Minister of Defence | |
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Ministry of Defence | |
Style | Yang Berhormat Menteri (The Honourable Minister) |
Member of | Cabinet of Malaysia |
Reports to | Parliament of Malaysia |
Seat | Tingkat 5, Wisma Pertahanan, Jalan Padang Tembak, 50634 Kuala Lumpur |
Appointer | Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia |
Formation | 31 August 1957 |
First holder | Abdul Razak Hussein |
Deputy | Mohd Johari Baharum |
Website | www |
The current Malaysian Minister of Defence is Hishammuddin Hussein, since 16 May 2013.
The minister is supported by Deputy Minister of Defence, Mohd Johari Baharum.
The minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Defence.
The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Defence, or any of its precedent titles: