All Monkey Business During River Cruise

Bandar Seri Begawan - Twenty-two students of Kampong Masin Secondary School recently attended a one-day CfBT Borneo Outdoors environmental programme, according to a press release.

The day's highlight was the exploration of the Brunei River. Sharp-eyed students were able to catch a glimpse of Proboscis monkeys, rare inhabitants of Borneo mangrove swamps named after their distinctively long noses.

The students were then briefed on the lifestyle of these unique monkeys and the environment factors that have contributed to their endangered status.

The students were also fortunate enough to be invited to the home of Aslan, the guide of the river cruise, and experienced the life of Kampong Ayer natives.

Meanwhile, the press release noted that "HSBC sponsorship has allowed the CfBT Borneo Outdoors to keep these youth programmes unique while maintaining both organisations' commitment to raising environmental awareness among. school children and fostering an appreciation for Brunei's history and heritage".

The CfBT Borneo Outdoors has continued to update its youth programmes, using Bubungan Duabelas as the base. Schools can choose from a variety of heavily subsidised programmes, which encourage students to learn about their cultural heritage and the country's flora and fauna as well as develop teamwork spirit and English communication skills.

Among the programmes available are trips to Subok Forest Reserve and Temburong National Park. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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