Construction of ART depot in full swing
KUCHING: Construction of the Rembus Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Depot is underway, with the current focus on piling works for its mechanical workshop, according to a Facebook post by Sarawak Metro yesterday (Apr 20). Located in Rembus, Kota Samarahan, the depot will serve as the main hub for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS). The […]
JV secures key ART project bid
KUCHING: The joint venture (JV) company, ICSB-CRECM-NYTE, comprised of Ibraco Construction Sdn Bhd, China Railway Engineering Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, and Nanyang Tunnel Engineering Sdn Bhd, has won the tender for Package 1 of the Blue Line under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) stated in a press […]
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 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 […]
DAP supports many devt projects, including ART
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP supports various development projects in Sarawak, including the construction of the autonomous rail transit (ART). However, its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said, with every development, there must be greater accountability and transparency especially when it involves public funds. He said this would include supporting needed upgrades to our existing public transport system, […]
Sarawak Metro on course for more milestones
MIRI: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) is looking forward to reaching more milestones this year, particularly in the development of Phase 1 of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project. KUTS Project Director Zafrin Zakaria said one of the most significant milestones expected for 2023 would be the implementation of the proof-of-concept (POC) exercise […]
Connectivity crucial in bridging transport gaps, says Lee
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Transport is looking at developing the first-mile and last-mile connectivity for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) service as part of efforts to ensure that the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) offers greater comfort and convenience for the commuters. Its minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim […]
Sarawak’s ART project progressing as planned, says Transport Minister
THE implementation of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project is progressing as planned by Sarawak Metro, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said ART’s Blue Line which covers Rembus to Riveria is expected to commence service in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 and […]
NAIM, Sarawak Metro sign MoU on Kuching transport system
KUCHING: NAIM Group of Companies (NAIM), through its subsidiary Peranan Makmur Sdn Bhd (PMSB), have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) to collaborate on the implementation and management of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) at Kuching Paragon. Minister of Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin […]
ART allegation baseless
THE allegation by Violet Yong (DAP-Pending) that Sarawak’s autonomous rapid transit (ART) project was a political decision by the Premier in 2017, is baseless, says Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. Lee said the idea to modernise the public transport system started in 2009 when the Premier was the then Minister for Housing […]
