The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, extends its heartfelt congratulations to YBhg. Dato Dr Veronica Lugah, Director of the Sarawak State Health Department and a distinguished alumna of the Department, on being conferred the prestigious Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (P.S.B.S.), which carries the honorary title of Dato.
The state honour was bestowed in conjunction with the 80th Birthday Celebration of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar, on 10 October 2026.
This recognition marks another significant milestone in Dato Dr Veronica’s professional journey and celebrates her contributions to public health leadership and healthcare administration in Sarawak.
A Distinguished Alumna of Universiti Malaya
Dato Dr Veronica has a longstanding academic connection with the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Universiti Malaya.
She enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme in 2004 and graduated with Distinction in 2005. Demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional development, she subsequently pursued the Master of Public Health (Occupational Health) programme, graduating with Distinction in 2008.
Her academic achievements laid a strong foundation for her career in public health and healthcare leadership. In February 2024, the Department proudly celebrated her appointment as the Director of the Sarawak State Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Recognising Excellence in Public Health Leadership
The conferment of the P.S.B.S. award represents a significant recognition of Dato Dr Veronica’s public service and leadership.
As Director of the Sarawak State Health Department, she holds an important position in overseeing public health programmes, healthcare service delivery and health system priorities across a geographically diverse state.
Her professional journey also highlights the importance of advanced public health education in developing healthcare leaders equipped to address complex population health challenges. For SPM, her achievements reflect the meaningful contributions that its alumni continue to make to Malaysia’s health system.
Celebrating an Inspiring Achievement
The Department takes immense pride in Dato Dr Veronica’s accomplishments and the recognition she has received.
Congratulations once again, Dato Dr Veronica Lugah! May this prestigious honour inspire continued excellence in public health leadership, service and dedication to improving the health and well-being of communities in Sarawak and throughout Malaysia.
The Department wishes her continued success in her professional endeavours.
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