Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer Range Front Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 26 meters tall, is painted white and carries a white trapezoidal daymark. It has a focal height of 30 meters above sea level. The light emits a red isophase signal, meaning it is illuminated for an equal duration as it is dark, on a 6-second cycle. It is located 1.3 kilometers from Bintulu, Sarawak, marking the southern side of the main harbor entrance at Tanjung Kidurong. This structure functions as the front range light, working in tandem with a rear light to guide vessels.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for ships entering the main harbor of Tanjung Kidurong, providing precise directional guidance through its synchronized range lights. It directly supports the safe navigation of vessels utilizing the port of Bintulu, Sarawak.