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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak Metro wins UITP Award for sustainable transport
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has received the Special Recognition Award from the Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) at a ceremony held recently in Hamburg, Germany. In a statement today, Sarawak Metro said the award was in acknowledgement of its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS). The UITP Global Awards, which drew over 300 entries across nine categories from participants representing 50 countries, recognise excellence in sustainable urban mobility. Sarawak Metro chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa said being shortlisted as a finalist was already a significant achievement. 'Although I was optimistic about our entry, I felt deeply honoured to learn that Sarawak Metro had been shortlisted as a finalist for this year's UITP Global Awards. 'And now, receiving the UITP Special Recognition Award for the work we are doing is truly a great honour. All of us at Sarawak Metro are humbled by this recognition from such a prestigious organisation,' he said. He added that the international recognition would further motivate the team to realise its vision of delivering a modern and sustainable public transport system for Kuching, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. Sarawak Metro is a member of UITP, which was founded in 1885 and is the only global network that brings together all public transport stakeholders and sustainable mobility modes. The UITP Summit is the premier global event for the public transport sector, attracting over 10,000 professionals including operators, authorities, industry suppliers, and policymakers from around the world.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak Metro honoured with UITP Special Recognition Award
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has received the Special Recognition Award from the Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) at a ceremony held recently in Hamburg, Germany. In a statement today, Sarawak Metro said the award was in acknowledgement of its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS). The UITP Global Awards, which drew over 300 entries across nine categories from participants representing 50 countries, recognise excellence in sustainable urban mobility. Sarawak Metro chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa said being shortlisted as a finalist was already a significant achievement. 'Although I was optimistic about our entry, I felt deeply honoured to learn that Sarawak Metro had been shortlisted as a finalist for this year's UITP Global Awards. 'And now, receiving the UITP Special Recognition Award for the work we are doing is truly a great honour. All of us at Sarawak Metro are humbled by this recognition from such a prestigious organisation,' he said. He added that the international recognition would further motivate the team to realise its vision of delivering a modern and sustainable public transport system for Kuching, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. Sarawak Metro is a member of UITP, which was founded in 1885 and is the only global network that brings together all public transport stakeholders and sustainable mobility modes. The UITP Summit is the premier global event for the public transport sector, attracting over 10,000 professionals including operators, authorities, industry suppliers, and policymakers from around the world.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Sarawak Metro Honoured With UITP Special Recognition Award
GENERAL KUCHING, June 18 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has received the Special Recognition Award from the Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) at a ceremony held recently in Hamburg, Germany. In a statement today, Sarawak Metro said the award was in acknowledgement of its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS). The UITP Global Awards, which drew over 300 entries across nine categories from participants representing 50 countries, recognise excellence in sustainable urban mobility. Sarawak Metro chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa said being shortlisted as a finalist was already a significant achievement. 'Although I was optimistic about our entry, I felt deeply honoured to learn that Sarawak Metro had been shortlisted as a finalist for this year's UITP Global Awards. 'And now, receiving the UITP Special Recognition Award for the work we are doing is truly a great honour. All of us at Sarawak Metro are humbled by this recognition from such a prestigious organisation,' he said. He added that the international recognition would further motivate the team to realise its vision of delivering a modern and sustainable public transport system for Kuching, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. Sarawak Metro is a member of UITP, which was founded in 1885 and is the only global network that brings together all public transport stakeholders and sustainable mobility modes. The UITP Summit is the premier global event for the public transport sector, attracting over 10,000 professionals including operators, authorities, industry suppliers, and policymakers from around the world.
Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
KUTS Phase 1 slightly behind schedule, says minister
Lee (left) and ministry permanent secretary Datu Wong Hee Sieng go through the winding-up speech prior to the start of the sitting. KUCHING (May 27): Phase 1 of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) has achieved 29.89 per cent actual progress as of April this year, slightly behind the actual estimated progress of 33.86 per cent for the month, the august House was told yesterday. The Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin attributed the delay to the complexity and scale of the infrastructure works involved, which include extensive engineering and coordination efforts across multiple project sites. Despite this, he assured that construction is progressing steadily and remains aligned with Sarawak's broader goal of implementing a modern, green public transport system powered by clean hydrogen energy. 'KUTS, a flagship initiative under Sarawak's land transport transformation agenda, also supports the National Green Investment Strategies and the National Energy Transition Roadmap. 'To date, six infrastructure packages under KUTS have been awarded. Two have already been completed which is the Advanced Ground Foundation Works for the Rembus Depot, and a 3km stretch in Samarahan essential for the Proof of Concept trial run,' he said in his winding-up speech for his ministry. Lee said the remaining four packages—Rembus Depot Infrastructure Package, Blue Line Package 1, Blue Line Package 2, and the Red Line Package—are currently under construction. 'Preparations for the tendering of the Green Line infrastructure package are also underway,' he added. Apart from that, he highlighted national efforts complementing Sarawak's green mobility agenda, particularly the RM15 million Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station pilot project launched in Putrajaya. Lee also noted that the transport sector currently contributes about 16.3 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. 'This pilot project, alongside Sarawak's progressive hydrogen agenda, reinforces Malaysia's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 and supports our vision of becoming a regional hub for hydrogen mobility,' he said. DUN sitting Kuching Urban Transportation System Lee Kim Shin project delays
Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
KUTS Phase 1 slight behind schedule, says minister
Lee (left) and ministry permanent secretary Datu Wong Hee Sieng go through the winding-up speech prior to the start of the sitting. KUCHING (May 27): Phase 1 of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) has achieved 29.89 per cent actual progress as of April this year, slightly behind the actual estimated progress of 33.86 per cent for the month, the august House was told yesterday. The Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin attributed the delay to the complexity and scale of the infrastructure works involved, which include extensive engineering and coordination efforts across multiple project sites. Despite this, he assured that construction is progressing steadily and remains aligned with Sarawak's broader goal of implementing a modern, green public transport system powered by clean hydrogen energy. 'KUTS, a flagship initiative under Sarawak's land transport transformation agenda, also supports the National Green Investment Strategies and the National Energy Transition Roadmap. 'To date, six infrastructure packages under KUTS have been awarded. Two have already been completed which is the Advanced Ground Foundation Works for the Rembus Depot, and a 3km stretch in Samarahan essential for the Proof of Concept trial run,' he said in his winding-up speech for his ministry. Lee said the remaining four packages—Rembus Depot Infrastructure Package, Blue Line Package 1, Blue Line Package 2, and the Red Line Package—are currently under construction. 'Preparations for the tendering of the Green Line infrastructure package are also underway,' he added. Apart from that, he highlighted national efforts complementing Sarawak's green mobility agenda, particularly the RM15 million Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station pilot project launched in Putrajaya. Lee also noted that the transport sector currently contributes about 16.3 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. 'This pilot project, alongside Sarawak's progressive hydrogen agenda, reinforces Malaysia's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 and supports our vision of becoming a regional hub for hydrogen mobility,' he said. DUN sitting Kuching Urban Transportation System Lee Kim Shin project delays
