DG post to be filled as soon as possible, says Fahmi

SAN FRANCISCO: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the post of Community Communications Department director-general vacated by Datuk Dr Mohammad Agus Yusoff will be filled as soon as possible.

Fahmi, who is also the unity government spokesman, said he was informed by the department's current deputy director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop regarding Mohammad Agus' resignation.

"So, we extend our thanks and that individual now does not have any links with the government or the department.

"I have yet to speak to the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) regarding this matter. I believe steps to fill the post will be taken as soon as possible,” he told the Malaysian media here on Thursday (Nov 16).

He said this when asked to comment on Mohammad Agus’ resignation.

Mohammad Agus yesterday confirmed that he had submitted his notice of resignation as the department director-general to the Prime Minister on Wednesday.

Mohammad Agus, who was appointed to the post on Feb 2 this year, said he was resigning because he had received a new job offer and not due to pressure from any quarters. - Bernama