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Borneo Post
30-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Bas.My Kuching service now covers Batu Kawa to boost urban connectivity
Kong (right) rides along on the Kuching service following its launch. KUCHING (May 30): The Kuching service has now been extended to Batu Kawa to improve connectivity across various zones, said Michael Kong. The Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) chairman said they are proud to fulfil requests from users in Batu Kawa following the successful launch of the programme's initial route. 'Starting now, six dedicated buses under the Kuching programme will serve the Batu Kawa route, enhancing connectivity across a wide range of residential, educational, commercial and healthcare zones,' he said in a statement today. Kong said the new route links cover residential areas namely Everbright Park, Taman Kwong Thiong, Taman Boulder Built, Tematu Hill, Taman Chungnion Villa, Jalan Field Force, Taman Desa Wira and RPR Batu Kawa; and schools – SJK Chung Hua No.4, SM Sunny Hill, SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa and SJK Chung Hua Stapok. He added that they also cover commercial areas namely Emart Batu Kawa, MJC Batu Kawa, Pines Square, Third Mile Market, Third Mile Commercial Centre and Batu Kawa Commercial Centre as well as hospitals – Timberland Medical Centre and Sarawak General Hospital. According to him, the first bus from SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa will start at 5.30am and the first bus from Saujana will run at 6.30am on weekdays. He said the last bus on both routes will be 7.30pm. 'We have identified peak hours on weekdays between 6.30am– 8.30am and 4.30pm-7.30pm, and are increasing frequency during these times to every 30 minutes to meet anticipated demand,' he added. Kong said they acknowledged that traffic congestion is a major issue for residents in Moyan, Malihah, Sejijak and the greater Batu Kawa area. By offering this reliable and efficient public transport service, he hopes to provide a viable alternative to private car usage, thus easing traffic and reducing the environmental impact of urban commuting. 'This launch marks an exciting milestone in our ongoing commitment to transform and uplift the public transportation industry in Kuching and Sarawak. 'We encourage all residents of Batu Kawa to try out this new service and embrace public transport as a practical, comfortable and sustainable way to travel,' he said. He said LPKP will continue to listen to the public's needs and expand its routes and services. Kuching lead Michael Kong public transport
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Lodge International School beat 33 other schools for swim title
Lodge International School (Primary) swimming teacher I/C Hillel Ikkesh (fifth left) receives the challenge trophy from Ahmad (fourth roght) as the school swimmers, (from right) Voon, Tan and others look on. KUCHING (April 29): Lodge International School (Primary) created history when it emerged for the first time as overall champion at the 8th PASC Inter-Primary School Swimming Competition which ended at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre on Sunday. The meet, which attracted 265 swimmers from 34 primary schools, also marked the first time it was opened to all primary schools in Sarawak. The champion school amassed 537 points to narrowly defeat Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua No. 3 Kuching (531) who won the best boys team award. SJK Chung Hua Stampin (C) rounded up the top three with 345.5 points. Lodge also lifted the best girls team title and three best swimmer awards. The best swimmer awards were given out to Kayden Lip Kay Loo of SJK Chung Hua No. 4 and Dayang Yuhaisha Falish of SK Traoh (Primary 1),Samuel Kwong Lik Ling of Lodge International School and Ilyana Arissa of SK Merdang (Primary 2), Dylan Hung Fan Ling of SJK Methodist Sibu jointly with Matt Jia Chen Chiew of SJK Chung Hua No. 6 and Charis Tong Xiin Yan of Lodge International School (Primary 3), Nathaniel He Jun Chai of SJK Chung Hua Batu 4 and Larissa Ya Xuan Yii of Lodge International School (Primary 4), Braylon Khai Xu Lee of SJK Chung Hua No. 3 and Eva Xing Xi Chai of SJK Chung Hua No. 6 (Primary 5), Russell Yi Han Liaw of SJK Chung Hua No. 3 and Caitlyn Xuan Yeo of St Joseph Private School (Primary 6). The meet was declared open by Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak president Datuk Wee Hong Seng with PASC president Tan Kun Gee and founder-cum-advisor Voon Yong Hui also present. Senator Dato Ahmad Ibrahim presented the prizes during the closing ceremony. The PASC Inter-Primary School Swimming Competition has a rich history. The inaugural edition in 2016 was won by SJK Chung Hua No. 4 which also retained the title in 2017. St Joseph Private Primary School captured the overall title in 2018 followed by SJK Chung Hua No. 4 reclaiming it in 2019. After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the meet resumed in 2022 with SJK Chung Hua No. 5 emerging as champion before SJK Chung Hua No. 3 won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.
