In a statement today, the ministry said Nor Zamani is the 18th director-general and third woman to be appointed to the position.

Nor Zamani, 59, began her service in the education sector in 1986 as head of the A-Level department at Tunku Kurshiah College, Negeri Sembilan.

The ministry said Nor Zamani has served in various organisations under the ministry in her 35-year service, holding positions such as deputy director-general of education (policy and curriculum development division), director of curriculum development and director of the private education division.

Nor Zamani holds a Bachelor’s degree (honours) in Sociology and Anthropology, and Master of Education from Universiti Malaya.

The ministry said it was confident Nor Zamani would carry out her responsibilities as a leader in education services and further enhance the performance of the ministry in achieving the educational aspirations of the nation.