Passenger river terminal at Sarikei to be upgraded
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government will implement the upgrading and restoration project for the Sarikei passenger terminal at Terminal 1 to improve the safety of users and water transport facilities. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that the upgrading and restoration works will be carried out over a period […]
Safety of water transport under watchful eyes of authorities
BAU: The Ministry of Transport with the assistance of the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) will continue to monitor the safety of water transport facilities in the state. Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said this included tourism activities in the lake area that used boats as transportation facilities. “We always monitor all types of transportation facilities […]
Water taxi still preferred mode of transport
BY MOHAMMAD FIKRI JAMAL THE lack of a road leading to Kampung Seberang Kedai in Limbang has made the perahu tambang (water taxi) a preferred mode of transport for the villagers to go to town. This perahu tambang service is still relevant to more than 1,000 residents of Kampung Seberang Kedai and its surrounding area, […]
Rivers to serve as ‘highways’
MIRI: Despite having built many roads in the rural areas, the state government will continue to develop Sarawak’s riverine economy by utilising the main rivers as ‘highways’, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this would allow for the efficient, safe and secure movements of bulk products at minimal costs. “I […]
