Malaysia

Govt appoints Zaini Ujang as Human Resources Ministry sec-gen

He has previously served with higher education, environment and water ministries

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 19 Apr 2023 4:32PM

Govt appoints Zaini Ujang as Human Resources Ministry sec-gen
Datuk Seri Zaini Ujang (centre) has extensive experience in human resource management, education, planning, research, and the environment, especially water technology. – Dr. Zaini Ujang Facebook pic, April 19, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali announced that Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Human Resources Ministry effective today.

Zaini, 58, who started his career as a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia on August 6, 1988 before assuming the position of administrative and diplomatic officer on October 1, 2011, has served as secretary-general of the Higher Education Ministry and Environment and Water Ministry.

Zuki said in a statement that Zaini has extensive experience in human resource management, education, planning, research, and the environment, especially water technology.

“Hopefully with this appointment he can realise the vision of the ministry as a leader of national human resources development and management,” he said. – Bernama, April 19, 2023

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