From 4th to 5th December 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) was privileged to participate in the 2nd Sustainability and ESG Conference 2024, organized by the Electrical & Electronics Productivity Nexus (EEPN) and the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA). WWP hosted an exhibition at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre throughout the event, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on the first day and from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on the second day. In addition to the exhibition, WWP was also invited to deliver a presentation on the second day of the conference.
On the 30th November 2024, the fourth round of Water Watch Penang’s annual Water and Environmental Quiz was held at Penang Math Platform. This quiz, sponsored by Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) and MBSP carried out using the Genially platform, was started in 2021 with the intent of instilling environmental education through gamification. Students were required to solve a series of escape room-styled questions, with points being awarded to teams who could complete the quiz as quickly and accurately as possible. A total of 24 teams took part, comprising upper primary and lower secondary students from 17 schools.
On the morning of November 9th, 2024, Water Watch Penang held yet another river education programme in partnership with Salcon Engineering Berhad at Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi. The programme was held as a part of Salcon’s Smart Water Programme, an ongoing corporate social responsibility partnership with Water Watch Penang for its 14th year in a row. Located right at the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s hustle and bustle, the students of SM Sains Seri Puteri were given the oppportunity to immerse themselves in nature and learn about the environment through our river education programme.
On 26th October 2024, Water Watch Penang participated as a resource ‘person’ at Greenastic Camp 2024 in SJKC Union. This camp was organised by SJKC Union in partnership with Malaysia Ecological Civilization Communication Center (MECCC), Center for Green Public History and World Green Movement Day.
During station games sharing session, a total 60 students were divided into six groups to participate in an engaging learning session about rainwater harvesting and its benefits. The session began with an introduction to the concept and purpose of rainwater harvesting, emphasizing its importance in conserving water and providing a sustainable water source. Students learned how rainwater collection systems help reduce dependence on treated water and alleviate pressure on local water resources as well as climate change mitigation.
On the 26th of October 2024, a choral speaking competition was held at SJKC Union. This competition was organized by Water Watch Penang in partnership with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) and the Green Educators’ Workgroup (GREW), sponsored by Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang. The aims of this competition were to highlight the critical need for Penangites to conserve water for future needs, as well as induce creativity in students through water themed education. We hoped to instil awareness of water issues in the younger generations and empower them to take action, as well as emphasize the importance of the English language in our education.
