Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (SOGDC) continues to strengthen its position as a formidable player in the oil and gas industry, achieving a groundbreaking milestone that underscores its unwavering commitment to quality, governance, and integrity.

The organization proudly announced its attainment of two prestigious certifications: ISO 9001:2015 for its Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 37001:2016 for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).

These certifications are not merely accolades but a testament to SOGDCโ€™s forward-thinking approach and operational excellence under the leadership of its Managing Director Cum Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Harun Bin Hj. Ismail, JP.

๐๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐š๐›๐š๐ก

The official certificate handover ceremony, held at SOGDCโ€™s headquarters in Wisma Innoprise, Kota Kinabalu, was also graced by industry leaders and key stakeholders. Distinguished Board member Datuk Hj Mohd Shariff Bin Hj Ibrahim and Tuan Teo Thin Hwa from the Ministry of Industrial Development & Entrepreneurship (MIDE). Representing Bureau Veritas Malaysia, Mr. Saravanan, Lead Auditor, and Ms. Tamil Selvi, Commercial Manager.

Datuk Harun lauded this accomplishment as a collective triumph, attributing its success to the relentless dedication of SOGDCโ€™s Board, management, and employees.

โ€œThese certifications are critical milestones in SOGDCโ€™s journey to set benchmarks in quality management and ethical business practices. They symbolize our steadfast dedication to delivering value to stakeholders while maintaining integrity and governance at the core of our operations,โ€ he stated.

๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž

The certification for the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) is particularly significant, as SOGDC is the first organization in Sabah to secure this recognition from Bureau Veritas Malaysia. This distinction positions SOGDC as a thought leader in ethical business practices. Bureau Veritas Malaysiaโ€™s Mr. Saravanan emphasized the importance of this achievement, commending SOGDCโ€™s commitment to transparency and its proactive stance against corruption. This exemplifies how organizations can integrate ethical practices with operational excellence, creating a robust framework for sustainable growth.

๐’๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐œ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

With annual surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance, SOGDC has reinforced its pledge to uphold the highest standards of quality and governance. The organizationโ€™s proactive approach to adopting international best practices signifies its aspiration to be a global competitor while retaining its roots in Sabahโ€™s rich heritage.

This dual certification not only strengthens SOGDCโ€™s operational capabilities but also enhances its credibility among stakeholders, including investors, partners, and the community at large. As a key driver of Sabahโ€™s economic development, SOGDC is poised to lead by example, fostering innovation, sustainability, and ethical business conduct.

๐€ ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž

SOGDCโ€™s achievement of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 37001:2016 certifications achievement reinforces SOGDC’s strong commitment to maintaining high standards in both operational quality and ethical business practices, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted and responsible organization in the region.

The organization remains steadfast in its mission to drive growth and development in Sabah while championing transparency and excellence.

As SOGDC forges ahead, it remains a company to reckon withโ€”a symbol of progress, integrity, and unwavering commitment to its stakeholders and the community it serves.

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