PM receives farewell visit from Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin ahead of retirement, thanks him for years of service

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3 Jul 2026 • 4:00 PM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a farewell courtesy visit from Chief Statistician of Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin ahead of his mandatory retirement on July 8.

In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Mohd Uzir’s service and dedication in strengthening the national statistical system, which serves as a key foundation for policymaking and Malaysia’s development planning.

Anwar also shared photos of the visit, noting that Mohd Uzir was appointed Chief Statistician on February 14, 2017.

Mohd Uzir, who holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, joined the Department of Statistics in 1990. — Bernama

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