Tebedu

Tebedu (also known as Bandar Mutiara) is a border town in the Serian division of southwestern Sarawak, Malaysia,[1][2] on the Indonesia-Malaysia border. It lies approximately 63.2 kilometres (39 mi) south of the state capital Kuching.

For the state constituency represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, see Tebedu (state constituency).

Tebedu
Tebedu
Coordinates: 1.01667°N 110.36667°E / 1.01667; 110.36667
Country Malaysia
State Sarawak
Administrative DivisionSerian
Elevation
99 m (325 ft)

Tebedu is the first and also the main land crossing between Malaysia and Indonesia. It is located along the main road linking Kuching, Sarawak and Pontianak, West Kalimantan. The town on the Indonesian side of the border is Entikong. In 2010, Matrade Sarawak director Omar Mohd Salleh stated that over 90% of Sarawak’s export trade passed through Sungai Tujoh (on the border with Brunei) or through Tebedu.[3]

Most of the town’s inhabitants are indigenous people of the Bidayuh tribe. The minority Chinese operate retail and trade offering daily needs to the township.

Neighbouring settlements include:

  • Kampung Entubu 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) southwest
  • Kampung Bengan 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest
  • Kampung Tama 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) northeast
  • Kampung Sijijak 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) northwest
  • Kampung Sungan 7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi) north
  • Kampung Tesu 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) east

Tebedu ICQS

Built since 1990, the Tebedu ICQS (Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex at the border crossing was planned for upgrading or rebuilding[4] in 2018 to further improve its services and facilities[5] to be on par with the ICQS at Entikong in Indonesia as well as to foster cross-border trade and tourism between Indonesia and Malaysia. The government also envisioned Tebedu ICQS as a modern complex with the latest infrastructure to facilitate cross-border movement and trade. These initiatives will develop Tebedu into an economic area and to strengthen the security between Sarawak and West Kalimantan. [6]

Tourism

KLB Garden

Established since 2018, KLB Garden is an agro park and mini zoo which serves as the first and main tourism attraction for Tebedu.[7] KLB Garden aims to be a perfect destination for family trips and for visitors to learn about the history of Tebedu as well as the ecology and culture of Borneo and its people, mainly the Bidayuh community. A wide range of activities such as swimming, hiking, animal feeding and cycling are available for the visitors. For holiday or group visiting purposes, visitors can also plan for staycation to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the breath-taking country side scenery. KLB Garden has been featured on local media such as Astro Awani[8] and international media such as Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA)[9] for promoting local development via sustainable tourism.

Sister cities

References
  1. M. Mohizah, S. Julia and W. K. Soh (2006). A Sarawak Gazetteer (PDF). Kuala Lumpur: Sarawak Forestry Department Malaysia and Forest Research Institute Malaysia. ISBN 983-2181-86-0. OCLC 85818866. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  2. "Tebedu, Malaysia". Geonames. 9 August 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  3. Ghaz Ghazali (13 April 2010). "Robust business awaits in W Kalimantan" (PDF). The Borneo Post. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  4. MOHR. "23/04/2018 - WORKS TO TURN TEBEDU IMMIGRATION COMPLEX TO ICQS TO START JULY 1". Kallyas (in Malay). Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  5. editorJY (28 December 2017). "New and modern Immigration complex at Tebedu soon". DayakDaily. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  6. "Tebedu Immigration complex to be upgraded or rebuilt | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  7. "Zoo, agro park set to draw tourists to Tebedu". Borneo Post Online. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  8. "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  9. "KLB Garden | FeedsFloor". pata.feedsfloor.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
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