Forest Department Sarawak awarded for excellence in protection security management

Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (centre) and Datu Haji Hamden bin Haji Mohammad (2^nd right) posing for a group photo during the Special Protection Security Awards 2026 ceremony. (Photo by Forest Department Sarawak).

PUTRAJAYA, 9 June 2026: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) was recently awarded the Five-Star Special Protection Security Award 2025 by the Office of the Chief Government Security Officer (CGSO) in the Prime Minister’s Department, during the Special Protection Security Awards 2026 ceremony held at Dewan Damar Sari at the Federal Government Administrative Centre in Putrajaya yesterday.

The award was presented by Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and received by SFD Director, Datu Haji Hamden bin Haji Mohammad, and is regarded as the highest recognition for excellence in protection security management among government agencies, covering aspects such as physical security, classified document security, information and communication technology (ICT) security, as well as compliance with government security policies and regulations.

According to an SFD statement, the recognition reflects the department’s continuous efforts to strengthen its organisational security management system, safeguard government assets and ensure the confidentiality of information in line with current requirements and the challenges of the digital era. The achievement is particularly significant as SFD is the only Sarawak government agency to receive the recognition, underscoring the department’s commitment to practising excellent protection security governance and meeting the standards set by the Federal Government.

“We would like to express our appreciation to all department personnel who have played an important role in ensuring that a culture of protection security remains a priority. This achievement will serve as a catalyst for us to further enhance excellence in public service delivery and forest resource management in a professional, ethical and resilient manner,” the statement said.