Ghazali Mohd Seth
General (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Ghazali bin Mohd Seth (4 February 1929 – 24 August 2021) was the 7th Chief of Defence Forces of Malaysia.
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| Born | 4 February 1929 Johor Bahru, Johor, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 24 August 2021 (aged 92) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Buried | Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Allegiance |  Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Service/ |  Malaysian Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1985 |
| Rank |  General |
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| Spouse(s) | Norziah Onn |
| Relations | Onn Jaafar (father-in-law) Hussein Onn (brother-in-law) Ismail Abdul Rahman (brother-in-law) |
Ghazali was born on 4 February 1929 in Johor Bahru and had undergone military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1952. He had served as Army chief (1977–1982) prior to his appointment as the 7th Chief of the Malaysian Defence Forces (1982–1985).[1][2]
Ghazali died on 24 August 2021 at the Cardiac Vascular Sentral (CVSKL) in Kuala Lumpur[3][4] and was laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Norziah Onn and four children.[5][6]
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
- Malaysia :
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Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (1981)[7]
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Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1971)[9]- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1968)[9]
Johor :
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ)- Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ)
- Companion of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SMJ)
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP)
Kedah :
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Knight Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (DHMS)
Sarawak :
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Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DA)
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS)
Distinguished Service Medal (Gold) (PPC)
References
- "Recruit-turned General Gary Ghazali dies". New Straits Times. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "King, Queen extend condolences to family of ex-chief of Defence Force Mohd Ghazali". The Star. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "Former chief of Defence Force Mohd Ghazali passes away at 92". The Star. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "Agong, Raja Permaisuri zahir ucapan takziah kepada keluarga PAT ke-7". Berita Harian (in Malay). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "Jenazah bekas PAT ketujuh Mohd Ghazali selamat dikebumikan". Bernama (in Malay). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "Jenazah bekas PAT ke-7 Mohd Ghazali selamat dikebumikan". Berita Harian (in Malay). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1981" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1978" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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