S’wak Ombudsman becomes first institution to become associate member of SEA Ombudsman Forum

By DayakDaily Team MANILA, Oct 20: The Sarawak Ombudsman has made history as the first institution to be accepted as an associate member of the Southeast Asian Ombudsman Forum (SEAOF), strengthening Sarawak’s position in regional cooperation on governance, integrity, and public administration accountability. In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ujas) report, all full members of SEAOF unanimously approved the historic admission during the forum’s Full Members’ Meeting held at Conrad Manila…

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The admission ceremony began with a presentation by Sarawak Ombudsman chief Dato Sri Abdul Ghafur Shariff, who outlined the institution’s mandate, strategic direction, and aspirations for expanding regional cooperation.
Jose M. Balmeo Jr., symbolising the recognition of the Sarawak Ombudsman’s membership in SEAOF.
The Sarawak Ombudsman’s membership in SEAOF marks a new chapter in the institution’s development, particularly in expanding cooperation networks and sharing expertise with Ombudsman bodies across Southeast Asia.

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MANILA, Oct 20: The Sarawak Ombudsman has made history as the first institution to be accepted as an associate member of the Southeast Asian Ombudsman Forum (SEAOF), strengthening Sarawak’s position in regional cooperation on governance, integrity, and public administration accountability.

In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ujas) report, all full members of SEAOF unanimously approved the historic admission during the forum’s Full Members’ Meeting held at Conrad Manila in the Philippines in June.

The achievement reflects regional ombudsman institutions’ confidence in the Sarawak Ombudsman’s commitment to strengthening administrative justice, accountability, and excellence in public service delivery.

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