PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 – The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has announced a senior leadership reshuffle involving two key administrative agencies, with National Sports Council (NSC) Director-General Jefri Ngadirin and Sports Commissioner Arrifin Mohd Ghani swapping roles, effective Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Under the administrative restructuring, Arrifin Mohd Ghani takes over as the new Director-General of the NSC, while Jefri Ngadirin assumes the role of Sports Commissioner.
According to the ministry, the leadership redeployment forms part of ongoing organizational reforms aimed at elevating governance standards, improving administrative efficiency, and optimizing service delivery across agencies within its portfolio.
Leadership Swap Framework and Portfolio Goals
The ministry outlined the strategic objectives and operational expectations following the swap:
- Portfolio Realignment: Arrifin Mohd Ghani moves to lead the operational execution of national sports programs at the NSC, while Jefri Ngadirin assumes statutory oversight over national sports bodies as the Sports Commissioner.
- Governance & Efficiency Target: KBS stated that the portfolio exchange will streamline the implementation of national sports development policies and strengthen inter-agency coordination.
- Ecosystem Progression: The ministry expressed gratitude to both senior officials for their prior service and reiterated confidence in their ability to drive advancement across the national sports ecosystem in their respective new positions.
KBS and its affiliated administrative bodies will continue executing core athlete development programs and policy frameworks following the leadership transition.
–NMT
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