By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, Aug 2: Sarawak Energy Berhad was among six honourees recognised with the Premier of Sarawak Awards during the Sarawak Women’s Day 2025 (HW25) celebration today, acknowledged for its commitment to inclusive leadership and gender equity in the workplace.
The awards were presented by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a ceremony at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) Complex, witnessed by over 4,500 participants attending physically and virtually.
Sarawak Energy received the Special D2EI Responsive Organisation Award for its leadership in fostering diversity, equality, equity and inclusivity—particularly through the Sarawak Energy Leading Women Network (SELWN), which supports women’s advancement into leadership and decision-making roles.
Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili received the award on the company’s behalf.
Meanwhile, Datin Sri Dato Catherine Kelo Isa@Dato Catherine Gramong, received the Women Leader Award for her long-standing service and contributions to policy and women’s representation in public leadership.
The Women Social Advocate Award was presented to Dato Jacqueline Fong for her continued work in promoting indigenous rights, mental health, cultural preservation and women’s empowerment.
Entrepreneur Mastika Jamali was named the recipient of the Women Entrepreneur Award for her success in building a resilient business rooted in community values.
The Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group, represented by its secretary Adeline Sie, received the Outstanding NGO Award in recognition of its consistent support for breast cancer patients and awareness campaigns.
Nur Aleesya Dayana Mohamad Salim was honoured with the Young Women Leader Award for her role in youth leadership and her potential as a future voice in nation-building.
Each award came with a trophy, certificate and cash prize, fully sponsored by Affin Bank Berhad.
This year’s Sarawak Women’s Day celebration carried the theme “Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusivity (D2EI)”, underscoring the State government’s focus on inclusive development that leaves no one behind—regardless of gender, ability or geography.
Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the theme reflects the State’s values and is supported by various on-the-ground initiatives and institutional reforms.
Among the new efforts is the formation of a dedicated D2EI Unit under the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS), established to accelerate the State’s D2EI agenda and support policy and leadership transformation.
“As a starting point, we have established collaborations with several key organisations including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the 30% Club, and the Asian Women Leadership University College (AWLUC) to strengthen the direction and implementation of this initiative,” she said in her welcoming speech.
Fatimah also highlighted the SeDidik Young Saver Programme, the expansion of One-Stop Early Intervention Centres (OSEIC), and the Sarawak Women Leadership Chair (SWLC) as tangible examples of D2EI in action.
Also present were Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar; Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah; and Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki. — DayakDaily
