Armed Forces Day in Malaysia is observed every September 16 and is celebrated with an official ceremony and military parade. This day commemorates the Malaysian Armed Forces, which has its origins in the 1930s during British colonial rule, with the creation of the Malay Regiment in 1933. The Malaysian Armed Forces comprises three branches: the Malaysian Army, the Royal Malaysian Navy, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force, totaling about 110,000 active personnel and 296,000 reserve personnel. Notably, this day coincides with Malaysia Day, a national holiday that marks the establishment of the Malaysian federation in 1963, making the celebrations part of the broader Malaysia Day festivities. The head of state, known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, serves as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.