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flag Malaysia appoints Lt-Gen Malek Razak Sulaiman as new military chief amid corruption probe.

flag Malaysia has appointed Lieutenant-General Malek Razak Sulaiman as its 24th Chief of the Armed Forces effective February 1, 2026, following approval by King Sultan Ibrahim and the Armed Forces Council. flag The appointment, confirmed by Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, comes amid a major corruption probe involving former top military officials, including the previous chief, Mohd Nizam Jaffar, who faces charges over alleged misuse of over RM3.75 million. flag Malek, a 40-year military veteran with advanced degrees from UK and Malaysian institutions, is seen as a leader with integrity and experience, tasked with restoring accountability and strengthening military professionalism during a critical period.

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