Sematan’s rapid progress spurs reopening of SRB office
SEMATAN: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has reopened its Sematan office in light of the pace of development in the area. Established in 1996, the office which was reopened on Tuesday (Dec 19) had been temporarily closed since January 15, 2019. It is now situated at Rumah Rehat Kerajaan Sarawak, Lot 724, Block B, Pueh Land […]
60 silat athletes vie for selection
Miri: Sixty silat athletes from the northern region converged at the Petronas Village Sport here for selection in the upcoming Sukan Sarawak (SUKSAR) 2023. These athletes come from Miri, Bintulu, Marudi, Limbang and Lawas. For the record, SUKSAR 2023 is scheduled to be held in Sibu from Dec 18 to 21. Present at the launching […]
Thousands flock to free rice charity
MIRI: Despite drizzle early this morning, more than 2,000 participants from diverse backgrounds gathered at the Miri Hua Guang Buddhist Temple in Taman Tunku here for a charity event where free rice bags were distributed. The event experienced a minor incident when a middle-aged woman nearly fainted. Senadin assemblyman, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, was […]
Call to ensure clean rivers in Mulu region
MULU: Ensuring the cleanliness of rivers in the Mulu region is important to safeguard its status as a Unesco World Heritage Site. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said river cleanliness is a crucial matter the community in Mulu should therefore prioritise. “The rivers here must always remain clean, free of litter. If […]
Sarawak mulling direct flights to more Asian cities
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoTS) is exploring opportunities to introduce direct flights to cities in the Asian region, including the possibility of reconnecting the Miri-Manila route. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry is also exploring opportunities to expand air routes to Kalimantan and other cities within Sarawak. “We remember […]
State delegation tours aviation maintenance centres in Malaya
SELANGOR: Transport minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin explored maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) centres here, paving the way for aviation advancements. He led a delegation from the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoTS) on a two-day study visit of the heart of Malaysia’s aviation industry. The visit from August 22 to 23 saw the delegation […]
Lee: Step up anti-rabies vaccination programme
MIRI: Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) chairman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has suggested anti-rabies vaccination programmes be carried out in many different places here for the convenience of dog owners.“This is also to reduce overcrowding during a mass vaccination process,” he told local media on Saturday.Earlier, Lee who is state Transport Minister, visited a […]
Khazanah meeting another step to MASwings acquisition
KUCHING: State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has held a meeting with Khazanah Nasional Berhad to discuss the acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government. In a statement, Lee said the primary objective of the meeting was to brief Khazanah on the proposed takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd as a follow up to […]
Be extra cautious, road users reminded
MIRI: Road users were reminded to be extra cautions while using the roads, especially during festive seasons. Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said, they should practise safety culture and comply with the safety regulations for their own safety and not for the sake of enforcement agencies such as policemen or the […]
JCI Riam installation and awards event today
MIRI: JCI Riam Installation and Awards Luncheon will be held at Food Heaven Restaurant here Sunday (March 19) at 12 noon. All JCI members and public are welcome to join this event with lunch by purchasing tickets. Minister of Transport cum Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has been invited to become the guest […]
