Ranjit Singh Ramday

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Ranjit Singh Ramday

PSAT DPMP PGDK PAT JSM SSP ASDK KAT KMN AMP PPT PPS PPA PNBB PJM PKN
Ranjit in 2013
Born (1955-06-17) 17 June 1955
Melalap, Tenom, Crown Colony of North Borneo
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch
 Malaysian Army
Service years
1974–2015
Rank
 Major General
UnitRoyal Ranger Regiment
Conflicts

Ranjit Singh Ramday (born 17 June 1955) is a Malaysian retired military officer. His last position in the military was as commander of 1st Infantry Division from October to December 2014.[1]

Early life and education

Ranjit was born in Melalap, Tenom and raised in Kampung Kuala Kimanis, Papar. He received his primary education at SK St. Agnes Primary School in Kimanis, Papar and later at SMK St. Joseph Secondary School in Papar.[2]

Military career

Ranjit's interest in military service led him to the Royal Military College, Sungai Besi in November 1973. He was 18 years old at the time. From 1990 to 1991, Ranjit participated in a 10-month advanced training course for army personnel at the Defence Services Command and Staff College in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[3]

From July 1996 to December 1999, Ranjit commanded the 8th Parachute Battalion, Royal Ranger Regiment. He also served overseas and participated in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2004.[2] After that, he headed of training planning at the Malaysian Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.[4]

In July 2012, Ranjit was appointed as commander of 5th Infantry Brigade and he led the brigade when the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff was ongoing.[5]

In October 2014, Ranjit was appointed as commander of 1st Infantry Division and he held that post until December in the same year to prepare for his retirement in June of the following year.[1]

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

Foreign honours

References

  1. 1 2 "Stephen anak Iban pertama terajui 1 Divisyen" (in Malay). Utusan Borneo. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 "A dream come true for Ranjit". New Straits Times. 21 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Overseas Graduates – Malaysia". dscsc.mil.bd. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "First Sabahan 5th Brigade commander". Daily Express. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Kg Tanduo defenders join the chiefs in voting". Daily Express. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Senarai Penerima Johan Setia Mahkota Tahun 2014" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  7. ↑ "Agong presents awards, medals to 220 people". New Straits Times. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Tahun 2005" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  9. ↑ "The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's 62nd birthday honours list". The Star. 5 June 2005. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ↑ Roy Goh (14 April 2013). "Special medals for Ops Daulat". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "Agong kurnia 194 Pingat Darjah Kepahlawanan ATM" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Senarai Kehormatan Hari Keputeraan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Raja Perlis Pada 2013" (PDF). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Perlis.
  13. ↑ Bernama (17 May 2013). "Juanda antara 207 penerima pingat Perlis" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  14. ↑ "Senarai Kehormatan Hari Keputeraan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Raja Perlis Pada 2009" (PDF). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Perlis.
  15. ↑ "Senarai Kehormatan Hari Keputeraan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Raja Perlis Pada 2001" (PDF). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Perlis.
  16. ↑ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2011" (PDF). www.sabah.gov.my.
  17. ↑ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2001" (PDF). www.sabah.gov.my.
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