The implementation of leadership excellence through empowerment course (JKR) Sarawak / Noor Azica Sabri

Public Works Department Sarawak was established in 1882, led by the Inspectorate of Public Work during the reign of the White Rajahs (1882-1941). In 1897, led by the Superintendent of Public Works & Survey, and whom was subsequently known as Director of Public Works. The changing role from builder to manager for Public Works Department had started from 1900. In 1900’s, the role are to design, built and maintained all public infrastructures & amenities and slowly adding their role with supported by 15 MRCU Units and operating water supplies in 1950. In 1990’s, their started to privatize policy to accelerate project implementation by increasing private sector participation (outsourcing), reduced in-house design for road maintenance & water supply operations. In 2000’s, their roles are more significant and organize through (i) project Management (ii) operation and maintenance works and (iii) engineering Consultancy Services. Present, Public Works Department start the new face by strengthening their role
and manpower.