Proud moment: Mohd Nizam (left) and Army Chief Jeneral Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan (right) pinning the three-star rank on Lim during the ceremony.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) marked a historic milestone as Mejar Jeneral Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng was promoted to the rank of Leftenan Jeneral – making him the first Chinese senior officer to attain the prestigious three-star rank in the country’s military.
The Melaka-born officer, who received his new rank in a ceremony officiated by Armed Forces chief Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, with all service chiefs in attendance on Monday, said he was very proud of the achievement.
