Jong Batu
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Jong Batu is a rock outcrop located in the Brunei River.[1] It is shaped such that when viewed from the shores of the Brunei River, it resembles a sinking ship, with the bow sticking out of the water.[2][3] In Brunei folklore, the legend of Nakhoda Manis (literally the "Captain Sweet" in Malay) tells of how an unfilial son was turned to the rock outcropping known as Jong Batu.[1]
Jong Batu is located in the Brunei River to the east of the Istana Nurul Iman.[1] Administratively, it is part of the Lumapas mukim of the Brunei-Muara district. The rock outcropping is about 20m long and 15m wide at its widest point and is uninhabited. A few shrubs dot the island. It takes approximately 15 minutes to travel to it by boat from Kampong Ayer.[3] A light buoy was constructed near the rock outcropping to warn mariners about the island.[3] The island is a popular spot for sightseeing, especially from the river cruises that operate on the Brunei River.[2]