Women-Only On Tuesdays At Pool
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - From November 7 onwards, the Anggerek Desa Swimming Pool near the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas will strictly be open to females only every Tuesday. This will give ladies and girls more privacy, as no males will be allowed to get into the pool.

There will also be two female lifeguards stationed at the poolside. A male lifeguard will be on hand to assist the female lifeguards in case of an emergency.

The superintendent of the swimming pool, Awang Besar Hj Omar, told the Bulletin that this was a trial project of the Youth and Sports Department under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

The project was rolled out because there have been an increasing number of people, particularly female swimmers, who are not comfortable with the idea of males and females being in the same pool.

Awang Besar said that the ‘Tuesday rule' will be strictly enforced, adding that even young boys will not be allowed to use the pool on Tuesdays.

On Tuesdays, the pool will be open for females only from 2pm until 8pm. Entrance fee is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.

"We will see how the ladies respond to this project," said Awang Besar, adding that if it is well received by the public, the `Tuesday rule' would continue to be enforced.

The $1.3-million Anggerek Desa Swimming Pool was officially opened on March 30, 1969 by HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah. The length of the swimming pool is in line with the Olympic length.

Awang Besar hoped that more women will use the swimming pool following the announcement.

He said at the moment, there are five swimming pools under the Youth and Sport Department, including the latest one at Batu Apoi Sport Complex in Temburong. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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