Balai Ringin is a town, constituency and autonomous sub-district in Serian Division, Sarawak, Malaysia,[1] about half an hour drive from Serian town along the Pan Borneo Highway.[2]
Balai Ringin | |
|---|---|
  Balai Ringin | |
| Coordinates: 1°03′N 110°45′E / 1.05°N 110.75°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Sarawak |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Location
editLocated in the southeast corner of Serian Division, Balai Ringin is adjacent to the Indonesian border. It lies approximately 75.3 kilometres (47 mi) southeast of the state capital Kuching.
Demographics
editThe area is predominantly inhabited by Iban tribespeople, though there are a few Malay villages.
Government and politics
editPreviously part of Simunjan District of the Samarahan Division, it was sliced off from the former in 2021 and transferred to the Serian Division and granted autonomy.[3]It is the division's second expansion after the annexation of Siburan District from Kuching Division in 2015.
Balai Ringin is part of Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) area, along with Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, and Bau.
Parliamentary constituency
editState constituency
editNeighbouring settlements include:
- Kampung Sepan 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest
- Kampung Bayur 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) southwest
- Kampung Batu Kudi 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) west
- Kampung Muboi 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) west
- Kampung Linsat 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) west
Buses
edit| Route No. | Operating Route | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Serian-Balai Ringin | Serian Kedup Transport |
References
edit- ^ "Balai Ringin, Malaysia". Geonames. 2010-08-09. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "Welcome to Balai-Ringin.com". 2010-07-07. Archived from the original on 2011-02-02. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
- ^ "Bahagian Serian". Retrieved 16 August 2024.