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Muara Town
Muara, officially known as Muara Town (), is a port town located in the Brunei–Muara District, approximately from the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. As of 2021, the population of the town was 2,539. Muara is officially classified as a settlement under Mukim Serasa, and its postcode is BT1128. Etymology Muara, originally known as Muara Damit, later became known as Brooketon, named after Rajah Charles Brooke's colliery. The name "Muara" is derived from the Malay word for river mouth, reflecting the town's location at the entrance to a large river in Brunei. Like many other coastal ''muara'' settlements, "Muara" are typically situated at a river confluence, at the head of the estuary, or in the close coastal hinterland. This strategic positioning allowed the settlement to control access to the river, defend against potential sea attacks, and benefit from trade and river transportation. Geography The geography of Muara is characterised by a variety of soil types, including gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Brunei
Brunei, officially Brunei Darussalam, is a country in Southeast Asia, situated on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. Apart from its coastline on the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak, with its territory bifurcated by the Sarawak district of Limbang District, Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between its multi-landmass neighbours of Malaysia and Indonesia. , the country had a population of 455,858, of whom approximately 180,000 resided in the Capital city, capital and largest city of Bandar Seri Begawan. Its official language is Malay language, Malay, and Islam is the state religion of the country, although Religion in Brunei, other religions are nominally tolerated. The government of Brunei is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Sultan, and it implements a fusion of English common law and jurisprudence inspired by Islam, including sharia. At the Bruneian Emp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Brooketon Colliery
Brooketon Colliery, formerly known as Muara Coal Mine, was one of the underground coal mines in Brunei. Location The Brooketon Colliery is located in Serasa. It is located to the north of the roundabout where Jalan Muara meets the Muara–Tutong Highway about one and a half miles away from Muara Town centre. History Coal was first reported in Brunei Darussalam near Muara as early as 1837. from ''The Geology and Hydrocarbon Resources of Negara Brunei Darussalam'' retrieved 07-06-12 in Serai Pimping. The Muara coalmine was first mined commercially in 1883, when William Cowie (merchant), William Cowie was given the concession rights to mine the coal in exchange for $1,200 per year. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
British North Borneo Company
The North Borneo Chartered Company (NBCC), also known as the British North Borneo Company (BNBC), was a British chartered company formed on 1 November 1881 to administer and exploit the resources of North Borneo (present-day Sabah in Malaysia). The territory became a protectorate of the British Empire in 1888 but the company remained involved with the territory until 1946, when administration was fully assumed by the Crown colony government. The company also temporarily administered the island of Labuan in 1890 before it became part of the Straits Settlements. The company motto was ''Pergo et Perago'', which means "I persevere and I achieve" in Latin. Its founder and its first chairman was Alfred Dent. History Foundation The company was founded along similar lines as the East India Company. German businessman and diplomat Baron von Overbeck, along with the heads of a British trading company in Shanghai and London, Alfred Dent and Edward Dent, together met with the rul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Crown Colony Of Labuan
The Crown Colony of Labuan was a Crown colony off the northwestern shore of the island of Borneo established in 1848 after the acquisition of the island of Labuan from the Sultanate of Brunei in 1846. Apart from the main island, Labuan consists of six smaller islands; Burung, Daat, Kuraman, Papan, Rusukan Kecil, and Rusukan Besar. Labuan was expected by the British to be a second Singapore, but it did not fulfill its promise especially after the failure of its coal production that did not become fruitful, causing investors to withdraw their money, leaving all machinery equipment and Chinese workers that had entered the colony previously. The Chinese workers then began involving themselves in other businesses with many becoming chief traders of the island's produce of edible bird's nest, pearl, sago and camphor, with the main successful production later being the coconut, rubber and sago. World War II brought the invasion of Japanese forces which abruptly ended British admi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Muara Besar Island
Muara Besar Island (, Abbrev: ) 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 China, Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. It can be noted that the island may be referred to Muara Island () in older works. Geography PMB is located within Brunei Bay, south of the South China Sea, and is part of Mukim Serasa 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. Etymology Serasa is thought to have been given its name ... in the Brunei–Muara District. The island is flat, marshy, and measures in length and 1 mile in width. Positioned on the west side of Pelumpong Island, Pelumpong Point's entrance, PMB is sparsely populated, with the forest canopy, which becomes denser toward the eastern end, reaching heights of . At Sapo Point, the southeastern tip of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pelumpong Island
Pelumpong Island (), formerly known as the Tanjong Pelumpong sand spit, is an artificial island located in Brunei Bay within the Brunei–Muara District, southwest of Bandar Seri Begawan. Situated near the southern entrance to Brunei Bay, the island is characterised by its dramatic sandy formation. Pelumpong Island supports a thriving coral ecosystem, home to 34 identified scleractinian coral taxa, contributing to its ecological significance in the region. Geography Pelumpong Island, encompassing , is a dynamic sandy formation situated at the southern entrance of Brunei Bay, near the northwest gateway to the Brunei River. The island's eastern expansion progresses at a rate of annually. Its prominent point is characterised by driftwood deposits and becomes nearly submerged during high tides, with a navigational beacon that may be obscured by dense tree cover. A verdant grove of trees, reaching heights of 18 to 37 metres, extends approximately westward, while shorter trees do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jerudong
Kampong Jerudong is a village in Mukim Sengkurong, Brunei–Muara District, Brunei, about from the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 3,856 in 2016. It is one of the settlements within Mukim Sengkurong. It is of historical interest as it is considered the starting point for the Kedayan community and where they first introduced rice cultivation. There are various stories about the origins of the Kedayan people, with some suggesting they came from Java. According to one account, Sultan Bolkiah brought the Kedayan to teach rice cultivation to his people, and they first settled in Kampong Pasir, Jerudong. Etymology The name Kampong Jerudong is said to have originated from a folktale about two fishermen who were fishing in the Sungai Si Anggus river. Aya was the woman's name, and Dong was the man's. Aya inquired of Dong while he was fishing as to his residence. "''Tu... jauh, Dong''", Dong responded. This phrase led to the location being known as "Jerudong" throughout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Brunei River
The Brunei River () is a river which flows through Brunei and empties into the Brunei Bay towards the north-east direction. The Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, stands on its banks. The Brunei River is the shortest major river in Brunei. It is the major river basin within the Brunei-Muara District, the smallest but most populous district. It flows through the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. It is home to Kampong Ayer, the Brunei's traditional village on stilts above the river water. History The Sultanate of Brunei once controlled all Borneo, including parts of the Philippines and Indonesia. The region's thick jungle means the method of transport and communication was always via boats. This led to traditional settlements being established beside rivers and waterways. These waterways provided convenient transport through a jungle environment, and a supply of food. In 2006 the Brunei government through the Department of Environmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Serasa Beach
Serasa Beach () 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). It is an artificial extension of Serasa Bay, in Mukim Serasa. Additionally, the beach is just a few minutes away from both Muara Port and the town itself. 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. On 18 March 2014, the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah reopened the beach after the completion of the beach's B$3.45 million reno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Muara Port
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). Geography The port's strategic location allows access to the Oceania, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. The port lies 28 km from the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan and it was considered to be the Gateway for Trade. The Muara Naval Base lies north-east of the port, and Muara Besar Island in the west. The port also contains a free trade zone, which is known as the Muara Export Zone (MEZ). History In 1973, the port was officially completed and it became the largest port in Brunei. In 1982, the port underwent a B$26.5 million expansion project. It can also be noted after 1997, the port might not have been in use due to the decline in cargo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kuala Belait
Kuala Belait (KB) or officially the Kuala Belait Town (), is the administrative town of Belait District, Brunei. The population of the town proper was 4,544 in 2021. Kuala Belait is officially a municipal area (), as well as a settlement under the mukim of the same name. The town is located west of the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan, and west of Seria, the district's other town. It is also in the westernmost part of country, near the mouth of the Belait River. Etymology The name "Kuala Belait" originates from the Malay words ''kuala'', meaning "river mouth" or "confluence," and ''Belait'', referring to the Belait River and the indigenous Belait people who inhabit the region. This naming reflects the town's geographical position at the mouth of the Belait River, where it empties into the South China Sea. As with other ''kuala'' settlements, the location was likely chosen for its strategic significance, offering both defensive advantages and accessibility for trade a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
