Why Belait
Belait's potential is extraordinary.
Discover the district's economic potential, geographic advantages, and alignment with Brunei's Wawasan 2035 vision.
Economic Overview
Belait District at a glance
Belait is Brunei Darussalam's largest and westernmost district, covering 2,727 km² and home to roughly 67,500 residents. Since the first commercial oil discovery in Seria in 1929, it has been the engine of Brunei's national economy. As global energy markets shift and domestic reserves mature, Belait's future depends on diversifying beyond oil and gas — and Revitalize Belait is its community-led, government-backed response.
District Population (2024)
Geographic Area — largest in Brunei
To Miri International Airport, Sarawak
Geographic Advantages
Naturally positioned to grow
Coastal Access
Kuala Belait sits at the mouth of the Belait River on the South China Sea — access for marine logistics, waterfront tourism, and river corridor development.
Anduki Airfield
A sealed instrument runway in Seria (ICAO: WBAK), operated by Brunei Shell Petroleum, with potential for expanded civil aviation supporting business and tourism.
Labi Interior
Intact Bornean rainforest, 40+ waterfalls, 36 frog species, indigenous longhouse communities, and Luagan Lalak — Brunei's largest inland lake.
Proximity to Miri / Sarawak
Around 56 km from Miri, a regional hub with an international airport — creating opportunities for cross-border tourism and investment.
Strategic Framework
Four pillars of transformation
Each underpinned by Brunei's Wawasan 2035 vision, forming an integrated framework to reposition Belait as a model district.
KB-Seria Smart & Green City
Transform Kuala Belait and Seria into connected, sustainable urban centres powered by smart technology, green infrastructure, and a thriving creative economy — supported by affordable housing, Metro Belait public transport, and urban resilience planning.
Belait Sustainable Hub
Position Belait as Brunei's centre of excellence for renewable energy, green financing, and sustainable industries — attracting clean-tech investment, solar engineering capacity, and carbon credit monetisation.
Diversified Economic Sectors
Reduce dependence on oil and gas by building a multi-sector economy spanning digital services, agribusiness, tourism, sports, arts, and logistics across 8 focus sectors.
Agro-Eco-Cultural Tourism Hub
Harness Belait's extraordinary biodiversity — from Luagan Lalak's floating peat swamp to Labi's 40+ waterfalls and longhouse communities — into an internationally recognised eco-tourism destination.
National Vision
Wawasan 2035 alignment
Wawasan Brunei 2035 — launched in 2007 by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah — charts Brunei's transformation toward three ambitious national goals. Revitalize Belait is a direct expression of this vision at the district level.
Educated & Highly Skilled People
Revitalize Belait supports this through hackathons, bootcamps, a Renewable Energy Academy, the Belait Incubation Centre, and a Centre of Excellence for Eco-Tourism.
High Quality of Life
Affordable housing, a Metro Belait public transport network, upgraded sports and entertainment facilities, culture and creative industry hubs, and resilient urban infrastructure.
Dynamic & Sustainable Economy
Unlocking 8 new economic sectors, attracting investment through PPP frameworks, and enabling green financing — transitioning from hydrocarbon dependence to a diversified economy.