Career Navy man: Mohamed Khaled (left), taking part in the rank pinning of Zulhelmy during the appointment ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain, who led the historic voyage of Malaysia’s first submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman from France to Port Klang, Selangor, in July 2009, has been appointed as the new chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Zulhelmy, who assumed the role of Acting Chief of the Navy on Aug 1, 2023, was promoted from Vice-Admiral to Admiral with his official appointment, according to a statement from the Strategic Communication Division of the Navy headquarters.
