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Sematan’s rapid progress spurs reopening of SRB office

SEMATAN: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has reopened its Sematan office in light of the pace of development in the area. Established in 1996, the office which was reopened on Tuesday (Dec 19) had been temporarily closed since January 15, 2019. It is now situated at Rumah Rehat Kerajaan Sarawak, Lot 724, Block B, Pueh Land […]

Bako boat operators told to improve services, prioritise safety

BAKO: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin wants Bako National Park boat operators to improve their services while also prioritising the safety of their clients. “Boat operators must follow all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) because they are in the business of transporting passengers, both local and foreign, from Bako […]

Ministry approves resumption of express boat services in Baram

MIRI: The Ministry of Transport has approved for the resumption of express boat services for longhouses along Sungai Tutoh, Ulu Baram. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin revealed that services were expected to resume in one to two months’ time once the preliminary ground work had been finalised by Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB), Marudi District […]

Proposed new Sarikei wharf to cost about RM10 mil

THE Ministry of Transport is in the process of identifying a suitable site for the proposed reinforced concrete commercial wharf in Sarikei. The new wharf will replace the existing one at Sungai Nyelong, which is no longer safe for use. Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that the request for funding would […]

Safety of water transport under watchful eyes of authorities

BAU: The Ministry of Transport with the assistance of the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) will continue to monitor the safety of water transport facilities in the state. Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said this included tourism activities in the lake area that used boats as transportation facilities. “We always monitor all types of transportation facilities […]

Rescuers find body of capsized ship crew

TANJUNG MANIS: An unidentified body believed to belong to one of the two missing crew of a ship which capsized at Batang Serdeng on Thursday, was found in Sungai Ipar Semop on Friday (Feb 11). A spokesman from the Sarawak Fire Department operations centre said the body was found around 5.30pm and was brought to […]

SRB activates flood operations room

KUCHING: The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has activated its flood operations room to prepare for any eventuality of flooding. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the control room would mobilise assets and assistance in the event of floods. “If there are any signs of rising water, we have a siren at the […]

Lee checks on barrage system amid weather warning

KUCHING: Every effort is being taken to ensure the river barrage system is functioning well to minimise the risk of flooding during the prevailing inclement weather. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry was keeping a close eye on the situation together with the Sarawak River Board (SRB). He gave the […]

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 […]

Express boat services temporarily suspended

KUCHING: Express boat services in the Kapit Division were temporarily suspended from Sunday (May 30) until further notice. The affected routes are Kapit-Putai-Kapit; Sibu-Kapit-Putai- Kapit-Sibu and Kapit-Belaga-Kapit. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that the Kapit Division Disaster Management Committee had sought the approval from the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to temporarily suspend […]