To promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth while creating employment opportunities.
Mining
SEDCO Mining Sdn. Bhd.
Sabah’s One-Stop Centre for river and marine sand mining: managing the state concession, appointing and monitoring vendors, and preventing illegal mining.
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About SEDCO Mining
SEDCO Mining Sdn. Bhd. (SMSB) is a State Government-owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sabah Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO). Registered as company no. 199201020918 (252422-U), it commenced operations under its current name on 1 August 2023 from its headquarters at Wisma Perkasa, Kota Kinabalu.
The company holds exclusive concession rights to manage river and marine sand resources throughout Sabah, excluding the Kota Belud district. It serves as the One-Stop Centre for sand mining activities: appointing authorised vendors and contractors, monitoring their performance, coordinating licensing with the relevant government agencies and actively preventing illegal sand mining.
SMSB is chaired by Datuk Sr. Alan Chua Ming Ling, Director of the Department of Lands and Surveys Sabah, and led by Chief Executive Officer Tuan Shamsul Bahri bin Johari, a legal practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in corporate governance and strategic management. The company balances economic development with environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance and the interests of local communities.
Key facts
Operations Commenced1 August 2023
Ownership100% SEDCO
Paid-up CapitalRM1.0 million
Employees28
Active Operators18 T.O.L.
Marine Sand T.O.L. Area20,000–25,000 acres
Vision, mission & purpose
To be a leader in the Sabah mining industry by practising responsible resource management, operational excellence and sustainable development.
To manage Sabah's sand resources responsibly, ethically and sustainably, creating long-term value for the State while preserving its natural resources for future generations.
Products, services & facilities
One-Stop Centre for sand mining
A single point of coordination for river and marine sand mining activities across Sabah, covering operations, licensing and the requirements of every agency involved.
Concession rights management
Administration of the exclusive river and marine sand concession throughout Sabah, excluding the Kota Belud district, including Temporary Occupation Licence (T.O.L.) areas.
Vendor appointment and performance monitoring
Appointment of authorised vendors and contractors, with structured monitoring of their operational performance and compliance.
Compliance and enforcement support
Technical site visits and joint enforcement with the Department of Lands and Surveys (JTU) and other agencies to prevent illegal sand mining throughout the state.
Sand supply and joint project execution
Bulk river and marine sand supply, and direct joint execution, for building construction, river dredging and desilting, highway construction and reclamation projects.
Credentials, capacity & expertise
Company no. 199201020918 (252422-U)
Wholly owned by SEDCO (100% equity)
Paid-up capital RM1.0 million
28 staff across six operating units
Exclusive river and marine sand concession for Sabah (excluding Kota Belud)
MoUs with SOGDC and the Sabah Water Department
Concession and T.O.L. administration
Vendor performance monitoring
Licensing coordination with JTU, JPS, JPAS, JAS and the Fisheries Department
Enforcement support against illegal mining
In-house professional geologist
Marine sand supply for reclamation
Flagship projects & achievements
18 active T.O.L. sand mining operators
Authorised operators, including the LRA water treatment plant project, work throughout Sabah except Kota Belud. The number continues to grow as the Department of Lands and Surveys releases further Schedule B approvals.
T.O.L. data migration from JTU
On 25 March 2025 SMSB officially received the Temporary Occupation Licence migration data from the Department of Lands and Surveys at a ceremony at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, a milestone in its regulatory mandate.
MoU with Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation
A Memorandum of Understanding signed and exchanged with SOGDC at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, to pursue collaboration between the two state-owned companies.
MoU with the Sabah Water Department for the LRA project
A Memorandum of Understanding for the water treatment plant (Loji Rawatan Air) project, with SMSB's operational units engaged in the related sand works.
20,000 to 25,000 acres of marine sand T.O.L. areas
Marine sand areas ready for extraction, offered to strategic partners for reclamation and coastal development projects.
Board & management
Board of Directors
ChairmanDatuk Sr. Alan Chua Ming Ling
Deputy ChairmanDatuk Johari Saiman
Board MemberDatuk Sernam Singh
Board MemberDatuk Thomas Logijin
Board MemberIr. Hj. Siraja Hj. Bashora
Board MemberDr. Samuil Mopun
Board MemberDatuk Chin Kiang Ming
Company SecretaryMrs. Ellidiana binti Zailani
Management team
Chief Executive OfficerTuan Shamsul Bahri bin Johari
Chief Operating Officer & Head, Business Development UnitSuffainder bin Sukimin
Head, Human Resource Development & Administration UnitMaxlye Edwind Marom
Head, Finance UnitNur Sakinah binti Ag Salman
Head, Implementation UnitDarulnajmi bin Jamani
Head, Site Management UnitMagcellia binti Berni
Head, Evaluation & Monitoring UnitHarold bin Marius
Professional Geologist, Technical & Professional UnitJonathan Duasing
Operating locations
Headquarters, Kota Kinabalu
Level 5, Wisma Perkasa, 39 Jalan Gaya, 88821 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
+60 88-413 337How to access our services
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Contact the Business Development Unit at [email protected] or +60 88-413 337 with a short proposal or enquiry.
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Proposals are evaluated against sustainable development, innovation, technical requirements and the State's development priorities.
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Collaboration can take the form of joint ventures, technical partnerships, investment, sand supply or reclamation projects.
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Appointed sand mining operators are supervised through SMSB's Implementation, Site Management and Evaluation & Monitoring Units.
Frequently asked questions
What is SEDCO Mining Sdn. Bhd.?+
A State Government-owned company and wholly owned subsidiary of SEDCO that manages sand mining concession rights and oversees authorised vendors and contractors for river and marine sand operations throughout Sabah, excluding the Kota Belud district.
What is SEDCO Mining's core business?+
Management of river and marine sand mining concession rights in Sabah. The company is the One-Stop Centre for sand mining activities, appointing and monitoring authorised vendors, coordinating with government agencies and preventing illegal sand mining.
What are SEDCO Mining's vision and mission?+
Vision: to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth while creating employment opportunities. Mission: to be a leader in the Sabah mining industry by practising responsible resource management, operational excellence and sustainable development.
Which areas does SEDCO Mining oversee?+
Exclusive concession rights over river and marine sand resources throughout Sabah, excluding the Kota Belud district, exercised in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Which government agencies does SEDCO Mining work with?+
The Department of Lands and Surveys Sabah (JTU), DERMAGA, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), the Sabah Water Department (JPAS), the Department of Environment (JAS), the Fisheries Department and others, on licensing, compliance, environmental management and operational monitoring.
How does SEDCO Mining ensure responsible sand mining?+
Through three operational units: the Implementation Unit (UP), the Site Management Unit (UPDPT) and the Evaluation and Monitoring Unit (UPP), which oversee licensing, operational performance, compliance monitoring and enforcement.
Who leads SEDCO Mining?+
The Board is chaired by Datuk Sr. Alan Chua Ming Ling with Datuk Johari Saiman as Deputy Chairman. Tuan Shamsul Bahri bin Johari is the Chief Executive Officer and Suffainder bin Sukimin the Chief Operating Officer.
Does SEDCO Mining welcome strategic partnerships?+
Yes. The company seeks joint ventures, technical collaborations and investment partnerships that contribute to the sustainable development of Sabah's mining industry and align with the State's priorities.
What opportunities are available for investors and industry partners?+
River and marine sand extraction, reclamation projects and other value-added initiatives in the mining sector, including partnerships that bring innovative technologies, operational expertise and sustainable mining practices.
How is SEDCO Mining committed to sustainability?+
By balancing economic development with environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement, and by promoting responsible resource management, ethical business practices and collaboration with agencies and local communities.
How can investors or business partners engage with SEDCO Mining?+
Contact the Business Development Unit at [email protected] to discuss collaboration proposals that support sustainable resource development, innovation and long-term economic growth in Sabah.
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