KUCHING: 408 civil servants from 18 departments and agencies were conferred the ‘Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia’ or Loyal Service Medals at a ceremony held at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex on Wednesday.

The medals presentation ceremony was graced by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg.

The ceremony marked the first session of 2026, honouring recipients from both state and federal government agencies in recognition of their distinguished service and unwavering loyalty.

Among the Heads of Departments who received the medal were Samarahan Division Resident Mohamad Irwan Bahari Bujang, Serian Division Resident Caroline Cleophas Joseph, Director of the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud and Director of the Sarawak Public Works Department Datu Dr Cassidy Morris.

Also honoured were Director of Lands and Surveys Sarawak Datu Awang Zamhari Awang Mahmood, Director of the Department of Agriculture Sarawak Dominic Chunggat, and Director of the Social Welfare Department of Sarawak Semawi Mohamad.

In addition, several other recipients were recognised for their dedicated and loyal service spanning 39 years in the state civil service.

The ‘Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia’ symbolises the government’s appreciation for civil servants who have demonstrated high commitment in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities to Sarawak and its people.

Also present were Sarawak DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sarawak DUN Deputy Speaker Dato Idris Buang, Deputy Ministers and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews