{"id":8756,"date":"2023-12-03T08:28:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T00:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?p=8756"},"modified":"2023-12-03T08:34:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T00:34:45","slug":"appointment-of-lieutenant-general-datuk-mohd-razali-alias-as-new-director-general-of-defence-intelligence-signals-a-new-chapter-for-mdio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/03\/appointment-of-lieutenant-general-datuk-mohd-razali-alias-as-new-director-general-of-defence-intelligence-signals-a-new-chapter-for-mdio\/","title":{"rendered":"Appointment of Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias as New Director-General of Defence Intelligence Signals a New Chapter for MDIO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KUALA LUMPUR, 1 December &#8211; Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias has been appointed as the new Director-General of Defence Intelligence (DGDI), succeeding Lieutenant General Datuk Ahmad Norihan Jalal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This appointment makes Mohd Razali Alias the 18th Director-General of the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO), formerly known as the Defence Intelligence Staff Division (DISD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The handover ceremony between Lt Gen Ahmad Norihan and Lt Gen Mohd Razali was witnessed by the Chief of Defence  Force, General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman at the MDIO Parade Ground today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/cauliflowertoaster.com\/593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"container-593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In his speech, he expressed appreciation to every level in MDIO for their support and cooperation in leading this defence intelligence agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that he believes all MDIO members will continue this legacy with the same spirit, and even more brilliantly under the new leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Continue your efforts with integrity and professionalism. 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