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Sharing Session with Penang Green Council on AQUA SAVE AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME

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On June 22, 2023, Water Watch Penang conducted a sharing session with the Penang Green Council on the ‘AQUA SAVE AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR PENANG GREEN OFFICE CERTIFICATION.’

The Penang Green Council is one of WWP’s main partners and collaborators, and it is the main implementor of the Penang Green Office (PGO) Certification. PGO’s certification is conducted in conjunction with the Aqua Save Certification under PBAPP and the Penang State Government’s initiative to recognize industries and organizations that are dedicated to water conservation activities.

During this session, Water Watch Penang presented and discussed the awareness component as well as the water audit component based on the Aqua Save Criteria. The session was attended by a total of 15 staff members from the Penang Green Council, including the General Manager, Ms. Josephine.

The session also included calculations of water bills, ways to reduce water consumption, and a general discussion aimed at creating a water-saving society in Penang.

Water Watch Penang would like to express gratitude to the Penang Green Council and PBAPP for providing this opportunity to contribute to the public’s education regarding the Aqua Save Certification Programme.

Water Watch Penang – ‘Negalitres’ – ACS-USM STEM Water Education Programme at SMK St. Xavier (St Xavier’s Institution)

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On June 21, 2023, a successful water/STEM education program was conducted at SMK St. Xavier (St. Xavier’s Institution). This collaborative initiative involved Water Watch Penang, the American Chemical Society USM Student Chapter (ACS USM), PBAPP, Intel Corporation, and CLEAN International.

The program comprised two sessions. First, Water Watch Penang delivered an awareness talk, followed by a hands-on learning session on water pollution and water treatment processes led by ACS USM.

During the awareness talk, Dr. Hong Chern Wern of Water Watch Penang provided an introduction to WWP’s history, goals, and previous activities. He discussed global, national, and local water crises, shared water facts, presented water conservation strategies, and addressed various water-related issues. Dr. Hong also reintroduced the “negalitres for schools” program to the students, as they are actively participating in water-saving initiatives.

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WWP ORGANISED AQUA SAVE AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR PENANG GREEN OFFICE CERTIFICATION FOR AEMULUS CORPORATION

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On June 19, 2023, as part of the Aqua Save Awareness Education Programme for Penang Green Office Certification, WWP successfully organized a short talk for Aemulus Corporation.

A total of 13 employees, led by Ms. Hazel Wong, the leader of the ESG Committee, participated in the program from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

The Aqua Save Awareness Education Programme is a free talk organized by WWP in collaboration with the Penang Green Council (PGC) and the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) for organizations that have signed up for the Penang Green Office certification. This program, initiated in 2009 by PBAPP in partnership with the Penang State Government, aims to recognize industries and organizations committed to water conservation activities.

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AQUA SAVE AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR PENANG GREEN OFFICE CERTIFICATION FOR GREATECH INTEGRATION (M) SDN BHD

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15 June 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully organised the Aqua Save Awareness Education Programme for Penang Green Office Certification for two of Greatech Integration (M) Sdn Bhd factories at Bayan Lepas and Seberang Perai on 14th and 15th June 2023 respectively.

A total of 87 employees participated in the programme from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

The Aqua Save Awareness Education Programme is a free talk organised by WWP in collaboration with Penang Green Council (PGC) and Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) for organisations who signed up for Penang Green Office certification. The programme which was launched in 2009 is an initiative of PBAPP in collaboration with the Penang State Government to award industries and organisations which are committed to water conservation activities.

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’: RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT SK FRANCIS LIGHT PENANG

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7 JUNE 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully conducted the ‘Negalitres for Schools’ River and Water Education Programme for students from SK Francis Light Penang on 7th June 2023. 

WWP Executive Manager Dr Hong Chern Wern commenced the talk by introducing WWP’s history, goals, and past activities. He also presented on the global, national and local water crisis, water facts, water conservation strategies, roles of rivers and other water-related issues.

A total of 200 students ranging from standard four to standard six participated in the programme from 11.10 am to 1.10 pm.
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