Bekenu
Place in Sarawak, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bekenu (also known as Bekenu Bazaar or Bakenu) is a small fishing town near Miri, in Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] Bekenu bazaar is the capital of the Sibuti subdistrict, Subis district, Miri Division.[2]
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| Coordinates: 4.05°N 113.85°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sarawak |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Etymology
Oil palm branch is the symbol of Bekenu town.[3]
History
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Administration
Subis district council administers the Subis district, which consists of two subdistricts, namely Sibuti subdistrict and Niah-Suai subdistrict. The council is located within the Bekenu bazaar.[2]
Geography
Bekenu experienced floods in February 1966, January 1967, January 1972, January 1981,[4] June 2020,[5] October 2021,[6] October 2022,[7] and January 2023.[8]
The most serious flood in Bekenu was in 1962 when shops were flooded up to the first floor and people had to be rescued by fishermen in rowing boats.[9]
Town and villages
Neighbouring settlements include:
- Kampung Kuala Satap 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) north
- Kampung Lusong 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) north
- Kampung Jangalas 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest
- Kampung Ajau 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) northeast
- Kampung Tengah 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) west
- Kampung Sinop 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) east
- Kampung Padang 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) north
- Kampung Sungi Tiris 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) south
- Kampung Teris 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) southwest
Economy
Bekenu is known as the "fruit belt" for the city of Miri. There is a coconut plantation at "Rancha Rancha" and a herb plantation at Kampung Terahad. Examples of herbs that are planted are lemon grass, ginger, turmeric, shallots, and chilies.[10]
Shophouses in Bekenu town conduct various businesses such as coffee shops and selling groceries, food, and farming equipment.[11]
Attractions and recreational spots
The town has a central market and a riverbank esplanade park.[12] The town square faces the Bekenu river, and many of the shophouses date from the 1930s.[9]
Tusan Beach is located nearby the town.[13] Since 2015, the "Blue Tears" phenomenon caused by Dinoflagellate bioluminescence can be seen at Tusan beach.[14][15] The iconic rock formation that resembles "horse head drinking water" was collapsed in 2020.[16] Other rock formations at the beach are "Lion head" and "Baby Drinking Horse Head".[13]
State constituency
References
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