The Sam Browne Belt: A Symbol of Honour and Authority Among Malaysia’s Senior Warrant Officers

9th October 20258th October 2025

The Sam Browne belt stands as one of the most enduring emblems of military authority, discipline, and tradition. Distinguished by its cross-shoulder strap and polished leather design, it remains a powerful symbol in the Malaysian Military — worn exclusively by Sergeant Majors (Pegawai Waran I) to signify leadership and responsibility. Historical

Sam Browne Ceremony at 6th Battalion, Royal Ranger Regiment

Parade & Ceremony

8th October 20258th October 2025

ULU TIRAM, 6 October 2025 – In a ceremony steeped in regimental tradition, the Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion, Royal Ranger Regiment (6 RRD), Lieutenant Colonel Zulkifly bin Che Hassan, officiated the Sam Browne Belt ceremony for the 30th Regiment Sergeant Major (SMR) of 6 RRD, Warrant Officer I

First Ceremonial Regimental Sergeant Major of the Malaysian Armed Forces

Human Capital

21st October 201921st October 2019

Warrant Officer I Saiful Hisham bin Abd Azis was born on 6 Jan 1978 in Bukit Baru, Malacca. Educated at Bukit Baru National Primary School and St David High School, Malacca. He joined the military on 14 August 1996 at the RMN Woodlands Recruitment Training Center Singapore.

First Regimental Sergeant Major of the Malaysian Armed Forces

Human Capital

18th October 201918th October 2019

He was born on 19 September 1974 in Alor Setar Kedah. Started in the Army Service on 10 April p1993 at the Recruit Training Center (PLR) and is now known as the Army Basic Training Center (PUSASDA) for 6 months in Port Dickson Negeri Sembilan and on 3 October