Click Here To View Album The River Safety and Cleanliness Campaign was officiated today in conjunction with the Project Handover Ceremony for the project titled “Replacement of Existing Pontoons and Other Associated Works at R.C. Pontoon Wharf, Main Bazaar, Bintangor.” The ceremony was officiated by YB Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, Minister for Transport Sarawak. The campaign highlights the Government of Sarawak’s commitment to promoting river safety, responsible use of river facilities, and the protection of waterways. As rivers remain vital to transportation and economic activities in Sarawak, public awareness and cooperation are essential to ensure safe navigation and clean river environments. Approved under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) (Project ID: S12/T02/002479), the project was implemented by the Sarawak Rivers Board under the Ministry of Transport Sarawak. Construction commenced on 6 November 2024 and was completed on 19 December 2025 at a cost of RM3,040,357.00. The works involved replacing ageing pontoons, upgrading gangways and roof sheds, installing new piles and solar marine lanterns, and carrying out associated safety and environmental compliance measures. These improvements enhance safety, accessibility, and comfort for river users and the local community. With the completion of this project and the launch of the campaign, SRB reaffirms its commitment to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable river transport infrastructure for the people of Sarawak.

11 Februari 2026 - Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak telah mengadakan sesi taklimat bersama Yang Berhormat Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan Sarawak (Sungai dan Laut), yang berlangsung di Kementerian Pengangkutan Sarawak. Sesi taklimat ini diadakan bagi membentangkan status terkini pelaksanaan Projek Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13) yang melibatkan sektor sungai dan laut, serta sesi taklimat berkenaan Proof of Concept (POC) Perahu Tambang oleh Grab Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Inisiatif POC ini bertujuan meneroka potensi perkhidmatan perahu tambang berasaskan teknologi sebagai alternatif pengangkutan sungai yang lebih cekap, selamat dan mampan. Turut hadir dalam sesi taklimat tersebut ialah pegawai-pegawai daripada Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak, Kementerian Pengangkutan Sarawak, Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) serta wakil Grab Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Sesi ini telah menjadi platform perbincangan yang konstruktif bagi memperkukuhkan kerjasama antara agensi kerajaan dan pihak swasta dalam usaha meningkatkan sistem pengangkutan sungai di Sarawak.

6 February 2026 — Representatives from Rimbun Prima Sdn. Bhd JV China Communications Construction Company (M) Sdn. Bhd., paid a courtesy visit to the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) to discuss the Temporary Material Off-Loading Facility (MOLF) Operation Procedure for the proposed Batang Baram Delta Dredging and Associated Works, Miri (Phase 1). The meeting covered operational and compliance matters related to the proposed MOLF. The project owner also provided an update on the current project status and forthcoming implementation plans.

19 January 2026, Kuching – An engagement and briefing session for the project titled “Satellite-based Decision Support System (DSS) for Water Yield Monitoring and Forecasting Towards Sustainable Water Security in Sarawak” by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was held at the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) Headquarters, attended by officers from the Riverine Safety and Barrage and Shiplock sections. The briefing was delivered by Professor Dr. Mazlan Hashim, assisted by Dr. Mohd Rizaludin Mahmud, and focused on integrating satellite-based observations with telemetry data from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). The study area is Sungai Sarawak, Kuching Division, where datasets from both sources are analysed and compared using graphical representations to assess water yield patterns. The research and study was commenced in 2025, in collaboration with the Land and Survey Department Sarawak, and is expected to be completed by June 2026. The study aims to forecast future rainfall distribution and dry land conditions, providing insights for long-term water resource planning and management.  Challenges during the research and study were also discussed which related to the large volume of data, as the satellite datasets require substantial server capacity and robust infrastructure for storage, processing, and analysis. Therefore, UTM collaborated with relevant stakeholders to obtain accurate data for the study, and among the key agencies involved include the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Sarawak (DID), Natural Resource and Environment Board (NREB), Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB), Jabatan Bekalan Air Luar Bandar (JBALB), Sarawak Waters, and other relevant agencies. SRB supports the initiative and requested that the study findings be shared upon completion, emphasising the importance for flood risk mitigation, navigation safety and water level monitoring in Sungai Sarawak. The engagement session concluded at 11:00 a.m.

Please Click Here To View Album Tarikh: 13 Januari 2026 Tempat: Terminal Bako, Kuching Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) bersama Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak (LSS) telah mengadakan sesi perbincangan dan lawatan turun padang bersama pengusaha bot penumpang berhubung pemberian subsidi petrol RON95 bagi sektor pengangkutan air awam di Terminal Bako, Kuching. Sesi ini bertujuan meneliti pelaksanaan kelayakan subsidi RON95, mengenal pasti isu di lapangan serta mencadangkan penambahbaikan bagi memastikan penyasaran subsidi dilaksanakan secara berkesan. Seramai 43 pengusaha bot penumpang dari kawasan Taman Negara Bako telah hadir dan memberikan maklum balas yang positif. Program ini turut dihadiri oleh wakil KPDN dan LSS. Sesi perbincangan dan lawatan turun padang yang sama dirancang untuk diperluaskan ke Taman Negara Niah dan Taman Negara Mulu.

16 January 2026, Kuching – A knowledge sharing session titled “From Crisis to Cooperation: Case Studies in U.S. Maritime Incident Management” was held at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, delivered by Vice Admiral (Ret.) Peter Gautier, former Acting Vice Commandant of the United State Coast Guard (USCG).  The engagement session was attended by key enforcement, maritime safety, and search and rescue agencies in Sarawak such as the Marine Police Force, Region 5, Sarawak, Civil Defence Force, Sarawak, Malaysia Marine Department (Sarawak Region), Fire and Rescue Department Sarawak, Sarawak Rivers Board, and Sarawak Coast Guard. The participants from the Sarawak Rivers Board was led by Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Bersara), the Controller of Sarawak Rivers Board and attended together with five (5) senior officers from the Riverine Safety, Enforcement, and Barrage and Shiplock Sections. Vice Admiral Peter Gautier shared lessons from several maritime incidents, and among the case studies highlighted is the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on 26 March 2024. The bridge was rammed by the container ship DALI, resulting in a pier collapse and six (6) fatalities. The USCG responded swiftly by establishing a 2,000-yard safety zone, restricting vessel traffic, issuing continuous notices to mariners, and coordinating with multiple agencies to remove wreckage and reopen an alternative channel in ensuring vessel traffic could continue and preventing disruption to the supply chain. The session emphasised the importance of rapid response, clear communication, and inter-agency cooperation in maintaining maritime safety. The engagement session benefited the Sarawak Rivers Board, which plans to hold further sessions and invite Vice Admiral Peter Gautier to share knowledge on high-impact maritime case studies at future conferences and seminars organised by the Ministry of Transport, Sarawak, and Sarawak Rivers Board.