Transport Minister advocates attitude change to tackle traffic congestion and road safety
SIMANGGANG: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has stressed that merely transforming the public transport system and improving urban roads won’t suffice to address congestion and road safety concerns. Instead, he underscored the importance of altering the attitudes of road users to promote understanding and compliance with traffic laws. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony […]
Live updates improves road safety awareness
KUCHING: The government’s initiative to release road accident death statistics in real-time on a daily basis will enhance awareness and vigilance among road users and the general public. Highlighting the gravity of road safety issues, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi referenced data from the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), presented […]
85% road accidents due to negligence
KUCHING: A staggering 85 per cent of road accidents in Sarawak from January to October 2023 have been attributed to driver and motorcyclist carelessness, according to the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) of the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters. The JSPT said that 28 per cent of these accidents were due to negligence leading to […]
Pan Borneo safety advocation roadshow to be held across 12 divisions
KUCHING: The Pan Borneo Sarawak Safety Advocation Roadshow programme is set to be held across 12 divisions in the state. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said the programme is an awareness campaign aimed at providing information and raising awareness among the public through briefings on traffic regulations, advocacy, and safety aspects on […]
Tour programme includes safety awareness on Pan Borneo Highway
MIRI: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD), Pan Borneo Highway Unit entourage made a courtesy call on Miri Divisional Resident, Jamalie Busri, at his office here yesterday. Among matters discussed during the one-hour session was pertaining to the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Safety Advocacy Tour Programme 2023. According to the manager (Corporate Communications and Land […]
Sim urges road safety campaign on Pan Borneo Highway
LUNDU: The local authorities and communities are called upon to organise a road safety campaign for commuting along the Pan Borneo Highway. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian emphasised the importance of the campaign to educate and remind everyone that the Pan Borneo Highway is significantly different from the village roads they are […]
Deputy Speaker joins drive to advocate road safety
SIBU: Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau took time out from her busy schedule to take part in a road safety advocacy campaign at the bus terminal here on Saturday (May 27). The campaign is being held from May 29 to June 4 in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak festive season. She was joined by […]
Bau welcomes first off-road driver academy
BAU: The opening of Sarawak’s first off-the-road driver academy, Sar4Trac, marks a significant milestone in enhancing safety awareness and driving skills among four-wheel vehicle (4WD) drivers across the state. Developed as a collaboration between Kuching-based 4X4 Quest Sdn Bhd and the local communities of Kpg Barieng and Kpg Segong in Singai, Sar4Trac is a wholly […]
Road users advised to be extra careful
BINTULU: Road users have been advised to be extra careful in the four accident hotspots in Bintulu District. “The three locations are Mile 5 to Mile 13 Jalan Bintulu-Miri; Mile 17 to Mile 23, Jalan Bintulu Miri; and Jalan Bintulu-Tanjung Kidurong,” said Tanjung Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. “Be extra careful, particularly during the […]
Police team up with Petronas on road safety advocacy
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) together with Petronas held a Road Tour programme today to inform the public that an ‘Ops Selamat’ will be held soon in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. The programme organised by Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) together with the Crime Prevention and Community […]
