Adhere to traffic regulations during Hari Raya, reminds Transport Ministry
KUCHING: All road users have been reminded to observe strictly to traffic regulations and exhibit greater patience during the Hari Raya holiday. The Sarawak Ministry of Transport said this is crucial in preventing accidents on the road. “At the same time, we also welcome the Ops Bersepadu JPJ organised by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) […]
Royston urges road users to priotitise safety
MUKAH: Road users should prioritise their own safety as well as that of others, especially during festive seasons, according to Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. Speaking during the Road Safety Campaign in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 at Menara Tinjau Jalan Boulevard, Mukah yesterday (April 20), Royston said that road safety is a shared responsibility, […]
Traffic gardens in Sarawak to be upgraded, says minister
MIRI: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport is planning to upgrade several traffic gardens located statewide this year. According to minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin, this was part of the ministry’s plan to revive traffic games and promote road safety among schoolchildren. Lee disclosed this on Monday (April 10) after inspecting the Miri Traffic Garden […]
Always exercise extreme caution while driving
Don’t learn safety by accident. – Anonymous Road accidents of any kind, fatal or not, always bring change or changes to one’s life, the environment, even to society, especially if it involves any death. Not everything remains status quo. A veteran of one fatal accident that took the lives of my first born daughter, 5, […]
Kota Sentosa Urged to Install Streetlights
KUCHING: The community leaders in Kota Sentosa have been reminded to be diligent in identifying the installation points of streetlights allocated to the area. According to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau sin, identifying the installation points will ensure that the streetlights can be completed on time and schedule. Yap emphasized the importance of having […]
Don’t overtake on double lines: JPJ
SRI AMAN: It’s an offence to overtake on double lines and offenders will be slapped with a fine of RM300. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) says drivers or riders cannot cut in and out of traffic on double lines; they must stay on their lane because they generally cannot see vehicles from the opposing traffic […]
Drivers reminded to slow down along Jalan Puncak Borneo
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has reminded road users to slow down their vehicles and prioritise the safety of other users. He made the reminder when referring to the issue of vehicles speeding along Jalan Puncak Borneo which is just outside of the newly constructed car park in front of the Rajah Charles […]
Sarawak records increase in road accidents
MIRI: Miri Division has recorded an increase of 39.07 per cent in road accidents – from 2,191 cases in 2021 to 3,047 in 2022 from January to November. Sarawak Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the fatality rate also showed an increase of 11.36 per cent from 44 deaths in 2021 to […]
Street lights installed for Bintangor road
SARIKEI: The main road from Sungai Buloh, Bintangor to the Sungai Selidap Sarikei Bridge will have street lights installed for the safety of road users. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing who visited the work site said the installation started yesterday. The installation is […]
Road safety awareness drive launched for festive season
SADONG JAYA: Road users, especially those using rural roads in Samarahan Division, have been advised to take precautions while driving. They should also stick to road safety and traffic rules during the school holidays. Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo said that the number of vehicles in Samarahan Division has increased, especially on roads through Asajaya […]
