As one of the nearest beaches to Kuala Lumpur, Pantai Morib is an ideal spot for city dwellers in search of a quick weekend getaway by the sea.
Kuala Langat?s Morib Beach has a shoreline spanning approximately 3 km, shaded by whispering Casuarinas and swaying palms. Most of the beachfront has been converted into a seaside promenade and recreational park, but there are still stretches of sandy beach towards the northern end that extends into the ocean during low tide.
The recreational park here is spacious and equipped with basic facilities, including gazebos and pavilions, playgrounds, gasing (traditional tops) spinning arenas, multi-purpose stages and food stalls. Popular activities here include beach football and volleyball, kite-flying as well as golf at the seaside Sri Morib Golf Club. Kites can be purchased and roller blades are available for rent. Sri Morib Golf Club (1 course 18 holes) lies adjacent to the beach.
A WW2 memorial in Pantai Morib commemorates the landing of the Indian army here in September 1945 as part of Operation Tiderace, involving the liberation of Malaya from the Japanese army. One of the soldiers to land here was Muhammad Zia-ul-haq, who eventually became the 6th president of Pakistan.
As one of the nearest beaches to Kuala Lumpur, Pantai Morib is an ideal spot for city dwellers in search of a quick weekend getaway by the sea.