A proboscis monkey in the mangrove forest - PHOTOS: BEN NG
Students on the Proboscis Monkey River Safari Trip, hosted by Mona Flora and Fauna ToursPhotos courtesy of and Copyright to Ben Ng and Brunei Press Sdn Bhd
By Aziz Idris
Forty-four students, including seven instructors from the Hospitality and Tourism Department at Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College, joined an educational "Proboscis Monkey River Safari Trip" yesterday, hosted by Mona Flora and Fauna Tours.
The students are currently undertaking National Diploma in Travel and Tourism Services at the college.
On hand to guide the students during the trip was Awang Daud Abdullah, also known as "Jungle Dave".
According to Jungle Dave, proboscis monkeys can only be found in the mangrove forests along Damuan River on Borneo Island.
"There are about 5,000 proboscis monkeys on the whole of Borneo, and the number is increasing each year," he said. "This shows a positive impact of the conservation efforts to protect endangered species."
Meanwhile, head of delegation Pengiran Mohd Sufri Pengiran Ali, who is also Head of the Hospitality and Tourism Department at Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College, told the Bulletin that the main objective of the outing was to introduce the students to Brunei's eco-tourism industry.
"What we're teaching them in college are mostly theories," he said. "So, this trip is practical for them, especially first-year students who will be conducting their industrial attachment this July."
He also noted that the students "can learn a lot from Jungle Dave, especially on matters relating to the environmental impact of tourism in Brunei".
As a lecturer teaching sustainable tourism, Pengiran Mohd Sufri said the topic on environment "is greatly emphasised".
Meanwhile, student Dayang Nurul Hidayat bte Haji Yunos told the Bulletin, "Before I joined the course, I thought proboscis monkeys existed somewhere in Europe... I didn't know such exotic animal existed in Brunei."
On the trip, she said, "I've learned the importance of protecting our environment and its wildlife, and I will relate the experience in my upcoming assignments."
Another student, Dayang Norainayani bte Kamis, added, "I hope there will be more trips of this kind in the near future as it raises awareness of our environment, especially our unique mangrove forest."
Meanwhile, yesterday's tour ended with a visit to Kampong Tamoi Tengah where Haji Chuchu prepared lunch for the students.
Haji Chuchu said he welcomed foreign tourists to have meals at his residence as part of an experience of Brunei's heritage Kampong Ayer.
Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin Sunday
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Forty-four students, including seven instructors from the Hospitality and Tourism Department at Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College, joined an educational "Proboscis Monkey River Safari Trip" yesterday, hosted by Mona Flora and Fauna Tours.
The students are currently undertaking National Diploma in Travel and Tourism Services at the college.
On hand to guide the students during the trip was Awang Daud Abdullah, also known as "Jungle Dave".
According to Jungle Dave, proboscis monkeys can only be found in the mangrove forests along Damuan River on Borneo Island.
"There are about 5,000 proboscis monkeys on the whole of Borneo, and the number is increasing each year," he said. "This shows a positive impact of the conservation efforts to protect endangered species."
Meanwhile, head of delegation Pengiran Mohd Sufri Pengiran Ali, who is also Head of the Hospitality and Tourism Department at Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College, told the Bulletin that the main objective of the outing was to introduce the students to Brunei's eco-tourism industry.
"What we're teaching them in college are mostly theories," he said. "So, this trip is practical for them, especially first-year students who will be conducting their industrial attachment this July."
He also noted that the students "can learn a lot from Jungle Dave, especially on matters relating to the environmental impact of tourism in Brunei".
As a lecturer teaching sustainable tourism, Pengiran Mohd Sufri said the topic on environment "is greatly emphasised".
Meanwhile, student Dayang Nurul Hidayat bte Haji Yunos told the Bulletin, "Before I joined the course, I thought proboscis monkeys existed somewhere in Europe... I didn't know such exotic animal existed in Brunei."
On the trip, she said, "I've learned the importance of protecting our environment and its wildlife, and I will relate the experience in my upcoming assignments."
Another student, Dayang Norainayani bte Kamis, added, "I hope there will be more trips of this kind in the near future as it raises awareness of our environment, especially our unique mangrove forest."
Meanwhile, yesterday's tour ended with a visit to Kampong Tamoi Tengah where Haji Chuchu prepared lunch for the students.
Haji Chuchu said he welcomed foreign tourists to have meals at his residence as part of an experience of Brunei's heritage Kampong Ayer.
Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin Sunday
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