Subang, 7 March 2022- At the 19th Air Force Commander’s Retirement Parade, a Rank Application Ceremony was also held for Lt Gen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan of the RMAF who has been promoted to the rank of General. He was previously the Deputy Chief of the Air Force for two (2) years starting January 2020. The rank conferment ceremony was officiated jointly by Gen Tan Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad of the RMAF, 19th Chief of Air Force (CoAF) and the wife of General Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan, Datin Sri Bibi Nasratjahan binti Gulab Khan and witnessed by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hj Affendi bin Buang.
This historic ceremony continued with the Handover of the Appointment of Chief of Air Force between Gen Tan Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad RMAF and Gen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan RMAF. The event began with the signing of the Handover Note witnessed by the CDF. Next, followed by the handing over of the ‘Pillar of Power’ as a symbolic handover of power which officially saw Gen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan of the RMAF holding the helm of the RMAF. He then took the salute as the 20th CoAF of the parade contingent.
In the Press Conference, Gen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan also paid tribute and expressed his undivided pledge of allegiance with the consent of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as the supreme commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces for him to assume the duties as the 20th CoAF. He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Malaysian government, especially to the YAB Prime Minister and YB Senior Minister of Defense as well as to the CDF, Gen Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang RMAF; The Chief of Army and the Chief of Navy, including the former CoAF, for having given full trust, guidance and support to him to lead and lead the RMAF.
He also represented the entire RMAF staff and expressed his deepest appreciation and gratitude to Gen Tan Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad RMAF who has led the RMAF for more than two years and was able to face challenges in facing the unexpected situation of the Covid- pandemic. 19. In fact, the involvement and commitment of the RMAF is proven by the mobilization of assets and the involvement of officers and members of the RMAF as frontliners in Op PENAWAR and Op BENTENG. The RMAF has also increased its air mobility capability to ensure that missions for the delivery of medical equipment, treatment and basic necessities as well as the National Vaccination Program to deal with Covid-19 can be implemented when other logistical and commercial aviation activities are affected.
On this occasion, he also represented his wife, Datin Sri Bibi Nasratjahan binti Gulab Khan to thank Puan Sri Norainy binti Shahar Alam who took the lead as the Chairman of the Air Force BAKAT Supreme Council for the service rendered to the Armed Forces Family Welfare Body (BAKAT) especially Air Force BAKAT and MAF BAKAT in general since long ago, until his last job as the Chairman of the Supreme Board of Air Force BAKAT.
Finally, he thanked the media for their cooperation in making positive news coverage for the RMAF and MAF over the years and continued to provide solid support and provide correct and accurate information to further enhance the image and trust of the people towards the team. security and defense.
Also present at the ceremony were the Commander of the Joint Forces, Lt Gen Dato’ Indera Hj Yazid bin Arshad RMAF; Commander of Air Operations, Lt Gen Dato’ Indera Hj Mohammad Salleh bin Hj Osman RMAF; Air Support Commander, Lt Gen Dato’ Indera Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris RMAF; Commander of Air Education and Training, Maj Gen Dato’ Mohd Shahada bin Ismail RMAF and RMAF personnel around the Klang Valley.
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JENERAL DATO’ SRI MOHD ASGHAR KHAN BIN GORIMAN KHAN TUDM, PANGLIMA TENTERA UDARA KE-20
Subang, 7 Mac 2022- Di istiadat Perbarisan Persaraan Panglima Tentera Udara ke-19, turut diadakan Upacara Pemakaian Pangkat kepada Lt Jen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM yang telah dinaikkan ke pangkat ‘Jeneral TUDM’. Beliau sebelum ini merupakan Timbalan Panglima Tentera Udara selama dua (2) tahun bermula Januari 2020. Upacara pemakaian pangkat ini telah disempurnakan secara bersama oleh Jen Tan Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad TUDM, Panglima Tentera Udara Ke-19 dan isteri Panglima Tentera Udara Ke-20, Datin Sri Bibi Nasratjahan binti Gulab Khan serta disaksikan oleh Panglima Angkatan Tentera, Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hj Affendi bin Buang TUDM.
Upacara bersejarah ini diteruskan dengan Serah Terima Jawatan Panglima Tentera Udara di antara Jen Tan Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad TUDM dan Jen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM. Acara dimulakan dengan menandatangani Nota Serah Terima Tugas yang disaksikan Panglima Angkatan Tentera. Seterusnya, disusuli dengan penyerahan ‘Tonggak Kuasa’ sebagai simbolik penyerahan kuasa yang menyaksikan secara rasminya Jen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM memegang tampuk pemerintahan TUDM. Beliau kemudiannya mengambil tabik hormat sebagai Panglima Tentera Udara Ke-20 daripada kontinjen perbarisan.
Di dalam Sidang Media, Jen Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan turut menjunjung kasih dan melafazkan ikrar taat setia yang tidak berbelah-bahagi atas perkenan oleh KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, selaku pemerintah tertinggi Angkatan Tentera Malaysia untuk beliau menggalas tugas Panglima Tentera Udara Ke-20. Beliau turut mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi terima kasih dan penghargaan kepada kerajaan Malaysia khususnya kepada YAB Perdana Menteri dan YB Menteri Kanan Pertahanan serta kepada Panglima Angkatan Tentera, Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang TUDM; Panglima Tentera Darat dan Panglima Tentera Laut termasuk mantan-mantan Panglima Tentera Udara kerana telah memberi sepenuh kepercayaan, bimbingan serta sokongan kepada beliau untuk memimpin serta menerajui TUDM.
Beliau juga mewakili seluruh warga TUDM menzahirkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih yang tidak terhingga kepada Jen Tan Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad TUDM yang telah menerajui TUDM selama lebih dua tahun dan berupaya menghadapi cabaran dalam berhadapan dengan situasi yang tidak dijangka iaitu pandemik Covid-19. Malahan, penglibatan dan komitmen TUDM terbukti dengan atur gerak aset dan penglibatan pegawai dan anggota TUDM sebagai kumpulan Barisan Hadapan (Frontliners) di dalam Op PENAWAR dan Op BENTENG. TUDM juga telah meningkatkan keupayaan mobiliti udaranya bagi memastikan misi penghantaran peralatan perubatan, rawatan dan barangan keperluan asas serta Program Vaksinasi Kebangsaan untuk menangani Covid-19 dapat dilaksanakan pada masa aktiviti penerbangan logistik dan komersial yang lain terjejas.
Dikesempatan ini, beliau turut mewakili isteri, Datin Sri Bibi Nasratjahan binti Gulab Khan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Puan Sri Norainy binti Shahar Alam yang menerajui tugas sebagai Pengerusi Jemaah Tertinggi BAKAT Udara atas jasa bakti yang dicurahkan kepada Badan Kebajikan Keluarga Angkatan Tentera (BAKAT) khususnya BAKAT Udara dan BAKAT ATM amnya sejak dahulu, sehingga tugas terakhir beliau selaku Pengerusi Jemaah Tertinggi BAKAT Udara.
Akhir sekali, beliau mengucapkan terima kasih kepada pihak media yang sentiasa memberikan kerjasama dalam membuat liputan berita yang positif buat TUDM dan ATM selama ini serta terus memberikan sokongan yang padu serta menyampaikan maklumat-maklumat yang betul dan tepat untuk meningkatkan lagi imej dan kepercayaan rakyat terhadap pasukan keselamatan dan pertahanan.
Turut hadir dalam upacara ini ialah Panglima Angkatan Bersama, Lt Jen Dato’ Indera Hj Yazid bin Arshad TUDM; Panglima Operasi Udara, Lt Jen Dato’ Indera Hj Mohammad Salleh bin Hj Osman TUDM; Panglima Bantuan Udara, Lt Jen Dato’ Indera Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris TUDM; Panglima Pendidikan dan Latihan Udara, Mej Jen Dato’ Mohd Shahada bin Ismail TUDM serta warga TUDM sekitar Lembah Klang.