29 September 2026, Kuala Lumpur - The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) participated in Malaysia Maritime Week (MMW) 2026, held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The delegation was led by Mr. Thomas Romeo Christopher Tegong, Member of the Sarawak Rivers Board, together with four (4) officers Riverine Safety at Headquarters and the Regional Offices in Kuching, Sibu and Miri. The morning session commenced with the Opening Ceremony on 29 September 2026, officiated by the Minister of Transport Malaysia. The ceremony featured the launch of MMW 2026, the Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap, the SAMUDERA Collaborative Project between the Royal Malaysian Navy and MISC Berhad, and the Armada Madani Programme, which provides training opportunities for 100 young Malaysians to pursue careers as seafarers, supported by the Malaysia Shipping Development Fund (MSDF).  The afternoon session commenced with an Opening Plenary Session themed “The Future of Maritime Nations in a Changing World”, featuring the Minister of Transport Malaysia as Guest. The session highlighted maritime resilience, energy security and transition, Malaysia’s position as a regional maritime and logistics hub, and government-industry collaboration. Subsequently, the session was followed by a Leadership Dialogue on Maritime Competitiveness, which discussed cost, capability, decarbonisation readiness, digitalisation and ecosystem development, with participation from representatives of Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA), Lloyd’s, Westports Holdings, Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD). On the second and third days of the conference, the sessions showcased interesting topics on future maritime opportunities and global challenges, focusing on maritime safety and security, cybersecurity, navigational risks, maritime resilience and decarbonisation. The Ports and Logistics sessions covered port competitiveness, digitalisation, multimodal logistics and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in port and logistics operations. SRB’s participation in MMW 2026 provided a platform for knowledge sharing, professional development and engagement with key stakeholders in the maritime sector, particularly in the areas of riverine safety, navigation management, vessel traffic management, Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and sustainable river development.

KUCHING | 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 — The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) received a courtesy visit from Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY) today. The delegation was warmly received by Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Bersara), Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board, together with representatives from SRB. The visit provided an opportunity for EY to introduce its team and for both parties to exchange insights on Phase 2 of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) initiative, particularly on the strategies, initiatives and actions undertaken by SRB in support of the initiative. The engagement also provided a platform for SRB to share its organisational strategies, transformation efforts and key initiatives towards strengthening governance, operational effectiveness and service delivery. SRB appreciates the engagement and looks forward to continued collaboration and constructive exchanges in advancing the objectives of the SOE initiative and strengthening the Board’s role in supporting the development of Sarawak’s riverine sector.

Please Click Here To View Album 24 September 2026 – A technical site visit was conducted at Batang Ai Hydropower Station, Lubok Antu, to inspect Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) electric-powered boat. Led by the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS), the visit involved SRB, the Sarawak Region Marine Department and SEB, with discussions on safety equipment, licensing and River Transport Permit (RTP)requirements. The boat is planned to be showcased during Sarawak Regatta 2026, where SEB will demonstrate its green technology initiative with the support of relevant strategic agencies, aligned with PCDS 2030 and the SDGs. SRB and the Marine Department advised SEB to expedite the submission of the documentation including Boat Plan, Builder’s Certificate and other supporting documents. The boat shall only be allowed to operate upon obtaining a valid licence and RTP. SEB plans to transport the boat to Kuching in October 2026 and proposed temporary placement at the SRB Site Office, Satok, or another suitable locations, subject to official application, site reconnaissance and consideration of security, charging facilities and suitable boat deployment access.

Please Click Here To View Album SIBU, 3 September 2026 – The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB), in collaboration with Spartan Maritime (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. (Spartan), held a Stakeholder Engagement Session for the Navigation Study and Design of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and Surveillance System Installation at Batang Rajang at the Conference Room, Sarawak Rivers Board Region II, Sibu Office. The session aimed to obtain valuable technical input, feedback, recommendations and future requirements relevant to the study. The session was chaired by the Controller of SRB and attended by a total of 28 participants comprising representatives from the Sarawak Region Marine Department, Rajang Port Authority (RPA), Tanjung Manis Port Authority (TMPA), Tanjung Manis Integrated Port Sdn. Bhd. (TMIP), LKIM Tanjung Manis, Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB), Department of Irrigation and Drainage Sarawak, Sibu Division, pilotage representatives and officers from SRB. Discussions focused on navigation routes, vessel traffic, navigation safety and operational challenges, covering existing and proposed AtoN, surveillance and communication systems. Among the latest key matters highlighted was the uncharted Kanowit to Kapit route along Batang Rajang, covering approximately 96 kilometers, which requires further consideration for navigation safety, with a proposed hydrographic survey to assess its navigational conditions. The engagement also identified the need for guidelines on vessel operations during extreme haze conditions and recommendations on river sections where pilotage services may be required, particularly at critical navigational areas such as bridges, to further enhance navigation safety and vessel traffic management within the Study area. The information gathered during the session will contribute towards the preparation of practical and comprehensive recommendations for enhancing navigation safety, improving vessel traffic management and supporting the sustainable development of riverine transportation within the Study area.  SRB appreciates the cooperation and valuable technical input from all participating agencies towards the successful completion of this Study and the continuous enhancement of navigation safety within Sarawak’s inland waterways. The engagement session adjourned at 12.30 p.m.