Positive case forces boats to stop Sarikei-Tanjung Manis route
SIBU: The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has ordered that passengers boat owners to stop plying the Sarikei-Tanjung Manis route with immediate effect today. SRB Sarikei assistant controller Hazizan Sapiee said the directive was issued after a woman in Tanjung Manis was tested positive for Covid-19. Currently only speedboats are operating the route. “This directive is […]
Express boats still relevant
KUCHING: Express boats are still relevant and in high demand in Sarawak, particularly during festive seasons despite improved road network in the state. Its popularity as a mean of transport in Sarawak is not only because of the cheap fares but also because of the safety aspect and shorter time it takes for passengers to […]
SRB operations to ensure river safety
KUCHING: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) — an agency under the Ministry of Transport — will be conducting enforcement operations at rivers and passenger terminals which are frequented by communities using water transport. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the first phase will be carried out on December 21 to 24 while the second phase […]
