Additionally, the village's industrial park is a key driver of Brunei's economic diversification, hosting major petrochemical and fertiliser companies that help reduce the country’s reliance on oil and gas.

The river basin, where freshwater meets saltwater, is an important fishing spot, contributing to the village's local economy and providing resources for its residents.

[4] As of 2018, a total of 3,469 individuals call Kampong Sungai Liang home, including Dusun, Kedayan, Malay, Chinese, Iban, among other tribes and ethnicities; there are 1,732 men and 1,737 women.

[8] In addition, Chung Lian School was founded in 1953 and formally opened in August 1955 by the Sungai Liang and Lumut community in response to the need for elementary education.

Since its beginnings with just 27 students and a teacher who doubled as principal, Chung Lian School has made contributions to both child education and community assistance.

[17] On behalf of Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin, the Director of Religious Affairs, Acting Chief Kadi Zain Serudin handed a B$4,000 contribution from Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III to help finish the Sungai Liang Mosque's construction.

The 1971 Sungai Liang Agricultural Station report highlighted the positive effects of lime on soil, which led to improved crop yields, including sweet peppers, beans, and brinjals.

[20] According to a 1987 study, 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of land were being created for fruit tree gardens and homegrown vegetable growing, Sungai Liang possesses potential for agricultural development.

Spanning 2.808 hectares in the Agricultural Development Area, the farm grows a variety of crops such as sweet corn, cassava, cherry tomatoes, Taiwanese cucumbers, and leafy vegetables like spinach and mustard greens.

The farm's produce is sold at the weekly Pasar Kitani and supplied to major supermarkets such as SupaSave and Soon Lee Megamart in Sungai Liang.

Notable items include takiding (woven baskets used for storing ornamental objects) and bamboo squirrels, which have garnered positive attention both locally and internationally.

[4] With substantial contributions from both domestic and foreign stakeholders, Brunei's efforts to diversify its economy have been anchored by the Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK).

The first site preparation for the 271-hectare park was done by a local contractor, Galfar Pembinaan dan Perusahaan, who also installed permanent drainage, cleared the area, leveled it, and put up security fencing.

[28] In addition to the methanol facility, SPARK hosted the Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI),[29] developed by a consortium comprising Westside Limited, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Australia's Incitec Pivot.