Interview with Bintulu Development Authority (BDA)

Thursday,

22nd February 2018,

11.00 am,

Introduction

The Bintulu Developmment Authority (BDA) was formed following the discovery of huge reserves of natural gas and oil offshore Bintulu. The development of this huge reserves warranted a central body that not only coordinates the development projects but can also implement projects on its own. Hence, on July 8, 1978, the BDA was created to undertake these roles.

Under the BDA Ordinance 1978, the BDA was established to serve as the government agency to take charge of physical planning and development in Bintulu Division of Sarawak. BDA's designated area covers the whole of Bintulu Division with a total area of 12,515 sq. km including 5 km offshore. It consists of two districts which is in Bintulu District and Tatau District.

The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is the government agency responsible for issuing licenses for all types of businesses based on the powers and orders that have been provided. Business license issued by BDA is charged on every available equipment in the premises as an example of a food store used such as a table, chair, kitchen and so on. The BDA has the right to sue any premises that violates the prescribed rules as having no valid or expired licenses. For licensing of licenses business will be approved by the Licensing and Rental Committee (JPS) where those who will verify whether the premises are eligible or not to obtain the license business.

Based on the information provided by BDA's staff we now know how to make licence for advertise our business especially in Bintulu.

Form that we have to fill

Brochure that given by the staff. It guide us on how we make a licence.

Regards, Farah Asyikin.