TAWAU: Brig Jen Ahmad Hafizal Hashim has taken over as the new commander of the 13th Malaysian Infantry Brigade from Brig Jen Datuk Jagjit Singh Indar Singh, who is preparing for mandatory retirement.
The handover ceremony was held at the parade ground of Kubota Camp, 7th Royal Malay Regiment (7 RAMD), here on Tuesday and witnessed by 5th Malaysian Infantry Division commander Major Gen Datuk Shamshor Jaafar.
According to a statement from the 13th Brigade, Ahmad Hafizal’s appointment marks the continuation of leadership in strengthening the formation’s readiness and the Army’s capability to defend the country.
Jagjit, 60, will begin an extended leave before his mandatory retirement on April 17, 2027, after serving as 13th Brigade commander from Jan 7, 2025, to Oct 13, 2026, and completing more than 42 years of service with the Malaysian Armed Forces, particularly the Army.
During the ceremony, Jagjit, 60, who hails from Batu Arang, Selangor, received a ceremonial farewell parade involving 15 officers and 405 other ranks, led by 516 Territorial Army Regiment deputy commander Lt Col Peter Dunggi, after more than 42 years of service with the Malaysian Armed Forces, particularly the Army.
Jagjit was the third commander of the 13th Brigade, while Ahmad Hafizal is its fourth since the formation was established in 2017.
