Sarawak’s ART commences second stage of test
BY JAMES WONG & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Sarawak’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) officially commenced the second stage of its Proof of Concept (POC) test at Kuching Isthmus yesterday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who officiated at the launch earlier, stressed that the state government is investing in a sustainable public […]
Sarawak’s first ART completes engineering run
Sarawak’s inaugural Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) made its debut on the road for an engineering run at Kuching Isthmus on yesterday (Aug 23). The planned Prototype ART Engineering Run, initially scheduled for 9am, was delayed until 4.15pm due to heavy rainfall. The test run covered two circuits on the road, starting from the LCDA Tower, […]
Take note of road closure at Isthmus area for ART engineering run
KUCHING: Starting from tomorrow (Aug 23) until Oct 31, there will be a temporary road closure and diversion at the Kuching Isthmus area for the prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) engineering run. According to a notice from Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro), road users should be mindful when driving within the Isthmus area, and […]
ART prototype vehicle arrives from China
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The state hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) prototype vehicle has arrived and is now at Senari Port, here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the vehicle arrived from China. “With this ART, it will change our lives. This transportation will focus on our students in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) […]
Sarawak’s ART takes the name ‘Bulan’ in tribute to historic locomotive era
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that one of the state’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles will be christened ‘Bulan,’ harking back to the era of Sarawak’s locomotives. In the past, these steam engines, such as ‘Bulan,’ ‘Bintang’ and Jean, were powered by coal. The historical connection comes from […]
ART prototype on the way to Sarawak
KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) prototype vehicle for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) will arrive here soon. Last Friday (July 14) the vehicle left its manufacturing base in Zhuzhou, China. According to China News, the hydrogen-powered ART is ready to be sent to Sarawak, marking the first delivery of a China-made ART to […]
ART roundabouts upgrading works set for completion in November
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The project to upgrade five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Highway and the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) for Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles is expected to be completed by November at the latest. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said both projects are not facing any major disruptions or reasons for delay. “We are […]
KUTS project on track for ART testing
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is confident the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project carried out by Sarawak Metro is on track. In a press statement, Lee said the KUTS project, carried out in collaboration with Public Works Department (PWD), will expedite the construction of part of the […]
KUTS project on track for 2025
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project is on track to begin revenue service in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Mazli Mustaffa, the CEO of Sarawak Metro. He also stated that the proof-of-concept (POC) exercise of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) will start with its engineering trial run from […]
ART implementation must take disabled into account
KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) must take into account the needs of the disabled and an in-depth study should therefore be carried out before the project is implemented fully. In stating this, Society of the Blind Malaysia, Sarawak branch chairman Isak Ngau called on the Sarawak government and the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) […]
