KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) has received recognition through the pilot project for the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) MS ISO 37001 certification in the effort to combat corruption.
Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, said that this recognition can instill confidence among foreign investors and the people of the state in the integrity and principled governance of government agencies.
"This is part of our journey towards 2030 where we emphasise on issues of delivery and transparency.
"At least with today's achievement, we have reached a level of success and what is important is that the system is already in place," he said.
He made these remarks while receiving the certificate from RECODA's Chief Executive Officer, Datu Ismawi Ismuni, at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Friday.
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Zohari, who is also the Chairman of RECODA, mentioned that among the other agencies involved in the pilot project are the Sarawak Premier's Department, Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP), Sarawak Forestry Department, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, and Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (JAIS).
Furthermore, he commended RECODA for demonstrating a credible integrity role in the efforts to combat corruption.
"I congratulate RECODA because at least the system they utilise has received recognition in our efforts to combat corruption," he said.
Present at the event were Sarawak's Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Federal Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, and Sarawak Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya. -UKASnews
