adminBINTULU, Nov 9 (Bernama) — The Sarawak state government plans to develop housing areas in Sebauh and Tatau as alternative accommodation for workers in Bintulu, following rising house prices and rental rates in the industrial town.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan would be coordinated through the Bintulu Development Authority’s (BDA) master plan to ensure surrounding areas also benefit from Bintulu’s rapid growth.
“As Bintulu continues to develop, neighbouring areas will also be affected. Why not plan housing projects there, along with a waterfront development?” he said at the opening ceremony of the Batang Kemena Bridge in Sebauh today.
He said developing residential areas in Sebauh could give Bintulu’s workforce an alternative to living outside the urban center while enjoying improved connectivity.
Meanwhile, he said the Batang Kemena Bridge project was part of efforts to enhance the road network and spur economic development in the area.
The two-lane bridge, costing approximately RM123 million, provides a shorter alternative route from Bintulu Airport to Sebauh town.
The 728.56-metre-long bridge is expected to benefit about 32,000 residents following its opening to the public on Dec 6, 2025.
— BERNAMA
