Water Watch Penang (WWP) organized the “Negalitres for Schools” River and Water Education Program on September 3, 2024, at SK Sungai Korok, which is one of the 100 participating schools. The event ran from 10 AM to 12 PM and participated by four teachers along with approximately 200 students from Standard 5 and 6.
The program was led by WWP Education Officers Ms. Fatin Azahara and Ms. Nur Atiqah, supported by their interns, Ms. Nurul Fatin Amira, Ms. Khor Ci Shan, and Ms. Nurul Husna. The main goal was to promote responsible water usage and raise awareness about water-related issues at both local and global levels. Ms. Atiqah shared WWP’s objectives and discussed various water challenges, emphasizing that Penang has high water consumption rates despite having the lowest tariffs in Malaysia. The students were informed about global water scarcity, particularly the difficulties faced by less fortunate African countries in accessing clean water.
Ms. Fatin explained how to assess river water quality and the significance of macroinvertebrates as indicators of ecosystem health. Students also calculated their daily water usage based on their water bills to become more aware of their consumption patterns. Additionally, she introduced various water-saving technologies and provided practical tips for conserving water at home. The session concluded with quizzes administered by the interns, rewarding students who answered correctly with notebooks from WWP.
