KUCHING, Nov 10 2026: Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian has reminded government officials to ensure that any information generated by AI is verified for accuracy and reliability before it is used as a basis for preparing policy papers, financial assessments, technical reports, or administrative proposals.
He said heads of departments and senior officials must ensure that the use of such technology within their respective organisations complies with established policies and security requirements, while also fostering greater AI literacy among civil servants.
“Officials must validate the accuracy and reliability of such information before utilizing it as a foundation for official decision-making processes,” he said at the 2026 Integrity Day celebration of the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) here today.
He said the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Sarawak public service must be anchored on the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability to ensure the technology is utilized responsibly to enhance the efficiency of government service delivery.
He said while AI offers significant opportunities for improving efficiency and innovation, its deployment also introduces governance risks, including information manipulation, data leaks, algorithmic bias, and potential misuse in decision-making processes.
“AI should strengthen the public service’s capacity to make decisions based on accurate information; however, the responsibility for those decisions remains with the officials and authorities entrusted to make them,” he said.
In a related development, he noted that the ministry is also prioritising the strengthening of institutional integrity through the implementation of an Organizational Anti-Corruption Strategy (OACS), aimed at identifying corruption risks and addressing weaknesses in administrative procedures.
Areas requiring attention, such as procurement, contract management, finance, licensing, and enforcement, are potentially exposed to the risks of corruption or conflicts of interest.
He emphasized that the responsibility for upholding integrity does not rest solely with the Integrity Unit and the Ombudsman; rather, it must be borne by all levels of organizational leadership, including department heads, senior officials, and division heads.
At the same time, he encouraged local authorities (PBTs) to continue efforts toward the digitalization of services, as well as the integration of existing systems and applications, to support the implementation of the Sarawak Digital Economy Plan 2030.
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