Forestry Dept assures steps to protect Telisai trees
The Brunei Times Tuesday 4th May, 2010
Construction workers erecting a permanent retaining wall to prevent further erosion of the already receding coastline at Tumpuan Telisai Recreational Park. Picture: BT/Amir Noor
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