KUALA LUMPUR: National Security Council (NSC) deputy director-general (security) Datuk Rodzi Md Saad has been appointed as its new director-general.

       In a statement, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said Rodzi, 57, who has served in the civil service for 31 years, has vast experience in various fields, including security and disaster management.

       Rodzi also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Demography and Population Studies from the University of Malaya.

       “With his expertise and experience, I am confident that he will be able to lead NSC in continuing the legacy of excellence in administration and management of security and disasters in Malaysia, especially in combating the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

       Rodzi succeeds Datuk Mohd Rabin Basir. — Bernama