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Eco Hackathon with LAM Research – 16th and 23rd Jan 2025

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On January 16th and 23rd, Water Watch Penang (WWP) had the privilege of being invited by LAM Research to participate in the Eco Hackathon, an event aimed at generating innovative solutions for environmental sustainability in LAM Research. Ms. Jane, the LAM Research’s ESG Director officially launched the Eco Hackathon with an inspiring opening speech, setting the tone for an event focused on sustainability and innovative problem-solving. She highlighted the importance of addressing global environmental challenges and encouraged participants to think creatively and collaboratively throughout the program.

The workshop centered around four key themes: energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As part of the program, Water Watch Penang was tasked with supporting the water team in brainstorming and developing innovative ideas to improve water efficiency and recycling. Through collaborative discussions, the team worked diligently to propose actionable solutions aligned with the event’s goals.

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River and Water Education Programme for Alhazen Learning Center at Sungai Ara – 21st January 2025

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On January 21, 2025, Water Watch Penang had the pleasure of hosting students from Alhazen Learning Center for an engaging paid educational program. A total of 21 students, aged 6 to 12, along with 4 teachers, participated in the program held at Taman Jajar Sungai Ara from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The program began with an introduction to Water Watch Penang (WWP) by Ms. Nur Atiqah, WWP’s Education Officer. She highlighted the ongoing global water crisis and emphasized that Penang is one of the water-scarce states. Following her presentation, the students were divided into four groups, each guided by a trained WWP facilitator: Ms. Fatin Azahara (WWP Education Officer), Mr. Yee Jean Chai, Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Khor Ci Shan, and supported by Ms. Titi.

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Geography Field Work for Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) – 20th January 2025, Taman Jajar Sungai Ara

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On January 20, 2025, Water Watch Penang (WWP) facilitated a river education program in collaboration with Prince of Wales Island International School, as part of the students’ Geography Fieldwork at Taman Jajar Sungai Ara. The event was attended by 27 students and four accompanying teachers. During the opening session, Ms. Fatin Azahara, the Education Officer of WWP, provided a brief introduction to the organization’s objectives and highlighted the pressing issues related to Penang’s water resources. The hands-on segment of the program was led by Ms. Nur Atiqah (Education Officer) and supported by WWP volunteers which are Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Khor Ci Shan, Ms. Titi and Mr. Yee Jean Chai. Together, they guided the students through the river monitoring activities.

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Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme At Penang Botanical Gardens – 5th October 2024

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On the morning of October 5th 2024, Water Watch Penang held a Training of Trainers (TOT) programme at the Penang Botanical Gardens to expand our network of water education facilitators. There were 14 participants in total, many of them lecturers, teachers or other educators of sorts. The programme started at 9 am and was concluded by noon. There was even a surprise participation by Mr. Khor Hung Teik, one of the founding members of Water Watch Penang, whose presence undoubtedly added much meaning and joy to our session. Each participant was provided with a training manual containing examples and slides that can be utilized for classroom and outdoor education.

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Exhibition and Talk at Earth Fest 2024 – Grow Community Market – Hin Bus Depot – 4th to 6th October 2024

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At the bustling community market situated in Hin Bus Depot, Water Watch Penang held a three-day exhibition and talk as a part of Earth Fest 2024. This event, filled with all sorts of sustainable vendors, was organized by Grow Community Market, and ran from the 4th to 6th of October 2024, 10 am to 6 pm every day for the duration of the event.

As usual, we laid out our chemical water quality test kits to teach kids about the various parameters that must be maintained within a safe level for the aquatic ecosystem and human use. Aside from that, Ms. Fatin Azahara had some simple games prepared for the children who visited the booth. Many visitors, children and adults alike, clamoured to view our macroinvertebrate samples under the microscope – a stonefly nymph and a caddisfly nymph – as well as a live specimen of a stonefly nymph captured just days before at the Penang Botanical Garden.

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