General Secretary of the Communist Party of Malaya
| General Secretary of Communist Party of Malaya | |
|---|---|
| 马来亚共产党总书记 | |
Flag of the Communist Party of Malaya | |
| Central Committee of the Communist Party of Malaya | |
| Status | Party leader |
| Abbreviation | GS of CPM |
| Member of |
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| Reports to | Central Committee |
| Seat | Jungle headquarters; later southern Thailand |
| Appointer | Central Committee |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Formation | 1930 |
| First holder | Lai Teck |
| Final holder | Chin Peng |
| Abolished | 1989 |
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Malaya was the highest-ranking political leader of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM). The officeholder exercised supreme authority over political, organizational, and military affairs within the party.