Serasa Beach | |
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Pantai Serasa | |
Location | Serasa, Brunei-Muara |
Nearest city | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara |
Coordinates | 4°59′20″N115°04′06″E / 4.9888122°N 115.0682313°E |
Governing body | Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Department |
Serasa Beach (Malay : Pantai Serasa) is a 1.5 km long artificial split off the Serasa Bay, Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. [1] [2] The beach also lies a few minutes from Muara port and town. [3] [4]
The Royal Brunei Yacht Club, [5] Royal Brunei Windsurfing Association and Serasa Water Sports Complex [6] are present in the vicinity of the beach. [7] It is noted that the beach is known for windsurfing, kayaking and jet skiing. [8] Moreover, the beach is also a place for recreation and fishing. [9]
On 18 March 2014, the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah reopened the beach after the completion of the beach's B$3.45 million renovation. [10] After a high tide in 2018, which caused debris and rubbish to be washed up onto both the beach and nearby roads. [11] From 20 until 22 September 2019, the beach hosted the Inaugural BDYA Sailing Championship 2019. [12] In 2021, recycle bins have been installed Beach cleaning campaign was carried out by the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 7 February 2022. [13]
Brunei–Muara District or simply known as Brunei–Muara, is the smallest as well as the most populated district in Brunei. It has an area of 571 square kilometres (220 sq mi) and the population of 318,530 as of 2021. The district is also home to its administrative centre is Bandar Seri Begawan, as well as the Brunei International Airport and Muara Port, the country's only international airport and deep-water port respectively. The Brunei River flows within this district and is home to Kampong Ayer. As the administrative center of Brunei is located in the district, it remains the most developed in the country with the most up-to-date infrastructure, despite not being the center of Brunei's main economic activity.
Tutong District or simply known as Tutong, is the third largest and populated district in Brunei. It has an area of 1,166 square kilometres (450 sq mi) and the population of 47,210 as of 2021. The district is also home to its administrative centre is Tutong Town, as well as the Tutong River and Tasek Merimbun, the country's second longest river and the only ASEAN Heritage Parks in Brunei respectively.
Kuala Belait or officially the Kuala Belait Town, and colloquially referred to as KB, is the administrative town of Belait District, Brunei. The population of the town proper was 4,259 in 2016. Kuala Belait is officially a municipal area, as well as a village under the mukim of the same name. The town is located 85 kilometres (53 mi) west of the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan, and 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Seria, the district's other town. It is also in the westernmost part of country, near the mouth of the Belait River.
Tutong Town or simply known as Tutong, is a municipality town in Mukim Pekan Tutong Tutong District, Brunei. It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. It is the administrative centre of Tutong District.
Seria or officially known as Seria Town, is a town in Belait District, Brunei. It is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) west from the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The total population was 3,625 in 2016. It was where oil was first struck in Brunei in 1929 and has since become a centre for the country's oil and gas industry. The town's bazaar, officially opened on 19 September 1954, has few retail establishments, fresh food markets, supermarkets, banking services, tourist information centers, and a range of restaurants, including Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Italian ones as well as outdoor dining in somewhat rustic settings. For processing documentation related to owning a car and hiring domestic helpers (amahs), government offices are located in Kuala Belait.
Muara or officially known as Muara Town, is a port town in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, about 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population of the town proper was 2,102 in 2016. It is home to Muara Port, the country's primary deep water port.
Mukim Serasa is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The population was 16,173 in 2016. The mukim encompasses Muara Town, home to Muara Port, the country's only deepwater port.
Seri Kenangan Beach, also known as Tutong Beach, is a beach and spit in Kuala Tutong, Mukim Pekan Tutong, Tutong District. It is located at an estimated distance of 2 km west of Tutong town. It can also be noted that clay soils were found in the areas around the beach.
The Istana Darussalam is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III and birthplace of Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. The palace is located at Jalan Darussalam, Sumbiling Lama, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The building has become a tourist attraction and currently under the protection of the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act of the Museums Department.
Muara Besar Island is an island in Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The island is essential for the Brunei–China relations due to its part in the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. It can be noted that the island may be referred to Muara Island in older works.
The Muara Port, also known as Muara Harbour, is a seaport operated by the Muara Port Company (MPC) Sdn Bhd, under the supervision of the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam. The port also contributed to the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).
Muara Beach is a beach in Muara, Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The beach used to stretch up to Pelumpong Spit, before they were cut apart in order to make way for easy access to Muara Port in the 1960s. The beach is located at an estimated distance of 27 km from Bandar Seri Begawan, and 3 km from Muara Port.
The Serasa Ferry Terminal, also known as Serasa Muara Terminal and Serasa Terminal, is a passenger terminal operated by the Department of Immigration and National Registration in Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It is one of the two ferry terminals in Brunei, which is located in Kuala Belait Port and Serasa.
Penanjong Beach is a beach in Kampong Penanjong, Pekan Tutong, Tutong, Brunei Darussalam. The beach is known for water sport activities and view of sunsets over the South China Sea. It should also be noted that parts of the beach which stretches from Penanjong are located within a military base.
Tungku Beach is a Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) owned beach in Kampong Tungku, Gadong 'A', Brunei-Muara, Brunei. The beach is known for fishing, picnicking and view of sunsets over the South China Sea. The beach sits at an altitude of 76 metres (249 ft).
Lalak Lake is a pond in Mukim Labi, Belait District, Brunei. It is located within the Labi Hills Forest Reserve as part of the Luagan Lalak Recreation Park, and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Bandar Seri Begawan. The Brunei Malay term "Luagan", refers to a natural pond or non-flowing body of water.
Serasa Bay is a bay in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The waters within the bay is calm but are noted to be polluted by industrial complexes, oil released from ships due to the close proximity of the Muara Port and sewage from sewage plants. Fish cages were used to capture fishes such as Red tilapia, Grouper and Barramundi.
Selirong Island, also known as Mosquito Island, is an island located within the Brunei Bay and Mukim Labu, Temburong District, Brunei. The island also sits at the river delta of the Temburong River.
The Istana Pantai is one of the temporary official residence of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The palace is located at Jalan Kuala Tutong, Tutong District, Brunei. Moreover, the building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day.