Kuala lumpur: Former Ministry of Education (MOE) deputy secretary-general (Planning and Development) Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Rahim officially began his duties today as the ministry's new secretary-general. The MOE 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.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MOE welcomed Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Rahim, who officially begins his duties today as the ministry's new secretary-general. The ministry regards his appointment as an important continuation, noting that Datuk Wan Hashim is no stranger to the country's education sector.

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 MOE deputy secretary-general Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.

Throughout Wan Hashim's 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 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.

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), effective today. He previously served as deputy secretary-general (Policy) at the Higher Education Ministry.