Nor Zamani Abdol Hamid

Nor Zamani binti Abdol Hamid (born c. 1962) is a Malaysian civil servant and educator who served as the 18th Director-General of Education from 22 June 2021 to 29 July 2022.[1]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Abdol Hamid is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nor Zamani. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia Datuk Hajah
Nor Zamani Abdol Hamid
PMW
18th Director-General of Education
In office
22 June 2021 – 29 July 2022
MonarchAbdullah
Prime MinisterMuhyiddin Yassin
(2021)
Ismail Sabri Yaakob (2021–2022)
MinisterRadzi Jidin
Preceded byHabibah Abdul Rahim
Succeeded byPkharuddin Ghazali
Personal details
Bornc. 1962
Malaysia
CitizenshipMalaysian
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
OccupationEducator

Education

She obtained a bachelor's degree in sociology and anthropology, as well as a master's degree in education at University of Malaya.[2][3][4]

Career

Zamani started her career as the Head of A-Level Department at Kolej Tunku Kurshiah in 1986.[2][3][4] In her 35-year career at the Ministry of Education, she served various positions, including the Deputy Director-General of Education.[3][4]

On 2 July 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that Zamani was appointed Director-General of Education on 22 June.[2][3][4] She is the 3rd woman educator to hold the position, after Asiah Abu Samah and Habibah Abdul Rahim.[3][4]

Honour

References
  1. "Pkharuddin dilantik Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan baharu". Berita Harian. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. "Nor Zamani dilantik sebagai Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan baharu". 2 July 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. "Nor Zamani Abdol Hamid kini Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan baharu". 2 July 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  4. "Nor Zamani Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan baharu". 2 July 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  5. "Johor's Hasni Mohammad leads list of 2022 Federal Territory Day award recipients". The Star. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
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