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SALCON SMART WATER PROGRAMME FOR SMK BANDAR BARU SUNGAI BULOH – 3RD AUGUST 2024, TAMAN RIMBA BUKIT KERINCHI, KUALA LUMPUR.

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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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“NEGALITRES UNTUK SEKOLAH” Program Pendidikan Sungai dan Air di SK Sungai Setar – 20 Jun 2024

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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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RIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR PBA DHARMA SUNDAY SCHOOL AT BOTANICAL GARDEN – 2ND JUNE 2024

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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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Penang State Level World Water Day 2024 Celebration – 25th May 2024, Bukit Dumbar Recreational Park.

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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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Networking Trip with UKM, Short River Education Programme at Taman Jajar, Pulau Pinang – 20th May 2024.

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On May 20th, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) hosted a successful short river education program for students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) as part of their Networking Trip to Taman Jajar Sungai Ara. The program engaged a diverse group of participants, including nine UKM students, three international students from USM, and Dr. Ang Wei Lun, UKM Leader from the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering.

The program commenced with a warm welcome by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Mou Leong, Vice President of Water Watch Penang, followed by a brief overview of WWP’s crucial sustainability initiatives.

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