ZULKAPLI Mohamed has been appointed Public Service Department (PSD) director-general effective today, Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali said.

Zulkapli, 58, was previously PSD deputy director-general (development). 

Zuki, in a statement today, said the appointment has received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

He said the appointment was based on Zulkapli’s vast experience in various fields including policies, management and services in the development of human capital. 

“I am confident that with the knowledge and credibility that he possesses, he is able to carry the trust and responsibility in supporting efforts and ensuring that public sector reforms are in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani,” he said.

Zulkapli has served in the public service for 31 years and his first position was assistant secretary in the training division on December 1, 1992.

He had also served as the chief executive officer at Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation as well as Sabah federal secretary at the Sabah Federal Secretary’s Office.

Zulkapli graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, a Master’s Degree in International Development from the University of Japan and a Doctorate in Economics (International Finance) from Meiji University, Japan.

On December 12, Mohd Shafiq Abdullah’s service as PSD DG was terminated in accordance with regulation 49(3) of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [P.U. (A) 395/1993]. – Bernama, February 27, 2023.