Wan Ahmad Dahlan is new Public Service DG

 

Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz has been appointed the new Public Service director-general effective tomorrow, Chief Secretary Mohd Zuki Ali announced today.

In a statement today, Zuki said the appointment of Wan Ahmad Dahlan, 58, was made upon the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Before this latest appointment, Wan Ahmad Dahlan, who had served in the public service for 29 years, was director-general of the Implementation Coordination Unit in the Prime Minister's Department.

The holder of a bachelor’s degree in communication from Airlangga University in Surabaya, Indonesia, and a master's degree in Strategic and Defence Studies from Universiti Malaya, Wan Ahmad Dahlan has also served as Home Ministry secretary-general and as comptroller of the Istana Negara Royal Household.

Zuki said the new appointment is based on Wan Ahmad Dahlan's vast experience in various fields including policy, management and services.

“I am confident that with the experience and credibility that he possesses, Wan Ahmad Dahlan will be able to shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to him to support efforts as well as to ensure public sector reform is in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani,” he said.

Zuki also said the government expresses its appreciation and thanks to Zulkapli Mohamed for his services as Public Service DG since his appointment on Feb 27 last year.

- Bernama