Change of guard at Immigration Department

 

Khairul Dzaimee Daud, who was the Immigration Department director-general, now takes charge as director-general of the Prime Minister Department’s Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU).

He confirmed the appointment at a press conference held after handing over his Immigration Department duties today.

Ruslin Jusoh, who was the National Registration Department (JPN) director-general, was appointed as the new Immigration Department director-general.

Khairul (above) said this is a normal routine in the system.

“Indication about the transfer was made known a month ago because I have served in the position for four years and that is a long duration to serve as the director-general of a sensitive department,” he said.

Khairul joined the civil service in December 1996 and was appointed as the Immigration director-general on Jan 14, 2019.

He also served in various ministries, including as the Home Ministry’s deputy chief secretary (Policy and Control).

Speaking of his new appointment, Khairul said the position requires the handling of a few high-profile legal issues involving the country’s legal matters, including the claims made by the purported Sulu heirs.

- Bernama