KUCHING, 8 Mei 2026 – Pejabat Residen Bahagian Kuching dengan kerjasama Malaysian Dragon Boat Federation telah menganjurkan Kursus Kehakiman Sarawak Regatta 2026 pada 7 hingga 8 Mei 2026 di Kuching. Kursus ini melibatkan penyertaan daripada agensi kerajaan yang terlibat dalam penganjuran Sarawak Regatta bagi memperkukuhkan kefahaman berkaitan aspek penghakiman, peraturan pertandingan dan keselamatan acara regatta. Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak turut berperanan sebagai Jawatankuasa Teknikal dalam memastikan penyelarasan teknikal dan kelancaran pelaksanaan kursus. Penganjuran kursus ini diharap dapat meningkatkan tahap profesionalisme serta memperkukuh kerjasama antara agensi dalam memastikan Sarawak Regatta dilaksanakan dengan lebih teratur, selamat dan berkesan.

22nd April 2026 – The Sarawak River Board (SRB) received a courtesy visit from SPX Aids to Navigation Pty Ltd (SEALITE). The delegation was led by Mr. Jordon Holcomb, SEALITE Regional Sales Manager, accompanied by Mr. Lawrence Pok, Business Development Manager (Marine – Asia). The delegation was received by Lt. Col. Ding Tiew Wong (Rtd), together with SRB officers. The visit aimed to strengthen strategic collaboration in the field of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and to exchange views on the latest technological developments in maritime navigational safety management. The discussion also highlighted the introduction of next-generation IoT-based platforms for real-time digital monitoring of AtoN assets, enabling enhanced situational awareness and operational efficiency. In addition, the delegation presented and introduced SABIK solutions as part of an integrated smart navigation system, offering advanced capabilities for remote monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and improved reliability of navigational aids. These innovations are expected to further enhance the safety and efficiency of waterways within Sarawak. SRB values the engagement and looks forward to further strengthening the cooperation between both parties in the future, towards ensuring a more efficient and safe management of maritime navigation.

22nd April 2026 – The Sarawak River Board (SRB) received a courtesy visit from PETROS Kuching. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Leo Nanang, representing Controller of SRB, and was attended by SRB officers. The discussion focused on the “Petros Kuching Low-Carbon Hub” project, which involves submarine cable installation works. PETROS sought technical input and clarification from SRB, particularly in relation to navigational safety considerations and regulatory requirements within the affected riverine and waterway areas. SRB welcomed the engagement as a strategic platform for collaboration, ensuring that infrastructure development projects are implemented in an orderly and safe manner, while maintaining compliance with navigational safety requirements within Sarawak’s waterways.

28–29 April 2026 – Kementerian Pengangkutan Sarawak dengan kerjasama Lembaga Sungai-Sungai Sarawak, Sarawak Energy Berhad dan Jabatan Laut Malaysia (Wilayah Sarawak) telah menganjurkan Program Latihan Mate <500GT Domestic Voyage (Restricted – Sarawak Port Limit & Riverine Only) selama dua hari di Batang Ai. Program ini disertai oleh seramai 30 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada pengusaha bot dari kawasan Batang Ai dan Lubok Antu. Latihan ini bertujuan meningkatkan tahap kompetensi serta pengetahuan pengendalian bot dalam kalangan pengusaha tempatan, khususnya dalam aspek keselamatan pelayaran, pematuhan peraturan maritim, dan kecekapan operasi di perairan sungai. Melalui program ini, para peserta didedahkan kepada modul latihan yang merangkumi aspek teori dan praktikal selaras dengan keperluan pensijilan Mate <500GT bagi pelayaran domestik terhad. Inisiatif ini juga merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan kerajaan dalam memperkasa industri pengangkutan air di Sarawak, khususnya di kawasan pedalaman yang bergantung kepada pengangkutan sungai sebagai mod utama perhubungan. Penganjuran program ini diharapkan dapat melahirkan lebih ramai pengendali bot yang berkelayakan, berdisiplin serta mematuhi standard keselamatan yang ditetapkan, sekali gus menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan komuniti setempat dan pembangunan sektor pengangkutan air negeri.