Serasa Beach

Serasa Beach
Pantai Serasa
Location	Serasa, Brunei-Muara
Nearest city	Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Coordinates	4.9888122°N 115.0682313°E / 4.9888122; 115.0682313
Established	1980; 45 years ago (1980)
Governing body	Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Department

Serasa Beach (Malay: Pantai Serasa) is located to the south of Muara Town, accessible via Jalan Serasa, which leads to Simpang 287 and continues to the end of the road. The beach spans an area of 1 kilometre (0.62 miles).[1] It is an artificial extension of Serasa Bay, in Mukim Serasa.[2][3] Additionally, the beach is just a few minutes away from both Muara Port and the town itself.[4][5]

History

Originally, this beach was a fishing village. In 1970, the area was improved and developed through the cooperative efforts of the villagers and the public to provide facilities for fishermen from Bedukang Island and the tip of Tanjong Serasa. In 1980, the government renovated and opened the beach for public use. Later, in 1990, the government provided various facilities for the public, including the construction of a sports complex specifically for boat racing during the 1999 SEA Games.[1]

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.[6] After a high tide in 2018, which caused debris and rubbish to be washed up onto both the beach and nearby roads.[7] From 20 until 22 September 2019, the beach hosted the Inaugural BDYA Sailing Championship 2019.[8] In 2021, recycle bins have been installed Beach cleaning campaign was carried out by the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 7 February 2022.[9]

Features

The Royal Brunei Yacht Club,[10] Royal Brunei Windsurfing Association and Serasa Water Sports Complex[11] are present in the vicinity of the beach.[12] It is noted that the beach is known for windsurfing, kayaking and jet skiing.[13] Moreover, the beach is also a place for recreation and fishing.[14]

References

1. Haji Adanan Haji Abd. Latiff (2012). Kenali Negara Kitani: Tempat-Tempat Eksotik (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. pp. 130–131. ISBN 978-99917-0-855-3.
2. Chua, Thia-Eng; Chou, L. M.; Sadorra, Marie Sol M. (1987). The Coastal Environmental Profile of Brunei Darussalam: Resource Assessment and Management Issues. WorldFish. p. 59. ISBN 978-971-10-2237-2.
3. ICLARM Technical Reports. International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management. 1981. p. 59. ISBN 978-971-10-2238-9.
4. ASEAN from Space. Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization). 2001. p. 31. ISBN 978-974-229-080-1.
5. Sirinanda, K. U.; Michael, Pangiras (1996). Geography at Universiti Brunei Darussalam: The First Decade. Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. p. 144.
6. "Department of Environment, Park and Recreation - Serasa Beach". www.env.gov.bn. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
7. "Nature, visitors unload rubbish on Serasa Beach". SFA Sandbox. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
8. "RBN SAILING TEAM REPRESENTS THE RBAF SPORT COUNCIL IN THE INAUGURAL BRUNEI DARUSSALAM YACHTING ASSOCIATION (BDYA) SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP 2019". navy.mindef.gov.bn.
9. "Green Brunei News – Green Brunei". Retrieved 24 May 2022.
10. Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore Handbook. Trade & Trade & Travel Publications; New York, NY. 1996. p. 574. ISBN 978-0-8442-8886-4.
11. Ledesma, Charles de; Lewis, Mark; Savage, Pauline (2003). Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Rough Guides. p. 593. ISBN 978-1-84353-094-7.
12. Thiessen, Tamara (2008). Bradt Travel Guide - Borneo. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-252-1.
13. Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook. Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited. 2007. pp. E-60.
14. "Kementerian Pembangunan - Pantai Serasa". www.mod.gov.bn. Retrieved 24 May 2022.