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Abdul Rahim appointed as new Malaysian Nuclear Agency DG

Credit: Nuklear Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Nuclear Agency (ANM) deputy director-general (Research and Technology Development), Dr Abdul Rahim Harun, has been appointed as the agency’s director-general, effective April 11.

He replaces Dr Siti A'iasah Hashim, who retired on Jan 1.

According to the ANM Corporate Communications Unit, the appointment of Abdul Rahim was made based on his qualifications, experience, and knowledge of nuclear technology research.

“The appointment will enable him to lead ANM and continue to excel towards achieving the goal of advancing nuclear development and research,” it said in a statement today.

Abdul Rahim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science from the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), a Master's Degree in Applied Genetics from the University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom, and a PhD in genetic studies from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

He is a nuclear expert in the field of plant breeding mutation and has conducted several expert missions on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Laos and Mauritius.

Meanwhile, Dr Rosli Darmawan was appointed as the deputy director-general (Research and Technology Development Programme), effective April 11.

According to the statement, Rosli, who holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UPM, previously served as the deputy director-general (Technical Services).

He is an expert in the field of facilities and utilities of nuclear applications as well as nuclear reactor safety systems.

 -- BERNAMA

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