Wan Ahmad Dahlan is the new Public Service Dept DG

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz (pic) has been appointed the new Public Service Department director-general effective today.

In a statement yesterday, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the appointment of Wan Ahmad Dahlan, 58, was made upon the consent of the Yang di-pertuan Agong Al-sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-mustafa Billah Shah.

Before the 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 of Arts degree in Communication (Honours) from Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia, and a Master’s degree in Strategic and Defence Studies from Universiti Malaya, Wan Ahmad Dahlan had also served as Home Ministry secretary-general and Comptroller of the Istana Negara Royal Household.

Mohd Zuki said the new appointment was based on Wan Ahmad Dahlan’s vast experience in various fields, including policy and management 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 and ensure public sector reform is in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani,” he said, Bernama reported.

Mohd Zuki also said the government expressed its appreciation and thanked predecessor Datuk Seri Dr Zulkapli Mohamed for his services as Public Service DG since his appointment on Feb 27 last year.