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Hafidz Othman named new Prisons Department chief, starts Nov 5
Deputy Commissioner General Hafidz Othman has been appointed to lead Malaysia's Prisons Department, taking up the helm of the corrections agency from November 5. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the department.
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Hafidz Othman, who previously served as Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Community), has been selected to head the Prisons Department, according to an announcement made in Putrajaya on Monday.
The newly appointed chief will assume office on November 5, leading the country's correctional system and overseeing prison operations nationwide. Othman's appointment comes as the department continues to address various operational and administrative priorities.
The Prisons Department plays a crucial role in Malaysia's criminal justice system, responsible for managing correctional institutions and inmate rehabilitation programmes across the country. The transition in leadership reflects the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional management within the corrections sector.
Details regarding the official handover ceremony and Othman's strategic priorities for the department are expected to be disclosed in due course.