Zaini Mohd Said

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.

For other people named Mohammed Said, see Mohammed Said (disambiguation).

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohd Said is patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name: Zaini. The Arabic-derived word 'bin' or 'binti' / 'binte', if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia Lieutenant General (B) Dato' Seri

Zaini Mohd Said

SP DMSM DSAP SPTS DPMJ SPMJ DPNS
BornUlu Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Allegiance 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)
Commands heldArmy 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
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