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Ibrahim Ismail (general) (Ibrahim bin Ismail) was born on 19 October, 1922 in Johor Bahru, Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia), is a 5th Chief of the Malaysian Defence Forces. Discover Ibrahim Ismail (general)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular As Ibrahim bin Ismail
Occupation Senior military officer, secret agent, businessman
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 19 October 1922
Birthday 19 October
Birthplace Johor Bahru, Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
Date of death 23 December, 2010
Died Place Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysia

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1922

General (Rtd) Tun Ibrahim bin Ismail (إبراهيم بن إسماعيل; 19 October 1922 – 23 December 2010) was a Malaysian soldier who served in the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II, subsequently rising to the post of Chief of the Malaysian Defence Forces from 1970 until 1977.

He was the first Chief of the Defence Forces to be granted the honorific title “Tun”.

Ibrahim was born in Johor Bahru, at the southern tip of the Malayan Peninsula.

He graduated from the Indian Military Academy at Dehradun and was commissioned into the Indian Army, following the Japanese invasion of Malaya.

He was recruited into "Force 136", the cover name for the SOE in the Far East.

1944

In October 1944 he and two colleagues were parachuted onto the western coast of Terengganu as part of "Operation Oatmeal".

Their location was betrayed and they were soon captured by the Japanese – along with their codebook.

After a month's interrogation, they agreed to turn double agent, but managed to inform SOE of their situation, effectively becoming triple agents.

Their disinformation led the Japanese to believe the land assault on Malaya – Operation Zipper – would occur on the Kra Isthmus, 650 miles to the north of its actual location.

Japan surrendered before the landings, and Ibrahim informed his captors that his religion would not permit him to commit hara-kiri with them.

1946

For his actions Captain Ibrahim was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in November 1946.

1951

Post-war, Ibrahim joined the Sultan of Johore's Royal Johor Military Force (JMF), transferring to the Malay Regiment in 1951.

1958

He commanded the 6th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment from 1958, and was promoted to Brigadier in 1962.

1966

He served as Director of Administration in the Federation Army, and then commanded the 5th Infantry Brigade, and was GOC of the 1st Infantry Division from 1966.

1969

He was involved in the suppression of the May 1969 riots and was a member of the ruling National Operations Council between 1969 and 1971.

1977

With the rank of General he then served as Chief of the Defence Forces until his retirement in 1977.

1984

In 1984 he published his wartime memoirs Have You Met Mariam?

2000

In 2000 Ibrahim was appointed a Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia, and received the honorific title "Tun".

2010

Tun Ibrahim died at Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital, Kuala Lumpur on 23 December 2010.

His body was laid to rest at Makam Pahlawan near Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur.

He was the first military person laid to rest there.