Beserah

Beserah is a Dewan Undangan Negeri located in federal constituency of Indera Mahkota, Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia with area totals 305 square kilometers.

Initially, Beserah consisted of several traditional villages, including Pantai village, Pelindung village, Rumbia village, Chetty village, Bugis village, Darat Sekolah village, Jeram village, Alor Tuan Haji village, Jambu village, Kubur village, Tuan village, Masjid village, Pasir Garam village, Baru village, Alor Ladang village, Bahagia village, Batu Hitam Beach village, Padang To'Cha village and Bukit Batu Hitam village.

The increase in population has created a structured settlement and among the earliest is Rumah Murah and Taman Beserah. Beserah have many fishing villages and is known as a manufacturer and supplier of various products from the sea. Local residents work as fishermen and are also involved in salted fish, anchovies, crackers and other work based on resources from the sea. The famous traditional cuisine in this area is Mee Calong.

The highest point in Beserah is Bukit Tokki (360 meters above sea level). This hill trail entrance can be accessed by hikers through Jalan Kampung Darat Sekolah 33.

The people who live on the land side depend on rubber and durian. Paddy was once cultivated in Beserah. Batik cloth companies and small handicraft companies from sea shells and coconut can be found here.[1]