Where will Ammar Abd Ghapar be transferred after his DG role?

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Ammar Abd Ghapar’s transfer after his Tourism Malaysia DG removal has not been specified

Ammar Abd Ghapar has been removed as Tourism Malaysia director-general effective February 26, but the letter he received from Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing did not state where he would be transferred or what role he would hold afterward. He said the notice only confirmed that he would no longer serve as DG from February 26, without mentioning a new post, transfer location, or grade.
Removal effective February 26 with no new assignment stated
Ammar confirmed he received the removal letter on the morning of February 23, stating the change takes effect on February 26. He said the letter did not include any details about a new position, where he would be transferred, or what grade he would hold. As a result, his status following the DG removal remains unclear from the information provided.
Minister Tiong King Sing issued the removal letter
The removal confirmation came via a letter from Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. Ammar said he was informed that he would no longer be DG from February 26, but the letter contained no further instructions on an alternative placement. Malay Mail also reached out to the minister and was awaiting a response.
Career timeline does not include a post after DG
Ammar was appointed Tourism Malaysia director-general on April 12 last year, and prior to that he served as the senior director of Tourism Malaysia’s International Promotion Division covering the Americas, Europe and Oceania. His earlier roles also included senior director of management, head of Strategic Planning Division, head of Domestic and Events Division, finance division director, and foreign affairs director in Osaka, Japan and Moscow, Russia. However, none of these past positions were identified as the destination or next assignment after his DG removal.
Retirement timing noted, but transfer details remain missing
Ammar is due to retire next year on February 17, according to the information provided. Despite this retirement timeline, the removal letter did not specify any new posting, transfer location, or grade to cover the period after February 26.

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