KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Prime Minister’s Department's Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) Director-General Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary to the Government, effective Monday (August 12).
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that Shamsul Azri will succeed Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali whose two-year contract will expire on Sunday (August 11).
In a statement today, it said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, consented to the appointment.
Shamsul, 55, holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Tulsa Oklahoma in the United States, with a stint at several international institutions including the University of Cambridge, the United Kingdom, and the European Institute of Business Administration.
He has been in the public service for 30 years, including at the Finance Ministry, the Public Service Department, and state governments.
“His last post was as UKAS Director-General,” PMO said.
Meanwhile, the government also thanked Zuki for his service and dedication throughout his tenure, particularly in his efforts to strengthen the public service delivery system by introducing various reforms to ensure that the national development agenda is implemented successfully.
Zuki, 62, was first appointed to the post on December 31, 2019. He was expected to retire on August 10, 2022, but was given a two-year contract extension from August 11, 2022, to August 10, 2024.
— Bernama
