JOHOR BARU: The chief executive officer of the Johor Civil Servants Academy, Datuk Dr Badrul Hisham Kassim, has passed away on Saturday (March 21). In a statement, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hafiz Ghazi said Badrul Hisham's death was a great loss. "Indeed, Johor has lost a public service leader who had contributed with great dedication, integrity and a high level of commitment in strengthening the state's development and governance. "Condolences to the entire family of the deceased," he said. Badrul Hisham Kassim was previously the chief executive officer of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA).

Source: The Star March 21, 2026 03:55 UTC