Under his initiative, a project was launched to transform the beach into a picnic destination, which also included the establishment of a weekly market (tamu) at the site.

This project contributed to the development of Tutong District, providing local residents with opportunities to sell agricultural produce and handicrafts at the weekly market.

[4] Zainal Abidin bin Haji Ibrahim, the assistant district officer of Tutong from 1 September 1971 to 31 August 1973, noted that the project did not receive specific funding apart from workers' wages.

Later on 1 October 1971, a beach clean-up campaign was carried out through a community effort, involving not only government officers and staff but also Tutong residents, especially the youth.

A few months later, as clean-up operations and the provision of basic amenities were underway, the beach began to attract visitors, particularly youths, school students, and scout association members.

[5] The official ceremony to inaugurate Seri Kenangan Beach as a recreational area and establish the weekly market there was held on 26 March 1972.

In his speech, he described the initiative to transform the beach into a picnic area and establish the weekly market as a commendable project that deserved encouragement.

The Istana Pantai, located at Seri Kenangan Beach, was built in the early 1950s as a resting place for Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III during his royal visits for picnics.