Habibah is the new Education director-general


DR Habibah Abdul Rahim (pic) has been appointed as the new Education director-general.

Habibah, 58, who started her term on Jan 10, is the second woman to hold the position after Tan Sri Dr Asiah Abu Samah. She takes over from Datuk Dr Amin Senin who retired on Dec 21.

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