Zulkifli Zainal Abidin

Zulkifli Zainal Abidin
General Zulkifli in 2018
20th Chief of Defence Forces
In office
20 June 2018 – 1 January 2020
Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad
Preceded byRaja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor
Succeeded byAffendi Buang
24th Chief of Army
In office
14 June 2011 – 13 June 2013
Preceded byZulkifeli Mohd Zin
Succeeded byRaja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor
Personal details
Born (1958-11-30) 30 November 1958
NicknameZul White
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Malaysian Army
Years of service1978-2020
Rank General
UnitRoyal Malay Regiment
CommandsChief of Defence Forces
Chief of Army
Senior Staff Officer to the Chief of Defence Force
Battles/warsCommunist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89)
Service numberT3000599
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Yang Berbahagia General (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato' Seri Panglima Haji Zulkifli bin Haji Zainal Abidin (born 30 November 1958) is a Malaysian general who served as the 20th Chief of Defence Forces. He served as the Chief of Army from 14 June 2011 to 13 June 2013.