By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 22: Sarawak added more achievements under its belt as it emerged as a standout performer at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2025 by securing nine gold awards in the Public Service Innovation Awards (PSIA) category.
According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the event, which was held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, saw Sarawak represented by 11 agencies presenting 21 projects.
Sarawak was also honoured as the MTE East Malaysia Region Strategic Partner for its dedication to fostering innovation, with Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Operation) Datu Hii Chang Kee receiving the award on behalf of the Sarawak Secretary.
Director of the Sarawak Transformation and Innovation Unit (STIU), Superi Awang Said, received a Special Award for his leadership in bridging the innovation and technology gap between East and West Malaysia.
STIU played a pivotal role in facilitating the participation of Sarawak agencies and ensuring their projects were of the highest standard.
Other awards earned by Sarawak included six Silver Awards and six Bronze Awards, alongside nine Special Awards for excellence in various innovation categories.
Gold Award Winners (9):
- Forest Department Sarawak (3 innovation projects)
- Land and Survey Department Sarawak (3 innovation projects)
- Land Custody and Development Authority (1 innovation project)
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development (1 innovation project)
- Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) Sarawak (1 innovation project)
Silver Awards (6):
- Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation
- Land and Survey Department Sarawak
- JBALB Sarawak
- Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak (2 innovation projects)
- Mukah Resident Office Sarawak
Bronze Awards (6):
- Kuching North City Commission (DBKU)
- Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation
- Yayasan Sarawak
- JKR Sarawak
- JKR Mukah Division
- Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak
Special Awards (9):
- Forest Department Sarawak (2 innovation projects)
- Land and Survey Department Sarawak (4 innovation projects)
- Land Custody and Development Authority
- JBALB Sarawak
- JKR Sarawak
MTE 2025, which saw participation from 12 countries and featured 438 innovation projects, reaffirmed Sarawak’s commitment to advancing technology and innovation.
The event, held annually, continues to serve as a crucial platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies and fostering collaboration among industry leaders, researchers, and innovators. — DayakDaily
