Dr. Maimunah appointed mayor of Kuala Lumpur from August 15

14/08/2024

Maimunah, 63, is the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat). - FB Dr. Zaliha Mustafa

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Paduka Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif was appointed as Kuala Lumpur Mayor with effect from August 15.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the appointment had been approved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, in accordance with Subsection 4 (2), Federal Capital Act 1960.

"I believe that with this appointment, she will be able to continue his experience and contribution to lead Kuala Lumpur City Hall with full integrity.

"It is to ensure the sustainability of development, excellence and continued glory towards a developed and prosperous Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur," she said in the statement.

In the meantime, Dr Zaliha expressed her appreciation and gratitude to Datuk Seri Kamarulzaman Mat Salleh for all his contributions and leadership throughout his tenure as Kuala Lumpur Mayor.

Maimunah, 63, used to hold the position of Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat).

She was appointed since January 2018 and became the first Asian woman to serve as the Executive Director of UN-Habitat.

Maimunah graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Urban Planning) from the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom before continuing her studies in a Master of Science (Urban Planning) at Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Prior to that, she served as the Mayor of the Penang City Council and the President of the Seberang Perai Municipal Council as well as being the President of the Malaysian Local Authorities Association (MALA).

Maimunah has also received various recognitions at the national and international level such as Tokoh Peranjang Malaysia Town by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government; Honorary Member of the Royal Town Planner's Institute, United Kingdom; Honorary Fellow, United Cities of Local Government (UCLG) and Ambassador of His Majesty King Charles III (King's Foundation) in sustainable urbanism in Commonwealth countries.

She was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Architecture from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.