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PASKAL Overview
Panglima Hitam
On 15 April 2009, PASKAL Team Command (PTC) was o cially named KD Panglima Hitam in a ceremony
held at the Royal Malaysian Navy HQ in Lumut, Perak by the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin to honour PASKAL's service.
KD Panglima Hitam translates into English as HMS Black Knight, inspired by His Majesty Sultan of Selan-
gor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al Haj ibni Al Marhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al Haj as an
honorary Navy Captain. A total of 34 names of sultans and 56 common names have been proposed to
the RMN and were chosen: KD Panglima Hitam, KD Halilintar and the KD Maharaja Lela.
Panglima Hitam is a traditional title awarded to proven warriors during the era of the various Malay
Sultanates in Perak, Selangor and Johore referring to a warrior skilled in ghting tactics. The symbolism
of Panglima Hitam's history and myth remains emblematic, representing strength, military prowess and
strategic sense.
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