Taiwanese get to view Borneo’s natural heritage on Discovery Science
MIRI: Taiwanese travellers who love to explore nature can get a closer look at Miri’s beautiful natural heritage as it will be featured in an episode of Discovery Science to be aired by Taiwan Television Enterprise, Ltd (TTV).
During a courtesy meeting with Land and Air Transportation and Safety Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin recently, TTV journalist Chung Ya Hsin revealed that their entourage which arrived last weekend, have gone to explore places like Borneo Tropical Rainforest, Lambir National Park, Niah Cave and Mulu Cave.
These places will be featured in one of the episodes called ‘Mysterious Canopy’ for TV audiences to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and learn the science behind these natural landscapes.
“Under the effect of global warming and the deterioration of natural landscapes, forest canopies have become an important environment indicator. By introducing canopies, the episode will lead the audience to explore some rarely seen ecosystems; learn to cherish the environment and help combat climate change,” Chung said.
In forest ecology, canopy refers to the upper layer of habitat zone, formed by mature tree crowns, including other biological organisms. Canopy also refers to the outer layer of leaves of an individual tree or group of trees.
Chung said the five- day, four-night trip will be capturing unique footage of northwest Borneo, the world’s third largest island; exploring Mulu Park, Deer Cave, Clear Water Cave and the world’s longest treetop suspension bridge.
“We are lucky to see with our own eyes the rainforest and overall natural heritage of Borneo–the area known for its biodiversity has been kept pristine and thus dubbed the ‘Amazon of Asia’. By showing the natural landscape of Malaysia, we hope to bring the Taiwanese audience a different viewing experience and opportunity to learn about science and nature,” she said.
Chung thanked Taiwan and Brunei tour agencies for making arrangements for the entourage, and Lee for the dinner in Miri.