Md Hashim Hussein
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General (Rtd) Tan Sri Md Hashim bin Hussein is a Malaysian retired Army officer, diplomat and politician. He served as Chief of the Malaysian Army from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2002.[1]
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hussein is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Md Hashim.
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Md Hashim Hussein PGAT PSM PSAT SPMJ SPKK SPTS DPMJ DSAP PAT KMN BCK | |
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18th Chief of Army | |
In office 1 January 1999 ā 31 December 2002 | |
Preceded by | Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin |
Succeeded by | Mohd Shahrom Nordin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-06-02) 2 June 1947 (age 76) Johor Bahru, Johor, Malayan Union (now Malaysia) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
Branch/service | Malaysian Army |
Years of service | 1963-2002 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Royal Malay Regiment |
Service number | T12447 |
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