Bako Passenger Terminal upgraded
KUCHING: The Bako Passenger Terminal, which was upgraded recently, now provides a safe and proper landing facility for locals and tourists alike. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the facility would be managed by Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) as it would be gazetted in the Sarawak Rivers Traffic Regulation 1993 and Sarawak Rivers Ordinance […]
Normal water levels at river barrages
KUCHING: Despite flash flooding in several areas here, the water levels at the state barrages are still normal, said Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) acting controller Lt (Rtd) Ding Tiew Wong. In other words, Sarawak River remains as usual and the possibility of flood is not high. He said as usual the board is discharging water […]
Sarawak Rivers Board Tender Notice
Floods in Kuching under control
KUCHING: The flood situation in this district is under control, said Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) chairman Dr Murni Suhaili. He said this was due to the board opening its barrages to avoid the Sarawak River from overflowing in areas prone to floods. However, he warns that a more severe flood is on the cards for […]
Don’t pollute drains and rivers
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin has called on the public not to throw domestic waste into the river or ditches near their residential areas. “Please restrain from throwing plastic or domestic waste into bodies of waters or ditches near your houses — change your attitude,” he said. Lee added that not only […]
SRB readies for possible floods
KUCHING: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) continues to monitor the water levels in major rivers throughout the state. It is now readying for floods in view of the coming monsoon season. The northeast monsoon is expected to start this month until March next year. Its chairman Dr Murni Suhaili said the Board had instructed all SRB […]
Vital to safeguard rivers’ cleanliness: Lee
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin disclosed that the engagement of the community in clean rivers outreach programmes was essential to ensure the success of their implementations. He said, that it is important for the public, especially those residing along the riverbanks to take ownerships of rivers and realise their roles in protecting […]
Solve flood problems in Bawang Assan: MP
KUCHING: The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) need to develop lasting solutions for the flooding problems around the Bawang Assan area, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said they should take immediate steps to study and monitor the nearby Rajang and Igan Rivers affecting the relevant areas […]
Improper delay in repairing dilapidated pontoons
TUA PEK KONG FLOATING WHARF SIBU: It is rather an unacceptable delay that after numerous complaints over the years, the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB), Sibu branch is only now looking for a long-term solution to address the problem of the pontoons at Tua Pek Kong Wharf here. Stating this, assemblywoman Irene Chang said she had […]
Fix dilapidated pier at once
KUCHING: A dilapidated floating pier in Jalan Temple, Sibu is in disrepair, and Bintulu MP Tiong King Sing is urging the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) to take immediate action. In a statement issued on Monday (July 6), Tiong expressed his disappointment with SRB for leaving the pier in disrepair for a long time. “The pier […]
