Excellence Service Award for 51 Mindef staff in Sabah
Published on: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 Text Size: Lokman said the success of any organisation does not rely solely on individuals, but requires cooperation and coordinated teamwork in fulfilling each person's roles and responsibilities. Kota Kinabalu: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) Sabah has awarded 51 of its personnel with the 2024 Excellent Service Award (APC) in appreciation of their commitment, dedication and integrity in carrying out their duties. Mindef Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali described the award recipients as role models and exemplary figures among the Ministry's staff in Sabah. 'This award carries great significance, as out of the many Mindef personnel in Sabah, only 51 individuals have been acknowledged for their excellence. This proves that they possess strong values of integrity, dedication and a high level of commitment in their respective roles. 'The qualities of excellence shown by award recipients should not stop at this recognition alone but must be continuously practised with consistency in their daily work,' he said when officiating the award presentation ceremony here. Lokman said the success of any organisation does not rely solely on individuals, but requires cooperation and coordinated teamwork in fulfilling each person's roles and responsibilities. 'Each of us plays a role. The smallest task, if carried out properly by each individual, will contribute to major achievements for the organisation. 'The spirit of teamwork must continue to be nurtured at all levels to foster a harmonious, conducive and productive work environment. 'We are the architects of our own work environment. If any one of us fails to function effectively, the ideal working atmosphere we aspire will not be achieved,' he added. Also present were Mindef Deputy Secretary-General (Management) Datin Roszanina Wahab; Deputy Secretary-General (Development) Datuk Mohd Shaiful Ibrahim; Army Eastern Field Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi; Head of Human Resource Management Division Mohd Khairuzaki Paiman; and Mindef Sabah Director Samasuddin Lawe. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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