Zaini Mohd Said


Zaini Mohd Said

SP DMSM DSAP SPTS DPMJ SPMJ DPNS
BornUlu Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
AllegianceMalaysia Malaysia
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Service / branch Malaysian Army
Years of service1963–2001
Rank Lieutenant General
(Malay: Leftenan Jeneral)
UnitRoyal Malay Regiment (1964–1966)
Grup Gerak Khas (1966–2001)
CommandsArmy field commander
Panglima medan tentera darat
Battles / warsIndonesian-Malaysian Confrontation Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89)
Al-Ma'unah
AwardsSeri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP), Darjah Seri Panglima Taming Sari
Other workCorporate director

Zaini bin Mohd Said is a retired Malaysian Army general officer. His last rank was lieutenant general (Malay: leftenan jeneral) and his last position was as the Malaysian Army's field commander. Zaini is well known for his role in the surrender of Mohamed Amin Mohamed Razali, the leader of the Al-Mau'nah group that staged the arms heist at Battalion 304 Rejimen Askar Wataniah and the subsequent siege of the group at Bukit Jenalik, Sauk in Perak. Zaini was awarded the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP), Malaysia's highest gallantry award, for his role during the Al Mau'nah siege.