70 Communications Ministry Staff In Sabah Honoured With Excellent Service Award

PENAMPANG, July 24 (Bernama) -- Seventy personnel from departments and agencies under the Ministry of Communications in Sabah received the 2024 Excellent Service Award (APC), presented by Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil here today.

Of the total, 41 recipients were from Radio Television Malaysia (RTM), 24 from the Information Department (Japen), three from the Community Communications Department (J-KOM), and one each from the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).

Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Japen director-general Julina Johan, and Broadcasting deputy director-general Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib.

One of the recipients, Sabah J-KOM director Milus Alu@Abd Wahad, attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of his team in carrying out their respective duties.

“Thank you to the Communications Ministry and J-KOM for selecting me to receive this award. I also wish to express my appreciation to the J-KOM team for their continuous support in ensuring the success of the department’s programmes,” he told Bernama after the event.

Milus, who has been with J-KOM for two years after serving 30 years with the Sabah State Education Department, said this was his fourth time receiving the APC, with the first in 2002.

Bernama Sabah bureau chief Fadzli Ramli described the award as a collective achievement shared with his colleagues at the agency, especially his supportive team at the state bureau.

“This is the result of teamwork by Bernama staff members who are committed to positioning the agency among the best, not only in Malaysia but also globally. This award inspires me to continue doing my best for Bernama,” said Fadzli, who has served for 15 years.

Receiving the APC for the second time after 2014, Fadzli expressed his appreciation to the Communications Ministry and Bernama for selecting him as one of the 2024 recipients.

Japen assistant information officer Deonalissa Jekee Edin said receiving the award for the first time would further motivate her to contribute to the department’s success and enhance service to the community.

“Receiving the award from the Communications Minister makes it even more special. It is a memory that I, along with the other recipients, will always cherish,” said Deonalissa, who has been with the department for nearly four years.

FINAS administrative assistant Nur Amira Ismail said she was honoured and deeply moved to receive the award for the first time.

“This is the first time I’ve received the award in my 18 years at FINAS. I believe that when you work hard, your efforts will be recognised in due time,” she said.

--BERNAMA