TOURKICKS | Morib beach (pantai morib)

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Morib beach (pantai morib), Kuala Langat

ABOUT

Morib is a mukim in Kuala Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia, under the administration of Zone 18 of Kuala Langat Municipal Council. Morib Beach is a quiet seaside tourist attraction.It is located near Simpang Morib, which is about 10 km from the town of Banting. Morib attracts more than 10000 visitors annually notably during the month of August, festive seasons and public holidays. Recognisable people noted for their presence on this beach include the Honourable Leader of the National Boys Scout, former Malaysian Education Minister Datuk Shafie Salleh and local entrepreneur Machap Mark Ganasan.

HISTORY

It was one of the first landing points on the west coast for the British and Indian Army liberation forces during end of World War II in 1945. It is a small but suitable beach for swimming. Morib is a state constituency in Selangor, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly since 1959.

SPECIALITIES

One of the closest beaches to Kuala Lumpur, it is a very popular weekend getaway place and a short day trip destination. The coastal area stretches around 3 km with pine trees flowing with the sea wind and picnic spots one after the other.

CLIMATE

Average

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Everytime

FOOD

Mee goreng mamak,Apam balik,Nasi kerabu,Ayam percik (chicken with percik sauce),Nasi lemak,Roti john,Rendang (beef, chicken or lamb),Kuih,Nasi kandar,Laksa,Popia basah (wet spring roll),Bubur (porridges)