SITIAMAH BINTI HAJI SAHAT

🌺 Profile: Sitiamah binti Haji Sahat, BSK

Visionary Educator | Curriculum Leader | Community Advocate

Sitiamah Binti Hj Sahat

Sitiamah binti Haji Sahat is a distinguished educator and recipient of the Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK) award, recognised for her unwavering commitment to educational excellence and community resilience in Sabah. With over 37 years of service, she has shaped generations through her roles as teacher, curriculum supervisor, and headmaster, while actively contributing to humanitarian efforts and indigenous welfare.

👩‍🏫 Education & Professional Development

  • Bachelor of Education, Open University Malaysia (2009–2012)
  • Teacher Training, Keningau Teacher Training College (1985–1987)
  • Secondary Education, SMK Mat Salleh Ranau (1979–1984)
  • Primary Education, SK Tagudon Lama Ranau (1973–1978)

đź“š Career Milestones

  • Headmaster, SK Kindu Tuaran (2022–2025)
  • Senior Assistant (Student Affairs), SK Tambalang Tuaran (2020–2022)
  • Curriculum Supervisor, Academic Management Sector, JPN Sabah (2007–2019)
  • Teacher, SMK Inanam Kota Kinabalu (1997–2007)
  • Teacher, SMK Lohan Ranau (1988–1996)
  • Service Commencement: January 1, 1988

🏆 Awards & Recognition

  • Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK), awarded by the Sabah State Government in 2019

🤝 Community Contributions

  • Volunteer Team 5615 Coordinator, during the Ranau earthquake:
    • Led trauma recovery programs for students with UMS
    • Organized donation drives with DBKK and Sabah State Archives, raising ~RM80,000 in 7 days
    • Delivered clean water to affected areas in Ranau and Kota Belud
  • Senior Member, Sabah Orphan Welfare Network
  • Member, Dusun Islam Association of Sabah
  • Active NGO Participant, championing education and disaster relief

🌿 Life After Retirement

  • Embracing a peaceful village life with her beloved mother
  • Continuing NGO work and nature-based wellness activities (hiking, jogging, exploring)
  • Leading travel campaigns with Osuau Services
  • Completing unfinished creative works

đź’¬ Retirement Reflection

“Retiring as a public servant doesn’t mean doing nothing. It’s time to activate all postponed efforts and fill our days with meaningful pursuits.”