KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Rahim will officially began his duties as Education Ministry secretary-general on Monday (May 11).
The ministry congratulated Wan Hashim on the appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the ministry towards more sustainable excellence in line with the nation's educational aspirations.
"His appointment is regarded as an important continuation for the ministry, as Wan Hashim is no stranger to the country's education sector," the ministry said in a statement.
A symbolic clocking-in ceremony was also held, attended by the ministry's top leadership, including Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad and ministry deputy secretary-general Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
The ministry said throughout Wan Hashim's previous tenure as deputy secretary-general (planning and development), he was known as a committed administrator with extensive expertise in project management and public policy.
He also consistently emphasised the importance of an efficient service delivery system to ensure that every ministry initiative has a positive impact on teachers, students and the wider education community.
In this regard, his vast experience in managing macro planning portfolios and school infrastructure development is expected to strengthen the implementation of the education reform agenda currently being actively pursued.
Meanwhile, the ministry also announced the appointment of Datuk Dr Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian as deputy secretary-general (planning and development). He previously served as deputy secretary-general (policy) at the Higher Education Ministry. – Bernama
