KUALA LUMPUR, 22 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – A total of 465 recipients were honoured during the second session of the 2026 Malaysian Armed Forces Gallantry Awards (DKAT) ceremony, officiated by Defence Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on Thursday (22 October).
The ceremony, held at Dewan Perkasa, Wisma Perwira ATM, was organised in conjunction with the 93rd anniversary of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).
Among the recipients was 5th Division Commander Major General Dato’ Shamshor Hj Jaafar, who received the Panglima Setia Angkatan Tentera (PSAT) award.
The ceremony also saw 50 recipients awarded the Pahlawan Angkatan Tentera (PAT), 196 receiving the Kesatria Angkatan Tentera (KAT) and 218 receiving the Bentara Angkatan Tentera (BAT).
A posthumous BAT award was conferred on the late Warrant Officer I Mohd Hazrin Md Nor, former Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Royal Artillery Regiment.
The award was received by his widow, Azlina Rosli, in recognition of his service and contributions to the Armed Forces.
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The honours recognised military personnel for their leadership, dedication, loyalty and service in safeguarding Malaysia’s sovereignty and national security.
The ceremony was also attended by Defence Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali and Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Haji Malek Razak Sulaiman.
Other senior officers present included Army Chief General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azhan Md Othman, Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulhelmy Ithnain and Deputy Air Force Chief Lieutenant General Dato’ Sri Nur Hafis Abdul Karim.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, the awards reflect the ministry’s recognition of military service and its commitment to strengthening professionalism and defence readiness – The Capital Post
