Hafidz Othman has a law degree from Universiti Teknologi Mara and has served in several key positions in the department. (Facebook pic)PETALING JAYA: Deputy commissioner general of prisons (community) Hafidz Othman has been appointed the new commissioner general of prisons.
He takes over from Thursday, the prisons department said, Bernama reported.
Hafidz received his appointment letter from public services director-general Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.
He will succeed Abdul Aziz Abdul Razak, who has held the post since Feb 14, 2025.
