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World-class civil service? SS explains nuts and bolts

KUCHING: In the pursuit of transforming the Sarawak civil service into a world-class institution, State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki champions the 3R principle: ‘Revisit’, ‘Rethink’, and ‘Recharge’, calling upon all civil servants to unite as one team. Alongside this strategic vision, Sarawak has embarked on a path of modernisation within its civil service […]

Sarawak’s civil service reform welcomed by economist

KUCHING: State public servants often face challenges due to conflicts with federal government regulations, particularly those dependent on the Public Services Department (JPA). Economist Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini praised the Sarawak government’s decision to recruit all new hires for the state civil service under the Contribution-Based-Position (JBC) scheme from this year, calling it a welcome […]

Contributors benefit more from JBC: Fazzrudin

KUCHING: New hires under the Sarawak civil service will enjoy more benefits from the new Contribution-Based Posts (JBC) system adopted by the state government. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this move is expected to yield increased returns for contributors, compared to the existing pension scheme. “These two schemes, the pension […]

Sarawak civil service colour blind, asserts SS

KUCHING: All races and ethnicities, particularly the Orang Ulu and minority communities, are encouraged to join the Sarawak civil service. State secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the state’s recruitment and appointment system is always inclusive; regardless of race and ethnicity, but rather based on academic qualifications, capabilities and competencies. “Currently, I would […]

76 certified as integrity officers 

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 76 Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) officers received certification as Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) during the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the CeIO programme. The ceremony was held at the Tun Hussien Onn Hall, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here on Thursday involving 481 officers from the public sector (ministries, statutory bodies, […]

Ensuring a civil service of transparency, accountability

SEVERAL initiatives have been implemented to ensure the Sarawak civil service continues to practise accountability, transparency and governance. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the initiatives include the establishment of  the establishment of Sarawak Ombudsman Committee (JONS), development and scale monitoring for Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP), Corruption […]

Sri Aman MP supports call to revamp recruitment system

KUCHING: Sri Aman Member of Parliament has expressed her full support on revamping the Sarawak civil service recruitment system that is gaining support from various stakeholders. Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie agreed with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi ‘s statement yesterday on revamping of the recruitment system for meritocracy […]

Aim to be the best in Malaysia – we can!

Our civil service is going through enormous and essential reforms to ensure Sarawak is a developed state with the highest standard of good governance and integrity by 2030. – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Premier Today’s topic will be on the Malaysian civil service. No, don’t get me wrong; I am not […]

Low pay, hiring process, promotion chances to blame

KUCHING: An unattractive salary scheme and tedious hiring process are among the reasons why Chinese youth are not drawn to join the state civil service. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said this was not something new as the low Chinese representation in the state civil service has been a long […]

Sarawak mulls endowment fund for its civil service

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking into establishing an endowment fund for the state’s public service. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is possible if the state’s financial position is strong. “It is true that we in the government want to find ways to improve the civil service scheme (of salaries) so […]