Numerous complaints over horrendous Jalan Kuching-Serian congestion
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Traffic congestion along Jalan Kuching-Serian has been a constant thorn in the side of many who ply the route. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said he had received numerous complaints regarding the horrendous traffic situation there. “I’ve received lots of complaints from road users on social media that the traffic […]
Rep urges public to be patient with jams
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has urged members of the public to bear with the constant traffic congestions, especially in Kota Sentosa. “There are many issues to be considered when dealing with construction projects,” he said during a site inspection here yesterday. “I’ve discussed with the engineers the issues which include […]
Contractor told to reduce traffic jams at Mile 7 junction
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) has instructed the contractor to re-evaluate and improve the traffic management plan to reduce traffic congestion at around the Mile 7 junction. JKR Sarawak said recently, the contractor has prepared an additional lane in front of Borneo Museum House at Mile 7, Kota Sentosa whereby previously there was only […]
Traffic down by half due to MCO
MIRI: The average traffic volume in Miri has reduced by half as of June 4 following the implementation of movement control order (MCO) on May 29. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, in a statement today (June 5) noted that the average traffic volume of 40,000 vehicles per day recorded in May has dropped to […]
Massive traffic congestion due to four-vehicle pileup
KUCHING: A four-vehicle pileup at Jalan Tun Jugah on Monday caused a massive traffic congestion starting from Green Heights and Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha. The incident involving two lorries and two cars, occurred at 8.45am in front of Gala City. It was said that the pileup occurred when a Nissan-type lorry bumped into another lorry […]
Fallen trees cause huge traffic jam
MIRI: Strong winds and heavy downpour caused several large trees along Pujut Road to fall causing traffic congestion at Pujut 4 to Pujut 7 today (May 5). Motorists heading towards the Pujut 7 traffic light intersection had to wait for fire and rescue personnel from Lopeng Fire station to remove the fallen trees before they […]
Better place should be allotted to hawkers
KUCHING: The local authorities have been called to look into the area where hawkers are now selling by the roadsides next to the Samarahan Bridge. It has been noted that the sales have caused traffic congestion along that stretch of road and that hawkers should be provided with a better place by the relevant authorities. […]
Smart traffic lights for a smoother journey
KUCHING: Fifty-five out of 146 total traffic lights here have already been upgraded with a smart traffic light system, namely Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS). Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the biggest advantage of the SCATS system was its ability to reassign the green times for the vehicles in a versatile manner […]
SUPP man lauds MPP for works schedule
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has agreed to the request of carrying out upgrading and maintenance works at Jalan Liu Shan Bang/7th Mile road intersection at night instead of during the day. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief Wilfred Yap who made the request has expressed gratitude towards MPP and […]
Sibu Central Market throng slammed
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh slammed the act of some people who thronged the Sibu Central Market on Sunday morning (Jan 24). He said the traffic on Jalan Lebuh Tinggi (the route to Sibu Central Market) was congested where people were seen buying goods and necessities in the market. “With […]
