Lt Col Zul left the service on the 1st of July 1993, there were teary eyes all around when he was towed out in an Armoured Fighting Vehicle, himself included.
He was commissioned into 7th Rangers as a 2nd Lieutenant and after that came back as as the Commanding Officer. He was one of the most dynamic and loved Commanding Officer 7th Rangers ever had. Soldiers of 7th Rangers described him as "my best friend". They loved him.
You will not find an officer like him, on Fridays when the Muslims go for their Friday prayers, he allowed the training wing to be used as a place of prayers and gatherings for the Christians. When the Hindus conducted their pilgrimage to the Maran Temple by foot from all over Malaysia from as far as Kuala Lumpur which is 178 km, he had tents placed in front of the camp, with medics to attend to the pilgrims plus refreshments, the Battalion Regimental Sergeant Major was a Chinese under him.
Every faith festivals were celebrated on a grand scale be it Gawai, Deepavali, Christmas and Hari Raya. He was one person who did not look at the color of your skin or faith. He told one officer during the color parade in Ipoh, "You leave an organization, when you are at the best. That's leaving gracefully". That is the reason he left early.
He led the Battalion converting it from a standard infantry battalion into a Mechanized Infantry Battalion, prepared it for it's mission to Somalia. Under him the Battalion emerged champions for the shooting competition in the Brigade. The Battalion had more than 270 marksman class soldiers.
His mentor when he first joined the unit in the 70's was Captain Ropee. Sadly the Colonel left us on the 14th of December 2021 at around 1029 hrs. His place of rest is at "Tanah Perkuburan Raudhatul Sakinah, Taman Selasih, Karak". Rest in Peace, sir!
More of his images here............
Indeed he was one of the best Commanding Officer that 7 RRD ever had, during his time I'm a footballer for the 7 RRD MECH team, and he treated us like anak mas.
ReplyDeleteWell respected CO. Late Lt Kol Zul was the one recommended me to take over from KM Taha which I feel he has the trust in me but unfortunately I served a short while under his command. Always meet him whenever I visit my relative in Taman Melewar where he resides. May he RIP
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sir, Tqvm share with me memory Col Zulkifli.👍👌
ReplyDeleteI knew him. A great officer!
ReplyDeleteBuddy, thanks for sharing. Had some good encounters with late Ltc Zul when he was doing some civil works as contractor in Mentakap camp. Good old laughing memories. U were there too
ReplyDeleteIndeed a fine gentleman and an Officer. Had the pleasure of serving with him in RMC in 1982/83. RIP Col..
ReplyDeleteMasa Panji2 Rejimen Renjer Di Ipoh Saya Terlibat Sebagai CQMS. Saya Menentukan Pakaian No 1 Dress LLP dan Pegawai... Dan Juga Menentukan Coffee Break LLP Jam 10. Rezeki saya Dimana saya dipakaikan Pangkat RQMS dipadang 2 Renjer selepas Raptai Panji2 oleh Lt Kol Zul... Yg tidak dilupakan Selepas pemakaian Pangkat Co 1 Renjer Sampai 11 Renjer Hand Shake Ucap tahniah pada Saya. AGI IDUP AGI NGELABAN.
ReplyDeleteLt Col Zulkifli bin Abd Rahman the best of commanding officer with me. Dizaman era pemerintahan beliau sebagai Pegawai Memerintah Bn Ke 7 Rejimen Renjer DiRaja banyak kenangan manis yang tak dapat dilupakan. Saya sebagai Chief Clark semasa era pemerintahannya walaupun tugas dan tanggungjawab itu berat bagi menguruskan dokumentasi pegawai dan LLP namun terasa ringan senang berurusan dengan beliau.
ReplyDeleteDetik kenangan yang tak dapat dilupakan semasa Penganugerahan Panji² DiRaja utk Bn Ke 7 Rejimen Renjer di Ipoh, Perak, banyak peristiwa pahit dan manis yang sukar dilupakan, walaupun letih dan penat namun gembira & happy kami tetap seiringan dengannya (Lt Col Zulkifli). Kebajikan kami sentiasa diberi keutamaan oleh beliau semasa urusan pentadbiran untuk hari bersejarah semasa Penganugerahan Panji² Rejimen Renjer DiRaja dibawah pimpinannya.
Seorang CO yang Happy Go Lucky dan Berintergeriti. The Best of Commanding Officer. Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban.... Thanks all.
I have served Lt Kol Zul as an Tech Adjutant at 7 Ranger Mech. He was an officer & gentleman. Shown kindness to all his officers & soldiers regardless of race or creeds during his command. Hope his souls RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul RIP. Athma Shanti. Om Namasivayah.
ReplyDeleteSaorang pegawai memerintah pasukan yg di sayangi olih anggota bawahan dan sentiasa merendahkan diri nya,tidak sombong dgn anggota bawahan nya.semoga roh beliau di cucuru rahmat olih Allah.
ReplyDeleteA true officer and a gentleman. Respected by his officers and men. A father figure to all his soldiers. He will always be remembered for his excellent service to his country. May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteGood truthful write Bro. He indeed was a gem of an officer, gentlemen and superior. Sadly not many of follow on generation of officers have learned, picked up or are able to emulate his leadership ways. He was one of the rare few that had the courage to institute and make the difference. May he be blessed among the righteous.
ReplyDeleteLtC Zul was an officer & a gentleman par excellence. We served together (mid 80s) as instructors in PULADA but in different wings. A truly professional & dedicated ranger officer who always gave his best in getting things done. He was ever willing to assist anyone who seeks his assistance. We will be missing another great comrade in arms & a reputable veteran. May his soul RIP🙏🏿
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace, sir
ReplyDeleteHe was an amazing person he was also responsible for the Orang Asli Company at 22 Commando in Kuala Kubu Baru. He was good that is why he was given charge of that company. When he left the service our army lost a good experienced leader, can you see any of our current generals to be as good as him? None. May he be in the place of the righteous, that is what everyone will pray for such a giant of a man.
ReplyDeleteSalam n thanks all. The great man that I know in this life 1986 - 2021. Rest n enjoy Pa. U done too much n now your time to rest n get the reward. This earth to cruel to u n us. Nvm I will keep up do good and charity to others. Aware allways right
ReplyDeleteThank you Ee, your dad was indeed a Great Man🥰
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