Mohd Zuki Ali is new Chief Secretary to the Government
THE STAR
Tuesday, 31 Dec 20195:47 PM MYT
By MAZWIN NIK ANIS
PUTRAJAYA: Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali is the new Chief Secretary to the Government.
His appointment takes effect on Jan 1, 2020 and he replaces Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar who is taking leave before going on compulsory retirement.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement that Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to Zuki’s appointment as the Chief Secretary to the Government.
Zuki hails from Terengganu and has a Masters degree from Nanyang University, Singapore in business management.
The 58-year-old has served the civil service for 28 years in various ministries and capacities.
Known for his vast experience, Zuki had previously served in the Finance, Education, Home and Natural Resources and Environment Ministries.
He was also previously attached to Istana Negara, the Prime Minister’s Department and was Sarawak Federal Secretary.
Zuki was promoted to be the Defence Ministry’s secretary-general in April, 2019.
“The government records its highest appreciation and gratitude to Ismail for his service to the country as the Chief Secretary to the Government, ” the PMO said in its statement Tuesday (Dec 31).
Ismail was appointed to the post in April, 2018.
Prior to holding the top civil servant’s post, Ismail was the Treasury’s secretary-general.
