Maimunah’s vast experience will boost DBKL’s image, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif is the right person to take on the role of Kuala Lumpur Mayor and lead the KL City Hall (DBKL).

He believes that Maimunah is well-equipped to fulfil this responsibility, given her nearly four decades of experience in urban planning and community development, during which she has led various institutions both within Malaysia and abroad.

Anwar said Maimunah has previously served as the Penang Island City Council’s mayor, the Seberang Perai Municipal Council’s president and the Malaysian Association of Local Authorities (MALA) president.

“Even more impressively, she was appointed the executive director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), making her the only Asian woman to hold this position.

“I hope that her vast experience will be utilised to improve the quality of life for Kuala Lumpur’s residents and elevate the city’s image, reputation, and stature to greater heights,” he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Aug 14).

Maimunah, 63, has been appointed as the new Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, effective Thursday (Aug 15), replacing Datuk Kamarulzaman Mat Salleh, who went on mandatory retirement.

Earlier, the Prime Minister presented the letter of appointment to Maimunah.

The appointment has received the consent of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. – Bernama