KUCHING, 13 October 2026 – The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) held an engagement session with Jurutera TCS Sdn. Bhd. at the SRB Headquarters at 3.30 p.m. to discuss navigational requirements for road development projects under the Highland Development Agency (HDA), involving the proposed road links between Miri–Marudi, Marudi–Mulu (Kuala Melinau), and Long Lama–Long Panai (MMMLL). The session was chaired by the Assistant Controller (Riverine Safety) and attended by the Marine Officer. Jurutera TCS Sdn. Bhd. was represented by Mr. Charles Edward, accompanied by the company’s Senior Engineer. The engagement session focused on four bridges associated with the proposed road development projects, namely Sungai Bakong Bridge, Sungai Temala Bridge, Sungai Tutoh Bridge 1, and Sungai Tutoh Bridge 2. Discussions centred on the navigational requirements for the proposed bridges, particularly the required navigational clearance height and width to facilitate safe river navigation. The session also provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange technical information and clarify the requirements to be considered during the planning and design stages of the proposed bridge structures. The engagement underscores SRB’s commitment to working closely with consultants and relevant stakeholders to ensure that navigational safety requirements are adequately addressed in infrastructure development projects involving Sarawak’s inland waterways. The engagement session adjourned at 4.30 p.m.

SITE HANDOVER FOR THE PROPOSED EXCAVATION WORKS ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING OLD CONCRETE JETTY AT SUNGAI APONG, KUCHING DIVISION KUCHING, 13th October 2026 – The Minister for Transport Sarawak, YB Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, witnessed the site handover between the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) and Syarikat Alau Jaya for the proposed excavation works adjacent to the existing old concrete jetty at Sungai Apong, Kuching Division. The event was attended by the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Dato Wee Hong Seng, the Controller of SRB, Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Bersara), representatives of Persatuan Kotak Tangkap Ikan Sungai Apong, Kuching, and officials from MOTS and SRB. The project was requested by Persatuan Kotak Tangkap Ikan Sungai Apong, Kuching on 5th August 2026. Following a site inspection on 19th August 2026, the Minister directed SRB to expedite the removal of accumulated sediment and a vessel wreck obstructing river access.  The proposed excavation works cover approximately 65 meters in length, 10 meters in width and 2 meters in depth, with an estimated volume of 1,300 m³. The works aim to improve river accessibility and navigational safety by removing accumulated sediment and a wooden fishing boat wreck at Sungai Apong. Ten (10) UPKJ registered contractors were invited to submit quotations on 23th September 2026. The project was awarded to Syarikat Alau Jaya on 9th October 2026. The project is scheduled to be completed within one month from the date of site handover.  The proposed works have obtained comments from the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak on 7th October 2026, confirming that the works are not prescribed activities under the Natural Resources and Environment (Prescribed Activities) Order, 1994. The implementation shall remain subject to compliance with all applicable safety, river cleanliness and environmental requirements imposed by the relevant authorities. Throughout the implementation period, SRB continuously monitors the excavation works with the contractor to ensure safe, systematic and timely completion. This initiative reflects the Sarawak Government’s continued commitment to maintaining river accessibility, enhancing navigational safety and addressing the needs of river users and the riverine community.

KUCHING, 8th October 2026 - The project, originally known as Penyelenggaraan Jeti Pending Seberang Kampung Muhibbah, Kuching, was approved under the Deputy Prime Minister II’s allocation, with an approved ceiling of RM600,660.00 (Project No. S23P061950500173TPM3 (SKQSTP2231335)). Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) was appointed as the implementing agency on 30th April 2024 under the Small Infrastructure Projects allocation (P06/930000030003). The project was monitored by Pejabat Pembangunan Negeri Sarawak, Unit Penyelarasan Pelaksanaan (ICU JPM), Kerajaan Malaysia. Located at the end of Lorong Simen Raya 2, Pending, Kuching, the jetty serves approximately 200 residents, including students, boat operators, private sector workers and nearby villagers. The existing jetty collapsed on 5th September 2023, disrupting river crossings and posing safety risks. A joint site inspection with the Land and Survey Department, Kuching Division, was conducted on 13th February 2025, and the siting application was approved on 29th September 2025. SRB revised the scope and specifications to comply with the approved budget ceiling. The completed 93-metre jetty, equipped with street lighting and a marine lantern, provides safer and more reliable river crossing facilities for the local community. The project was undertaken by Jennifer Resources, with site possession granted on 25th August 2025. Construction was completed on 24th August 2026, within the stipulated 12-month period. The project was officially handed over to the Client, Pejabat Pembangunan Negeri Sarawak, on 8th October 2026, represented by Mr. Abang Abdul Aziz bin Abg Abd Rahim, Senior Assistant Director, while SRB was represented by Mr. Sam Budi, Assistant Controller (Technical Services). The handover ceremony was also attended by Penghulu Haji Yusuf bin Suhaili; Mr. Sidup Su’ut, Ketua Kaum of Kampung Muhibbah Seberang Pending; representatives from the P.193 Santubong Parliamentary Constituency and the Kuching Resident’s Office; and the Director of Jennifer Resources. The successful completion and handover of the project restore safe and convenient river crossing facilities, improve accessibility and support the daily activities of the local community. On the same day, LSS distributed 25 life jackets to five (5) boat operators, with five (5) units allocated to each operator to promote river safety.

MIRI, 8 Oktober 2026 – Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak (LSS) telah menganjurkan Program Kesedaran Keselamatan dan Kebersihan Sungai di Long Selatong Dikan, Baram, Miri, dengan penyertaan seramai 96 orang yang terdiri daripada penduduk setempat dan wakil 10 buah kampung berdekatan iaitu Long Plutan Asal, Long Julan Pelutan, Long Julan Asal, Long Tap, Long Palai, Long San, Long Anap, Lepo Gah Tanjung Tepalit, Long Beku dan Long Selatong Dikan. Program tersebut merangkumi sesi ceramah bertajuk Kempen Kesedaran Awam, Keselamatan dan Kebersihan Sungai, aktiviti gotong-royong di tebingan Sungai Baram, pemasangan papan tanda “Wear Your Life Jacket” di jeti Long Selatong Dikan dan Lepo Gah Tanjung Tepalit, serta pengagihan jaket keselamatan sebanyak 60 unit iaitu 5 unit bagi setiap kampung Long Plutan Asal, Long Julan Pelutan, Long Julan Asal, Long Tap, Long Palai, Long San, Long Anap, Lepo Gah Tanjung Tepalit, Long Beku serta 15 unit bagi Long Selatong Dikan untuk menggalakkan amalan keselamatan semasa menggunakan pengangkutan sungai. Majlis perasmian telah disempurnakan oleh Encik Simon Lejau, Ketua Kaum Long Selatong Dikan. Dalam ucapan beliau, beliau merakamkan penghargaan kepada Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak (LSS) atas penganjuran program ini, beliau menyeru agar masyarakat mengutamakan pemakaian jaket keselamatan ketika menaiki bot, memastikan bot berada dalam keadaan baik, mematuhi had muatan serta menjaga kebersihan sungai serta kawasan sekitarnya. Program ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan LSS dalam meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat terhadap keselamatan pengangkutan sungai, di samping menggalakkan penglibatan komuniti dalam memelihara kebersihan dan kelestarian sungai. LSS telah diwakili oleh Encik Manuel Moses, Jurutera Awam, Wilayah III, Miri. Turut hadir ialah Ketua-Ketua Masyarakat dari kampung berdekatan iaitu KK John Kalang (Lg. Tap), KK Henry Lejau Usang (Lepo Gah Tjung Tepalit), KK Lucia Paya Kalang (Lg San), KK Robert Matinus (Lg Palai) serta kakitangan Wilayah III, Miri.

Please Click Here To View Album 25–26 September 2026 Kampung Jepak, Bintulu Program Kesedaran Keselamatan dan Kebersihan Sungai telah dilaksanakan selama dua hari di Kampung Jepak, Bintulu, melibatkan aktiviti gotong-royong dan sesi kesedaran bersama komuniti setempat. Pada 25 September 2026 (Jumaat) Program Gotong Royong telah diadakan bersama penduduk kampung di kawasan sekitar dengan anggaran penyertaan seramai 80 orang. Pada 26 September 2026 (Sabtu) Program Kesedaran Keselamatan dan Kebersihan Sungai telah diadakan di Dewan Masyarakat Kampung Jepak telah disertai oleh 13 kampung iaitu Kampung Sebuan Besar, Kampung Sebuan Kecil, Kampung Baru Sebuan Besar, Kampung Sungai Sebuan Besar, Kampung Masjid Jepak, Kampung Warisan Jepak, Kampung Jepak Hilir, Kampung Jepak Tengah, Kampung Jepak Hulu, Kampung Muslim Segan, Kampung Kuala Segan, Kampung Tani Sungai Selezan, Kampung Seamandang Jaya, dan Persatuan Nelayan dengan anggaran penyertaan seramai 130 orang. Program ini bertujuan meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat terhadap keselamatan sungai, kebersihan dan kelestarian alam sekitar, khususnya kepentingan pemakaian jaket keselamatan, keselamatan penggunaan bot serta amalan menjaga kebersihan sungai. Sesi ceramah dan perkongsian turut disampaikan oleh tiga agensi, iaitu Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak (LSS) melalui tajuk “Keselamatan dan Kebersihan Sungai”, Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Bintulu dengan tajuk “3M Buaya”, serta Lembaga Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar (NREB) Bintulu menerusi tajuk “Kepentingan Memelihara dan Memulihara Sungai”. Majlis perasmian telah disempurnakan oleh Yang Berhormat Encik Iskandar bin Turkee, ADUN N67 Jepak, yang menyeru masyarakat agar mengutamakan keselamatan ketika menggunakan sungai serta bersama-sama memelihara kebersihan dan kelestarian sungai. Turut hadir Controller LSS, Lt. Kol. Ding Tiew Wong (Bersara), wakil Setiausaha Tetap Kementerian Pengangkutan Sarawak, Encik Mohammad Rahimee Dahlan, wakil Pegawai Daerah Bintulu, Encik Ali Hikmatullah Khan Ali Sabri, wakil Ketua Polis Daerah Bintulu, Asisten Superintenden Polis (ASP) Johnny James Bujang, Assistant Controller (Wilayah III, Miri), Encik Mohammad Ariffin Bin Hj. Bujang, Penghulu Kawasan Jepak, Encik Idil Bin Ismail, wakil kakitangan Unit River Heritage, Ibu Pejabat serta kakitangan LSS Bahagian Bintulu.

Please Click Here To View Album MIRI, 6 Oktober 2026 – Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak (LSS), selaku sekretariat program, dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pengangkutan Sarawak dan Jabatan Laut Malaysia Wilayah Sarawak telah menganjurkan Kursus Mate <500GT Domestic Voyage (Restricted – Sarawak Port Limit & Riverine Only) pada 5 hingga 6 Oktober 2026 di Pejabat Laut Miri, Sarawak. Kursus tersebut telah disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Setiausaha Tetap, Kementerian Pengangkutan Sarawak, Yang Berusaha Tuan Mohamad Lofti bin Tuah, dan disertai seramai 35 orang peserta. Kursus ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kompetensi pengendali bot dalam aspek keselamatan pelayaran, navigasi, peraturan pelayaran serta pengendalian bot. Pengisian kursus merangkumi modul berkaitan perundangan, peraturan mengelak pelanggaran, enjin bot, carta dan kompas, ilmu pelayaran serta bantuan perubatan kecemasan. Pelaksanaan program ini merupakan kesinambungan usaha pembangunan kompetensi dalam sektor pengangkutan air di Sarawak dan merupakan penganjuran kali kedua bagi tahun 2026, selepas kursus yang sama diadakan di Batang Ai pada April lalu dengan penyertaan seramai 30 orang peserta. LSS berharap agar inisiatif ini dapat terus memperkukuh kompetensi dan profesionalisme pengendali bot serta meningkatkan tahap keselamatan pengangkutan sungai di Sarawak melalui kerjasama berterusan antara agensi kerajaan.

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.