Kuala lumpur: Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today handed over new placement letters to three senior government officials.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Shamsul Azri, via a Facebook post, announced that the officials involved include the Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. He has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary-General (Bilateral Affairs) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with his new role commencing tomorrow.

Additionally, Kelantan State Health Director Datuk Dr. Mohd Azman Yacob has been appointed as the Deputy Director-General of Health (Medical) at the Ministry of Health, with his appointment taking effect on July 1.

Datuk Shariffah Norhana Syed Mustaffa, who is currently the Director-General of the Department of Policy Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been appointed as the ministry's Deputy Secretary-General (Management Services), effective July 2.

"Wishing you all the best in discharging your duties and carrying out your responsibilities with full dedication," Shamsul Azri stated in his Facebook post.