Zaini Ahmad

Zaini bin Haji Ahmad (born 21 January 1935) is a Bruneian civil servant, writer, and nationalist activist who played a significant role in the country's political history. A founding member of the Partai Rakyat Brunei (PRB), Zaini was considered one of A. M. Azahari's closest allies. Following the failed 1962 Brunei revolt, he went into exile, where he dedicated his efforts to reviving the PRB and advocating for political reforms in Brunei. Despite facing restrictions as a political refugee in Malaysia, Zaini continued to influence Brunei’s political landscape by lobbying international organisations, seeking support from bodies such as the United Nations (UN) and the Commonwealth, and presenting his case at various conferences.