KUCHING – The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of organisational integrity by hosting an intensive training programme focused on the latest anti-corruption management standards.
Held from 1 to 2 April 2026 at The Waterfront Hotel, the event centred on the MS ISO 37001:2025 Internal Auditing Course.
The training was designed to facilitate a smooth transition for staff from the previous 2016 version of the Anti-Corruption Management System to the updated 2025 standard.
By mastering these new requirements, DBKU aims to sharpen the competencies of its workforce, ensuring that the organisation remains at the forefront of transparent and accountable local governance.
The two-day session placed significant emphasis on the empowerment of internal audit skills. These skills serve as a critical control mechanism, enabling the city hall to better monitor compliance, manage institutional risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The training also touched upon robust strategies to curb risks related to corruption and the abuse of power, which are vital for maintaining public trust.
The presence of the DBKU director, Encik Ramzi bin Abdillah, underscored the high priority placed on these initiatives.
Under his leadership, the city hall continues to strive for an efficient governance system that prioritises service delivery excellence for the people of Kuching.
“Through strengthening an efficient and transparent governance system, DBKU continues to strive to curb the risk of corruption and abuse of power to ensure the delivery of quality services to the community,” a representative noted during the event.
The adoption of the 2025 version of the ISO standard is expected to streamline DBKU’s internal processes, making them more adaptable to the current challenges of urban management.
By investing in these certifications and training modules, DBKU reinforces the notion that integrity is a shared responsibility, necessary for ensuring that every public service is provided with fairness and professional rigour.
The successful completion of this training marks another step in DBKU’s ongoing journey to professionalise its administration.
By aligning its internal policies with internationally recognised anti-corruption frameworks, the organisation is better positioned to serve the diverse needs of the urban community while operating with the utmost transparency.
