Sarawak will begin operations of its first Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) service on the Samarahan–Kuching corridor by the end of 2026, with plans to extend the system to the proposed new Kuching International Airport in Tanjung Embang, Asajaya. The airport link is expected to be developed within the next five years.
The hydrogen-powered ART system forms the backbone of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), being implemented by Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd. Phase I of KUTS spans 69.9 km across three lines—Blue, Red, and Green—with 28 stations. The Blue Line (27.6 km) connects Samarahan to central Kuching, the Red Line (12.3 km) links Kuching Sentral to Pending via the airport area, and the Green Line (30 km) runs from Pending to Santubong.
The new airport at Tanjung Embang is planned to handle up to 15 million passengers annually and, together with a proposed deep-sea port, is expected to position Asajaya as a major transport hub. Authorities say the ART network will improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and support long-term urban and economic development across Greater Kuching.
