The Bandar Baharu District (colloquially Bandaq Baqhu or Bandaq Baru; once proposed to be renamed as Bandar Crustacea[3]) is a town, district and state assembly constituency at the southernmost end of Kedah, Malaysia. Bandar Baharu is located along the Kedah-Penang–Perakborder tripoint, 37 km (23 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang's capital city.
Due to its proximity to Penang, Bandar Baharu is considered to be part of Greater Penang, Malaysia's second largest conurbation. The town's logistical needs are met by Penang's transportation infrastructure.
The Bandar Baharu District Council (Majlis Daerah Bandar Baharu, MDBB) administers the whole district. It covers an area of 168.3 km2 and consists of seven sub-districts: Serdang, Kuala Selama, Sungai Batu, Bagan Samak, Permatang Pasir, Sungai Kecil Ilir and Relau. Serdang, a 20 km drive away from the actual Bandar Baharu town, is the administrative town of Bandar Baharu district. It is the southernmost and second smallest local government area in Kedah.
This park in Serdang town was originally an inactive mine, redeveloped as a recreation garden. It currently consists of a children’s playground and exercise equipment. The budget for the park was allocated by the National Landscaping Department. The district council also received funding for the park from the Ministry of Culture, Art and Tourism of Malaysia to upgrade its facilities. These include the construction of a new wakaf (traditional wooden pavilion); providing picnic tables and chairs; building concrete bridges to link two lakes; a new pedestrian pathway; and decorative lights around the park.
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