KUCHING, Oct 13: Fishermen at Sungai Apong can expect safer and easier access to the river within a month as a RM137,000 excavation project gets underway to clear accumulated sediment and a sunken vessel wreck obstructing their fishing activities.
Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin said the project was given priority after the Persatuan Kotak Tangkap Ikan Sungai Apong formally appealed for assistance on Aug 5.
Speaking during today’s official site handover to the appointed contractor, he said the works would improve navigation for fishing boats, allowing fishermen to carry out their daily activities more easily and safely.
“For our fishing community, the river is not merely a waterway. It is essential to their daily livelihood. When fishermen face difficulties accessing the river safely, we must take their concerns seriously and work towards practical solutions,” Lee said.
