Siti Asiah has been appointed as the new Chief Statistician of Malaysia, taking over from Mohd Uzir Mahidin. Mohd Uzir Mahidin retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the statistics department. The appointment marks a transition in leadership for the nation's key data collection and analysis agency. Details regarding Siti Asiah's background and future plans for the department were not immediately available. This leadership change happens after a lengthy and distinguished career of the previous chief statistician. The department plays a vital role in informing policy and decision-making across various sectors in Malaysia.