M Noor Azman, 49, replaces Datuk Dr Waitchalla R.R.V. Suppiah, who went on mandatory retirement.
“I have full confidence in his qualifications, experience and knowledge, as well as his credibility, in achieving the ministry’s vision,” Mohd Zuki said in a statement today.
M Noor Azman, who has served in the civil service for 24 years, has extensive experience in economics, development and management, and had also held the position of deputy secretary-general (Planning and Development) in the Federal Territories Ministry.
— BERNAMA