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 […]
Taman Tunku junction to get additional lane to ease jam
MIRI: An additional lane will be constructed at the Taman Tunku junction to help resolve traffic congestion in the area. Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the Public Works Department (JKR) Northern Zone Pan Borneo Highway team agreed to do so. “Presently, there are only two lanes at the Taman Tunku junction […]
So far, so good, says rep of initiative to alleviate jam
SIBU: The traffic committee here has come out with a pilot project involving three schools to curb traffic congestion. The schools are SMK Sacred Heart, SK Sacred Heart English and Catholic High School. This was revealed by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek during an inspection on Monday (June 13). “I received a lot […]
RM353 mln for numerous development projects in Kapit
KAPIT: The Sarawak government today has approved a sum of RM353 million to implement various development projects in the division. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said one of the development projects is to alleviate traffic congestion in Kapit. “We notice that Kapit is rapidly developing following the completion of roads, and […]
Six traffic summonses issued during operation
MARUDI: Police here issued a total of six traffic summonses during a four-hour integrated crime prevention operation codenamed ‘Op Selamat 18’ yesterday. The operation, led by the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Division chief Insp Erwin Geoffry Ussan as field officer together with the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Insp G.Visvanathan Guna Cekeren and 11 […]
Ops Selamat – 4,148 traffic summonses issued
BY GERALD GILLES KUCHING: The police issued a total of 4,418 summonses for various traffic offences during their Ops Selamat. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said among the offences were driving over the speed limit (2,322), driving licence offences (182), dangerous loads (78), registration number offences (103), modification offences […]
Last minute shopping for CNY
KUCHING: A last minute rush by Chinese New Year (CNY) shoppers has seen packed malls, shops and wet markets, which also contributed to traffic congestion in and around the city here. The vibrancy of the coming CNY celebration can be felt with red decorations being hung which liven up the festive atmosphere especially with lanterns […]
MPKS upbeat as JKR acts to ease traffic woes
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KOTA SAMARAHAN: Much to the relief of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS), the Public Works Department (PWD) has taken immediate actions to resolve the daily massive traffic congestion in the area. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said he was glad that members of the public no longer point fingers and blame […]
PWD acts to ease Kuching-Samarahan traffic woes
KUCHING: Various interim measures have been taken to mitigate traffic problems caused by the delay in completing the upgrading of five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan road. In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 19), the Public Works Department (PWD) said arrangements had been made for the department to take over maintenance works on the road. Additionally, […]
Smart traffic lights next to regulate traffic
KUCHING: Sarawak will be relying on smart traffic lights to better regulate traffic flow in time to come. In announcing the plan, State Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said smart traffic lights which use artificial intelligence would ultimately reduce traffic congestion. “So, with these smart traffic lights, it will be more efficient […]
