9th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment
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The 9th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment (Malay: Batalion ke-9, Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja (Payung Terjun)), abbreviated 9 RAMD (Para) from its local name, is a battalion-sized airborne infantry unit of the Malaysian Army's Royal Malay Regiment. Since 10 October 1994, 9 RAMD has been a part of the 10th Parachute Brigade.
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9th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment | |
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Batalion ke-9, Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja (Para) | |
Founded | 1 September 1965 (58 years ago) (1965-09-01) |
Country | Malaysia |
Allegiance | Yang di-Pertuan Agong ('King of Malaysia') |
Branch | Malaysian Army |
Type | Airborne infantry |
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Size | 6 companies |
Part of | 10th Parachute Brigade |
Nickname(s) | "Harimau Para" ('Airborne tigers'), "9 RAMD" |
Motto(s) | Tak kenal menyerah ('Does not know to give up') |
Colours | Green and black |
March | Pahlawan sembilan |
Mascot(s) | Tiger |
Anniversaries | 6 September |
Engagements | |
Website | 9melayupara.com |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Norazlan Abu |
Notable commanders | General Yaacob Mohd Zin, General Zulkifeli Mohd Zin |
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The current commander of the 9 RAMD (Para) is Lieutenant Colonel Norazlan Abu.