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WWP welcomes our new intern, Mr. Ooi Che Khai

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Mr. Ooi Che Khai, a Penang native who is currently a third-year student studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental Engineering at University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar Campus (UTAR Kampar). He is very interested in the field of ecology, nature, and green technology which can help to make our Earth better. As a nature lover, he thinks that getting an internship opportunity in Waterwatch Penang (WWP) can help to improve his skill in communication, and water analysis, and get more knowledge about nature and green technology. With the skills and knowledge obtained from this internship opportunity, Che Khai can smoothen and establish a foundation for his future career.

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’ – River and Water Education Program by GREW Teacher at SMK Datuk Onn Butterworth— 5 October 2022

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5 October 2022: Under the ‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’ programme – River and Water Education Program took place on the 5th of October 2022 at SMK Datuk Onn Butterworth participated by 125 students and 10 teachers.

Also as part of “Think Tank Water Saving Programme” this session is also one of the outcomes of the Training of Trainers Programme (TOT) by Water Watch Penang whereby Cikgu Fasya facilitated this programme for her students with the aim to educate the pupils about the water-savvy environment and to raise their awareness.

CIkgu Fasya took advantage of the occasion by introducing the water quality monitoring processes and calculation of daily average water use per person to the pupils.

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SALCON SMART WATER PROGRAMME FOR SMK CONVENT SENTUL – 1st OCTOBER 2022, TAMAN PERSEKUTUAN BUKIT KIARA, KUALA LUMPUR

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1 October 2022: The third Salcon Smart Water Programme of the year 2022 in partnership with Water Watch Penang (WWP) was conducted at Bukit Kiara Federal Park. The event was participated by a total of 38 students and five teachers from SMK Convent Sentul alongside with representatives from Salcon Berhad, Mdm. Lee Shee Bee and Mr. Kong Qi Yan.

The intention of this curriculum is to convey rivers and water knowledge on a global, national, and local level, focusing on Selangor to the pupils. Dr. Hong Chern Wern was the instructor of the day, aided by trained facilitators and interns, Ms. Ong Ke Shin, Mr. Sharvind Sivan, Mr. Hanson Yeoh, Ms. Adeline Chong and Ms. Nur Aina Syahirah and a passionate volunteer, Ms. Alicia Khor,

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’ – River and Water Education Program by GREW Teacher at SJK(C) Kwang Hwa Sungai Nibong – 26th September 2022

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26th September 2022: A water education programme was successfully conducted by a Green Educator’s Workgroup (GREW) teacher in SJK(C) Kwang Hwa Sungai Nibong. The programme was participated by the entire school students and teachers.

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MBSP-Negalitres River Education Programme with SMK Bakti – 24 September 2022, Cherok Tokun

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24th August 2022 – A river water education awareness session was successfully taken place on the 24th August 2022 held at Cherok Tokun Nature Park (National forest) with the participation of 30 students and 5teachers from SMK Bakti. Water Watch Penang’s Executive Manager, Dr. Hong Chern Wern, oversaw the event with the help of WWP interns and facilitators including Ms. Ong Ke Shin, Mr. Hanson Yeoh, Ms. Adeline Chong, and Ms. Nur Aina Syahira.

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