Hisyamuddin Ghazali, better known as Syam Ghaz, is the latest figure tasked with leading the Community Communications Department (J-Kom), which has seen frequent leadership changes and persistent scrutiny over its role in government communications.

Appointed director-general on June 8, Hisyamuddin took over from Ismail Yusop, whose service was terminated ahead of schedule before being reassigned to the Prime Minister’s Department.

He immediately...