Calls for immediate road repairs
SARIKEI: Immediate repairs are needed for the road damage on the Pan Borneo Highway to ensure the safety of its users, according to Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He said that residents and road users have lodged complaints about the highway’s deteriorating condition. “The section of the Pan Borneo Highway near the Sin […]
Neon lights on traffic light poles to enhance safety
KUCHING: An innovative safety enhancement has been introduced to the traffic lights at the junction of Jalan Batu Kawa and Batu Kawa Old Bazaar. This improvement involves the installation of neon lights on the traffic light poles, with the aim of enhancing road safety. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui […]
355 fatal accidents recorded along Pan Borneo in 6 months
KUCHING: A total of 355 fatal accidents have been recorded along the Pan Borneo Highway from January to June this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the number recorded is quite high and concerning as it involves the loss of lives. He pointed out that the loss of lives not only affects family members […]
Road users reminded of route deviation
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak is reminding the public of a route change happening along the Moyan traffic light intersection on the Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak project. According to the press release issued today(Feb 16), the deviation at the aforementioned area will be implemented to allow construction activities to be carried out beginning […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two-lane road to Spaoh junction opens Dec 19
BETONG: Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) has announced the opening of two-lane road from Pelasong Skrang to Spaoh junction of the Pan Borneo Highway. The road, which is located in Betong district will be opened on December 19 at 2.30 pm. “Road users are urged to be careful while using this road during the road […]
Road users using Saratok-Sarikei route advised to be careful
BY MUHD NIZAM SARATOK: Road users plying the Saratok-Sarikei route are advised to be careful and to always follow the instructions on the signboards. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said road users had a role to play to prevent accidents from happening. He thanked all parties involved, “especially the Public Works Department (JKR), the contractor as […]
Radar Speed Advisory Sign installed and launched
KUCHING: A Radar Speed Advisory Sign has been installed in Jalan Tun Jugah here and launched on Tuesday (Feb 22), which is among the first in Sarawak. Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the signs alert motorists of their speed, especially if they go over the speed limit knowingly or unknowingly. He […]
Solar lights for Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang soon
KUCHING: A total of 285 units of solar street lights will soon be installed along Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang. According to Second Assistant Minister for Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, the lights are important as the condition of Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang is unsatisfactory, especially during the night. “The absence of street lights at some locations and […]
