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Bangar - Temburong may not have five-star hotels or shopping malls, but what it can offer to the public was its originality (keaslian), tranquillity, pristine rainforest and peaceful surrounding which made up the uniqueness (assets) of the Temburong District.

"In short it was the place to be for those looking for whole different set of experience," said Temburong acting district officer, Matusin Orang Kaya Sura Hj Tuba, at the 'tug of war' competition organised in conjunction with `cuti-cuti Temburong at the Batu Apoi Stadium which was officially launched on December 5.

Yesterday's event was one of the highlights of the holiday programme, as the sport was a favourite among the community.

A continuation of last year's programme "Cuti-cuti Temburong' for the year 2009 will be featured in a different concept, which will showcase the "asset" of Temburong District, the officer said.

He also spoke of his office plans for next year's "Cuti-cuti Temburong" which includes "Pesta Etnik SeBorneo", Bukit Patoi Challenge; and more ecco-tourism related activities.

"This is the District Office's plans in promoting ecotourism in Brunei," he added. Matusin urged the Temburong community to step up and to continue their effort in promoting Temburong as one of the country's tourist hotspot.

He said this is where Temburong community, its leaders and youth playa role in contributing to the district. "Learn, venture out of the district to gain experiences and adapt the (best practices) to the needs of the district", he said.

According to the acting district officer, the public response to "Cuti-cuti Temburong" has been good with the public joined in the activities such as cultural performances by the local community.

The programme also provides opportunities to local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Temburong and other districts to showcase their products. The activities lined up gets better with "Temburong exploration" scheduled on December 21.

Temburong exploration will bring participants to six different villages in the district, which included Kg Senukoh, Kg Labu estate, Kg Belais, Kg Buda-Buda, Kg Amo and Kg Sibut.

Upon arrival at the meeting point (Bumiputera complex) in Bangar Town at 8am, participants will be ferried to Kg Senukoh, the first destination in the exploration where they will be given the chance to observe and experience for themselves the various traditional and cultural activities.

Transport will be provided for the exploration in Temburong, however participants have to arrange their own transport to Temburong. Those who are interested can contact the Temburong District Office at 5221265. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times