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Malaysian Armed Forces Components Malaysian Army Royal Malaysian Navy Royal Malaysian Air Force History Military history of Malaysia Related information Awards & decorations Special Operations Force Council National service Military manpower Military age 18 years of age Availability males age 15-49: 5,584,231
(2005 est.)Fit For service males age 15-49: 4,574,854
(2005 est.)Of age / year males: 244,418
(2005 est.)Military expenditure Dollar figure $1.69 billion
(2000 est.)% of GDP 2.03%
(2000)Foreign military suppliers Suppliers United States
Russia
United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Canada
Poland
South Africa
others
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CIA World Factbook 2006The 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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