PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz has been appointed the new Director-General of Public Service effective tomorrow, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali today.
In a statement, he said Ahmad Dahlan’s appointment was made upon the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Before this latest appointment, the 58-year-old, who served in the public service for 29 years, was the director-general of the Prime Minister’s Department’s Implementation Coordination Unit.
Holding a Ba. of Arts in Communication (Honours) from Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia, and a master’s degree in Strategic and Defence Studies from Universiti Malaya, 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 Ahmad Dahlan’s vast experience in various fields, including policy, management and services.
“I am confident with his experience and credibility, 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 extended the government’s appreciation and thanks to Datuk Seri Zulkapli Mohamed for his services as Public Service D-G since his appointment on February 27 last year.
— Bernama
