KUCHING, Oct 12 2026: The Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) has expressed its appreciation to Premier Abang Johari Openg for the tabling of the 2027 State Budget which emphasis institutional empowerment, competency development, and the welfare of the civil servants.
State Secretary Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, on behalf of the entire SCS workforce, wished to acknowledge the Sarawak government's unwavering commitment to strengthening the capabilities and professionalism of civil servants in order to enhance the quality of service delivery to the people.
"We deeply appreciate the Sarawak government's efforts and dedication to strengthening the capabilities, professionalism, and welfare of civil servants, particularly through the Ninth Strategic Thrust: 'Institutionalising High-Performance Government and Fiscal Resilience'," he said in a media statement when reacting to the tabling of the 2027 budget by the premier.
He added that a key initiative welcomed by the service is the allocation of RM25 million to the Leadership Institute Sarawak Civil Service (LISCS) to bolster leadership and competency development among civil servants
He noted that RM2.38 million has been allocated for a study on developing the Sarawak Civil Service Transformation and Innovation Ecosystem.
"Both initiatives represent strategic steps towards strengthening the SCS as a high-performing and innovative institution capable of meeting administrative demands and the increasingly complex needs of the people," he explained.
Regarding welfare and infrastructure, he also welcomed the allocation of RM347 million for the construction and upgrading of government offices and civil servant housing facilities across Sarawak.
He stated that this initiative would provide a more conducive working environment, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of service delivery in both urban and rural areas. Meanwhile, he explained that the RM24 million allocation for the implementation of 65 digital projects for Sarawak Government services is expected to accelerate the public sector's digital transformation, aligning with the target of digitizing 80 percent of government services by 2027 and 100 percent by 2030.
“This effort will not only expand public access to digital government services but also strengthen system integration and secure information sharing among agencies, enabling services to be delivered more efficiently, conveniently, and seamlessly,” he stated.
He also welcomed the expanded access to international-standard professional qualifications through the Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE), including those from the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) programme.
According to him, these opportunities will enhance the expertise of civil servants in financial management, auditing, and governance, thereby strengthening the integrity and accountability of public resource management.
Mohamad Abu Bakar described these initiatives as a manifestation of the Sarawak government's confidence in the Sarawak Civil Service's (PANS) ability to shoulder greater responsibilities in driving the state's development agenda.
“We deeply appreciate this recognition and trust; it certainly serves as a morale booster for the entire Sarawak Civil Service workforce to continue improving the quality of service delivery to the people,” he said.
In this regard, he urged all PANS personnel to strengthen their commitment, enhance their competencies, and cultivate a culture of integrity, innovation, and excellence in carrying out their duties.
“The trust placed in us by the Sarawak government leadership requires us to ensure that every allocation is utilized optimally and that every planned policy, program, and initiative is executed with high discipline, so that the results can be truly felt by the people across Sarawak,” he emphasized.
He also reaffirmed PANS's commitment to ensuring that all plans under the 2027 budget are effectively implemented for the sake of the state's development and the well-being of the people.
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