Upgrade for river facilities on the cards in Sarawak

Dr Jerip (centre) viewing an exhibit on river safety after launching the Sarawak Rivers Board’s safety and cleanliness campaign at the Kuching Waterfront. With him are SRB chairman Murni Suhaili (right) and controller Richard Tajan (second right). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

KUCHING: The state government is looking at upgrading boat terminals as part of efforts to improve river transport and safety.

Assistant Minister for Transportation Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said this would include modernising the facilities at passenger terminals to make them more user-friendly.