Bintulu Development Authority
Bintulu Development Authority Lembaga Kemajuan Bintulu | |
|---|---|
| BDA Ordinance 1978 | |
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| Type | |
| Type | of the Bintulu Division |
| History | |
| Founded | 8 July 1978 |
| Leadership | |
General Manager | Datu Haji Muhamad Yakup bin Kari[1] |
| Meeting place | |
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| BDA Head Office, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, Sarawak | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Bintulu Development Authority (Malay: Lembaga Kemajuan Bintulu) (BDA) is a local council which administers Bintulu town and other areas of Bintulu Division. The agency is under the purview of Sarawak Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.[2]
History
[edit]BDA was established on 8 July 1978 by Sarawak state government following the discovery of huge reserves of natural gas and oil offshore Bintulu.[3]
Purpose
[edit]BDA is responsible to facilitate industrial, tertiary sector of the economy, and social development in Bintulu town and Bintulu Division. Besides, it also functions to manage residential, trade and commerce industry and provides facilities and amenities for the well-being of the people in Bintulu.[4]
Administration
[edit]Designated area for BDA covers a total area of 12,515 km2 including 5 km offshore Bintulu Division. The area of administration contains Bintulu district and Tatau district.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Jude Toyat (18 December 2024). "Bintulu Development Authority acquires 10 pct stake in Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Website of Ministry of Local Government and Community Development". Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ^ a b "About Us". Bintulu Development Authority Official Website. Bintulu Development Authority Official Website. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ^ "Objectives". Bintulu Development Authority Official Website. Bintulu Development Authority Official Website. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.