Balai Ringin
Balai Ringin | |
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Balai Ringin town | |
Balai Ringin | |
| Coordinates: 1°03′N 110°45′E / 1.05°N 110.75°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sarawak |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
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]
Location
Located 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
The area is predominantly inhabited by Iban tribespeople, though there are a few Malay villages.
Government and politics
Previously 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
State constituency
Neighbouring 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
| Route No. | Operating Route | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Serian-Balai Ringin | Serian Kedup Transport |
References
- ^ "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.