Federal government confident Sarawak has capability to handle Bintulu Port – PM Anwar

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22 Jun 2026 • 7:14 AM MYT
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PM Anwar says Sarawak has the expertise to operate Bintulu Port, now a state port, boosting LNG industry confidence

 KUCHING: The Federal Government is confident that the Sarawak State Government has the expertise and capability to operate Bintulu Port, which has been changed from a federal port to a state port.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the port is an important port, especially for the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and the Asian region.

“Sarawak today has the capability to manage and operate (the port) with many leading personnel having the expertise.

“The handover of Bintulu Port by the Federal Government is also a sign of our confidence and friendship,” he said when speaking at the Sarawak Level Gawai Dayak 2026 Dinner here, today.

The Cheque Handover Ceremony for the Change of Status of Bintulu Port from a federal port to a state port was held in Bintulu, today.

KUCHING, June 21 (Bernama) — The Federal Government is confident that the Sarawak State Government has the expertise and capability to operate Bintulu Port, which has been changed from a federal port to a state port.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the port is an important port, especially for the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and the Asian region.

“Sarawak today has the capability to manage and operate (the port) with many leading personnel having the expertise.

“The handover of Bintulu Port by the Federal Government is also a sign of our confidence and friendship,” he said when speaking at the Sarawak Level Gawai Dayak 2026 Dinner here, today.

The Cheque Handover Ceremony for the Change of Status of Bintulu Port from a federal port to a state port was held in Bintulu, today.