Sarawak, China deepen technological partnership
KUCHING: Sarawak and China are making strides in technology collaboration, with a focus on cutting-edge projects. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has lauded the partnership, specifically pointing to the world’s first hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit (ART) as a key achievement. “China’s robust economic growth is an exemplary model that Sarawak aims […]
ART’s interior design gets Premier’s endorsement
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has endorsed the livery and interior design of the state’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen-powered vehicle. Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd said it is excited to unveil the new design and colours chosen for the ART vehicles. “These ART vehicles will arrive in Kuching in the […]
Transit Signal Priority to provide for seamless ART flow
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system is set to revolutionise urban transportation with its Transit Signal Priority (TSP) which will ensure the ART gains priority at traffic lights, granting it a seamless flow through intersections without disruptions. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this at a press conference after visiting […]
Rembus Depot nears 34% completion
THE groundwork for Rembus Depot, the central hub of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system’s operations and administration, is ongoing, with its progress currently at 33.54 per cent. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that the project is on schedule for completion in the first quarter of 2024. “Several other tenders for […]
ART prototype now in second stage of test run
KUCHING: If you have been waiting to take a ride on the prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Hydrogen Vehicle (H2V) you need to remain patient. It is still undergoing a Proof of Concept (POC) exercise, which has now moved into the second stage, to ensure everything is ship shape before operations commence. A statement from […]
Prototype ART hydrogen vehicles arrive in Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen-powered prototype vehicles have entered Kota Samarahan for the Phase 2 proof-of-concept (POC) phase. Arriving during the early hours of Saturday (Nov 18) from its previous location at Pending Port, the prototype now rests at La Promenade Mall. Sarawak Metro in a Facebook posting said the three-kilometre stretch of […]
Samarahan Expressway to introduce innovative transit signal priority for ART
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Expressway is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature, a special transit signal priority designed for Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas noted the critical nature of this transit signal priority guideline, explaining that when the ART traverses the stretch, it will experience seamless passage without any […]
EU Ambassador and delegation test ride ART vehicle in Sarawak
KUCHING: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Malaysia Michalis Rokas and his delegation embarked on a test ride aboard the prototype unit of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen vehicle following a visit to Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) on Thursday (Oct 12). SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Hussain and Sarawak Metro Sdn […]
BIMP-EAGA delegates get a feel of ART hydrogen vehicle
KUCHING: More than 30 representatives from the East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines – had the opportunity to ride on the prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen vehicle (H2V) last weekend. The representatives were delegates of the 10th BIMP-EAGA Transport Cluster who were in the city for the three-day meeting recently. […]
MPKS to focus on greening and beautifying Samarahan after ART project completion
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is aiming for a green Samarahan and wishes to plant beautiful trees and flowers along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway from Batang Kuab Bridge to Intan and Batang Samarahan Bridge. This is only possible if funds are available, its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said. Once the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project […]
