Zulkiple Kassim

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Kassim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Zulkiple. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

General Zulkiple bin Kassim (born 24 February 1960 in Gong Kapas, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu) is a retired Malaysian General who served as 26th Chief of Malaysian Army.[1][2]

Yang Berbahagia General (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato' Seri
Zulkiple Kassim
PGAT PSM PJN SPMS SSAP DPPN SPTS DCSM PSAT DGMK DPKK DSAP DIMP DSMZ DPMK PMW PAT JSM KMN
28th Chief of Army
In office
17 December 2016 – 2 September 2018
Preceded byRaja Mohamed Affandi
Succeeded byAhmad Hasbullah Mohd Nawawi
Personal details
Born (1960-02-24) 24 February 1960 (age 64)
Gong Kapas, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Federation of Malaya
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Malaysian Army
Years of service1977-2018
Rank General
  1. ^ "Tentera Darat Malaysia - Senarai PTD". army.mil.my.
  2. ^ "Zulkiple Kassim is the New Army Chief". www.nst.com.my. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2022.