Zulkifli Abdullah
Zulkifli Abdullah | |
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| ذوالكفلي عبدالله | |
 Zulkifli in 2020 | |
| 12th Director-General of the National Anti-Drugs Agency | |
| In office 15 August 2018 – 25 December 2020 | |
| Monarchs |
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| Prime Minister |
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| Minister |
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| Preceded by | Abd Halim Mohd Hussin |
| Succeeded by | Sutekno Ahmad Belon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 December 1960 |
| Spouse |
Noraini Abdul Jalil (m. 1985) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance |  Malaysia |
| Department |  Royal Malaysian Police |
| Service years | 1984–2020 |
| Rank |  Police Commissioner |
| Badge no. | G/10330 |
Zulkifli bin Abdullah (Jawi: ذوالكفلي بن عبدالله; born 27 December 1960) is a Malaysian retired police officer who served as 12th Director-General of the National Anti-Drugs Agency from August 2018 to December 2020.[1][2]
Personal life
[edit]Educational background
[edit]Zulkifli was enrolled his first primary school at Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Tambatan, Johor Bahru and his secondary school at Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Ipoh.[3]
When passed the Malaysian Certificate of Education in 1977 with excellent grade, he was offered to continue his study to United Kingdom and get passed the A-level at Colchester Institute of Higher Education, Essex two years later.[3]
After passed the A-level, he enrolled to University College, Cardiff in field of mathematics and he obtained his bachelor degree with honours in 1983. He also graduated master degree in business administration at the same college.[4]
Family
[edit]Zulkifli was married Noraini binti Abdul Jalil in 1985 and had three sons and one daughter with her.[5]
Police career
[edit]Early police career
[edit]Zulkifi undergo basic training at RMP College Kuala Kubu Bharu and commissioned to Probationary Assistant Superintendent on 8 January 1984 and posted at Damansara Police Station.[5]
Along his early career, he posted at multiple assignment, such as Deputy Chief of Pasir Mas District Police and Custodian of Major Crimes in the Criminal Investigation Department, Penang State Police Headquarters.[6]
After he completed his master degree in United Kingdom and get rank promotion to Deputy Superintendent in 1992, he posted at the Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters and he transferred as Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation Department III - Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Johor State Police Headquarters two years later and get rank promotion to Superintendent of Police, then he transferred to Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation Department I at same department and get rank promotion to Assistant Commissioner several years later.[6]
He appointed as Deputy Director III (Finance) of Logistic Department, Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters on 15 March 2004 and get rank promotion to Senior Assistant Commissioner II.[6]
Get top post
[edit]In August 2005, Zulkifli appointed as Kelantan Police Chief and made him as the youngest state police chief at the time.[7] Almost two years later, he transferred to Perak and be the State Police Chief there until he transferred again as Kuala Lumpur Police Chief in late 2010.[8][9]
In May 2011, Zulkifli was appointed as Director of RMP Logistic Department and he transferred as Director of Management Department in August 2015.[10][11] In July 2017, he appointed as Director of Internal Security and Public Order Department.[1]
NADA Director-General
[edit]Zulkifli was appointed as Director-General of the National Anti-Drugs Agency in August 2018 following retirement his predecessor, Abd Halim Mohd Hussin.[1] He held the post until 25 December 2020, two days before he retired.[2]
Honours
[edit]Honours of Malaysia
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Malaysia
Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2016)[12][13]
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (2006)[14][15]
Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
Recipient of the National Sovereignty Medal (PKN)
Recipient of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Recipient of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Royal Malaysia Police
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PGPP) (2012)[16]
Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PSPP) (2010)[17]
Recipient of the National Hero Service Medal (PJPN)
Kelantan
Knight Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (DPSK) – Dato' (2006)[18]
Recipient of the Sultan Muhammad V Proclamation Medal
Pahang
Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2015)[19]
Knight Grand Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) – Dato' Indera (2013)[19][20]
Perak
Knight Commander of the Order of Taming Sari (DPTS) – Dato' Pahlawan (2008)[21]
Recipient of the Sultan Azlan Shah Silver Jubilee Medal
Recipient of the Sultan Nazrin Shah Installation Medal
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Foreign honours
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Thailand
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the White Elephant (DCh) (2014)[22]
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References
[edit]Citations
[edit]- 1 2 3 NSTP Team (15 August 2018). "AADK gets new director-general". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- 1 2 Farik Zolkepli (25 December 2020). "Comm Zulkifli Abdullah retires from police force after 35 years". The Star. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- 1 2 Sham, Kling & Ahmad 2017, p. 490.
- ↑ Sham, Kling & Ahmad 2017, pp. 490–491.
- 1 2 Sham, Kling & Ahmad 2017, p. 491.
- 1 2 3 Sham, Kling & Ahmad 2017, p. 492.
- ↑ "Zulkifli made the new Kelantan police chief". The Star. 20 July 2005. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ Sham, Kling & Ahmad 2017, pp. 492–493.
- ↑ "PDRM Umum Pelantikan Ketua-Ketua Polis Negeri". mStar (in Malay). 29 October 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Zulkifli Dilantik Pengarah Logistik, Salleh Pengarah KDN/KA". mStar (in Malay). 11 May 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ Sham, Kling & Ahmad 2017, p. 493.
- ↑ "Senarai Penerima Panglima Jasa Negara Tahun 2016" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my (in Malay).
- ↑ Bernama (27 September 2016). "UM vice-chancellor, Axiata Group CEO receive Panglima Setia Mahkota award". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Tahun 2006" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my (in Malay).
- ↑ "King's birthday honours list". The Star. 3 June 2006. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ Bernama (21 June 2012). "Agong Kurnia Darjah Kepahlawanan Kepada 205 Pegawai Dan Anggota PDRM". mStar (in Malay). Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ Bernama (13 May 2010). "Ketua Polis Perak Ketuai 194 Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Polis". mStar (in Malay). Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ "Abdullah heads honours list". The Star. 30 March 2006. Archived from the original on 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- 1 2 "Senarai Penerima Darjah-Darjah Kebesaran dan Pingat-Pingat Negeri Pahang Darul Makmur Tahun 2013–2016" (PDF). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Pahang (in Malay).
- ↑ "Pahang ruler to confer awards". New Straits Times. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ "Perak MB to be awarded Datuk Seri title". The Star. 19 April 2008. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ "Royal Thai Government Gazette" (PDF).
Bibliography
[edit]- Sham, Md. Zin; Kling, Zainal; Ahmad, Yussof (2017), Bintang-bintang Bergemerlapan (in Malay), Kuala Lumpur: PTS Publishing House, ISBN 967-40139-4-6, OL 61137269M
- 1960 births
- Living people
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- Malaysian Muslims
- Malaysian police officers
- People from Johor
- Alumni of Cardiff University
- Commanders of the Order of Meritorious Service
- Knights Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan
- Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia