KUCHING: The ALL STARS team from the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak has been named the recipient of the Sarawak Premier Innovation Award (Anugerah Inovasi Premier Sarawak) in conjunction with the Civil Service Day (HPA) celebration and SCSICA Awards 2026 event held here on Wednesday.

With this win, the team received a trophy and a cash prize of RM15,000 in recognition of its innovation achievements and contributions.

The Sarawak Premier Innovation Award serves as the highest recognition for Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) teams within the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) for their dedication, commitment and achievements in developing innovative ideas and solutions that contribute towards enhancing productivity, efficiency and excellence in public service delivery.

Meanwhile, the ceremony also witnessed the presentation of the SCSICA Innovation Awards (Anugerah Inovasi SCSICA) across four categories, namely SCS Main Agencies, Resident and District Offices, Local Authorities and Federal Agencies.

The winner of the SCS Main Agencies Category was JKR Sarawak ALL STARS, whereas in the Resident and District Offices Category, the Mukah Division Resident Office’s TAPOW team took the title.

The Sibu Municipal Council’s EAGLE team won in the Local Authorities Category, while the Royal Malaysian Customs Department’s OK (Orang Kastam) team won in the Federal Agencies Category.

Each category winner received a trophy and a cash prize of RM5,000.

The Sarawak Civil Service Innovation Convention Awards (SCSICA) 2026 Convention was held from 19 to 22 October 2026 in Kuching, featuring a total of 51 ICC teams showcasing their innovative ideas and projects.

The convention was organised by the Sarawak Transformation and Innovation Unit (STIU) as part of continuous efforts to strengthen the culture of innovation, creativity and continuous improvement within SCS.

The participation reflects the continued commitment of SCS personnel in exploring new approaches, developing creative solutions and introducing improvements with the potential to generate positive impacts on the productivity and performance of the civil service.

The organisation of SCSICA 2026 underscores the Sarawak Government's continuous efforts to foster an innovation-driven culture, strengthen the capabilities of public service personnel and enhance the delivery of more efficient, responsive and impactful public services for the benefit of the people. -UKASnews

Prepared By: Nerissa Sia
Photo: Jaed Tepus & Asyrafiee Madzihi