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Kota Kinabalu: Major General Abdul Rahman A. Wahab has been appointed the new Commander of Fifth Infantry Division, effective Monday.

He replaces Major General Datuk Mohd Halim Khalid who will retire early next year.

The handover ceremony was witnessed by Army Eastern Field Commander Lt Gen Datuk Mardzuki Muhammad at the Lok Kawi Army Camp, near here, after Mohd Halim was given the honour to salute and inspect the parade for the last time.

In his speech, Mohd Halim thanked the State Government for the cooperation extended to the military which helped in various ways.

“During my 18 years in Sabah, I have gone through many things. One of the most unforgettable was when we were fighting Covid-19.

“We have also been on duty at the border to guard against the entry of illegal immigrants,” he said, and hoped the same cooperation would be given to the new commander.