KUALA LUMPUR, June 9— Special Function Officer to the Home Minister, Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Community Communications Department (J-KOM).

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the appointment took effect yesterday.

Mohd Hisyamuddin replaces Datuk Ismail Yusop, whose service ended on Sunday after leading the department for more than a year.

“May he continue to excel in carrying out the trust placed in him to strengthen effective government communication that earns the confidence of the people,” Shamsul Azri said in a Facebook post.

A photograph shared with the announcement showed that the appointment was witnessed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Shamsul Azri also recorded his appreciation to Ismail for his service and contributions throughout his tenure at the department. — Bernama