Bau: Mas Gading MP, Mordi Bimol, has stressed that the redemarcation of Bau District needs to be reviewed as it has reportedly caused confusion and unease among the community, particularly in the Singai area.
He said the process of redemarcation was understood to have been carried out without thorough engagement with local residents and risks affecting access to basic amenities as well as the preservation of Bau’s community identity and heritage.
“Any proposal for redemarcation must take into account the interests of the people as the top priority, and boundary changes cannot be made hastily without in-depth consideration and proper engagement with the people,” he said in a statement.
According to Mordi, four key aspects must be addressed before any decision is made: full community involvement through transparent consultation, assurance of access to basic facilities and public services, respect for the historical heritage and identity of the Bau community, and open, transparent clarification from the state authorities.
He said records show that after the Administrative Areas Ordinance (Amendment) 2022 was gazetted on 15 March 2022, no official briefing was conducted until a meeting with community leaders on 17 August 2025.
“Following that, a series of village-to-village meetings were held from 22 to 31 August. It is understood that out of the 15 affected villages, only two remain fully under Bau District – Mikaguon and Badul.
“Four villages – Apar, Tabong, Sudoh, and Atas have been split between Bau and Kuching, while nine other villages – Segong, Barieng, Tanjong Bowang, Tanjong Poting, Senibung, Daun Ngori, Daun, Bobak Sajong, and Bobak Sejinjang have been entirely transferred to Kuching District,” he said.
Mordi said residents have reportedly rejected the move, considering it unfair and harmful to communal solidarity.
“Furthermore, confusion arose when there were claims that the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) was responsible for the redemarcation.
“For clarification, this matter falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Sarawak State Cabinet as provided for in the Administrative Areas Ordinance, and has nothing to do with DOSM,” he explained.
Mordi stressed that removing the affected villages from Bau District would erode community solidarity and make it difficult for residents to access public services.
“I firmly state my position that the redemarcation of Bau District is inappropriate and must be reviewed.
“The status quo should be maintained in the interests of the people, smooth administration, and in safeguarding the dignity and identity of the local community,” he said.
He added that, as an elected representative, he is committed to ensuring that any decision made will truly benefit the people, rather than create new divisions or difficulties.
“I call on all parties to remain calm, stay united, and contribute views constructively for the common good,” he said.
Meanwhile, he also revealed that boundary changes have occurred in several other parts of Sarawak.
“Before 2022, Sarawak had 40 districts, whereas after the amendment in 2022 the number increased to 45 districts.
“Among the districts involved in redemarcation are Kuching–Bau–Lundu, Matu–Dalat–Mukah, Julau–Pakan, Song–Kapit, and Beluru–Subis. At the same time, five new districts were created, namely Gedong, Siburan, Sebuyau, Pantu, and Lingga,” he said.
