Elizabeth Loh is first Chinese woman permanent secretary

KUCHING: Elizabeth Loh is the first Chinese woman to hold a position as the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG). In congratulating her appointment, Deputy Premier and Minister of MPHLG Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is a reflection of Sarawak’s inclusivity. “Elizabeth, is the first […]

Dzulkornian Masron new permanent secretary

KUCHING: Datuk Liaw Soon Eng has officially handed over duties as Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneurs Development permanent secretary. Effective Friday (Oct 1), Entrepreneur Development Division head Dzulkornian Masron will assume responsibility. The handover ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, and Assistant Entrepreneur […]

Permanent secretary welcomes views on government policies

KUCHING: Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) permanent secretary Dr Rashidah Bolhassan has vowed to take into account the views from the Assistant Minister’s Office in the implementation of government policies. This was important in order to deliver the best services to the community, especially in the core business of […]

Rashidah appointed as new permanent secretary of KWKPK

KUCHING: Dr Rashidah Bolhassan has been appointed as the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK). In a brief introduction, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that Dr Rashidah was formerly chief executive officer (CEO) of Sarawak State Library. “As the ministry’s new secretary, she holds a PHD […]

Dr Saadiah an exemplary leader

KUCHING:Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) permanent secretary Dr Saadiah Abdul Samat has officially handed over her duties to the ministry’s new acting permanent secretary Caroline Cleophas Joseph. Dr Saadiah served for three years and eight months with KWKPK from Mar 31, 2017 until Nov 20 this year. “Throughout this […]

Ministry launches Integrity Week

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The permanent secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hii Chang Kee says it is important for civil servants to perform their duties with integrity. “Integrity is good ethics and values that will affect people’s trust in civil servants. Therefore, it is among the important principles that must […]

Courtesy call on permanent secretary

KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Housing and Local Government Ministry permanent secretary Datuk Antonio Kahti Galis. The visit, led by its president Dr Christopher Ngui, was to congratulate Kahti on his appointment, Sheda said in a statement […]