KUCHING, 7 February 2025 – An engagement session on the "Pembinaan Jeti Operasi Tambahan di Kompleks Maritim Tun Abang Salahuddin (KOMTAS), Muara Tebas, Kuching, Sarawak" was held at 9.00 a.m. at the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) Headquarters.
 
The session was chaired by Asst. Controller (Riverine Safety), Mr. Leo Nanang, representing the Controller of SRB, and attended by senior officers including Mr. Nichol Agoi, Mr. Leonard Luhat Laing, Puan Norida Sipek, Puan Phlomina Chura Ak. John, Cik Sarah Laong, and Mr. Hazizan Bin Sapiee. Also present were representatives from Ibu Pejabat, Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Malaysia and Sarawak Region, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
 
Discussions covered project implementation, safety, and regulatory requirements, including the need to carry out a Marine Traffic and Risk Analysis (MTRA) study to assess the impact on navigation safety, the river environment, vessel traffic, structural integrity, and dredging works, as the project area is navigable by ships of 500 Dead Weight Tonnes (DWT) or more. Comprehensive explanations were provided on compliance with Regulation 61D of the Sarawak Rivers (Traffic) Regulations, 1993, which requires a site inspection to assess the project's impact on safety and cleanliness. The requirement for a Wharf Authorisation Certificate (WAC) under Regulations 29, 30, and 31 was also presented and discussed.
 
As a result of the session, the project owner has gained a clear understanding of the procedures and mandatory requirements set by SRB. The project owner also expressed appreciation for the engagement session and emphasised the importance of maintaining close cooperation among agencies between the Sarawak State and Federal Government. The session was adjourned at 11.30 a.m.