PUTRAJAYA: Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad has been appointed secretary-general of the Health Ministry, while Customs director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin has been appointed secretary-general of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, effective March 9. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the appointments were among six transfers and new postings involving top management positions in the civil service. The Perlis state secretary post will be filled by Datuk Noor Azman Abdul Rahman, previously the divisional secretary of the Human Resources Division at the Health Ministry, Bernama reported. Meanwhile, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry deputy secretary-general Datuk Amran Ahmad has been appointed as the Customs director-general. “The public service must be more transparent and uphold integrity in creating a sector that is more competitive and relevant to the times.

Source: The Star March 07, 2026 11:39 UTC