Putrajaya taps Sarawak’s expertise to develop federal Ombudsman system

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By Amanda L

KUCHING, Sept 24: Putrajaya is collaborating directly with Sarawak to draw on its experience in establishing an Ombudsman system as the federal government works toward building a similar framework, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sarawak Land and Survey Innovation and Integrity Day (HIITS) 2026 on Wednesday (Sept 23), he said Sarawak was the first state in Malaysia to enact Ombudsman legislation, modelled after Norway’s system.

“In Norway, the Ombudsman has a history of nearly 200 years and has become deeply embedded in their institutional culture.

“That is why we conducted extensive research on the Norwegian model before putting our law in place,” he said.

The Premier added that federal authorities are now actively engaging with the state government to mirror Sarawak’s groundwork for the national level.

“Now the federal government is also looking to develop an Ombudsman system, and they are working with us to establish it,” Abang Johari said. — DayakDaily

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