STRENGTHENING RECORDS MANAGEMENT AT THE PROTECTION DIVISION, PRIME MINISTER’S DEPARTMENT (BPJPM)

20–22 January 2026, Selangor – The Protection Division, Prime Minister’s Department (BPJPM) successfully organised the Basic Records and File Management Course Series 1 of 2026 at the National Law Academy (APN). This intensive three-day programme aimed to enhance the department’s documentation system in line with modern public record management standards.

The presence of the Director General of the Protection Division, YBrs. Tuan Khairul Anwar bin Zakaria @ Abdul Hamid, significantly reinforced the department’s commitment to ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of government information.

To ensure high-quality knowledge transfer, the course featured experts from the JPM Records Management Section. The main lecture session was conducted by Puan Hafizah binti Othman, Archivist Grade S12, while technical guidance and practical exercises were facilitated by Puan Nur Syazwana binti Mohd Sham, Assistant Archivist Grade S5, who served as the course facilitator throughout the programme.

During the course, participants were exposed to comprehensive modules, including file classification under the DDMS system, procedures for public record disposal, and practical exercises in systematic file creation.

The organisation of the first series for 2026 demonstrates the Protection Division’s preparedness in embracing digital transformation while maintaining compliance with the record management legislation currently in force.

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