On August 10th, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) participated in an exhibition on Canteen Day hosted by SK Kongsi. The main objective of this invitation by SK Kongsi, was to provide an avenue for the students to learn about water education in Penang. The exhibition was actively organised by WWP’s Executive Manager, Dr. Hong Chern Wern, along with two Education Officers, Ms. Atiqah and Ms. Fatin Azahara and three interns, Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Husna, and Ms. Khor Ci Shan.
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The implementation of the Salcon Smart Water Programme, a CSR Collaborative Programme between Salcon Engineering Berhad and Water Watch Penang (WWP), was held at Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi on August 3, 2024. Typically hosted at Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara for the past 13 years since its inception, this year’s event was relocated due to renovations at the usual venue. The new location, Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi, offered a visually impressive setting. The programme welcomed 39 students and 4 teachers from SMK Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh, along with Salcon Berhad’s representative, Mr. Chin Yaw Ying and , the Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Executive and Aini Suhailah Binti Mukhtar, Corporate Affairs Protégé.
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Pada 20 Jun 2024, Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang telah berjaya menganjurkan Program Pendidikan Sungai dan Air di Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Setar, Nibong Tebal. Program ini melibatkan 292 orang pelajar dari Darjah 1 hingga Darjah 6 serta dua orang guru, bermula dari pukul 10.30 pagi hingga 12.00 tengah hari. Dr. Hong Chern Wern, Pengurus Eksekutif persatuan bersama dengan dua pelajar latihan industri, Cik Nur Fatin Azahara dan Cik Nur Atiqah, serta bantuan daripada sukarelawan RASMA, Encik Shaughn telah menyampaikan ceramah yang menarik dan berfaedah. Sesi ini dimulakan oleh Dr. Hong dengan pengenalan umum tentang persatuan dan aktiviti-aktiviti yang telah dijalankan oleh Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang untuk menarik minat pelajar. Dr. Hong juga menekankan bahawa SK Sungai Setar juga merupakan salah satu daripada seratus sekolah yang terlibat “Program Negalitres untuk Sekolah”
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On June 2, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) collaborated with PBA Dharma Sunday School to conduct a river education program at the Botanical Garden. The primary goal of this program was to raise awareness about Penang’s water resources and educate students on river monitoring and conservation. The program brought together 25 students, led by Ms. Melissa Moey, and four corresponding teachers. Previously in the year 2023, these group of students have participated in an indoor water education at Penang Buddhist Association (PBA).
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Water Watch Penang (WWP), in collaboration with the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP), successfully hosted the annual World Water Day celebration at Bukit Dumbar Recreational Park on May 25th, 2024. The event aimed to promote responsible water consumption, universal access to safe drinking water, and sustainable water management practices amongst Penangites and industries in Penang.
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