KUCHING, 18 September 2025 – The Sarawak Maritime Day (SMARD) 2025 was held at The Waterfront Hotel, organised by the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) in collaboration with the Sarawak Region Marine Department and the Sarawak Buoys and Lights Board (SBLB), bringing together distinguished speakers, industry leaders, academicians and maritime stakeholders. The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB), led by the Controller, Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Retired), together with officers and staff of various ranks took part in supporting and contributing to the success of the event by participating in the event and the exhibition booth. SRB participated alongside the Sarawak Region Marine Department, the Sarawak Buoys and Lights Board (SBLB), SARACHEM, and the Sarawak Maritime Academy (SMA), with each organisation demonstrating its commitment by introducing their respective roles and responsibilities, highlighting aspects of navigation safety, and showcasing products mainly related to the maritime sector. The programme commenced with an inspiring address by YB Dato Henry Harry Jinep, Deputy Minister for Transport II, and a keynote by Prof. Dr. Martinez Gutierrez, Director of the IMO International Maritime Law Institute, Malta. The forums featured sessions on Maritime Human Capital Capacity-Building for Sustainable Growth, Safety Navigation in the Era of Digital Shipping, and Navigating Liability and Claims in a Complex Maritime Economy, enriched by panel arguments, discussions, and knowledge exchanges. The event concluded with the official launching of Sarawak Maritime Day 2025 by YB Dato’ Sri Lee Kim Shin, Minister of Transport Sarawak, followed by a plaque presentation to panelists and a photo session. The sessions offered valuable insights, promoted knowledge-sharing, and strengthened networks among maritime stakeholders, establishing a strong foundation for sustainable and safe maritime development in Sarawak and beyond.

Tarikh : 22 September 2025 Tempat: Waterfront Hotel, Kuching Pada Mesyuarat Khas Jemaah Ahli Lembaga Bil.2/2025, satu majlis ringkas penyerahan cek pampasan insuran polisi Group Term Life kepada balu mendiang Encik Michael Anak Kebing iaitu Puan Shirley ak Buja yang telah disampaikan oleh Pengerusi Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak, Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Safiee Bin Haji Ahmad. Pampasan ini adalah salah satu polisi perlindungan yang disediakan Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak selaku majikan di dalam melaksanakan tanggungjawab menjaga hal-hal kebajikan para kakitangan termasuk Jemaah Ahli Lembaga dan juga sebagai persediaan di dalam membantu meringankan beban sekiranya berlaku apa-apa kejadian yang tidak diingini menimpa mereka terutama ketika melaksanakan tugas dan tanggungjawab yang diamanahkan. Semoga mendiang bersemadi dengan tenang. Penyerahan cek tersebut disaksikan oleh semua Jemaah - jemaah Ahli Lembaga yang hadir.

Please Click Here To View Album Lokasi: Pengkalan Feri Sibu & Dewan Lakis, Sibu Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak telah menganjurkan Program Kesedaran Keselamatan dan Kebersihan di Sungai pada 13 September 2025.   Program dimulakan dengan gotong royong membersihkan kawasan tebingan sungai dari Kampung Datu ke Kampung Hilir dalam kawasan DUN N.49 Nangka. Pelancaran disempurnakan oleh YB Datuk Dr. Annuar Bin Rapee, Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan, Inovasi dan Pembangunan Bakat (Pendidikan dan Inovasi). Turut hadir ialah Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Bersara), Controller Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak, bersama pegawai LSS dan pemimpin masyarakat setempat. Aktiviti ini disertai lebih 50 peserta terdiri daripada belia dan agensi kerajaan.   Pada hari yang sama, di Dewan LAKIS, diadakan sesi ceramah kesedaran oleh Lembaga Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar (NREB), Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) serta Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia. Majlis Perasmian telah disempurnakan oleh Kr. Raden Khairulzaman bin Raden Bustari, Ahli Majlis Perbandaran Sibu yang mewakili YB Datuk Dr. Annuar Bin Rapee. Seramai 150 peserta terdiri daripada ahli Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatn Kampung (JKKK) dalam kawasan DUN N.49 Nangka turut hadir memeriahkan majlis.   Program ini menerima sambutan menggalakkan, dan Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak akan meneruskan inisiatif seumpama ini bersama agensi kerajaan serta institusi pengajian tinggi bagi meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat tentang kepentingan menjaga kebersihan dan keselamatan sungai.

Please Click Here To View Album Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak (LSS) dengan kerjasama Jabatan Laut Malaysia (Wilayah Sarawak) dan Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) telah berjaya menganjurkan Kursus Mate <500GT Domestic Voyage (Restricted – Sarawak Port Limit & Riverine Only) pada 10–11 September 2025 di Bakun HEP.   Kursus ini telah disertai oleh seramai 43 peserta, terdiri daripada pemilik dan pengusaha bot yang beroperasi di sekitar Empangan Bakun dan Sungai Belaga. Inisiatif ini merupakan usaha LSS bagi memastikan semua pengusaha bot memiliki sijil kompetensi serta mematuhi aspek keselamatan ketika menjalankan operasi di sungai.   Penganjuran kursus ini telah mendapat sambutan yang amat menggalakkan daripada penduduk setempat, malah terdapat permintaan agar program seumpama ini dapat diteruskan pada masa akan datang

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Please Click Here To View Album Kuching, 2nd September 2025 – The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) conducted an engagement session with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Sarawak (DID) to discuss pressing siltation issues affecting critical riverine transport infrastructure in Sibu Division. The affected facilities include the Sibu Passenger Terminal, R.C. Pontoon Wharf Pulau Babi, R.C. Pontoon Wharf Temple Street, R.C Pontoon Arang Wharf, and Stesen Pam Sungai Loba Lembangan (i.e., DID Flood Mitigation Gate 1 near vicinity Temple Street, and DID Flood Mitigation Gate 2 located near vicinity of Kingwood Hotel) at Batang Rajang, Sibu. The session chaired by the Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board, and has highlighted the operational challenges caused by siltation which pose risks to navigational safety and disrupt the efficiency of riverine transport services in Sibu. The engagement session starts with the briefing on an overview of the current conditions on the severity of siltation accumulation at the terminals and wharves, which underscored the difficulties for vessels to berth alongside, particularly during low tides, which indirectly impacted the wharf operations. The subsequent presentation from DID Sarawak, which provided valuable technical input by recommending engineering interventions as long-term solutions such as extending the landing facilities toward the river at the deepest point, also informed their ongoing project under the Rancangan Tebatan Banjir Phase 4 that covers the construction, upgrading, and reinforcement of flood mitigation structures near the terminal and wharves. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance flood resilience, protect riverine infrastructure, and ensure safer navigation in areas prone to high sedimentation and fluctuating water levels. The short-term solutions were also discussed including maintenance dredging to improve the navigation channel and maintain vessel accessibility at the landing facilities, as well as protecting these facilities from damage or being swept away by wave action from passing vessels and during nearby recreational or water sports activities. Additional measures include improving river flow management to reduce sediment deposition and constructing sediment control structures to trap and manage silt before it accumulates in critical areas. DID also highlighted the need for a feasibility study on a long-term monitoring framework using hydrological and sedimentation studies, supported by modern survey technology, to track sedimentation patterns, forecast risks, and develop an action plan for the maintenance. These proactive measures are intended to safeguard the operational efficiency of the terminal and wharves, support river-based economic activities, and strengthen overall river management. As a closing remark, the Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board emphasised the importance of joint efforts and shared responsibility between SRB, DID, and other relevant agencies through active participation in the technical working group to refine, plan, and implement mitigation strategies. He further stressed that this session should not be a one-time meeting but should be held regularly to strengthen efforts in protecting and sustaining river transport facilities as vital infrastructure. It was also highlighted that tackling siltation will not only improve navigation safety but also support socio-economic activities that rely on rivers for transporting goods and passengers, and boost the tourism industry along Batang Rajang. The Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board also requested DID to keep SRB informed of any ongoing planning related to riverine facilities and rivers so that all agencies remain updated. The engagement session was adjourned at 11.35 a.m