Bintulu Development Authority

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
Type
Type	Local authority of the Bintulu Division
History
Founded	8 July 1978
Leadership
General Manager	Datu Haji Muhamad Yakup bin Kari[1]
Meeting place
BDA Head Office, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, Sarawak
Website
www.bda.gov.my

History

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

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

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]