Pada hari Rabu, 3 Julai 2024, Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang (Water Watch Penang – WWP) berjaya melaksanakan Program Pendidikan Air dan Sungai di SMK Padang Polo. Program ini berlangsung dari jam 7.30 pagi sehingga 9.00 pagi dan melibatkan lebih 200 orang pelajar Tingkatan 1 hingga 5 daripada Persatuan Kerjaya, Kelab Pencinta Alam, Kelab Koperasi, Persatuan Bahasa dan Kebudayaan, Persatuan Pendidikan Islam, Kelab STEM, serta para pelajar pendidikan khas.
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Pada 20 Jun 2024, Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang telah berjaya menganjurkan Program Pendidikan Sungai dan Air di Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Setar, Nibong Tebal. Program ini melibatkan 292 orang pelajar dari Darjah 1 hingga Darjah 6 serta dua orang guru, bermula dari pukul 10.30 pagi hingga 12.00 tengah hari. Dr. Hong Chern Wern, Pengurus Eksekutif persatuan bersama dengan dua pelajar latihan industri, Cik Nur Fatin Azahara dan Cik Nur Atiqah, serta bantuan daripada sukarelawan RASMA, Encik Shaughn telah menyampaikan ceramah yang menarik dan berfaedah. Sesi ini dimulakan oleh Dr. Hong dengan pengenalan umum tentang persatuan dan aktiviti-aktiviti yang telah dijalankan oleh Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang untuk menarik minat pelajar. Dr. Hong juga menekankan bahawa SK Sungai Setar juga merupakan salah satu daripada seratus sekolah yang terlibat “Program Negalitres untuk Sekolah”
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On June 2, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) collaborated with PBA Dharma Sunday School to conduct a river education program at the Botanical Garden. The primary goal of this program was to raise awareness about Penang’s water resources and educate students on river monitoring and conservation. The program brought together 25 students, led by Ms. Melissa Moey, and four corresponding teachers. Previously in the year 2023, these group of students have participated in an indoor water education at Penang Buddhist Association (PBA).
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Water Watch Penang (WWP), in collaboration with the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP), successfully hosted the annual World Water Day celebration at Bukit Dumbar Recreational Park on May 25th, 2024. The event aimed to promote responsible water consumption, universal access to safe drinking water, and sustainable water management practices amongst Penangites and industries in Penang.
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On May 20th, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) hosted a successful short river education program for students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) as part of their Networking Trip to Taman Jajar Sungai Ara. The program engaged a diverse group of participants, including nine UKM students, three international students from USM, and Dr. Ang Wei Lun, UKM Leader from the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering.
The program commenced with a warm welcome by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Mou Leong, Vice President of Water Watch Penang, followed by a brief overview of WWP’s crucial sustainability initiatives.
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