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Govt stresses safe riverine travel

LIMBANG: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring a safe and comfortable river transportation system. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the authorities are organising awareness programmes with emphasis on river safety and cleanliness. “The River Safety and Cleanliness Awareness Programme is an initiative, commitment, and continuous effort by the Sarawak government through […]

River study fund made available

BAU: A study will be conducted anytime soon to deepen the Sarawak Kanan River to be converted as a riverine transportation and tourist attraction. Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said an allocation has been prepared for the study to be conducted and the project is under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “The study […]

Help take care of river navigation markers, signs

MIRI: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is seeking cooperation, especially from riverine users, to take care of all river navigation markers and signs. “In case of any damage, they should make a report at the nearest Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) office,” said the Sarawak Transport Minister after inspecting the Piasau Bridge here on Tuesday (Oct […]

Riverine travel for two routes in Kapit approved

KUCHING: Express boat operators and Kapit folk can breathe a sigh of relief after the Kapit Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) finally allowed riverine transportation to resume, starting July 19. The permitted routes are Kapit-Putai-Kapit and Kapit-Belaga-Kapit while the Sibu-Putai-Sibu route is still postponed to a date to be announced later. Kapit DDMC requires all […]