Sarawak eyes greener, smarter maritime future with focus on connectivity, digitalisation
By DayakDaily Team MIRI, Nov 11: Sarawak is setting its sights on a greener, smarter and more competitive maritime future, with plans to strengthen infrastructure and connectivity, accelerate digitalisation and encourage the adoption of low-carbon technologies. According to a TVS report, Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said these priorities would guide the Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOTS) in advancing the State’s maritime and river transport sectors. He said the ministry would…
Sarawak aims for a greener, smarter maritime future by boosting infrastructure, connectivity, digitalisation and low‑carbon tech, while the Sarawak Rivers Board recorded 141,000 movements and 369 patrols in Q1 2026.
Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin outlined priorities for the Sarawak Ministry of Transport to enhance competitiveness and infrastructure.
The Sarawak Rivers Board logged 141,000 movements, 369 patrols, 589 vessel inspections and 57 enforcement operations in the first quarter of 2026.
Navigation safety improvements include a Vessel Traffic Management System and upgrades to lighthouses at Kuala Baram, Tanjung Kidurong and Tanjung Siring.
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MIRI, Nov 11: Sarawak is setting its sights on a greener, smarter and more competitive maritime future, with plans to strengthen infrastructure and connectivity, accelerate digitalisation and encourage the adoption of low-carbon technologies.
According to a TVS report, Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said these priorities would guide the Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOTS) in advancing the State’s maritime and river transport sectors.
He said the ministry would also focus on enhancing the competitiveness of the local shipping industry while strengthening maritime infrastructure and connectivity.
Lee said improving governance, navigation safety and the operational capabilities of the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) remained among the ministry’s key priorities as it marked its seventh year of establishment.
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