Lee Kim Shin: Miri Administrative Team Honest and Efficient, Shows Responsibility in Fight Against Epidemics and Disasters

(Miri, 1st) Sarawak Minister of Transport, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, pointed out that the Miri Divisional Office and the administrative teams of each district have long demonstrated a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and efficiency. Not only have they strictly adhered to principles in anti-corruption promotion, but they have also played a key role in combating epidemics, dealing with disasters, and promoting development projects.

He said this in his speech last night at the 2026 Miri Division Administrative Personnel Awards Dinner organized by the Miri Divisional Office at the Marriott Hotel. During the event, the Best Employee Awards were also presented, with a total of 21 people receiving recognition.

He said the state government attaches great importance to the integrity and honesty of the public service system, strengthening anti-corruption awareness through various mechanisms and systems to ensure transparency and accountability in public administration. The Miri Division covers a vast area about the size of Pahang, encompassing five districts. Administrative and development tasks are challenging, requiring civil servants to handle urban, inland, and offshore matters simultaneously, facing many difficulties at work.

Lee Kim Shin recalled that during the Covid-19 pandemic, officers from the Miri Divisional Office and each district office stood firm at their posts, coordinated frontline epidemic prevention and medical resources, successfully expanded hospital bed capacity to about 1,800 beds, and maintained a relatively low mortality rate under severe circumstances, demonstrating a high sense of responsibility and execution. He also praised the quick response of division and district officers in emergencies such as floods, ensuring the safety and basic needs of the public.

Speaking about infrastructure and administrative construction, he revealed that the divisional office is currently promoting the construction of an integrated administrative center to consolidate the currently scattered rented offices, thereby improving administrative efficiency and service quality. At the same time, it is coordinating with the state government and relevant units to push forward multiple development plans, including transportation and infrastructure projects, and to implement regional development in line with the 13th Malaysia Plan.

In addition, he affirmed the efforts of the Miri Divisional Office in promoting digital transformation, especially the introduction of a “digital map” system, which helps to improve planning, coordination, and project execution efficiency, and promotes the modernization of administrative management. He promised to continue supporting the division and each district’s efforts in digitalization and institutional development.

Lee Kim Shin also congratulated the public servants who received long-service and outstanding performance awards, affirming their dedication and contributions, and encouraged all officers to continue serving the people with professionalism and work together to drive Miri towards more efficient, honest, and sustainable development.