Editing Commander-in-chief (section)

===Malaysia===
In accordance with Article 41 of the [[Constitution of Malaysia|Federal Constitution of Malaysia]], the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]] is [[Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces]] and holds the rank of [[Field Marshal]]. As such, he is the highest-ranking officer in the military establishment, with the power to appoint the Chief of Staff (on the advice of the [[Malaysian Armed Forces Council|Armed Forces Council]]). He also appoints the service heads of each of the three branches of the military.

The Federal Constitution establishes that the office of Supreme Commander is attached to the person of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Federation's head of state:
* Federal Constitution, Article 41 - The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall be the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Federation.
The Federal Parliament passed the Federal Armed Forces Act to consolidate in one law all regulations that govern the three services ( Army, Navy, and Air Force ). It establishes the function and duties of the Federal Head of State in the capacity as Supreme Commander.