Author: Water Watch Penang

WEBINAR ON THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DEVELOPING A RIVER HEALTH INDEX (RHI) FOR RIVER BASINS IN MALAYSIA – 12TH DECEMBER 2024

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The Development of a River Health Index (RHI) for River Basins in Malaysia Webinar, organized by Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran (JPS), UNESCO, Humid Tropics Centre Kuala Lumpur (HTC KL) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) brought together a diverse audience. This virtual event was held on December 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. via the Zoom application with a maximum login of 100 participants. It served as a significant platform for fostering dialogue and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our waterways and taking care our environment, focusing mainly on rivers.

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RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN CONJUNCTION AT NORTHERN LIGHTS PRIVATE SCHOOL (NLPS) – 10TH DECEMBER 2024

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On 10th December 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) organized the River and Water Education Programme in conjunction at Northern Lights Private School (NLPS)engaging 110 students of Standard 5 and Form 1 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The programme started with a welcoming speech by a student as an emcee. Then, the programme was continued by Dr. Hong Chern Wern, WWP’s Executive Manager who briefly introduced about WWP, its mission, vision and activities with supported by Education Officers which are Ms. Nur Atiqah and Ms. Nur Fatin Azahara.

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Salcon Smart Water Programme with Teachers and Students – 7th December 2024

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On the 7th December, 2024, Water Watch Penang conducted an engaging river education programme in collaboration with Salcon Engineering Berhad at Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi. This initiative was part of Salcon’s long-standing Smart Water Programme, a corporate social responsibility effort now in its 14th year. For these two programmes, WWP’s facilitator guided the teachers of to conduct river education programme. This programme involved 40 students and 4 teachers from SK Bandar Sunway.

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2024 WATER AWARENESS PROGRAMME (STORYTELLING) Little Water Warriors!”

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Prepared by Dr Ng Si Ling

Between June and December 2024, five storytelling sessions were held at kindergartens, welfare homes, and primary schools, reaching approximately 190 children aged 5 to 15 and 22 teachers. The primary goal of the program was to raise awareness about water conservation and the vital role water plays in daily life. Children were introduced to various water-related topics through interactive storytelling, engaging them in discussions about the sources of freshwater, the importance of water, and the need to conserve it for future generations.

The program featured a range of activities, including storytelling, art, craft projects, and practical tips on water conservation. Through these activities, the children learned how water is essential for various aspects of life, such as agriculture, industry, and personal use. They were also taught simple yet effective ways to save water in their daily routines, helping them understand how small actions can have a big impact on preserving this precious resource. The hands-on activities allowed the children to creatively express their newfound knowledge while reinforcing the lessons.

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Leadership training: Identifying and understanding water pollutants in the environment.

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Principal Investigator: Dr. Oh Wen Da

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr Ng Si Ling

Introduction

Water pollution stands as one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, encompassing a range of pollutants with diverse characteristics that complicate removal efforts. Pollutants are generally categorized into emerging contaminants, pathogens, suspended solids, and nutrients, each requiring distinct approaches to mitigation due to their unique properties. Many of these pollutants arise unintentionally from everyday activities; for instance, disposing of grease down drains can lead to fat buildup, blocking sewers and drains. This project aims to develop future leaders equipped to educate the public—especially university students—to recognize and understand the sources and impacts of water pollutants within their environment. As such, the objectives of this project are to (i) provide education/leadership training through seminars and workshop on identification and understanding of water pollutants in the environment and (ii) provide a guide to reduce unintentional generation of water pollutants.

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