THE continuous success of the Innovative and Creative Groups (KIK) from Sarawak at both national and international-level conventions, shows the state civil service is rated highly when it comes to innovation and creativity, says Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip.

According to him, seven Sarawak KIKs had participated in the national level Annual Productivity and Innovation Conference and Exposition (APIC) 2019, taking place at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (SPCC) from Nov 5 to 7.

He said of the seven, five KIKs – HARMONY 2 (Treasury Department of Sarawak), CLICKERS (Treasury Department of Sarawak), MECHANICAL 7 (Kuching North City Commission), PROBE (Kuching North City Commission) and PRODIGY 6 (Pustaka Negeri Sarawak – State Library) – received five-star ratings.

“The HARMONY 2 and PROBE have been named among the ‘20 Best Public Sector Groups (State Category)’.

“In addition, PRODIGY 6 also received the Industry Award 4.0,” he told reporters during a press conference at the DUN lobby here yesterday.

Talib said the other two groups – FMB (Kuching North City Commission) and NADIM (Pustaka Negeri Sarawak) – received four-star ratings.