How many secretary-generals and director-generals are affected by the reshuffle?

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Twelve Senior Civil Servants Involved in Major Reshuffle

A total of twelve senior civil servants, comprising nine ministry secretary-generals and three director-generals, are affected by a significant reshuffle and new appointments that take effect this coming Monday. Letters of appointment for these individuals were formally handed over yesterday at the Prime Minister's Department by the Chief Secretary to the Government.
Nine Ministry Secretary-Generals Reassigned

The reshuffle involves nine secretary-general positions across various ministries. Among the notable movements, Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim transitions from Home Ministry secretary-general to the Works Ministry, while Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim moves from the Transport Ministry to the Federal Territories Ministry. In the education sector, Datuk Dr Mohd Gazali Abas is set to assume the role of Education Ministry secretary-general, with former Perlis state secretary Datuk Dr Syed Omar Sharifuddin Syed Ikhsan being promoted to fill his previous position.
Key Director-General Appointments Made

Three director-general positions are also part of this extensive reassignment exercise. Datuk Jamil Rakon, previously deputy secretary general (management) at the Home Ministry, will become the new director-general of the Immigration Department. Additionally, Shah Alam mayor Datuk Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad is appointed as the director-general of the Lands and Mines Department (JKPTG).
Replacements for Vacancies and Rotations

These appointments are part of a regular process to fill vacancies arising from mandatory retirements and the expiry of contract terms for incumbent officers. The exercise also incorporates the rotation of placements among existing ministry secretary-generals, described as a step towards "renewal" within the civil service. For instance, Datuk Seri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Malaysia's permanent representative to the United Nations, will assume the role of Foreign Ministry secretary-general, replacing Datuk Seri Ramlan Ibrahim whose contract concludes on January 6.
Further Secretary-General Changes Detailed

Further details of the secretary-general changes include Datuk Dr Tan Yew Chong swapping roles with Datuk Zurinah Pawanteh, moving between the Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry and the Primary Industries Ministry respectively. Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman is promoted to secretary-general of the Transport Ministry. Datuk Isham Ishak is appointed the new secretary-general for the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry, while Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali takes over as secretary-general of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Dr Waitchalla RRV Suppiah is set for promotion to Youth and Sports Ministry secretary-general.

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