Balingian also known as Kuala Balingian is a town in Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It lies approximately 286.1 kilometres (178 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.
Baligian got its name from a river crossing the town. The river was once used by the local residents to go to their hill paddy fields.[2]
Historyedit
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Governmentedit
The Balingian sub-district is administered by a Sarawak Administrative Officer (SAO) and three Penghulu (regional chief). Administrative areas of Balingian sub-district includes Balingian delta, Arip river, Bawan river, and Bawang Assan river, all under the administration of Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM).[3]
Geographyedit
Balingian is located inside the Balingian sub-district,[2] about 60 km from Mukah town.[4] The Balingian sub-district is measured as 3,032 km2. The town of Balingian is located between the Mukah town and the Bintulu town. It takes one hour to go to Mukah from Balingian and three hours to go to Sibu. Balingian can also be reached through the sea from Tatau and Bintulu.[2] There is also a coastal road connecting Balingian to the mouth of the Balingian river and Tatau.[3] Neighbouring settlements include:
According to the Balingian public health clinic estimation, Balingian town has a total population of 15,327 people in 2002. It consists of Iban people (68.3%) and Melanau people (29.49%). All the populations stay in six villages and 137 longhouses.[3]
Economyedit
Majority of the residents here manage their own shophouses and individual stalls in bazaar. A bazaar is held every weekend selling daily necessities and agricultural produce. The establishment of Regional Growth Centre (RGC), Sarawak Oil-Palm Plantation (SOP), FELCRA Berhad allows the local people to involve in large scale oil palm plantations. Other economic activities in Balingian include: sago, rice, and coconut cultivation, fish and chicken domestication, and logging.[2] Coal mining has been ongoing in the Balingian coal field.[6] Balingian coal-fired power plant commenced operation since May 2019. It is the first plant in Malaysia to use circulating fluidized bed technology to handle various coal types.[7][8][9]
Coastal road has improved Balingian link to other towns, especially those who went to Mukah and Bintulu (via Kuala Tatau).[4]
Other utilitiesedit
Educationedit
Amongst the schools available here are: SRK Parish (Parish primary school), SRB Chung Hua (Chung Hua primary school), Perpaduan kindergarten, Sedidik kindergarten and the upcoming SMK Balingian.[2]
Healthcareedit
Balingian public health clinic was established in 1989. The clinic also has implemented a Teleprimary care (TPC) system. It is an audiovisual system where patients can be assessed and treated remotely without being sent to the nearby hospitals.[3]
Culture and leisureedit
Balingian is known for its river shrimps and have become an attraction for anglers.[2][11]
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January 01, 1970
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Balingian also known as Kuala Balingian is a town in Sarawak Malaysia 1 It lies approximately 286 1 kilometres 178 mi east north east of the state capital Kuching BalingianOther transcription s Chinese万年烟Balingian old bazaar seen in February 2019BalingianCoordinates 2 55 00 N 112 32 00 E 2 91667 N 112 53333 E 2 91667 112 53333Country MalaysiaState SarawakElevation3 m 10 ft Websitewww wbr mukah wbr sarawak wbr gov wbr my Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Government 4 Geography 5 Climate 6 Demographics 7 Economy 8 Transport 8 1 Road 9 Other utilities 9 1 Education 9 2 Healthcare 10 Culture and leisure 11 State constituency 12 ReferencesEtymology editBaligian got its name from a river crossing the town The river was once used by the local residents to go to their hill paddy fields 2 History editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it September 2018 Government editThe Balingian sub district is administered by a Sarawak Administrative Officer SAO and three Penghulu regional chief Administrative areas of Balingian sub district includes Balingian delta Arip river Bawan river and Bawang Assan river all under the administration of Dalat and Mukah District Council MDDM 3 Geography editBalingian is located inside the Balingian sub district 2 about 60 km from Mukah town 4 The Balingian sub district is measured as 3 032 km2 The town of Balingian is located between the Mukah town and the Bintulu town It takes one hour to go to Mukah from Balingian and three hours to go to Sibu Balingian can also be reached through the sea from Tatau and Bintulu 2 There is also a coastal road connecting Balingian to the mouth of the Balingian river and Tatau 3 Neighbouring settlements include Lemai 26 2 kilometres 16 3 mi south Kuala Tatau 33 4 kilometres 20 8 mi northeast Penipah 35 4 kilometres 22 0 mi west Tatau 35 4 kilometres 22 0 mi east Kenyana 39 9 kilometres 24 8 mi west Penakub 42 8 kilometres 26 6 mi west Rumah Kelambu 44 kilometres 27 3 mi east Kampung Jebungan 44 5 kilometres 27 7 mi west Mukah 48 2 kilometres 30 0 mi west Rumah Nyawai 49 9 kilometres 31 0 mi southClimate editBalingian has a tropical rainforest climate Af with heavy to very heavy rainfall year round Climate data for Balingian Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum C F 29 7 85 5 29 8 85 6 30 6 87 1 31 3 88 3 31 7 89 1 31 5 88 7 31 5 88 7 31 1 88 0 31 2 88 2 30 9 87 6 30 7 87 3 30 3 86 5 30 9 87 6 Daily mean C F 26 0 78 8 26 1 79 0 26 6 79 9 27 1 80 8 27 4 81 3 27 1 80 8 27 0 80 6 26 7 80 1 26 9 80 4 26 8 80 2 26 7 80 1 26 3 79 3 26 7 80 1 Mean daily minimum C F 22 4 72 3 22 5 72 5 22 7 72 9 22 9 73 2 23 2 73 8 22 8 73 0 22 5 72 5 22 4 72 3 22 6 72 7 22 7 72 9 22 7 72 9 22 4 72 3 22 6 72 8 Average rainfall mm inches 470 18 5 356 14 0 311 12 2 226 8 9 210 8 3 230 9 1 197 7 8 260 10 2 279 11 0 316 12 4 340 13 4 469 18 5 3 664 144 3 Source Climate Data org 5 Demographics editAccording to the Balingian public health clinic estimation Balingian town has a total population of 15 327 people in 2002 It consists of Iban people 68 3 and Melanau people 29 49 All the populations stay in six villages and 137 longhouses 3 Economy editMajority of the residents here manage their own shophouses and individual stalls in bazaar A bazaar is held every weekend selling daily necessities and agricultural produce The establishment of Regional Growth Centre RGC Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation SOP FELCRA Berhad allows the local people to involve in large scale oil palm plantations Other economic activities in Balingian include sago rice and coconut cultivation fish and chicken domestication and logging 2 Coal mining has been ongoing in the Balingian coal field 6 Balingian coal fired power plant commenced operation since May 2019 It is the first plant in Malaysia to use circulating fluidized bed technology to handle various coal types 7 8 9 Under Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy SCORE an aluminium smelting plant located at about 25 km from Balingian was built 4 Offshore oil and gas is also a growth area for Balingian 10 Transport editRoad edit Coastal road has improved Balingian link to other towns especially those who went to Mukah and Bintulu via Kuala Tatau 4 Other utilities editEducation edit Amongst the schools available here are SRK Parish Parish primary school SRB Chung Hua Chung Hua primary school Perpaduan kindergarten Sedidik kindergarten and the upcoming SMK Balingian 2 Healthcare edit Balingian public health clinic was established in 1989 The clinic also has implemented a Teleprimary care TPC system It is an audiovisual system where patients can be assessed and treated remotely without being sent to the nearby hospitals 3 Culture and leisure editBalingian is known for its river shrimps and have become an attraction for anglers 2 11 State constituency editMain article Balingian state constituency References edit Balingian Malaysia Geonames 9 August 2010 Retrieved 27 December 2010 a b c d e f Daerah Kecil Balingian Balingian sub district Rakan Sarawak Friends of Sarawak September 2002 Archived from the original on 16 December 2017 Retrieved 12 September 2018 a b c d Klinik Kesihatan Balingian Sarawak Sarawak Balingian public health clinic Balingian public health clinic Archived from the original on 13 September 2018 Retrieved 13 September 2018 a b c Q Eeugene Minjo Jozia 18 November 2010 redgoldarawana Balingian The energy Town of Mukah Retrieved 1 January 2011 Climate Balingian Climate Data org Retrieved 29 October 2020 Say Gee Sia Wan Hasiah Abdullah 14 March 2012 Geochemical and petrographical characteristics of low rank Balingian coal from Sarawak Malaysia Its implications on depositional conditions and thermal maturity PDF International Journal of Coal Geology 96 22 38 doi 10 1016 j coal 2012 03 002 Archived from the original PDF on 16 September 2018 Retrieved 15 September 2018 Sarawak Energy s Balingian coal fired power plant records safety milestone The Borneo Post 1 December 2018 Archived from the original on 4 December 2018 Retrieved 24 January 2020 王 桀 14 May 2019 马来西亚巴林基安循环流化床燃煤机组项目1号机组投运 Malaysian Balingian circulating fluidisized bed coal powered generator unit 1 commenced operation 北极星电力网 Bei Ji Xin Energy Grid Archived from the original on 1 September 2019 Retrieved 24 January 2020 蒋 武林 5 July 2019 中国能建湖南火电承建马来西亚巴林基安项目2号机组商运 China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Power Conctruction Co Ltd undertakes Malaysian Balingian generator unit 2 for commercial operation 北极星电力网 Bei Ji Xin Energy Grid Archived from the original on 1 September 2019 Retrieved 24 January 2020 Balingian Assessment Unit 37020102 PDF 5 July 2000 Retrieved 27 December 2010 Balingian a fishing haven for anglers New Sarawak Tribune 19 July 2019 Archived from the original on 24 January 2020 Retrieved 24 January 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Balingian amp oldid 1195202399, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
