BNPP RI Facilitates Fish Exports to Sarawak Through Badau Border Crossing
Trade activity in the border region has resumed with the facilitation of consumable fish shipments from Kapuas Hulu Regency to Sarawak, Malaysia through the Badau Border Crossing (PLBN Badau). This facilitation, conducted by Indonesia’s National Border Management Agency (BNPP RI), aims to drive economic growth for border communities.
A total of 530 kilogrammes of consumable fish were dispatched, with an export value reaching Rp85 million. The commodities included betutu fish (20 kg), jelawat fish (150 kg), kelabau fish (30 kg), catfish or seladang (140 kg), tapah fish (150 kg), and tengalan fish (40 kg).
Before dispatch, all commodities underwent inspection by officials from the Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine Agency (BKHIT). The inspection included verification of administrative documentation and physical examination to ensure the fish were in healthy condition, safe, and met quarantine requirements.
After clearance, the commodities were sent to Sarawak through PLBN Badau. In its implementation, PLBN Badau ensured smooth export procedures through inter-agency coordination and support from customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) services.
Adrian, Head of BKHIT Service Unit at PLBN Badau, explained that this export activity demonstrated the role of the border region as an economic driver for communities. “This fisheries commodity export represents a concrete implementation of the role of communities and CIQ services towards the objective of establishing PLBN in border areas, which is to stimulate the economy. Our task is to ensure that products sent are in safe and healthy condition through inspections in accordance with applicable regulations,” Adrian stated on Saturday (28 February 2026).
PLBN Badau Head Wendelinus Fanu said that product export intensification would be pursued as part of the strategy to strengthen cross-border trade. “Going forward, we will not only promote fisheries and agricultural commodities, but also open opportunities for other premium products from border communities to be facilitated for export through PLBN Badau,” he said.
From January to February 2026, the total value of fish exports through PLBN Badau reached Rp907.4 million. This achievement demonstrates that trade activity in the border region continues to grow and provide tangible contribution to the local economy.
Through this export facilitation, BNPP RI reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cross-sectoral synergy at PLBN Badau to increase added value and competitiveness of border commodities. “Strengthening the role of PLBN as a trade hub is expected to drive sustainable economic growth for communities and reinforce the position of the border region as the nation’s front porch,” said Wendelinus.