New Education D-G takes over

Dr Amin (right) shaking hands with Dr Khair during the clock out ceremony for the outgoing D-G at the ministry, which was also attended by Deputy Education Minister Datuk P Kamalanathan (centre). — Bernama

DATUK Dr Amin Senin has been appointed the new Education director-general at the Education Ministry.

He took over from Tan Sri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof, who had served in civil service for over 35 years

Chief Secretary to the Govern-ment Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa said in a statement that Amin officially started his term on Thursday.

“Amin was selected based on his leadership skills, qualifications, experience and competence especially in management and education development,” said Dr Ali.

He also has more than 33 years serving in the education sector, he said.

Dr Amin previously served as the deputy rector at the Malaysia Teachers Education Institute, Institut Aminuddin Baki director and education deputy director-general (teacher professionalism development sector).

Amin obtained his degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia in mathematics, Bachelor’s degree in science (Human Resource Development) from Universiti Putra Malaysia and PhD in human resource planning and development from Universiti Malaysia Sabah.