BPHB unit appointed Bintulu Port operator for 30 years

On September 17, Bintulu Port Authority (Sarawak) announced that Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd, has been appointed as the approved port operator for Bintulu Port for a period of 30 years, from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2056. The decision was officially approved by the Sarawak legislative assembly and published in the Sarawak Government Gazette, Part II, on September 10, 2026. This appointment is in accordance with section 12(2)(a) of the Port Authorities Ordinance, 1961.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development informed Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) on June 23, 2026 that the government had given its conditional approval for BPSB to become the approved port operator for Bintulu Port under the mentioned section. BPSB is required to carry out port undertakings at Bintulu Port, strictly adhering to the Port Authorities Ordinance, by-laws, regulations, and subsidiary legislation associated with it.

In addition to fulfilling the port responsibilities, BPSB must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the Heads of Agreement (HOA), signed on July 27, 2026, between the Sarawak state government, Bintulu Port Authority, and BPSB. These terms and conditions will remain in effect until the Port Operation Concession Agreement (POCA) is duly executed by all parties involved. Once the POCA is signed, it will become legally binding for BPSB, governing its operation of Bintulu Port.