ANIS Rizana Mohd Zainudin@Mohd Zainuddin has been appointed director-general of the Customs Department effective today, said Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali in a statement today.

She is the first woman in the post.

He said Anis Rizana, 54, formerly Finance Ministry deputy secretary-general of treasury (investment), was highly experienced in various fields including investment, import-export, research and policy development, economics, management and finance.

She was appointed to replace Zazuli Johan, who retired.

“I believe that with her experience and credibility, Anis Rizana will be able to lead an agency important in collecting revenue for the government,” said Zuki.

Anis Rizana has been a civil servant since 1994.

Zuki expressed the government’s appreciation and gratitude to Zazuli for his service and dedication to public service, especially during his tenure in the Customs Department. – Bernama, September 25, 2023.