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Ranks of The Royal Malaysian Navy

This is the list of ranks that is currently used in the Royal Malaysian Navy, from the highest rank to the lowest rank.

Flag Officers

Rank Admiral of the Fleet Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral Commodore
(lit. First Admiral)
Malay Laksamana Armada Laksamana Laksamana Madya Laksamana Muda Laksamana Pertama

The Sultan of Selangor, as Commodore-in-Chief of the RMN, holds the rank of Honorary Rear Admiral and as such wears a normal Rear Admiral's uniform.

Commissioned Officers

Rank Captain Commander Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Sublieutenant Junior Sub Lieutenant Midshipman Cadet
Malay Kepten Komander Leftenan Komander Leftenan Leftenan Madya Leftenan Muda Kadet Kanan Kadet

Enlisted Rates

Rank Warrant Officer (1 and 2) Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer Leading Rate Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman Seaman Recruit
Malay Pegawai Waran (1 dan 2) Bintara Kanan Bintara Muda Laskar Kanan Laskar Kelas I Laskar Kelas II Laskar Muda Perajurit Muda

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