Tungku Beach (Malay: Pantai Tungku) is a Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) owned beach in Kampong Tungku, Gadong 'A', Brunei-Muara, Brunei.[1][2] The beach is known for fishing, picnicking and view of sunsets over the South China Sea.[3][4] The beach sits at an altitude of 76 metres (249 ft).[5]

Tungku Beach
Pantai Tungku
Map showing the location of Tungku Beach
Map showing the location of Tungku Beach
LocationTungku, Gadong 'A', Brunei-Muara
Nearest cityBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Coordinates4°58′06″N 114°51′41″E / 4.9683817°N 114.8612669°E / 4.9683817; 114.8612669
Governing bodyBrunei Investment Agency

In 1992, it was reported that the beach had severe sand erosion.[6] On 24 February 2013, a beach cleaning campaign was hosted by the Ministry of Development's Lands Department.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Public Raised Concerns Over Tungku Beach Impending Closure | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  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. ^ Welcome to Brunei Darussalam: The Complete Traveller's Guide. Brunei Press. 2000. p. 37. ISBN 978-99917-32-05-3.
  4. ^ 1001beach. "Tungku Beach". 1001beach. Retrieved 3 June 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Salam, M.A.; Yazdani, M.G. (2012). Investigation on available wind energy at Tungku beach. Frontiers in Energy. p. 276.
  6. ^ Silvestre, Geronimo (1992). The Coastal Resources of Brunei Darussalam: Status, Utilization and Management. WorldFish. p. 200. ISBN 978-971-8709-11-5.
  7. ^ "Lands Department - Tungku Beach Cleaning Campaign". www.tanah.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 June 2022.