SAINS CEO Busiai Seman wins World Innovation Leadership Award
**SAINS CEO Busiai Seman Wins 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award** KUCHING — Busiai Seman, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS), has been awa
Source: Sarawak Development Institute · August 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM · AI-assisted report
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**SAINS CEO Busiai Seman Wins 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award**
KUCHING — Busiai Seman, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS), has been awarded the 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award for his leadership in driving digital transformation in Sarawak.
The accolade was presented during the inaugural World Business Chamber Dinner in Kuala Lumpur on July 30, 2026, by Melaka Governor Tun Seri Setia Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam. The award recognizes Busiai’s contributions to innovation, business achievements, and community impact, particularly his role in advancing Sarawak’s digital initiatives.
Under Busiai’s leadership, SAINS has prioritized key areas such as digital government services, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and sovereign digital capabilities. The recognition also highlights the collective efforts of the SAINS team in promoting digital advancement.
The World Business Chamber serves as a global platform connecting business leaders to foster collaboration, innovation, and economic growth. SAINS, established in 1995, operates as a non-profit research institute under the Sarawak Development Institute (SDI), providing policy inputs to government and private sectors.
Details on the award’s selection process or additional recipients were not disclosed.
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