Bintulu Port officially under Sarawak government from 1 September

Bintulu Port has officially transferred to the Sarawak state government effective 1 September 2026 after the takeover from the federal government was completed. The handover of documents was witnessed by the Sarawak Premier and the Prime Minister at Kuching International Airport. The takeover involved RM1.8 billion in compensation and the dissolution of the Bintulu Port Authority.