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Barnama
04-08-2025
- Barnama
Exploring The Wonders Of Mulu National Park
R eaching the iconic Mulu Pinnacles, nestled deep within Mulu National Park, Miri, is an adventure in itself. Accessible only by river, the journey begins at the park headquarters jetty, where visitors board a boat and travel up the Melinau River to Long Titut, the gateway to the jungle trail leading to the craggy limestone karsts. The boat ride is about 30 minutes if the river flow is good, but can stretch to an hour if the water is shallow, which is the case during the dry season when boats – heavily loaded with passengers and goods – have to be manually pushed if they get stuck on the rocky riverbed. For the boatmen, wearing rubber shoes and armed with a long pole, it is all part of their job. Each boat has one boatman stationed at the front, carefully pushing the boat forward and navigating it around large rocks and riverbanks. At the rear, another experienced boatman controls the engine to keep the boat from drifting off course. What may seem like a nerve-racking boat ride for tourists is, in fact, a daily routine for the local communities here. Located in the remote interior of northern Borneo, the 85,671-hectare Mulu National Park – designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 – is home to one of the world's largest limestone cave systems, extraordinary biodiversity and indigenous communities whose way of life remains deeply rooted in tradition and nature. BOATS Here, water transport is not just an essential part of ecotourism but also connects the local communities, mainly from the Penan and Berawan ethnic groups, to the outside world. For Donny Andrew, 45, a boatman from the village of Long Iman here, the boat is not just a means of transportation but the lifeline of his community's economy and social life. Donny Andrew, 45, one of the boat drivers at Mulu National Park. Of Kelabit descent, Donny has lived in Long Iman since he was 19, after marrying a Penan woman. A father of three, he works as a boat operator at Mulu National Park but for only six days each month. 'Sometimes, we take up jobs from other agencies too like, for example, transporting schoolchildren (who study at SK Batu Bungan or SMK Long Panai) from their homes to their hostels. Here, they need a boat to go to school,' he said, while adjusting the engine of his small boat. He said the biggest challenge comes during extended droughts when the river becomes too shallow and boats easily get stuck, making some areas difficult to reach. PENAN CRAFTS Like the other ethnic groups in Sarawak, the Penan community residing in the Mulu National Park area is also well-known for their traditional handicrafts. At the Mulu Handicraft Market in Kampung Batu Bungan here, Penan women can be seen in their zinc-roofed kiosks, diligently weaving rattan as well as arranging handmade items such as bukui (traditional rattan bags), blowpipes, woven baskets and beaded accessories for sale to tourists from around the world. One of the handicraft entrepreneurs shows one of the Penan community's crafts, namely rattan woven bags, which take almost a month to complete, depending on the design and size. According to Julie Nyeling, 46, one of the handicraft entrepreneurs operating there, products made by the villagers are also marketed outside of Sarawak, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, during craft sales or festivals. 'We sell every day and most tourists come during school holidays… sometimes we get orders from Miri. On average, we can earn around RM800 a month,' she said, while also lamenting that interest among the younger generation in traditional handicrafts is declining. Her sister Jabung Nyeling, 50, who has been making crafts for decades, said it can take nearly a month to complete a rattan woven bag, depending on the design and size. She said producing quality rattan handicrafts is not easy, especially when trying to preserve traditional dyeing methods without using artificial colouring. 'The rattan has to be buried in the ground for a day or overnight to turn black. That's how we produce natural dye… no chemicals are used. 'If we don't bury it, the colour won't show. If we use ordinary dyes, like red and others, they'll fade quickly when exposed to water. But the black colour will last,' she said, adding that the process requires not only a lot of patience but also adequate space and suitable weather. CAVES No visit to Mulu is complete without visiting the famous caves in the Mulu National Park, which has a vast and awe-inspiring network of limestone caves such as Gua Rusa, Gua Lang and Gua Air Jernih, each offering its own unique appeal and challenges. For local tour guide Jason Lau Siew Hui, 43, who has been in the field for nearly two decades, Mulu's true charm goes far beyond its caves. He said while Mulu is best known for its spectacular limestone formations and vast cave systems, it also boasts remarkable biodiversity. Several locations in Mulu National Park can only be accessed by boat, which is the lifeblood of the local community. 'It is estimated that the park is home to around 2,000 flowering plant species, 123 species of mammals, 305 bird species and over 2,000 species of insects… and ongoing research continues to uncover even more biodiversity here,' said Lau, who hails from Bintangor. He added that so far, 10 endemic plant species and six endemic animal species have been identified — all of which can only be found in Mulu — making its ecosystem extremely valuable for conservation. He said Mulu's recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site also brings its own set of challenges, especially during good weather from March to October when tourist numbers rise significantly. The limestone formations in Mulu National Park are home to a variety of endemic species, including Monophyllaea pendula — a unique plant with only one leaf 'Sometimes it's a challenge to ensure all visitors follow the park's rules. We have to monitor every group, give safety briefings beforehand, and limit group sizes during tours,' he explained. Challenges aside, visitors continue to flock to the Mulu National Park, eager to witness, among others, the spectacle of millions of bats emerging from Gua Rusa at dusk or to explore the extraordinary limestone cave system hidden deep within the park.
GMA Network
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Esnyr picks Donny Pangilinan as her 'hypothetical boyfriend'
Esnyr recently went viral with her beach photo with a topless Jake Ejercito, Donny Pangilinan, Piolo Pascual, and Kyle Echarri. On Wednesday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" Big Four finalist was asked hypothetically whom she will pick as a boyfriend among the four. Esnyr picked Donny saying, "Kasi parang siya na 'yung Kuya ko. Super genuine niya sa akin ever since." Her duo Charlie Fleming, who also has a crush on Donny, countered Esnyr and said, "Jojowain mo Kuya mo?" Esnyr then explained that she chose Donny because the Kapamilya star was the one who helped her when she moved to Manila. "Tapos noong paglabas ko po ng bahay siya 'yung una talagang nag-message sa akin na kailangan kong mag-debfrief sa bahay nila. Kaya sinundo niya ako at nagulat na lang ako na may ibang boys pala doon. All boys trip ang nangyari," she added, referring to the beach trip he had with them. The ex-housemate also revealed that it was Donny, Piolo, Kyle, and Jake who initiated to take a photo with her. "Sabi nila, 'Uy picture tayo kasi para ano 'Boys Over Flowers,' ganon," Esnyr shared. When asked if she already met Donny's parents Maricel and Anthony Pangilinan, Esnyr jokingly said "yes! Actually I am legal na po." While inside PBB, Esnyr reunited with Donny when the latter guested in the show. Esnyr and Charlie ended their PBB stint as the third big placer duo with the pair of Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo (BreKa) hailed as big winner duo. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Charlie Fleming finally meets Donny Pangilinan
Charlie Fleming has finally met Donny Pangilinan! On TikTok, the former PBB housemate shared some snaps of herself with the Kapamilya actor during the Big Night of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." To make things funnier, Charlie used the audio of her reaction when Donny entered Bahay ni Kuya as a house guest after she got evicted. "Kuya pinasok mo si Donny na wala na ako?! Bruhhh! I wanted to see him. Tapos parinig ako nang parinig Kuya, 'Donny lang po, ipasok niyo na.' Pinalabas ako tapos pinasok siya?!" she can be heard saying in the audio. Charlie got evicted in the show's second eviction night with her duo Kira Balinger. Charlie then made a big comeback to the show after winning one of the two wildcard slots alongside Ralph De Leon. Charlie and her final duo Esnyr (CharEs) were hailed as the third big placers of the season with the pair of Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca (BreKa) winning the big winner title. Meanwhile, Ralph and his duo partner Will Ashley (RaWi) were named the Second Big Placers, while the duo of AZ Martinez and River Joseph (AZVer) took the title of Fourth Big Placers. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eamonn Holmes reveals feud with 70s pop legend in on-air rant, fuming ‘I hated him'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EAMONN Holmes has revealed how he once had a feud with a 70s pop legend. GB News star Eamonn, 65, made an on air rant on his daily show - shocking his co-presenters when he revealed how much he "hated" the singer in question. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Eamonn Holmes revealed his feud with a 70s pop star Credit: GB News 5 The presenter shocked his co-anchors with the story last year Credit: GB News 5 Eamonn revealed he used to 'hate' Donny Osmond Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 Donny is best known for his singing career in his family's band, The Osmonds Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd In an unearthed conversation on his morning show from 2024, Eamonn was chatting to fellow hosts Paul Coyte and Ellie Costello about how much he used to "hate" Donny Osmond and his music growing up. But he then revealed how his mind was changed following an encounter with The Osmonds star. The story started with Eamonn telling his co-hosts how he was having a nosebleed backstage on a television show, and Donny came to his rescue. "It was pouring like a tap and Donny was presenting this programme called… I think it was called the Pyramid Game," he revealed. "He (Donny) walked into my dressing room and I was bleeding and panicking like mad into the sink and I got this pat on the head and he said, 'Hey buddy…'" His co-hosts erupted into laughter as Paul said: "Say that again..." Continuing to mimic Donny, Eamonn said: "'Hey buddy don't worry' and he was doing all of this to me and he said to me, 'This happens to me all the time'. "He was probably fibbing, but anyway, it made me feel very good, and I felt bad because when I was 14, I hated him." "And he turned out to be really nice," Ellie interjected as Eamonn responded: "There was him and there was David Cassidy." Eamonn Holmes, 65, and girlfriend Katie, 43, go Instagram official in sweet montage He then revealed how he had a "run-in" with Donny's fellow 70s pop icon, the late David Cassidy. Eamonn bluntly said: "David Cassidy was a complete a**. "He was not a very nice man at all, but Donny Osmond, the nicest fella." "I say that, but I have had a run-in with Cassidy." The revelation comes just days after Eamonn's girlfriend Katie Alexander opened up on the heartbreaking reason she missed her red carpet debut with the TV star at last week's TRIC Awards. 5 Eamonn also revealed how he once had 'run-in' with the late David Cassidy Credit: Getty - Contributor The marriage counsellor, who has been in a relationship with Eamonn since last year, took to Instagram and shared a photograph of herself sat barefoot inside a wooden cabin. She used stickers saying "be mindful" and "peace and quiet" to illustrate the snap. Writing alongside it, Katie admitted that she deliberately avoided the high profile event in London because of hurtful trolls. She said: "Was going to The Tric Awards, but I'd rather protect my Mental Health and Inner Peace than be subjected to more online hate from people who don't know me." Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style. Here's how their romance played out... 1997 - The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children. 1997-2002 - To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: "I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less." 2002 - Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family. 2005 - Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle. 2006 - The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together. 2010 - Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand. June 2010 - Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire. 2016 - Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles. June 2019 - On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits "compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal," while Ruth said it was "laughter and an equal marriage". November 2020 - Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'. December 2021 - After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning. January 2022 - Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women. September 2022 - Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve. November 2022 - Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation. September 2023 - Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery. May 2024 - Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship. September 2024 - Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a 'fierce' divorce lawyer. Eamonn, who suffers from chronic pain, joined his GB News Breakfast Show co-stars on stage in his wheelchair as they collected the award for Best News Programme. Katie has since shared a photo of the team to congratulate them, writing: "Winner winner chicken dinner!" Eamonn and Katie began dating in mid-2024 following his split from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford. The former couple, who share son Jack, are now in the midst of divorce and a battle over their £3.6million home.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamonn Holmes reveals feud with 70s pop legend in on-air rant, fuming ‘I hated him'
EAMONN Holmes has revealed how he once had a feud with a 70s pop legend. GB News star Eamonn, 65, made an on air rant on his daily show - shocking his co-presenters when he revealed how much he "hated" the singer in question. 5 Eamonn Holmes revealed his feud with a 70s pop star Credit: GB News 5 The presenter shocked his co-anchors with the story last year Credit: GB News 5 Eamonn revealed he used to 'hate' Donny Osmond Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 Donny is best known for his singing career in his family's band, The Osmonds Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd In an unearthed conversation on his morning show from 2024, Eamonn was chatting to fellow hosts Paul Coyte and Ellie Costello about how much he used to "hate" Donny Osmond and his music growing up. But he then revealed how his mind was changed following an encounter with The Osmonds star. The story started with Eamonn telling his co-hosts how he was having a nosebleed backstage on a television show, and Donny came to his rescue. "It was pouring like a tap and Donny was presenting this programme called… I think it was called the Pyramid Game," he revealed. READ MORE ON EAMONN HOLMES "He (Donny) walked into my dressing room and I was bleeding and panicking like mad into the sink and I got this pat on the head and he said, 'Hey buddy…'" His co-hosts erupted into laughter as Paul said: "Say that again..." Continuing to mimic Donny, Eamonn said: "'Hey buddy don't worry' and he was doing all of this to me and he said to me, 'This happens to me all the time'. "He was probably fibbing, but anyway, it made me feel very good, and I felt bad because when I was 14, I hated him." Most read in News TV "And he turned out to be really nice ," Ellie interjected as Eamonn responded: "There was him and there was David Cassidy." Eamonn Holmes, 65, and girlfriend Katie, 43, go Instagram official in sweet montage He then revealed how he had a "run-in" with Donny's fellow 70s pop icon, the Eamonn bluntly said: "David Cassidy was a complete a**. "He was not a very nice man at all, but Donny Osmond, the nicest fella." "I say that, but I have had a run-in with Cassidy." The revelation comes just days after 5 Eamonn also revealed how he once had 'run-in' with the late David Cassidy Credit: Getty - Contributor The marriage counsellor, who has been in a relationship with Eamonn since last year, took to Instagram and shared a photograph of herself sat barefoot inside a wooden cabin. She used stickers saying "be mindful" and "peace and quiet" to illustrate the snap . Writing alongside it, Katie admitted that she deliberately avoided the high profile event in London because of hurtful trolls. She said: "Was going to The Tric Awards, but I'd rather protect my Mental Health and Inner Peace than be subjected to more online hate from people who don't know me." Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style. Here's how their romance played out... 1997 - The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children. 1997-2002 - To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told 2002 - Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family. 2005 - Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle. 2006 - The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together. 2010 - Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand. June 2010 - Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire. 2016 - Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles. June 2019 - On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits "compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal," while Ruth said it was "laughter and an equal marriage". November 2020 - Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'. December 202 1 - After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning. January 2022 - Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women. September 2022 - Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve. November 2022 - Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation. September 2023 - Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery. May 2024 - Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship. September 2024 - Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a 'fierce' divorce lawyer. Eamonn, who suffers from chronic pain, joined his GB News Breakfast Show co-stars on stage in his wheelchair as they collected the award for Best News Programme. Katie has since shared a photo of the team to congratulate them, writing: "Winner winner chicken dinner!" The former couple, who share son Jack, are now in the midst of divorce and a .
