The following tables present the ranks of the Malaysian Armed Forces.
This table shows the rank structure and epaulette insignia from 1963 until today. For the ranks in the Malaysian Army, the shoulder board rank insignia for Senior Officers and Junior Officers comprises the star from the Order of the Crown of the Realm.
The rank insignia of commissioned officers, based on the No. 2 and No. 3 Dress Uniform. For the insignia of the RMAF, the "KEHORMAT" was written for honorary officers.
The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted personnel.
The Royal Johor Military Force ranks are equal to army ranks but with their own insignia and salary scale.
The following are rank insignia for other ranks for the Johor Military Force.
Malaysia Coast Guard ranks are equal to the Royal Malaysian Navy's ranks, but the MCG has their service grade and basic salary scale. In addition the MCG does not use the executive curl but instead, the badge of the MCG.
The People's Volunteer Corps' (, abbreviated RELA) ranks are equal to army ranks, with their own insignia and salary scale. Only permanent officers have salaries and allowances like other civil service staff but RELA Corps non-commissioned officers and lower rank are only given an allowance.
From 2012, RELA Corps rank system was changed and synchronized with the police rank system but still maintaining old insignia.