BAU: This 205-year-old town is moving rapidly towards becoming a prime destination for cultural and eco-tourism under the Bau Master Plan 2030.
Tasik Biru assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, likened Bau to a hidden gem, saying it has the potential to create an economic development model while preserving its local heritage.
He said the framework under the master plan will systematically develop the local tourism sector through heritage and cultural tourism, eco-tourism, and community-based rural tourism.
“Among the future projects in Bau is the construction of the Bau Gold Museum and Park Complex, which aims to transform Bau’s gold mining legacy into a world-class attraction.
“In addition, the Bau Tourism and Cultural Park will complement the overall development plan, featuring a lakeside destination designed for harmony and leisure.
“This historic morning also marks a new milestone with the official launch of Tasik Biru Resort City,” he said during the 205th Bau District Anniversary Celebration, Pesta Tasik Biru 2025, and the launch of Tasik Biru Resort City today.
Henry, who is also Transport Deputy Minister, said the district’s unique social fabric not only reflects harmony but also provides a strong foundation for making Bau a tourism hub anchored in cultural ecosystems.
He noted that Bau’s proximity to the West Kalimantan border also opens doors for cross-border cultural exchange programmes and joint tourism packages with Indonesian counterparts.
As such, he expressed optimism that the development of the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Serikin Complex will become a key driver for the Border Economic Zone (BEZ), turning Serikin into a commercial hub for border trade in the region.
“This project promises significant impact. It will create many new job opportunities in logistics, tourism and service sectors.
“The development of this ICQS complex is not just about building infrastructure for security, but about creating a future where Bau becomes a gateway that connects Malaysia and Indonesia through trade, tourism and cultural diplomacy,” he added.
On a related note, Henry asserted that Bau is expected to see a rise in tourist arrivals each year leading up to 2030.
“This influx of visitors is expected to create more job opportunities and generate greater annual tourism revenue,” he said.
