Sekura – a small community in Teluk Keramat District, Sambas Regency
Sekura forms part of Teluk Keramat kecamatan (district), which is situated in Sambas kabupaten (regency) in West Kalimantan Province. The settlement is located on the western coast of Kalimantan, or Borneo island, at approximately 1.4594 degrees north latitude and 109.1701 degrees east longitude. Like many smaller Indonesian settlements, Sekura is best understood within the context of its larger administrative units – the kecamatan and the kabupaten. Sambas Regency's immediate neighbor is the Malaysian federal territory of Sarawak, which significantly determines the area's economic and social characteristics.
General overview
Sekura is a small, relatively lesser-known settlement belonging to Teluk Keramat District. The name of this kecamatan – Teluk Keramat – likely encompasses various small and medium-sized coastal or riverside settlements, as Sambas Regency is characteristically situated on Kalimantan's western coast, with approximately 128.5 kilometers of shoreline. The regency is reportedly part of the Malaysia-Indonesia border zone, which historically formed part of the Sambas Sultanate territory and has been an independent administrative unit since 1960.
There is no independent, verifiable information available about Sekura at the settlement level within accessible sources; the following characterizations relate to the general development level and type of Sambas Regency. Sambas Regency is part of Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan) province, which ranks among the less developed and sparsely populated areas of the Indonesian archipelago. The regency, operating since 1960, is divided into 19 kecamatan, and in the first half of 2025 its population was approximately 653,502 people. This relatively dispersed and slowly developing administrative unit characteristically contains smaller settlements built on local agriculture, fishing, and the extraction of natural resources. Sekura likely falls into this category of small, traditional communities where Indonesian or Malay, as well as local ethnic languages, are spoken.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data for Sekura is not available within verifiable sources. However, the general economic context of Sambas Regency can provide information about investment opportunities available in this region. Sambas Regency covers an area of 6,395.70 square kilometers, which represents approximately 4.36% of West Kalimantan Province. The region is heavily dependent on resource extraction, sectors such as forestry, fishing, and small-scale industry. The real estate market in these smaller settlements is generally rudimentary; most sales and rentals are conducted through private agreements and cash transactions.
In Indonesia, property acquisition by foreign nationals is regulated by strict legislation. Acquiring freehold (ownership) property is essentially impossible for non-Indonesian citizens; instead, the so-called leasehold model is available, allowing for 30-year renewable lease agreements. In smaller, less developed settlements like Sekura, these arrangements may be more informal and less regulated. Real estate prices in rural Kalimantan areas are generally lower than in regions surrounding developed tourist or industrial centers. However, the lack of infrastructure development, limited capital sources, and administrative complexity often present challenges for foreign investors in such rural areas.
Safety and security
No concrete, verifiable data is available regarding public safety at the settlement level in Sekura. Sambas Regency is generally known as one of Indonesia's safer regions; however, the Malaysia-Indonesia border area presents specific challenges, such as occasional smuggling activities and illegal fishing. Rural settlements located in immediate proximity to the border generally experience stable conditions regarding public order, but due to dispersed resources and administrative presence, services such as police or medical care may be limited.
Violent crime is relatively low in rural Indonesian areas generally, though recorded statistics are often incomplete or difficult to access. Community norms and traditional conflict resolution mechanisms play an important role in these places. Natural disasters – such as flooding caused by heavy rainfall, which is common near low-lying coastal and riverine areas – pose potential safety and food security risks. Sekura settlement, if located near water bodies in Teluk Keramat District, may be exposed to these seasonal risks.
Tourist attractions
No information about specific tourist attractions in Sekura is available within accessible sources. The settlement is small and does not figure as a known tourist destination on Hungarian or international travel portals. However, Sambas Regency, to which it belongs, can be mentioned as a larger region that, considering its history, natural resources, and the distinctive character of its proximity to the Malaysian border, holds various possibilities.
Sambas Regency can be considered the heir to the historical Sambas Sultanate, which flourished in this area for centuries. Kecamatan Sambas, the regency's center, retains administrative and cultural significance. Although the province is not generally considered a major tourism destination on Indonesian Borneo (where interest more commonly focuses on so-called "sobabaduk" and Dayak culture), the region's low tourism itself can be an attraction for those seeking quieter, authentic Indonesian rural experiences. Fishing, local markets, a way of life characterized by limited infrastructure, and observation of agricultural communities are typical activities for visitors to this area. Sekura settlement itself is not known for such formal tourist attractions; however, the area's natural environment – nearby rivers, coastline, and low-lying jungle terrain – offers potential exploration points for travelers, provided necessary infrastructure or guide services are available.
Summary
Sekura is a small, rural settlement in Teluk Keramat District, Sambas Regency in West Kalimantan Province, on the western coast of Indonesian Borneo. Like many similar Indonesian settlements, Sekura is known to only a very limited extent internationally, and verifiable settlement-level information is not available about it. According to regency-level data, the area's economic development can be described as modest, the real estate market is informal, and tourism is practically nonexistent. For those interested in experiencing authentic, less developed Indonesian rural communities, and for those wishing to understand the specific cultural and administrative situation of this border region, Sambas Regency and its smaller settlements, including Sekura, may offer opportunities; however, necessary infrastructure, services, and safety considerations should be clarified in advance.
