JOHOR BARU: Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani (pic) has been appointed as the Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja at Istana Negara, effective July 1, says Chief Secretary to the government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

He said that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had consented to Azmi’s appointment as Comp­troller of the Royal Household.

Shamsul expressed confidence that with Azmi’s vast experience and credibility, he would be able to strengthen the administration at Istana Negara and carry out his duties to assist His Majesty as the Head of State.

Shamsul said that Azmi, 59, has served in the civil service for the past 33 years.

Azmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Science (Economics and Management) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia as well as a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a PhD in Land Administration and Development from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.