Chinese people are more concentrated at Sebauh town, while some reside in the rural areas of Kuala Kebulu and Jelalong.
Agriculture is a major part of the economy in Sebauh with oil palm, rattan and pepper the main products.
People who wish to travel to upriver areas which are inaccessible by road such as Jelalong, Pandan, Labang, Kuala Kebulu and Bukit Balai, use ferry and boat services.
River transport charges remain high in Sebauh District due to the long distance involved.
There are some rural areas which are accessible by timber tracks and palm estate roads such as Labang, Tubau and Kakus.
Availability of transports to these areas are limited through bookings at Bintulu town, using private vans or four-wheel drive vehicles.
These healthcare clinics are operated solely for cases which can be handled by medical officers, not necessarily needing a general practitioner.