Zulkiple Kassim

Zulkiple bin Haji Kassim (; born 24 February 1959), is a Malaysian retired military officer who served as the 26th Chief of Malaysian Army from December 2016 to September 2018.

Early life and education Zulkiple was born on 24 February 1959 in Gong Kapas, Kuala Terengganu. In 1977, he attend the Officer Cadet Course at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and he completed the course in 1978. He also graduated on Master of Science in Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia.

Career Military career Zulkiple was commissioned to Second lieutenant on 7 April 1978 and posted as officer in 6th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment. Throughout his military career, he has served in various positions. Some positions including as Trainer at the Junior Officer Combat Training Centre in 1982, Assistant Commanding Officer of the 9th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (Para) in 1994, Commanding Officer of the 17th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (Para) in 1994, Military Assistant to the Minister of Defence in 1998, Commanding Officer of the 10th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment in Johor Bahru in 2000, Director of Infantry in 2001, Commander of the 4th Brigade (Mechanised) in 2003, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2005, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division in 2007 and Commander of the Army Western Field Command in 2011.

Post-military career Zulkiple Kassim is currently the Chairman of PH Empire Holdings Berhad.

Personal life Zulkiple was married with Zaleha binti Md Yusof and blessed with three sons and two daughters. He likes playing golf and soccer in spare time.

Malaysian Armed Forces