DOWN MEMORY LANE: PANTAI BATU BUROK , KUALA TERENGGANU

HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

19 JUNE 2024

PANTAI BATU BURUK, KUALA TERENGGANU

Batu Buruk Beach is one of the most popular beach in Terengganu. Contraty to its Malay name which literally means "Beach of the Ugly Stone", a beautiful beach located just 1 km from Kuala Terengganu city centre, 450 km from Kuala Lumpur. 

A popular venue for kite flying and picnics,the beach is always a hive of activity, Cultural performances as well as demonstrations of traditional pastimes and games are often staged here on weekends. 

Visitors can savour an array of local food and beverages at the Batu Buruk Food Centre located near the beach. 

On 21 July 2016, when we were at Batu Buruk Beach, we met a famous influencer and Freelance preacher in Malaysia, Ustaz Azhar Idrus. He is actively promotes public preaching in the mosque as well as in social media. 

Credit: Rizalhashim Blogspot

Warung Pak Maidin, which is located next to Batu Buruk Beach Resort, is owned by former national athlete Kamaruddin Maidin, who was the first Terengganu athlete to represent Malaysia in the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960.

He was the first Malaysian Athlete to win 5 consecutive SEAP Games (now SEA Games) Gold medals and 2 triple jump Gold medals starting 1959. 

He died of a chronic liver ailment on 19 April 2009 at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, Terengganu. 

Try Kambing Bakar Guangzhou (Guangzhou Grilled Lamb), recommended dish. For fans of grilled lamb, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the grilled lamb here.

The Mayang Palace Food Court operated for 24 hours and located in a strategic location of Jalan Pantai Batu Buruk. It serves as a great stopover for traveller and local because of its amenities such as toilet and surau. 

My colleagues and I from Yayasan Jantung Malaysia have been to Batu Buruk Beach several times from 2015 to 2018. We have been involved in the Health Screening program in Kuala Terengganu and its surrounding areas. During our visits, we usually stay at resorts in Pantai Batu Buruk, such as Batu Buruk Beach Resort and Intan Beach Resort.

BATU BURUK BEACH RESORT

Nestled along Kuala Terengganu's famed beach, is a captivating hub for tourists, offering a serene seaside escape in the heart of all action. 

The resort has accomodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and restaurant. Located 4.7 miles from the State Museum of Terengganu and 5.3 miles from the Crystal Mosque. 

My colleagues and I have stayed at this resort several times when conducting health screening programs around Kuala Terengganu, such as at MSU College, SJK (Cina) Chung Hwa Wei Sin etc. 

INTAN BEACH RESORT

Situated around 10 minutes' drive from Pasar Payang Kuala Terengganu, the comfortable 2-star Intan Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu feature Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site. Approximately 10 minutes by car from Islamic Heritage Park in Kuala Terengganu. 

My colleague and I had stayed at this resort in 2016 during the Health Screening program at PTPL College, Kuala Terengganu.

Is Batu Buruk Beach worth visiting?

Batu Buruk is not only about the beach and the sea. There is also some hidden gem that are worth exploring. The beach is a popular destination for the city folks of Terengganu and throughout Malaysia. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

20 June 2024 > 13 Zulhijjah 1445H: 2.46 p.m