Malaysian Armed Forces Council
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| Malaysian Army | .png){kind=small} |
| Royal Malaysian Navy |  |
| Royal Malaysian Air Force |  |
| History | |
| Military history of Malaysia | |
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| Special Operations Force | |
| Council | |
| National service | |
| Military manpower | |
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| Military age | 18 years of age |
| Availability | males age 16-49: 7,501,518 females age 16-49: 7,315,999 (2010 est.) |
| Fit For service | males age 16-49: 6,247,306 females age 16-49: 6,175,274 (2010 est.) |
| Of age / year | males: 265,008 females: 254,812 (2010 est.) |
| Military expenditure | |
| Dollar figure | $1.69 billion (2000 est.) |
| % of GDP | 2.03% (2005) |
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Source : CIA World Factbook 2006 |
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The Malaysian Armed Forces Council is a Malaysian military body established under Article 137 of the Constitution of Malaysia and is the constitutional body responsible (under the general authority of the King as Supreme Commander) for the command, discipline and administration of Malaysia's armed forces. It is composed of the following members;
- The Minister of Defence.
- One member appointed by the Conference of Rulers.
- The Chief of the Armed Forces Staff, who is appointed by the King of Malaysia.
- The Secretary General of Defence.
- Two senior staff officers of the federation armed forces, appointed by the King.
- A senior officer of the federation navy, appointed by the King.
- A senior officer of the federation air force, appointed by the King.
- Up to two other members, appointed by the King.
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