Kuala Lumpur: Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani has been appointed as the new Comptroller of the Royal Household, Istana Negara, effective July 1, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Shamsul Azri, in a statement today, said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has consented to the appointment of Azmi, 59, who has been the Johor State Secretary since Jan 1, 2017.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Azmi’s extensive experience and credibility are expected to enhance the administration of Istana Negara. His role as the Comptroller of the Royal Household will involve supporting and upholding the authority of His Majesty as the Head of State.

Azmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Science (Economics and Management) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and furthered his education with a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a PhD in Land Administration and Development from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He has dedicated 33 years to the civil service, beginning his career as an assistant district officer at the Muar District Office in 1992.