Critical Sungai Tujuh ICQS upgrades needed
MIRI: Urgent improvements are needed at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) in Kuala Baram here to address severe traffic congestion. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the need for both immediate and long-term strategies to mitigate the issue at the vital national entry point. “For a temporary […]
Sarawak govt urged to foster tech start-ups, address Satok traffic jam
THE Sarawak government is urged to share access to new technology and innovation with start-ups to produce more technology-based enterprises. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the partnership can be implemented through related agencies such as the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and others. “I suggest that access to new technology can be shared with […]
MPKS, MPP to continue working together for effective solutions to common problems
KUCHING: Two councils, namely the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), face two common problems – severe traffic congestion at Mile 8 Kuching-Serian Road and illegal dumping. To resolve these never-ending problems, both have decided to continue working together to keep areas under their jurisdiction safe and clean. MPKS chairman […]
Traffic congestion in Kapit shows devt reaching rural areas
KUCHING: The state government will continue to intensify efforts to ensure the rural areas of Sarawak are equipped with basic infrastructure and facilities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government carried out a holistic approach to development whereby 70 per cent of allocations were channelled to rural areas. “We have received […]
Traffic jam solution worth considering
KOTA SAMARAHAN: An elevated expressway from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) here to Stutong in Kuching has been suggested as the ultimate solution to the endless traffic congestion here. Having taken various factors into account, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos thought this would complement the upcoming Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and […]
Alternative route to ease traffic congestion near INTAN
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) has opened up an alternative road to ease traffic congestion near the INTAN roundabout along the Samarahan/Kuching Expressway. In a statement issued yesterday, JKR informed that it is currently upgrading the road which is a major construction work. “As an effort to manage traffic issues, the ongoing construction work […]
More traffic wardens to be assigned to deal with traffic
KUCHING: South Kuching City Council (MBKS) traffic wardens will be added to deal with heavy congestion, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said, additional traffic wardens are necessary due to the constraints of MBKS which only has six traffic wardens and six traffic motorcycles. Dr Sim said the initiative to add […]
New Kuching-Samarahan alternative route opens
KUCHING: A new alternative route involving the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway to the Stutong area was opened for road users on January 6 to avoid unusual traffic jams like before. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the matter is also to provide a temporary route to allow road users from Kota Samarahan to BDC or […]
Connectivity crucial in bridging transport gaps, says Lee
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Transport is looking at developing the first-mile and last-mile connectivity for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) service as part of efforts to ensure that the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) offers greater comfort and convenience for the commuters. Its minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim […]
Mirecont appointed as new contractor to upgrade Jalan Baru Matang ‘sick project’
KUCHING: The 4.4-kilometre-long Jalan Baru Matang Phase 2 upgrade project, which is expected to be finished in 18 months, has been given to Mirecont Sdn Bhd. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, a total of 70 street lights will also be erected along the route within three months, in addition to widening […]