Upgrades to four airports; new one for Lawas
MIRI: A series of upgrading and maintenance projects will be undertaken at four airports in Sarawak, along with the construction of a new airport funded by the state government. State Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin who disclosed this gave updates on the progress of these projects after the first Aviation Sub-Committee Sarawak […]
BIT25 drives digital transformation for SMEs
KUCHING: The Business Innovation & Technology Conference 2025 (BIT25) aims to empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the tools and insights needed to thrive in the digital age. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin emphasised that technology is reshaping industries worldwide, making it crucial for businesses and individuals to equip themselves with the […]
Proposed committee to deal with maritime matters
KUCHING: A Sarawak Maritime Committee will be set up to look into various maritime matters, including shipping and arising from maritime transport logistics and safety. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he will get his Ministry to formulate the committee and the members shall come from various stakeholders in the maritime industry, chamber […]
State looks to Seoul to improve public transportation
KUCHING: State Transport Ministry officers were in Seoul recently to explore its innovative transit systems with a view to enhance local public transportation. The delegation led by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin was in South Korea from July 29 to Aug 2 to study Seoul’s public land transport systems, focusing on their bus […]
Sematan’s rapid progress spurs reopening of SRB office
SEMATAN: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has reopened its Sematan office in light of the pace of development in the area. Established in 1996, the office which was reopened on Tuesday (Dec 19) had been temporarily closed since January 15, 2019. It is now situated at Rumah Rehat Kerajaan Sarawak, Lot 724, Block B, Pueh Land […]
60 silat athletes vie for selection
Miri: Sixty silat athletes from the northern region converged at the Petronas Village Sport here for selection in the upcoming Sukan Sarawak (SUKSAR) 2023. These athletes come from Miri, Bintulu, Marudi, Limbang and Lawas. For the record, SUKSAR 2023 is scheduled to be held in Sibu from Dec 18 to 21. Present at the launching […]
Thousands flock to free rice charity
MIRI: Despite drizzle early this morning, more than 2,000 participants from diverse backgrounds gathered at the Miri Hua Guang Buddhist Temple in Taman Tunku here for a charity event where free rice bags were distributed. The event experienced a minor incident when a middle-aged woman nearly fainted. Senadin assemblyman, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, was […]
Call to ensure clean rivers in Mulu region
MULU: Ensuring the cleanliness of rivers in the Mulu region is important to safeguard its status as a Unesco World Heritage Site. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said river cleanliness is a crucial matter the community in Mulu should therefore prioritise. “The rivers here must always remain clean, free of litter. If […]
Sarawak mulling direct flights to more Asian cities
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoTS) is exploring opportunities to introduce direct flights to cities in the Asian region, including the possibility of reconnecting the Miri-Manila route. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry is also exploring opportunities to expand air routes to Kalimantan and other cities within Sarawak. “We remember […]
State delegation tours aviation maintenance centres in Malaya
SELANGOR: Transport minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin explored maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) centres here, paving the way for aviation advancements. He led a delegation from the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoTS) on a two-day study visit of the heart of Malaysia’s aviation industry. The visit from August 22 to 23 saw the delegation […]