Retirees encourage to provide lectures on public service sector

KUCHING: Retired civil servants of the state have been encouraged to provide lectures regarding the public service sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this could provide wider exposure to the community, especially the young ones in the related fields. “Often, universities or educational institutions will ask people who have the […]

Fast-moving state civil service realises development goals

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s goal of turning Sarawak into a high-income state by 2030 is being swiftly achieved by the Sarawak civil service (SCS). State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that among other things, SCS is determined to visit the field more frequently to obtain opinions […]

SCS committed to realise Premier’s vision: SS

LANGKAWI: The Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) is fully committed to realise the vision of the state government led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the Premier has introduced a number of policies in a swift manner since assuming the state’s leadership. […]

Call for fairness, transparency in civil service

DEPUTY Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has called upon the government to address the issue concerning the unfair treatment faced by the young, be it in education or employment. “We must show that there is inclusivity and fairness of governance in our government-linked companies (GLCs) as well as transparency of recruitment, employment, and promotion […]

Recruitment to Sarawak civil service based on merit

The recruitment and selection system to the Sarawak civil service, which is based on merit, has been used to ensure the appointment of staff is based on qualification, ability and competence regardless of quota, race and background. Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the system selection, […]

Exclude Sarawak from punitive policy

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has demanded that Sarawak’s regressive policy requiring the use of Bahasa Malaysia (BM) in government be exempted or excluded. “There is simply no way we could avoid using English as our means of communication in the state. “Enforcing punitive measure only makes […]

Accelerating civil service leadership

KUCHING: Executive coaching was introduced to the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) to accelerate leadership and transformation in efforts to achieve the developed Sarawak 2030 aspiration. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg disclosed that via ‘SCS Leaders Build Leaders’ initiative, coaching was implemented in seamless integration with training, mentoring and counselling. He explained […]

Premier calls for conviction and courage to transform state

KUCHING: Leaders of the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) must have the conviction and courage to push and unleash their best to translate the ambitious goals in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 into a collective reality. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that heads of departments, permanent secretaries and leaders […]

BKSS 8.0 to roll out soon

KUCHING: More good news for the people of Sarawak. The state’s Bantuan Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 8.0 aid package worth RM285.47 million is expected to roll out soon. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as promised, he would launch the eighth edition of the aid package. “This involves non-cash assistance to […]

Six ICC teams make Sarawak proud

KUCHING: Six innovation and creative circles (ICCs) from state agencies have once again made a glorious history at the international level. According to a statement on Saunday (Nov 28), the teams received the highest Par Excellence Award at the 46th International Convention Quality Control Circle (ICQCC) 2021. It added that although the 46th ICQCC 2021 […]