 The name underwent a few transformations from the Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps (16 September 1970), Royal Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps (May 1979) to Royal Cavalry Corps (December 1979) and finally to "Kor Armor DiRaja" (Royal Armoured Corps) on 8 December 1986.The Royal Malaysian Navy originated from the Straits Settlement Volunteer Reserve Force formed on 27 April 1934 in Singapore.The formation of a Penang branch in 1938 saw its expansion.