SAINS CEO Receives 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award
**SAINS CEO Receives 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award** KUALA LUMPUR — Busiai Seman, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Information Systems Sdn. Bhd. (SAINS), was awarded th
Source: Sarawak Development Institute · August 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2026 —
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**SAINS CEO Receives 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award**
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KUALA LUMPUR — Busiai Seman, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Information Systems Sdn. Bhd. (SAINS), was awarded the 2026 World Innovation Leadership Award for his leadership in driving digital transformation and innovation in Sarawak.
The award was presented by Melaka Governor Tun Seri Setia Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam during the inaugural World Business Chamber Dinner on Aug. 7, according to a statement from the Sarawak Development Institute (SDI).
Busiai was recognized for spearheading SAINS’ strategic technology initiatives, including digital government services, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and sovereign digital capabilities. Under his leadership, SAINS has supported Sarawak’s goal of becoming a leading digital economy.
The World Business Chamber, which promotes responsible business and sustainable growth, facilitates global collaboration among business leaders and entrepreneurs to foster innovation and economic development.
Details on the award ceremony or further recognition were not immediately available.
SAINS, established on Nov. 2, 1995, operates as a Company Limited by Guarantee under Malaysia’s Companies Act, 1965. As an autonomous non-profit research institute, it conducts interdisciplinary research to provide policy inputs to government and private organizations.
The award highlights SAINS’ contributions to Sarawak’s digital agenda and Busiai’s role in advancing the state’s technological capabilities. Further details on the event or its impact were not disclosed.
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