Follow SOPs, Uggah tells ferry users
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ferry users are reminded to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulations set by the authorities. Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was for their own safety after visiting the Triso and Saribas ferry terminals on Thursday (Jan 20). He also […]
Empower officer to stop vehicle boarding ferry
KUCHING: The officer to be stationed at every ferry point in the state to monitor daily ferry operations must have the right to refuse vehicles from embarking the ferry, said federal Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. In welcoming stricter enforcement of the safety regulations at ferries, the […]
Ferry point SOPs to be enhanced, tightened
KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the 12 ferry points in the state will be enhanced and tightened to ensure the safety of users. Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it has been decided that with immediate effect an officer from the Public Works Department (PWD) will be stationed at […]
Rela to ensure rules followed at ferry points
TRISO: There is a proposal to place at least two People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) personnel at each ferry point on shifts to ensure that the public adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) when taking the ferry. Triso village chief Awang Mos Sulaiman said as a result of the discussion with the Maludam Sub-District Office […]
Lackadaisical attitude towards ferry safety lamented
BETONG: Rules and regulations displayed on ferries should be strictly enforced by the operators and complied with by the public without fail. Spaoh Islamic Charity Trust Board (Lakis) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said among the things that can be focused on at the moment is to review the level of enforcement of ferry […]
Ferry users must observe strict SOP
TRISO: All passengers of motor vehicles must disembark from their respective vehicles before boarding a ferry. The driver must also wind down the vehicle windscreens before driving onto the ferry. The strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) are effective immediately following the Triso ferry point tragedy on Jan 1. Meanwhile, village head Awang Mos Sulaiman said […]
