SEPANG, Sept 2 (Bernama) – Batu Laut Beach here is emerging as a new attraction for local tourists, particularly those seeking recreational activities by the sea during weekends and holiday seasons.
Selangor Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Standing Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the beach had become popular among sailing and camping enthusiasts.
"Pantai Batu Laut is becoming increasingly famous. This year, we will organise the Selangor@Batu Laut Festival for the third time and it has received a very encouraging response since it was introduced here.
"We have also developed numerous facilities at Pantai Batu Laut for the convenience of visiting tourists, such as spacious parking areas, eateries, toilet facilities and a seafront suitable for recreational activities," he told Bernama.
Meanwhile, Borhan, who is also Tanjong Sepat state assemblyman, expressed appreciation to the Bernama Motorcycle Club (BMC) for choosing Kampung Batu Laut as its adopted village and organising the 69th Merdeka Tour Programme at Dataran Batu Laut on Aug 31, in collaboration with the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS).
He said external agencies were welcome to organise programmes in Batu Laut for the benefit of the surrounding community.
The event also featured the Merdeka Retro Run@Batu Laut, Rahmah Ehsan Sale and decorated motorcycle competition in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations.
-- BERNAMA