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]
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 | Ex GM, Rodziah Hj Morshidi[1] |
| Meeting place | |
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| BDA Head Office, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, Sarawak | |
| Website | |
| www | |
History
editBDA 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
editBDA 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
editDesignated 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- ^ "Work with us towards a better Bintulu, BDA GM tells media". The Borneo Post. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "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.