PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 — Malaysian Nuclear Agency deputy director-general (Research and Technology Development) Dr Rosli Darmawan was appointed as the agency’s director-general, effective Sept 6.
He replaces Dr Abdul Rahim Harun, who retired on May 1.
In a statement today, Nuclear Malaysia said the appointment of Rosli was made based on his qualifications, experience and knowledge in nuclear engineering development and research.
Rosli, who has extensive experience in nuclear reactor safety systems, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Pacific, United States, and in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Dr Muhamma Rawi Zin was appointed as the deputy director-general (Research and Technology Development) and Dr Ishak Mansor as deputy director-general (Technical Services Programme).
Nuklear Malaysia, an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is a leader in the field of research and development (R&D) in nuclear science and technology.
