Gazali is new Education Ministry sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Dr Mohd Gazali Abas has been appointed Education Ministry secretarygeneral, effective yesterday.
The appointment of Gazali, who was formerly the Human Resources Ministry secretary-general, was announced by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa.
Gazali replaces Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad, who retired on May 22.
Ali said Gazali held a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (Honours) from Universiti Malaya, a Business Management Bachelor’s Degree (Finance) from University of Nottingham, the United Kingdom, and a Doctorate in Philosophy (Information and Global Telecommunications) from Waseeda University, Japan.
“He has been in the public service for 32 years since he first joined the Administration and Diplomatic Services on Jan 13, 1986.
“He has vast experience in economics and financial management, as well as human capital development.”
He expressed confidence that Gazali, given his knowledge, experience and credibility, would carry out his duties effectively and continue the Education Ministry’s mission to uphold education standards.
Gazali had served as the National Institute of Public Administration director, deputy secretary-general (operations) of the Public Service Department, director of the Human Capital Development Section of the Economic Planning Unit and as Network of Asia Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance executive director.