PUTRAJAYA: Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali is the new Chief Secretary to the Government.
His appointment takes effect on January 1,2020 and he replaces Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar who is taking leave before going on compulsory retirement.
The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to Mohd Zuki’s appointment as the Chief Secretary to the Government. Mohd Zuki hails from Terengganu and has a Masters degree from Nanyang University, Singapore in business management.Known for his vast experience, Mohd Zuki had previously served in the Finance, Education, Home and Natural Resources and Environment Ministries.
He was also previously attached to Istana Negara, the Prime Minister’s Department and as Sarawak Federal Secretary.“The government records its highest appreciation and gratitude to Dr Ismail for his service to the country as the Chief Secretary to the Government, ” said the statement on Tuesday .Prior to holding the top civil servant’s post, Ismail was the Treasury’s secretary-general.
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