Lumut Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Sungai Kayu Ara, Brunei
The hexagonal concrete tower rises 30 meters above the coastline with red, white, and blue markings that stand out against the horizon. The structure was built specifically for maritime safety at this location and serves as a key navigation point for passing vessels.
The Lumut Lighthouse was built on 4 November 2004 at a cost of B$937,212.08 and began operating in March 2005. It is maintained by the Ports and Marine Department. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah visited on 23 May 2006, and in November 2021 it was one of five structures lit for International Maritime Organization Day.
Locals call it Rumah Api Lumut, Malay for 'Lumut Lighthouse', using rumah api, literally 'fire house', the standard Malay term for a lighthouse. The tower was among five structures lit up in November 2021 for International Maritime Organization Day.
The tower emits three white flashes every 15 seconds, guiding vessels within a 45-kilometer radius toward the port facilities at Lumut. Best viewed from the water, this active navigation point requires awareness of maritime traffic in the area.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah visited this navigation station in 2006, acknowledging its importance to the nation's shipping sector. The site has since become a symbol of Brunei's commitment to modern maritime infrastructure.
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