President Dr Mohamed Muizzu conferred the esteemed Grand Order of Military Honour (GOMH) upon Major General Retired Moosa Ali Jaleel on Sunday, at the ceremony held to mark Victory Day. The award recognises his distinguished service to national security and significant contributions to safeguarding the sovereignty of the Republic of Maldives.
The President conferred the GOMH under the President’s authority as outlined in Article 115 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, in accordance with Act No. 1/97 (Maldives Honour Act). Prior to conferring the GOMH, the President delivered his address at the ceremony.
Major General Retired Moosa Ali Jaleel (GOMH) played an instrumental role in protecting the nation during the terrorist attack on November 3, 1988.
Since joining the defence force as a Lance Corporal on July 3, 1980, Major General Retired Moosa Ali Jaleel (GOMH) held multiple leadership roles in the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) until his retirement on February 12, 2012. During his tenure, he served as Chief of Defence Force from November 6, 2008, to February 9, 2012.
On November 3, 1988, Major General Retired Moosa Ali Jaleel (GOMH) was present at MNDF headquarters during the attack. As Task Force Commander of the Infantry Unit, he was one of the first officers to actively engage in combat with the terrorists, having requested permission to exit military headquarters to confront them directly.
In his 31 years of service, Major General Retired Moosa Ali Jaleel (GOMH) received nine service ribbons and eleven medals in recognition of his valour. His service ribbons include the Presidential Ribbon, Defence Force Service Ribbon, Long Service Ribbon, Dedicated Service Ribbon, Special Duty Ribbon, Achievement Ribbon (twice), and Good Conduct Ribbon (twice). His medals include the Presidential Medal, Defence Force Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Medal for Exceptional Bravery (Huravee Ran Medal), Dedicated Service Medal, Purple Heart (Jihaadhuge Raiy Medal), Long Service Medal, 3rd November Medal, and Centenary Medal.
Since his honourable retirement from the military in 2012, he has served as the Minister of Defence and National Security and as the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Pakistan.
