When is the federal government expected to hand over Bintulu Port?

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Bintulu Port Handover Expected in June

The federal government is slated to transfer ownership of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak state government in June. This handover follows a decision reached in a joint committee meeting earlier this year, which also established a working committee to determine the compensation amount. The Sarawak government is currently in discussions with the federal government regarding the compensation for taking over the port.
Compensation Discussions Underway

A joint working committee, comprising representatives from the federal Ministry of Transport and the Sarawak State Financial Secretary’s Office, is actively deliberating the compensation figure for the port's transfer. While the specific amount remains undisclosed, it is a key point of negotiation between the two governments.
Joint Committee Decision for Handover

The agreement for the federal government to cede control of Bintulu Port, a significant liquefied natural gas hub, to the Sarawak government was finalised on January 8. This decision was made during a joint committee meeting chaired by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah and Federal Minister of Transport Anthony Loke.
Legislative Changes to Facilitate Transfer

To ensure a smooth transition, the federal Ministry of Transport will introduce legislation to repeal the Bintulu Port Board Act 1981 in the upcoming parliamentary session. Concurrently, the Sarawak government plans to establish a new Bintulu Port Board under the Port Board Ordinance 1961, which will oversee the port's operations post-transfer.

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