Ministry to meet with airlines on flights and fares

KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport will be meeting with airlines to discuss on flight frequencies and fares during school holidays and festive seasons. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin stated that the ministry requested for airlines to play their pivotal role to the people and government by offering more flight frequencies within and into Sarawak. […]

Yes, time for KIA facelift

KUCHING: The issue regarding the poor condition of Kuching International Airport and its shoddy facilities is not new. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin brought it to the attention of the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the airport operator, last year. The same issue was brought to the attention of Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony […]

Lee inspects problematic village surau

MIRI: Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin today paid a visit to Surau Darul Tassim at Kampung Katong Lopeng. This was after receiving reports about severe cracks on the retaining wall of the worship house. It was found that the retaining wall was also facing erosion problem as it was located next […]

Always respect your elders, younger generation reminded

MIRI: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has reminded the younger generation to always respect their elders. “Respecting your elders is not only emphasised in Chinese culture but also in the culture of other races,” said the Sarawak Minister for Transport. “Our elders have a lot of experience, knowledge and have seen a lot in their […]

Creative marketing crucial entrepreneurial strategy

MIRI: Beginner entrepreneurs need to focus on engaging with current marketing trends and making their creative marketing adaptable, affordable and effective, said Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. “Creative marketing is a crucial part of any marketing strategy, be it a video or infographic, it’s the key messaging that is going to […]

MAS aircraft makes emergency landing

MIRI: A Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plane flying from Kuala Lumpur to Miri made an emergency landing at the Miri Airport yesterday morning (Feb 11), due to a technical problem faced by the aircraft. Flight MH2574 with 101 persons on board plus one infant made a quick landing at Miri Aiport around 11 am after suffering […]

MRC’s second dialysis centre operational in March

MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Chapter’s second dialysis centre in Permyjaya is expected to be fully operational in early March this year. Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cum MRC Miri vice-chairman I said, the centre had received operational permit in January this year. “We are now moving (to the […]

Lee thanks airlines for additional flights

MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has Lee thanks airlines for additional flights thanked three airlines operating in Sarawak for providing 71 additional flights daily to Sarawak between Jan 18 and 31 to allow Sarawakians to return home for the Chinese New Year. He took the opportunity to express his gratitude to AirAsia, […]

Sarawak’s economy is prospering with increase in flight frequency

MIRI: Increasing flight frequency as well as the number of visitors entering Sarawak during this festive season indicate good signs for the state economy. Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said from January 18 to 31, there was an increase of 71 flights flying to Sarawak, which shows that our economy is getting […]

Lee’s NY message to people: Work with GPS to develop S’wak

KUCHING: State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin wants Sarawakians to play a key role together with the government to develop the state into a thriving society. He said that under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak is on its track to recovery, with a stronger and […]