Currency
Malaysia Ringgit (RM) is the legal medium of exchange in Malaysia. Traveller’s cheques and foreign currency can be converted to RM with commercial banks or authorized money changers in Miri. (USD = RM3.8)

Politics
Long Bedian is a village in Malaysia, which is a democracy based on the parliamentary system of government.

Population (year 2000)
The population of Long Bedian is 1,578
the ethnic group, Kayan make up 95% of the population, whereas 5% are Kelabits.

Population Breakdown By Groups (year 2000)
Under 6 years (214)
7 - 12 years (359)
13 - 19 years (356)
20 - 35 years (279)
36 - 45 years (205)
46 - 55 years (122)
56 years and above (51)

Religion
Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. Freedom of worship is guaranteed. Places of worship for Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Buddhists are available. Most of the Long Bedian villagers are Christians, members of the Sidang Injil Borneo.

Language
Bahasa Melayu is the national language. However, English, Chinese and Tamil are widely spoken. Although Kayan is the lingua franca, most people in Long Bedian speak Bahasa Malayu, and English.

Education
The place has 1 Primary School, 1 library and 1 Tadika (Kindergarten).

Telecommunication
At present, there is a Payphone operated by Telekom Malaysia. Phonecards are available at the Long Bedian Shopping Centre. There is also a Telecentre which you can use the computers and access to Internet.

Healthcare
There is a clinic operated by the Ministry of Health.