Special lane for public transportation
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: There is a need to build a dedicated lane for public transportation, according to the Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. According to Lee, the ministry is finalising the road infrastructure plan in more detail. “For Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), it has a dedicated lane to ensure […]
Traffic jam solution worth considering
KOTA SAMARAHAN: An elevated expressway from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) here to Stutong in Kuching has been suggested as the ultimate solution to the endless traffic congestion here. Having taken various factors into account, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos thought this would complement the upcoming Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and […]
Dual carriageway link to food basket plan
KUCHING: The recently proposed dual carriageway to connect Serian with Gedong, Samarahan, Asajaya and Sebuyau is an important link to transform the areas into food baskets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said essential infrastructure such as roads and bridges would support the state’s efforts to modernise its agriculture sector. “It is only about […]
ART set to put Sarawak on the global map
By Noor Syahhira Hady And Ma Chee Seng KUCHING: Sarawak is in position to have the first ever hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) in the whole world. In saying this, Corporate Communications, SEED Programmes and Bumiputera Relations Director Alexis Barieng said physical works of the transportation system project is expected to commence by September this […]
Chinese top diplomat calls on Lee
KUCHING: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin yesterday received a courtesy call by the new Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Xing WeiPing at his office in Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Petra Jaya. In addition to discussing the potential for cooperation, including the sharing of technology and knowledge, in the transportation sector between […]
ART set to boost temple tourism potential
KUCHING: The Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple has the potential to be turned into a tourist attraction due to its location next to the main station of the Light Rail Transit (ART). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the temple and its surrounding areas would get an added boost with the enhanced […]
Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART)
THE impending implementation of the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) project in Kuching has aroused lots of public interest and discussions. During the current DUN sitting, for example, the project was even raised by the opposition. Initially, the government wanted to introduce the LRT but then opted for the ART which is cheaper, more environmentally […]
Development projects big pull for supermarkets
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Supermarket operators are drawn here in view of various other development projects already taking place around the ares, said Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman stated that Samarahan has a bright future with great potentials Having said that, he pointed out the council is delighted that Samarahan is emerging […]
Sarawak Metro seeks vendors for ART vehicle
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) is now inviting rolling stock suppliers to register as vendors, as part of their initiative to source for the best provider for the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) vehicle for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. “This is a standard procedure in the procurement process to source for […]
Association getting updates on public transportation development
KUCHING: A delegation from the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) called on Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Wednesday (Jan 20). The visit was to get acquainted with the latest development from the Sarawak government relating to public transportation. One of it being the state’s intention to unveil […]
