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WEBINAR IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RIVER DAY NATIONAL LEVEL 2023 – WATERWAYS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

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The “Waterways In Our Communities” webinar, organized in celebration of World River Day at the national level, brought together a diverse audience. This virtual event was held on September 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. via the Zoom application. It served as a significant platform for fostering dialogue and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our waterways, focusing mainly on rivers. 

The webinar panel comprised three experts: YBRS. IR. Marenawati Binti Abd Malek, Director of River Basin Management from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage; YBHG. PROF. Dr. Chan Ngai Weng, President of Water Watch Penang (WWP); and YBRS. Tuan Haji Mansor Bin Abdul Ghani, Deputy Secretary of Friends of Rivers Malaysia. The moderator was Mdm. Siti Nooraznie Binti Abdul Rahim, Chief Assistance Secretary in the Water Resources Division from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change. 

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’: RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT SJK (T) Subramaniya Barathee – 19 SEPTEMBER 2023

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The ‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’ educational talk, organized by Water Watch Penang (WWP), took place at SJK (T) Subramaniya Barathee on September 19, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program was attended by a total of 37 students from Standard 5, accompanied by two teachers.

Dr. Hong Chern Wern, the Executive Manager of WWP, began the session by providing a brief explanation of Water Watch Penang and its overarching aims, as well as an outline of the program’s previous operations.

Following that, the passionate facilitators, Ms. Naaga Lechume and Ms. Divya Sree, both interning at WWP, led the session in Tamil. They delved into important water-related issues that extend beyond Penang, starting with discussions of global, governmental, and local water challenges. They also explored numerous innovative technologies and ways to conserve water resources, along with the process of assessing river water quality.

The educational highlight of the event was a detailed presentation about river macroinvertebrates. The students were taught about how macroinvertebrates are caught and identified to measure the health of the river ecosystem. They were shown videos of nymphs from stoneflies, dobsonflies, and dragonflies, sparking the students’ curiosity.

Quizzes were held in between the talks, and the winners each received prizes. Additionally, students were provided with the Water Saving Guidebook courtesy of PBAPP. Water Watch Penang would like to express its gratitude to SJK (T) Subramaniya Barathee for allowing us to organize and carry out this Negalitres for Schools Programme.

RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) – 14th September 2023, Penang Botanical Gardens

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On September 14, 2023, Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully organized a river and water education program for Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) at the Penang Botanic Gardens. The program took place from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and featured an engaging and hands-on activity aimed at educating participants about the importance of rivers and methods to assess river health through physical, chemical, and biological methods.

A total of 50 multinational students from Year 7 to Year 9, along with 8 teachers, participated in the program. The program’s lead facilitator was WWP Executive Manager Dr. Hong Chern Wern, who was assisted by trained facilitators: Ms. Naaga Lechume, Ms. Divya Sree, Ms. Tan Ying Sing, Ms. Nurul Farhanah Binti Ahmad Fauzie, and Ms. Wan Nur Alya Nayli Binti Wan Muhd Mazli.

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’: RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT SJK(T) Ladang Mayfield – 13 SEPTEMBER 2023

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On 13 September 2023, Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully conducted the ‘Negalitres for Schools’ River and Water Education Programme for students from SJKT Ladang Mayfield, Tasek Gelugor, Penang.

A total of 79 students, comprising of standard 1 until standard 6, along with 5 teachers, participated in the program from 10.30am to 12.30 pm.

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAMME’- RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SMK CONVENT BUKIT MERTAJAM – 6TH SEPTEMBER 2023

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6th SEPTEMBER 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully organised the ‘Negalitres for Schools’ River and Water Education Program for SMK CONVENT BUKIT MERTAJAM students in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. A total of more than 300 students from both Form 3 and Form 4, accompanied by the Principal and two teachers, participated in the program.

Madam Khaw delivered the opening speech with inspirational green remarks for the school’s embarkation in towards obtaining the Green Flag under the FEE Eco School’s Programme. Next, Dr. Hong kicked off the presentation by giving an introduction to WWP’s background, goals, and past initiatives. Subsequently, Dr. Hong led a session on water education, enlightening the students about worldwide water concerns, including topics like pollution, water scarcity, excessive water consumption, and the impact of climate change on water resources.

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