Please Click Here To View Album 25 June 2025 - The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) successfully conducted a special river safety briefing on 25 June 2025 for recreational center and homestay operators in the Bau District. The session aimed to strengthen awareness and preparedness regarding river safety practices among those involved in water-based tourism and recreational activities. A total of 15 participants attended the session, comprising operators and staff from local recreational centers and homestays. The briefing was led by Mr. Leonard Luhat Laing, an Administrative Officer from the Sarawak Rivers Board, and focused on essential topics such as emergency response procedures, identification of river hazards, safe management of water-based activities, and the proper use of life-saving equipment. Also present at the event was Mr. Eddy Anak Nayoi, District Officer of Bau, along with several officers and staff members from the Sarawak Rivers Board. Their presence reinforced the importance of strong collaboration between local authorities and tourism operators in ensuring river safety. This initiative is part of the Sarawak Rivers Board’s ongoing efforts to promote river safety through education, stakeholder engagement, and community involvement, particularly as Bau continues to grow as a destination for eco-tourism and water recreation.

Please Click Here To View Album KUCHING, 23rd June 2025 – An engagement session on the on the hydrographic solution with Teledyne CARIS was held at 2.00 p.m. in the Meeting Room, Level 3, Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) Headquarters. The session was chaired by Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Retired), the Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board, and attended by Mr. Leo Nanang, Assistant Controller (Riverine Safety), Mr. Sam Budi, Assistant Controller (Technical Services), Puan Lee Siik Ha (Quantity Surveyor); Mr. Nichol Agoi (Enforcement Officer), Puan Phlomina Chura (Marine Officer); Cik Sarah Laong (Engineer), Mr. Bartholomew Vetro (Engineer), Mr. Danny Pui (Electrical Engineer), Mr. Petew Law (Assistant Engineer), and Mr. Melvin Vana (Assistant Marine Officer). Teledyne CARIS was represented by Mr. Dan Morash, a specialist in hydrographic solutions, along with Mr. Allan Goh and Mr. Lai Hock Nam from SARA-CHEM. A brief introduction to hydrographic software solutions was delivered by Mr. Dan Morash. Teledyne CARIS is a global leader in hydrographic software solutions based in Canada, specialising in the development of software for the marine Geographic Information System (GIS) community, including mapping for safe navigation, survey data processing, and cartography. The company offers leading tools such as the Hydrographic Product Database (HPD), Hydrographic Information Processing System (HIPS), Sonar Image Processing System (SIPS), Bathy DataBASE, and BASE Editor. These high-precision tools support the processing of bathymetric data, sonar imagery, and the production of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), and are compatible with multi-beam and single-beam echo sounders, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and side scan sonar, especially suitable for shallow river with a lot of sand and silt. The products also integrate seamlessly with sonar systems, enabling seamless operations from data collection to chart production.   The discussion covered challenges in the rivers in Sarawak, particularly in upstream areas that are navigable by merchant ships but lack proper hydrographic charts, leading mariners and river users to rely on local knowledge for navigation. Therefore, the Management is making proactive efforts to obtain sufficient funding to implement hydrographic surveys for uncharted rivers, particularly in upstream areas. The objective is to ensure that these rivers are properly surveyed and charted, thereby providing adequate guidance and information to mariners and river users to enhance the safety of navigation, and to ensure that the river transport sector continues to provide more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective services. In turn, products such as navigation charts can serve as a potential source of revenue for the Sarawak Rivers Board.   The matters on scouring at the Sungai Sarawak Barrage were also discussed to obtain constructive comments and advice for an effective solution to ensure the structural integrity and long-term functionality of the barrage. Hence, the Management continues its efforts through stakeholder engagement to obtain technical expertise, which effectively cultivates knowledge transfer among the officers and technical personnel of the Sarawak Rivers Board.   The engagement session was adjourned at 3:30 PM with a vote of thanks and appreciation from the Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board for the presence and active participation of all parties involved.

Please Click Here To View Album 20 June 2025 – Sarawak Energy Berhad, led by Mr. Mohammad Abdullah Bin Ali, General Manager (Coal, SEB Power), together with his team, paid a courtesy visit to the Sarawak Rivers Board. The purpose of the visit was to brief the Board on the proposal to construct a weir at the cooling pond adjacent to the Mukah Power Generation facility, Mukah. The proposed initiative aims to enhance the cooling water supply, thereby ensuring the continued and optimal operation of the power plant. The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Leo Anak Nanang, Assistant Controller (Riverine Safety), and Mr. Leonard Luhat Laing, Administrative Officer (Riverine Safety).

Please Click Here For More Photos Tarikh: 13–14 Jun 2025 Tempat: Rh. Lapok, Nanga Semah, Daro Daro, 14 Jun – Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak telah berjaya menganjurkan Program Kesedaran Keselamatan dan Kebersihan Sungai pada 13 hingga 14 Jun 2025 bertempat di Rh. Lapok, Nanga Semah, Daro. Program ini telah dirasmikan oleh Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Safiee Bin Haji Ahmad, Pengerusi Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) N.43 Daro. Pada hari pertama, 13 Jun 2025, aktiviti gotong-royong membersihkan kawasan Sungai Sekumpang telah dilaksanakan melibatkan penyertaan aktif daripada para peserta serta penduduk setempat. Aktiviti ini bertujuan untuk memupuk semangat kerjasama komuniti dalam menjaga kebersihan persekitaran sungai. Manakala pada 14 Jun 2025, beberapa ceramah kesedaran telah diadakan dengan penglibatan agensi-agensi kerajaan termasuk Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak, Lembaga Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar (NREB), Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), serta Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia. Ceramah ini memberi penekanan kepada kepentingan penjagaan kebersihan sungai serta langkah-langkah keselamatan semasa berada di kawasan sungai. Selain itu, pelbagai aktiviti turut dijalankan seperti pameran oleh agensi kerajaan, penanaman pokok, demonstrasi memadam api, serta penyampaian jaket keselamatan kepada Ketua Masyarakat dan sekolah-sekolah sekitar Nanga Semah. Penyampaian jaket keselamatan telah disempurnakan oleh YB Tuan Haji Safiee Bin Haji Ahmad. Program ini telah berjaya menarik kehadiran lebih 300 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada penduduk Rumah Dapong serta kampung-kampung berhampiran. Maklum balas yang diterima daripada peserta amat memberangsangkan, dengan harapan agar program seperti ini dapat diteruskan dan diperluaskan ke kampung-kampung lain di kawasan sekitar pada masa hadapan. Turut hadir memeriahkan program ialah Yang Berusaha Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Bersara), Controller Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak; Tuan Zul Bin Haji Usop, Pegawai Daerah Daro; Tr. Lapok ak. Mengga serta pegawai dan kakitangan pelbagai agensi kerajaan yang terlibat.

Tarikh: 11–12 Jun 2025 Tempat: Kampung Sejijak, Kuching Kuching, 12 Jun – Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak dengan kerjasama penduduk Kampung Sejijak telah mengadakan program gotong-royong selama dua hari bermula 11 hingga 12 Jun 2025. Aktiviti ini dijalankan sebagai persiapan menghadapi Regatta Sejijak yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 14–15 Jun 2025. Program ini melibatkan kerja-kerja pembersihan kawasan tebingan sungai serta pengecatan semula jeti sedia ada di Kampung Sejijak. Usaha ini bertujuan untuk memastikan kawasan sekitar berada dalam keadaan bersih, selamat, dan menarik bagi menyambut acara regatta yang bakal menarik penyertaan ramai. Seramai 80 peserta telah mengambil bahagian dalam aktiviti ini, terdiri daripada penduduk kampung dan wakil Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak.  Program ini turut mencerminkan semangat kerjasama dan kesedaran komuniti dalam menjaga kebersihan serta kemudahan di kawasan sungai. Melalui penganjuran aktiviti sebegini, diharapkan semangat perpaduan antara agensi dan komuniti terus diperkukuh, di samping menyokong usaha pemeliharaan sungai sebagai aset penting kepada masyarakat setempat.