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BERITA RAFOC
Meneruskan Semangat Setiakawan Di Kalangan Pegawai-Pegawai Angkatan Tentera Yang Telah Bersara
Continuing the Esprit-de-Corps Amongst the Retired Armed Forces Officers
SRL 01 / 2014
FOR MEMBERS ONLY
JAN - MAR 2014
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The first quarter for 2014 has not been too busy for us. We started the year with
a courtesy visit on Jen Tan Sri Mohd Sany bin Abd Ghaffar, (Bersara) - mantan
PAT, the most senior (in rank) retired Armed Forces officer still with us. This
was followed by the Chinese New Year lunch, hosted by our Chinese members
and other Chinese retired Armed Forces officers. We had to postpone our Annual
Forum which was scheduled during the quarter to another later date to cater for
the availability our Guest of Honour whom we have invited.
Our committee continued to be kept busy during the quarter. In addition
to the committee meeting and sub-committee discussions, the committee called
on the newKetua Pengarah JHEV and the new Commanding Officer, HAT Tuanku Mizan, to discuss matters
related to the administration of our retired Armed Forces veterans, in particular the retired Armed Forces
officers’ community. There are still some issues raised by our members that need to be addressed by JHEV
and HAT Tuanku Mizan.
On membership, I am pleased to welcome another 15 retired Armed Forces officers as new members
of RAFOC during the first quarter of the year 2014, thus increasing our membership total to 563 members
(less 32 who are no longer with us) as at 31 Mar 2014. Or membership is still small compared to the number
of the Armed Forces officers who have since retired or left the Service. I urge members to assist to get their
intake members who are still not members of RAFOC to register as members. We need to increase our
membership so that RAFOC can truly represent the retired Armed Forces officers’ community.
Financially, our fund is sufficient to keep us going for the year, with the surplus from our Annual
Dinner and other donations/contributions in 2013. However we need to improve our financial standing in
order to keep our activities going for the next few years. Our Honorary Treasurer has closed the account for
the year ending 31 Dec 2013 for audit, which will be presented to members at the coming Annual General
Meeting.
The next quarter will see two major activities to be organized by RAFOC - one will be our Annual
Golf amongst ourselves and the other, the Annual General Meeting for 2014. Members will be kept informed
on these two activities. I hope more members will turn up for our Annual General Meeting - an occasion for us
to deliberate on the direction and activities of our association for the year 2014/2015.
Thank you for your continued support in the activities of our association. Salam “Sentiasa Setiakawan!”
JEN TAN SRI DATUK AMAR MOHD GHAZALI BIN DATO’ MOHD SETH, (Bersara)
President
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COURTESY VISIT – JEN TAN SRI HJ MOHD
SANY BIN ABD GHAFFAR, (BERSARA)
80 or so retired Armed Forces officers and their wives, led by
our RAFOC President, Jen Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Ghazali
bin Dato’ Mohd Seth, (Bersara) were present for the courtesy
visit to Jen Tan Sri Hj Mohd Sany bin Abd Ghaffar, (Bersara)
at his house in Taman Seri Keramat, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday,
19 Jan 2014 from 1100 to 1330 hours. Jen Tan Sri Mohd Sany
(RAMD; RMAS 08; 1952-1981; CGS 1975-1977; CAFS
1977-1981) is currently the most senior rank retired Armed
Forces officer still with us. Born on 19 Jan 1926, Jen Tan Sri
Mohd Sany turned 88 on that day. This is the fourth such annual
visit organised by RAFOC.
Other than our RAFOC President, four former Chief of
Defence Force, namely Jen Tan Sri Mohd Hashim bin Mohd
Ali, (Bersara), Jen Tan Sri Yaacob bin Mat Zain, (Bersara),
Jen Tan Sri Abd Rahman bin Abd Hamid, (Bersara) and Jen
Tan Sri Borhan bin Ahmad, (Bersara) were also present. Also
present were the current Chief of Air Force, the Deputy Chief
of Army (representing the Chief of Army), the Deputy Chief
of Navy (representing the Chief of Navy), the Chief of Staff,
Armed Forces HQ, (representing the Chief of Defence Force)
and six other senior serving Armed Forces officers. Special
mention must be made on the presence of Kol Dunstan
Nyaring, (Bersara), who was wheel–chair bound (being
paralysed from the waist down), and his wife who also turned
up for the visit. Kol Dunstan is now residing in Kuching and
was in Kuala Lumpur for his FMC Regular Intake 08 Reunion.
Although 88 and wheel-chair bound, Jen Tan Sri Mohd
Sany was in a cheerful mood and acknowledged the presence
of each and every individual officer who took turn to pay their
respects to him. Although hard on hearing, his memory was
still good and could still reminisce the good days when he
was in the Armed Forces. Puan Sri Normah who also looked
healthy, was happy to see the good number of wives who joined
their husbands to visit them this year.
Three of their four sons, (one with SMEO, one in the
Army - Mej Jen, one with Airasia (Pilot) and daughter, together
with their families were also present. Another son, Laksma,
Navy ADC to SPB Yang DiPertuan Agong, was in Alor Star
in conjunction with the 86th Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
on the same day. Other members of their family also came to
the house to pay their due respects after our visit.
Out thanks to our RAFOC Vice-President (Army), Tan
Sri Ahmad bin Johan who sponsored the “nasi kandar” lunch
for the visit and to the staff of Wisma Perwira Angkatan
Tentera, Ministry of Defence, the Secretariat of Army HQ and
HQ 4 Division, for their assistance in the various arrangements
for the visit. Last but not the least, our thanks to all who came
for the visit.
On the occasion of his 88th Birthday, we wish Jen Tan Sri
Mohd Sany and Puan Sri Normah, continued good health,
happiness and peace in the years to come. Amin!
BERITA RAFOC 01 / 2014
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CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCH
(Organized By RAFOC)
The “Chinese New Year Lunch” (organized by RAFOC) held
in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2014 was
successfully held on Sunday, 16 February 2014 from 1200 to
1500 hours at Kelab Rekreasi Angkatan Tentera, (KRAT),
Pangkalan TUDM Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur. The lunch was
to provide the occasion for our retired Armed Forces officers
and wives to get together in conjunction with the Chinese New
Year. The lunch was also to provide the last opportunity for
our members to visit the base, since the base will be developed
into a new city soon.
118 retired Armed Forces officers and 21 wives were there
with 22 Chinese retired Armed Forces officers playing host.
Amongst those who played host were Brig Jen Dato’ Soon
Lian Cheng, TUDM, (Bersara), Kol Lai Kim Hinn, (Bersara),
Kdr Toh Tiap Keng, (Bersara), Lt Kol Tan Siew Soo, (Bersara),
Mej Cheong Sang, (Bersara), Mej Sheo Aik Jong, TUDM,
(Bersara) and Kapt Kung Boon Chin, (Bersara). Amongst the
guests were our RAFOC Deputy President, Jen Tan Sri Dato’
Seri Abd Rahman bin Abd Hamid, (Bersara); our VicePresidents Lt Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Yunus bin Mohd
Tasi, TUDM, (Bersara) and Laksda Dato’ Yaacob bin Daud,
(Bersara). Special mention must be made on the presence of
Mej Pritam Singh, (Bersara) who was there with his wife, in
spite of him being under medical treatment.
The lunch was hosted and sponsored by a number of our
Chinese retired Armed Forces officers led by Kapt Dato’ Liew
Siong Sing, (Bersara) and Kapt Tong Lye Heng, (Bersara). In
addition to the ala-Chinese menu lunch and the Mandarin
oranges, a lion dance (with a Malaysian crew!) was also held
before the lunch to make it a truly Malaysian Chinese New
Year event. In wishing our Chinese friends “Gong Xi Fa Cai”,
those present were also able to meet former comrades-at-arms,
some of whom have not met each other since leaving the
Service. Three retired Armed Forces officers who were there,
registered as Life Members of RAFOC.
Our thanks to the TUDM Sungai Besi Base Commander
for facilitating those coming for the lunch, entry into the base
without having to register at the guard house. Our thanks also
to the Club Captain of KRAT and his committee for allowing
us to use the facilities at KRAT for the lunch and to the KRAT
caterer for arranging the food and drinks.
Our thanks must also go to Lt Kdr Phua Hean Sim,
(Bersara), the Committee Member responsible for the event,
supported by our RAFOC Secretariat, for a organizing the
lunch. Last but not the least, our thanks to all who contributed
and all who came for the lunch.
Comradeship demonstrated!
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“GONG XI FA CAI” WITH THE SERVING
CHINESE ARMY OFFICERS
50 or so retired Chinese Army officers attended a Chinese
New Year Gathering organized by the Malaysian Army on
Wednesday, 12 Feb 2014 at 1500 hours at the Dewan Dato’
Othman Harun, Kem Wardieburn, Kuala Lumpur, on the
invitation of the Chief of Army. Amongst the retired Army
officers who attended were Mej Jen Datuk Lai Chung Wah,
(Bersara) – the most senior rank retired Chinese Army officer,
Brig Jen (Dr) Leong Weng Foon, (Bersara), Lt Kol Dato’
Martin Kam Yoon Sang, (Bersara), Lt Kol Ho Chee Pong,
(Bersara), Mej Godfrey Chang, (Bersara) and Kapt Kung Boon
Chin, (Bersara).
The Chief of Army, the Deputy Chief of Army, the
Director General Intelligence Division, the Chief of Staff,
Army HQ, GOC 4 Division, GOC Army Training Command
and a number of other senior Army officers and their wives
played hosts. About 300 or so, including serving Chinese Army
officers in the Klang valley and their wives, led by Brig Jen
Dato’ Ng Chin Huat, (currently seconded to SMEO as its Chief
Executive Officer) attended the gathering.
In addition to the Chinese New Year makan, they were
feted to a lion dance and the firing of fire-crackers, to make it
truly a “GONG XI FA CAI” gathering. Except for a few, the
majority came in the shade of red.
In his address, the Chief of Army thanked the retired
Chinese Army officers and their wives for their presence and
reminded those present that the unity and friendship, harmony
and tolerance between the races in the Army must be
maintained at all time.
This is the first time that such an event was organized by
the Malaysian Army, with the retired Chinese Army officers
invited to join such a gathering. Our salute to the Chief of
Army for the initiative. We look forward to a bigger attendance
by the retired Chinese Army officers to the “GONG XI FA
CAI” gathering next year.
Source: Lt Kol Ho Chee Pong, (Retired)
(Photos by courtesy of PR Department, Army HQ)
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A DAY TO REMEMBER
– 14 FEBRUARY 1942
MALAYSIAN ARMY CELEBRATES ITS
“HARI TENTERA DARAT KE-81”
February 14 is a historic day
to the Royal Malay
Regiment – for that matter
to the Malaysian Army, to
the Malaysian Armed Forces
and to the Nation. It was on
this day in 1942 that Platoon
7, “C” Company, 1st
Battalion, the Malay
Regiment under Lt Adnan
bin Saidi, made the final
stand against the advancing
Japanese Army in Bukit
Chandu, Singapore.
Although heavily outnumbered, Adnan refused to
surrender and urged his men to fight until the end. They held
off the Japanese for two days under heavy enemy shelling
and shortages of food and ammunition. Adnan was shot but
carried on fighting until he succumbed to his injury.
On the next day, 15 February 1942, the British Army
surrendered to the Japanese Army. For the next four years
and six months, Malaya was under the Japanese occupation
until 12 September 1945, the day the Japanese Army in turn
formally surrendered to the British Army.
The Royal Malay Regiment battalions held a special
“Majlis Baca Yasin, Tahlil and Doa Selamat” in their camps
in remembrance of those in the regiment who fell during the
battle against the invading Japanese Army during World War
II.
Let us pause a while and remember this day and our
comrades before us who died defending the country. Let us
“doa agar Allah merestui pengorbanan mereka dan
meletakkan roh-roh mereka bersama mereka yang soleh lagi
dikasihiNya”. Al-Fatihah!
On 1 March 2014, the Malaysian
Army celebrated its 81st
Anniversary of its formation. It was
81 years ago on 1 March 1933 that
the first squad of the “Experimental
Company” of the Malay Regiment,
consisting of 25 selected young
Malay recruits, started their military
training in Port Dickson under
British Army instructors.
The idea to form an indigenous
Malay army started well before the
break of World War I. It took the
Malay Rulers and other prominent
Malay leaders more than 20 years to convince the British
Government to raise a local army. There have been fears by
the British “that the Malays, with their leisurely temperament
and lack of military traditions other than those of guerilla
warfare, would rebel against the discipline of the parade
ground and barrack-room”. It was not until it became too
costly to the British Government to continue having units of
the Indian Army in Malaya, that the idea to form a local force
came into being. On 23 January 1933, the “Malay Regiment
Bill” was tabled and passed by the Federal Council as
“Enactment No. 11”.
This first 25-man squad formed the nucleus of the Royal
Malay Regiment and the Malaysian Army today, 81 years later.
The Malaysian Army has grown in size and consists of various
regiments and corps with the participation of the other races
in the multi-racial units in the process. From a counterinsurgency force, it has transformed into a conventional force
with modern and updated equipment and vehicles.
Throughout the 81 years of its existence, it has seen
through World War II, the Japanese Occupation, the British
Administration, the Communist Insurgency, the preparation
for Independence, the formation of Malaysia, Konfrontasi,
May 13, the end of the Communist armed threat and the armed
intrusion in Sabah. The Malaysian Army has participated in
UN Peace Keeping Missions in a number of countries overseas
as an extension of the foreign policy of the country. Within
Malaysia, the Malaysian Army has continued to assist the local
authorities during national disasters and rural development
projects and recently in support of the “National Blue Ocean
Strategy” (NBOS).
Together with the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal
Malaysian Air Force, the Malaysian Army continues to be the
deterrent to would be aggressors and trouble makers to the
country, thus ensuring peace and stability in order for the
economic and social development of the country can continue
to be carried out.
For the retired Army officers, we should be proud to be
part of the Malaysian Army history and the contributions and
sacrifices that we have made to make the nation what it is
today.
We wish the present Army officers, “HAPPY 81stARMY
DAY” and do take care of the Army that we have left. Salam
“GagahSetia!”.
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LAST SSC COMMISSIONING PARADE IN KTD
15 members of RAFOC led by Mej Jen Datuk Abd Kadir bin
Nordin, (Bersara), committee member, and three wives
attended the commissioning parade which was held at the Kolej
Tentera Darat (KTD), Kem Segenting, Port Dickson on
Saturday, 8 February 2014. The invitation to the parade was
done through RAFOC. Also present were four mantan PAT
and two mantan PTD, (all members of RAFOC) who were
invited individually as former Chief of Army by the present
Chief of Army. 60 Army officer cadets of SSC Intake 76, all
graduates with first degree, were commissioned on that day.
SPB Yang DiPertuan Agong and SPB Raja Permaisuri
Agong graced the parade with their royal presence with SPB
Yang DiPertuan Agong taking the royal salute. Also present
were the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the Chief of
Defence Force, the Chief of Army and other 200 or so senior
officers from the three Services and their wives. Also present
were the parents and families of those who were to be
commissioned on that day.
After the marching out of the newly commissioned
officers to the tune of the “Auld Lang Syne”, the “formal”
closing of KTD was held with 502 officers from the various
intakes (serving) of various ranks marching onto the parade
square - four contingents in the uniforms of the officer cadets
of yester-years. Earlier, a pantomime was held on the parade
square depicting the life an officer cadet from the time he
reported to the college until his reporting to the various units.
It was real and nostalgic indeed.
After the parade the 60 young officers plus another 35
other Army officers and one Navy officer, who were
commissioned earlierwere bestowed with their individual
parchments by SPB Yang DiPertuan Agong at a ceremony
held in the Auditorium Sebatang Karah, KTD. Present were
the official guests and parents and families of those who were
commissioned.
In 1995, Divisyen Kadet, Maktab Tentera DiRaja (MTD),
was relocated to Ulu Tiram, Johor to facilitate the formation
of the Akademi Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATMA) in Kem
Sungai Besi, which later in 1999 renamed as Universiti
Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). In January 1999,
Kolej Tentera Darat (KTD) was officially formed and Divisyen
Kadet, MTD was dissolved. In January 2012, KTD moved
from Ulu Tiram to its new and modern 87.3 acre camp by the
sea front - Kem Segenting, Port Dickson. The reorganization
and the roles of KTD under are being finalised.
Our RAFOC delegation was well looked after with thanks
to the Commandant KTD. Three were billeted at the 5-star
students’ rooms at the Pusat Pengaman Malaysia located next
door, the night before. Others chose to make their own
arrangement. It was a good opportunity to visit the new and
modern KTD. It’s a pity not that many members came.
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– Photos by courtesy of Lt Kol Ir Raymond Goh Boon Pah,
(Bersara)
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COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Meeting With New Ketua Pengarah JHEV
Nine members of our RAFOC Committee and five other subcommittee members, led by Jen Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd
Ghazali bin Dato’ Mohd Seth, our RAFOC President called
on Mej Jen Dato’ Wira Mohd Nor bin Daud, the new Ketua
Pengarah JHEV, at his office on Tuesday, 28 January 2014
from 1430 to 1700 hours.
The aim of the courtesy call was to brief the new Ketua
Pengarah JHEV on the objects and activities of RAFOC, and
at the same time to register RAFOC’s concern in the
administration and the well being of the retired Armed Forces
officers’ community.
In welcoming the delegation, Mej Jen Dato’ Wira Mohd
Nor thanked Jen Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali and delegation for
their presence and look forward to the continued association
between JHEV and RAFOC. Also present from JHEV were
his Timbalan Ketua Pengarah and five other staff members.
In thanking Mej Jen Dato’ Wira Mohd Nor for his time
to meet the committee, Jen Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali
congratulated Mej Jen Dato’ Wira Mohd Nor on his
appointment as the new Ketua Pengarah JHEV and on being
bestowed with the”Darjah Gemilang Seri Mahkota Kedah”
(DGMK), which carries the title “Dato’ Wira” by DYMM
Sultan Kedah in conjunction with His Highness’ 86th Birthday
on 19 January 2014. Jen Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali also thanked
the staff of JHEV for doing a good job in looking after the
administration and the well being of the Armed Forces
veterans and in maintaining a cordial relationship with
RAFOC.
Lt Kol Ahmad Kamal bin Abd Ghani, Pengarah Bahagian
Kerjaya & Sosio-Ekonomi JHEV, gave a update on the
organization and activities of JHEV, covering the following
matters:
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Role and Organisation of JHEV.
Akta Veteran 2012.
1Malaysia Veterans’ Recognition Programme (1MVRP).
Lt Kol Dato’ Nawawi bin Mat Desa, (Bersara), our
Honorary Secretary briefed Mej Jen Dato’ Wira Mohd Nor
on the objects of RAFOC and its activities. The committee
raised and discussed a number of issues related to the
administration and the well being of the retired Armed Forces
officers’ community as well as other related matters, including
the following:
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Akta Veteran 2012 – Implementation.
Employment Opportunities For the Armed Forces Veterans.
Pension & Retirement Benefits Review.
Budget Allocation For the Armed Forces Veterans/JHEV.
The Number of Armed Forces Veterans’ Associations/Clubs.
The Non-Use of Military Ranks By JHEV and HAT.
Hari Pahlawan.
Farmasi Veteran.
– some of which were for his information since these were not
under the direct responsibility of JHEV as such.
This was our first meeting with the new the Ketua Pengarah
JHEV by our RAFOC Committee. Over the last three years,
our committee has been meeting the former Ketua Pengarah
JHEV from time to time to discuss on matters and issues related
to our retired Armed Forces officers’ community.
All in all, it was a good meeting. We hope that some of
our views, if not all can be accepted and appropriate action
taken by JHEV for the betterment on the administration of the
retired Armed Forces community. The Committee will continue
to maintain the close association between RAFOC and JHEV,
thus providing the additional link between the retired Armed
Forces officers’ community and JHEV as and when necessary.
Committee Meeting
The fourth meeting of the 2013/2014 Executive Committee
and the first committee meeting for the year 2014, was held on
Tuesday, 4 February 2014 from 1100 to 1400 hours at the
Meeting Room, Kelab Rekreasi Angkatan Tentera (KRAT),
Pangkalan TUDM Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur. The meeting
was chaired by Jen Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Ghazali bin
Dato’ Mohd Seth, (Bersara), our RAFOC President. Present
were our Deputy President and seven other committee
members.
The committee received the reports from the Honorary
Secretary on the general administration of RAFOC and from
the Honorary Treasurer on the financial situation of RAFOC
since the last committee meeting. The meeting reviewed the
activities held during the last quarter and discussed on the
activities to be held by RAFOC for the year 2014.
The meeting also deliberated on the various issues
affecting the retired Armed Forces officers’ community and
on the issues raised by the committee with the Ketua Pengarah
JHEV during our meeting with him on 28 January 2014.
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The meeting approved three new members for the month
of December 2013 and five new members for the month of
January 2014. In addition, the committee agreed to invite those
who were associated with the retired Armed Forces officers’
community to beinvited as“ Associate Members”, as provided
for in our RAFOC Constitution.
Our RAFOC committee meet formally once a quarter to
review and discuss the administration and the activities of
RAFOC. The committee also meet from time to time as
necessary to discuss on related issues that need to be discussed
and to be acted upon. In addition the various sub-committees
under the respective committee members also meet from time
to time to deliberate on their respective portfolios.
It’s going to be another active year for RAFOC and its
committee members!
Meeting With New CO HAT Tuanku Mizan
on the issues related to the medical benefits of the retired
Armed Forces officers.
Brig Jen (Dr) Md Amin thanked the delegation for their
courtesy call and ensured those present that HAT Tuanku
Mizan recognized the sacrifice made by the Armed Forces
veterans and would continue to provide the medical service
to the Armed Forces veterans as one of its responsibilities.
Also present with him were Lt Kol Adlan bin Adnan,
Pharmacist and Lt Kol Mior Puad bin Mior Ibrahim, Head of
Administration. Brig Jen (Dr) Md Amin briefed the delegation
on the steps that HAT Tuanku Mizan would be making to
improve on its services to its patients, including the following:
- Collecting of medicines for those who need to come again to
collect their medicines to be made in the afternoon, and not
in the morning together with the morning patients.
- Another alternative was to install vending machines from
where, medicines can be collected.
- To source out the supply of medical aids such as wheel chair,
hearing aids and other supporting equipment.
- To get other Armed Forces clinics with specialist doctors to
provide the specialist care for those needing such, other than
in HAT Tuanku Mizan.
- To improve on the soft skill of the staff.
In looking forward to the above changes, the committee
did raise a number of issues related to the medical benefits
and facilities given to the Armed Forces veterans, in particular
the retired Armed Forces officers at HAT Tuanku Mizan,
including:
Six members of our RAFOC Committee, led by our RAFOC
President, Jen Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Ghazali bin Dato’
Mohd Seth, (Bersara) called on the new Commanding Officer,
HAT Tuanku Mizan, Brig Jen (Dr) Md Amin bin Muslan at
his office in HAT Tuanku Mizan, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday,
13 February 2014 at 1430 hours. Also in the RAFOC
delegation were Mej Jen Dato’ Mohd Muslim bin Mohd Ayob,
TUDM, (Bersara) and Brig Jen Dato’ Adnan bin Ali, (Bersara)
- two members of our RAFOC Sub-Committee on Retirement
Matters & Related Issues. The meeting lasted until 1745 hours.
The aim of the courtesy call was for the committee to
maintain contact with the Commanding Officer of HAT Tuanku
Mizan and to provide him with the feed-back on the services
provided by HAT Tuanku Mizan to the Armed Forces veterans,
in particular the retired Armed Forces officers’ community.
At the same time, the visit was to enable the committee to be
updated on the latest development of the hospital and the
services provided to the Armed Forces veterans.
In thanking him for meeting the delegation from our
RAFOC committee, Jen Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali congratulated
Brig Jen (Dr) Md Amin on his promotion to Brig Jen and on
his appointment as the new Commanding Officer, HAT Tuanku
Mizan in December 2013. Jen Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali also
extended our appreciation to the staff at HAT Tuanku Mizan
for the services rendered and to register RAFOC’s concern
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- Budgeting system for the medical care for the Armed Forces
veterans.
- Procedure and delay in the dispensing of medicines.
- Inclusion of necessary “supplements” as “medicines”.
- Enhancing relations by HAT staff, including the use of retired
ranks.
- Improvement on the information system at HAT Tuanku
Mizan.
- Farmasi Veteran.
In concluding the courtesy call, our President offered
RAFOC’s assistance to HAT Tuanku Mizan to deal with the
retired Armed Forces officers’ community, such as the
dispensing of information etc.
All in all, it was a good three-hour meeting. Our thanks
to Brig Jen (Dr) Md Amin for listening to the feed-back from
our members on the services provided by HAT Tuanku Mizan.
We wish him well in his intent to make changes for the
betterment of the service to be provided by HAT Tuanku
Mizan. The last meeting our RAFOC committee had with the
(former) Commanding Officer, HAT Tuanku Mizan was on
10 Jul 2013. We hope that such a meeting will continue to be
held from time to time as deemed necessary.
After the meeting, three representatives from the
committee took time to visit Lt Mohd Nasir bin Abdullah,
(Bersara), who was still in the Wad Veteran (Wad Bunga
Raya), HAT Tuanku Mizan.
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PERSONAL NEWS
NEW MEMBERS
RAFOC congratulates the following retired Armed Forces
officers on being bestowed with the darjah “Dato’ Setia DiRaja
Kedah” (DSDK), which carries the title “Dato’”, by DYMM
Sultan Kedah in conjunction with His Highness’ 86th birthday
anniversary on 19 Jan 2014:
RAFOC is pleased to welcome the following new members
for the months of December 2013 and January 2014:
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Brig Jen Abd Majid bin Daudsha, (Bersara)
(68; KPD; SSC 10; 1967-2000)
Kapt Yusof bin Hj Yaacob, (Bersara)
(59; AW; Kerahan; 1993-1998)
Kapt Zakaria bin Abd Hamid, (Bersara)
(66; PDR; SSC 12; 1968-1975)
RAFOC congratulates Kapt Wan Hock Leong, (Bersara) (66;
RSD; SSC 08; 1966-1976) on his appointment as a councilor
in the Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) for a twoyear term (2014-2015). The swearing-in ceremony was held
on 25 Feb 2014. There are 24 councilors in MPSJ, which is
responsible to oversee the administration of the Subang Jaya
Municipality. Kapt Wan has been active in residents’ affairs
and is currently the President of the PJS 9 Residents’
Association, Subang Jaya since 2012.
RAFOC notes with condolence, the passing of the following
retired Armed Forces officers during the months of January
to March 2014, as follows:
- Mej Abd Razak bin Abd Hamid, (Bersara) (73; KP; Reg 04;
1961-1974) on Sunday, 05 Jan 2014 at IJN, Kuala Lumpur.
- Mej Ahmad bin Yusof, (Bersara)(83; JLJ; WEO; Ex-British
Army; 1970?-1983?) on Saturday, 11 Jan 2014 at 1632 hrs
at his house in Taman Jasa, Off Jalan Sungai Tua, Batu Caves,
Kuala Lumpur.
- Lt Juma’noh bin A Bunga, TLDM, (Bersara) (67; X-Kelasi;
DC; RSD; 1967-1991) on Sunday, 12 Jan 2014 at 2030 hrs
at his house in Taman Kenanga, Kg Serdang, Sitiawan.
- Mej Mohd Hussein bin Mohamad, (Bersara) (71?; Brunei;
RBMR; SSC 03; 1963-1975?) on Thursday, 16 Jan 2014 in
Brunei.
- Lt Kol Nor Mubarak bin Md Som, (Bersara) (55; Armor;
OCS PD; SSC 36; 1980-2006) on Sunday, 26 Jan 2014 at
2330 hrs at General Hospital, Muar.
- Lt Kdr Waili bin Suhaili, (Bersara) (69; TLDM; FMC REG
08; BRNC SSC; 1967-1975) on Tuesday, 11 Feb 2014 at
2145 hrs at General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.
- Brig Jen Dato’ Annuar bin Md Amin (Bersara) (68; RAMD;
REG 08; 1965-2000) on Monday, 24 Feb 2014 at 1525 hrs
at HAT Tuanku Mizan, Kuala Lumpur.
- Lt Kol Idris Othman Merican, (Bersara) (83; KAD; RMAS
00; 1955-1976) on Wednesday, 26 Mar 2014 at 1430 hrs at
HAT Tuanku Mizan, Kuala Lumpur.
RAFOC also notes with condolence the passing of the wives
of the following retired Armed Forces officers during the
months of January to March 2014, as follows:
- Datin Nik Anisah bt Abd Kadir (70) (widow of Allahyarham
Mej Jen Dato’ Mohd Ramli bin Ismail - RAMD/RGK; Reg
05; 1962-1998) on Monday, 20 Jan 2014 at 0515 hrs at
Hospital Ampang.
- Puan (66) (wife of Lt Kol Meor Adam bin Meor Sapi, RAMD/RGK; SSC 11; 1962-1998) on Monday, 20 Jan 2014
at 0515 hrs at Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya.
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December 2013 (3)
-
Ahmad bin Othman, Kapt, (KPA - Gaji; SSC 24;1974-1984)
Musa bin Omar, Laksda, (TLDM; Woodlands; SSC 27;
1979-2012)
Hussin bin Awang Senik, Kol, (RAMD; Reg 06; 1963-1994)
January 2014 (5)
-
Abd Razak bin Abdullah, Lt Kol, (RRD; SSC 17; 19701996)
Ismail bin Itam Daim, Lt Kol, (KJLJD; SSC 19; 1967-1991)
Kadir Sultan bin Abd Majid, Mej, (RAD; Reg 17; 19751990)
Nik Zainin bin Nik Abd Rahman, Kol, (RAMD; SSC 05;
1964-1992)
Salleh bin Ahmad, Kol, TUDM, (Pilot; SSC 27; 1975-2004)
Note: Their applications were approved by the Executive Committee
at its committee meeting on Tuesday, 4 February 2014. With the
above approval, our membership stands at 551 members (less 30
who are no longer with us) as at 4 February 2014.
RAFOC is pleased to receive the applications for membership
from the following retired Armed Forces officers for the month
of February and March 2014:
February 2014 (5)
-
Abd Rahim bin Ahmad, Lt Kol, (KAD; SSC 35; 1979-2009)
Baharuddin bin Hj Noordin, Mej, (RAMD; Reg 31-RMAS;
1979-1998)
Mohamed Khalid bin Che Wan, Mej, (TUDM; Grad; 19781994)
Mohd Shariman bin Mohd Isa, Mej, (KAD; SSC 20; 19711999)
Sharuddin bin Omar, Kapt, (RAMD; SSC 39; 1981-1992)
March 2014 (5)
-
Chang, Godfrey, Mej, (KAD; RMC SSC 17; 1970-1989)
Cheong Sang, Mej, (KPA (BK); DC 71; 1971-1991)
Ganase a/l Jaganathan, Lt Kol, (KAD; SPK SSC 37; 19812013)
Mui Yoke Loong, Timothy, Lt Kdr, (TLDM; Engr; Reg 08
BRNC; 1967-1978)
Yew Kim Huat, Jack, Mej, (KAD; SSC 10; 1967-1992)
The above applications will be tabled before the Executive
Committee at its next meeting for formal approval.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Lt Kol Dato’ Nawawi bin Mat Desa, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Ramli bin Kinta, (Bersara)
Mej Ganesan Alwar, (Bersara)
Lt Kdr Phua Hean Sim, (Bersara)
Webmaster
Mej Jen Dato’ Mohd Muslim bin Ayob, TUDM, (Bersara)
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COMING EVENTS UPDATE
DIARY OF EVENTS – 2014
(Updated as at 01 April 2014)
January 2014
Sunday, 19
Visit Jen Tan Sri Mohd Sany bin Abd Ghaffar, (Bersara)
February 2014
Sunday, 16
Chinese New Year Lunch
March 2014
No Activity
April 2014
Annual Forum
The Annual Forum scheduled to be held in January 2013 has
been postponed to a leter date since the Guest of Honour
invited was not available to be present. The new date and venue
will be notified to all members..
Annual Golf
The Retired Armed forces Officers Annual Golf will now be
held on Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at the Bangi Golf Resort, Bandar
Baru Bangi. All retired Armed Forces officers (members or
yet to register as members of RAFOC) are cordially invited.
Separate circular will be sent.
Golf With Alumi PTD
No Activity
May 2014
Tuesday, 6
Annual Golf
June 2014
Golf With Alumni PTD *
Sunday, 22
Annual General Meeting
July 2014
Sunday, 20
Majlis Berbuka Puasa
August 2014
Sunday, 17
Perjumpaan Hari Raya
September 2014
No Activity
October 2014
Annual Forum *
The Annual Golf with Alumni PTD will now be held in June
2014 at a date and venue to be notified. The game will be
organised by Alumni PTD. Only members of RAFOC are
cordially invited. Separate circular will be sent.
Golf With Serving AF Officers
We are yet to get confirmation on the date and venue for the
Golf With Serving AF Officers this year. The game is to be
organised by MAFGA. Only members of RAFOC are cordially
invited. Separate circular will be sent.
Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting for the year 2014 will be held
on Sunday, 22 June 2014 at a venue to be confirmed later.
Notice of meeting will be duly sent out to all members.
Majlis Berbuka Puasa
The Majlis Berbuka Puasa will be held on Sunday, 20 July
2014 at the Masjid Kem Wardieburn, Kuala Lumpur. All
retired Armed Forces officers (members or yet to register as
members of RAFOC) and wives are cordially invited. Separate
circular will be sent.
Perjumpaan Hari Raya
Golf With Serving Armed Forces Officers *
November 2014
No Activity
December 2014
Sunday, 07
Annual Dinner
Note:
* Dates To Be Confirmed Later.
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The Perjumpaan Hari Raya will be held on Sunday, 17 August
2014 at the a venue to be notified. All retired Armed Forces
officers (members or yet to register as members of RAFOC)
and families are cordially invited. Separate circular will be
sent.
Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner will be held on Sunday, 7 December 2014
at the Taming Sari Ballroom, Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.
More details to follow.
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OFFICE BEARERS
2013/2014
OTHER SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mej Jen Dato’ Muslim bin Ayob, (Bersara)
Mej Jen Dato’ Mohd Yunus bin Long, (Bersara)
Mej Jen (Dr) Datuk Mohd Salleh bin Mohd Sam, (Bersara)
Brig Jen Dato’ Adnan bin Ali, (Bersara)
President
Jen Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Ghazali bin Dato’ Mohd
Seth, (Bersara)
Deputy President
Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abd Rahman bin Abd Hamid,
(Bersara)
Vice-Presidents
Kapt Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad bin Johan, (Bersara)
Lt Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Yunus bin Mohd Tasi,
TUDM, (Bersara)
Laksda Dato’ Yaacob bin Daud, (Bersara)
Honorary Secretary
Lt Kol Dato’ Nawawi bin Mat Desa, (Bersara)
Honorary Treasurer
Mej Dato’ Hj Mohd Said bin Harun, (Bersara)
Committee Members
Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Shahrom bin Dato’ Hj Nordin,
(Bersara)
Mej Jen Dato’ Ahmad bin Ibrahim, (Bersara)
Mej Jen Dato’ Nordin bin Yusof, (Bersara)
Mej Jen Datuk Abd Kadir bin Nordin, (Bersara)
Mej Jen Dato’ Abd Malek Shahar bin Harun, TUDM,
(Bersara)
Mej Jen Datuk Hj Yahya bin Bidin, TUDM, (Bersara)
Kept Tajudin bin Yahya, TLDM, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Ramli bin Kinta, (Bersara)
Mej Ganeson Alwar, (Bersara)
Lt Kdr Phua Hean Sim, (Bersara)
AUDITORS
Lt Jen Datuk Nawi bin Alias, TUDM, (Bersara)
Kapt Nazir bin Mansor, TUDM, (Bersara)
BOARD OF APPEAL
Mej Jen Dato’ Shahrudin bin Mohd Ali, TUDM, (Bersara)
Mej Jen Dato’ Mohd Yunus bin Long, (Bersara)
Mej Abd Razak bin Hashim, TUDM, (Bersara)
Service & Pension Matters Sub-Committee
Security & Related Issues Sub-Committee
Laksdya Datuk Mat Rabi bin Abu Samah, Bersara)
Lt Jen Dato’ Mohd Salleh bin Ismail, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Abd Rahman bin Adam, (Bersara)
Social Gathering Sub-Committee
Laksma Marzuki bin Andong, (Bersara)
Kol Abbas bin Ibrahim, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Abd Rahman bin Said, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Mohd Nasir bin Mohd Ali, (Bersara)
Kapt Mohamad bin Hussein, (Bersara)
Kapt Hussaini bin Abd Karim, (Bersara)
Golf Sub-Committee
Brig Jen Dato’ Mohd Radzi bin Ahmad, (Bersara)
Brig Jen Dato’ Abd Hamid bin Mohd Zain, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Abdullah bin Mohd Ali, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Tengku Ismit bin Suleiman, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Marzuki @ Mohd Rosli bin Hj Ahmad, (Bersara)
Lt Kol Abdullah Khir bin Saidi, TUDM, (Bersara)
RAFOC OFFICE
Our RAFOC Secretariat is located at:
No. 38-1 Jalan Wangsa Delima 2A, Seksyen 5,
Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-41427460 Fax: 03-41427461 HP: 013-2069895
Email: rafocsecretariat@yahoo.com
Website: www.rafoc.org.my
With the kind compliments of
Mej Dato’ Hj Adnan bin Hashim, (Bersara)
(RAJD; SSC 37; 1980-1997)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This issue of BERITA RAFOC
is sponsored by
SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd
RAFOC WEBSITE
http://www.rafoc.org.my
BERITA RAFOC 01 / 2014
With thanks to
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad bin Johan
Thru Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Shahrom bin Dato’ Hj
Nordin, (Bersara)
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