Malaysia: PDP announces appointment of new Data Protection Commissioner

The Department of Personal Data Protection (PDP) announced, on July 14, 2023, that in line with the powers conferred from Article 47(1) of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), the Minister appointed Dr. Mohd Nari bin Kama as the Data Protection Commissioner (the Commissioner) which is effective from June 15, 2023, to May 7, 2025. At the same time, the PDP noted the revocation of Norman Anak Pe