Rundi: Teamwork matters most in meeting targets

KUCHING: The Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Ministry must embrace teamwork to foster innovative and creative ideas to achieve the aim of the state government.

Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom stressed the need for a clear direction and unified approach to achieve the state’s ambitious goal of becoming a net food exporter by 2030.

“We really have to work as a team.That’s the reason why we must have a driver, one driver. We cannot have too many drivers. We must have vision and know our target —where we want to go.

“Our Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is continuously reminding of the state’s vision and target, urging all to focus on the objective of becoming a net food exporter by 2030. Do what you may, but that’s the target,” he said.

He was speaking at the Ministry’s Innovative and Creative Circle Convention (ICC) dinner and award giving ceremony here on Thursday.

He said that it is importance to make a collective effort and avoid working in silos.

“When you are together, any differences among you will feel less impactful. But when you feel isolated, you may hesitate to voice your thoughts, fearing they might affect others.

“While policies and directions are set at higher levels, the successful implementation depends on everyone involved,” said Rundi.

Meanwhile, on the implementation of the ICC Convention at the Ministry level, it aims to create a solid, innovative, creative, and forward-thinking work culture to improve the quality of work and the effectiveness of government agency service delivery to the community.

The ICC Group projects that won during the convention qualified for the Sarawak Civil Service Innovation Convention Award (SCSICA) to compete for the prestigious Sarawak Premier trophy and star rating award.

Team RIMBA from the Department of Agriculture won the Best Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) Convention 2024 award and received the Minister’s trophy and cash prize of RM1,500.

Meanwhile, the first runner-up was Team DVETS from the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS), It took home the Deputy Minister’s trophy and RM1,300 cash prize.

The second runner-up spot was won byTeam Whizz from Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra), winning the the Permanent Secretary’s trophy and RM1,000 cash prize.