The private sector is transforming ideas into action under the BIMP-EAGA Transport Private Sector Meeting (BETPSM) platform, advancing the movement of people and goods between Brunei and Miri through collaboration, commitment, and a shared vision.
In partnership with the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCCI), BETPSM successfully held an Outreach Program in Miri, Sarawak on 23 September 2025.
A major highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miri Transport Company (MTC) and Anthony Tours & Travel (ATT) to introduce cross-border coach and bus services linking Brunei International Airport with Miri Airport, Sarawak. This landmark agreement reflects the private sector’s proactive role in driving connectivity, improving convenience, and strengthening tourism and people-to-people ties. It also represents the first step toward the formal processes required to establish such services.
Aligned with BIMP-EAGA’s vision of multimodal transport and stronger border connectivity, the Inland Container Depot (ICD) project was also highlighted under BETPSM. The initiative aims to reduce trade gaps and enhance logistics links, with Muara Port Company (MPC) expressing investment interest in integrating seaport access with inland networks. By positioning containers closer to the border, this concept could cut import and export transport times to just 30 minutes, enabling smoother cargo movement and more efficient cross-border trade.
The BETPSM Outreach Program in Miri exemplified how collaboration can turn shared visions into practical outcomes. It underlined that within BIMP-EAGA, regional cooperation is more than an aspiration—it is action in progress.
One Region. One Border. One Vision.
