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.