq.mil.my. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ James Ritchie (4 January 2020). "The 'Top Gun' from Sarawak". New Straits Times. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ "Affendi Buang is new Malaysian Armed Forces chief | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "19 Februari 2020 - Kunjungan Hormat Panglima Angkatan Tentera, Jeneral Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi Bin Buang, Kepada YAB Perdana Menteri Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad. - Jabatan Perdana Menteri". www.facebook.com (in Malay). 2020-02-19.
- ^ "King confers 'Tun' title to Tengku Maimun, Arshad Ayub". Bernama. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Tengku Maimun, Dr Arshad Ayub dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran, pingat" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Tengku Maimun, Arshad Ayub dahului senarai penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Pingat sempena Keputeraan Agong" (in Malay). Bernama. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Three to receive 'Tun' title today; 51 to be conferred with 'Tan Sri'". New Straits Times. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Agong kurnia darjah kebesaran kepada 103 penerima" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Agong kurnia 549 pingat pada tentera" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Mukhriz dahului senarai 602 penerima Kehormatan Kelantan" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 11 November 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Ismail Sabri heads list of recipients of Melaka State Awards". Bernama. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Ismail Sabri dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran Melaka" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Pahang Sultan's Honours List 2008". The Star. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ "Honours list in conjunction with Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah's 73rd birthday". The Star. 26 October 2003. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ Muzamir, Muhammad Yusri (12 July 2019). "Ketua Hakim Negara dahului penerima darjah kebesaran Pulau Pinang, esok" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Honours for Affendi and Acryl Sani". The Star Online. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "147 terima darjah, pingat kebesaran Perak" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "State Minister Manyin heads Sarawak awards list". Bernama. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Edgar, Nigel (October 10, 2020). "Three top list of award recipients". The Borneo Post. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ "Australian Gazette".
- ^ "23 Receive State Decorations". Borneo Bulletin. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ^ "Audience and Investiture Ceremony". RTB News. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 21 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Top Military Award Conferred on Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces".
- ^ "Royal Thai Government Gazette" (PDF).
