KUCHING, Nov 4: Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge are among the institutions where Sarawak plans to send young civil servants to strengthen their skills and prepare them for future leadership positions.

State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the initiative was part of the State’s efforts to develop the next generation of civil service leaders, particularly as the workforce saw a growing number of younger officers.

He highlighted the increasing presence of millennials and Generation Z in the Sarawak civil service, noting that their different expectations, aspirations and perspectives would shape its future.

“To prepare them for these responsibilities, the State would continue investing in their skills, competencies and leadership potential through training, skills enhancement and leadership development programmes.