Category: water education

Salcon Water Watch Penang Training of Trainers: Smart Water Programme – 15th July 2023, Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara

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15th July 2023: Water Watch Penang, in collaboration with Salcon Berhad, conducted the first Training of Trainers program of the year for teachers and educators at Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara. The program was attended by a total of 14 teachers and 2 undergraduates from various institutions: SMK (P) Taman Petaling (8 participants), SMK Puteri Titiwangsa (1 participant), Chong Hwa Independent High School (3 participants), SMK (L) Methodist Sentul (1 participant), SMK Seri Titiwangsa (1 participant), and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) (2 participants).

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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’: RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT SK JALAN HAMILTON PENANG

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5 JULY 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully conducted the ‘Negalitres for Schools’ River and Water Education Programme for students from SK Jalan Hamilton Penang on 5th July 2023. 

A total of 47 students ranging from standard four to standard six and 4 teachers participated in the programme from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Clean International, which is one of the programme’s partners and funder, was also present for the talk, all the way from California, USA. The President, Ms Heather Baker, Co-Founder Mr Wally Baker and their two children (cum volunteer) Ms Alivia Baker and Mr Brody Baker came to participate in the talk and to interview the students.

A total of 47 students ranging from standard four to standard six and 4 teachers participated in the programme from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.
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Aquasave Awareness Education Programme with Furutec Electrical Sdn. Bhd.

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On July 4, 2023, Water Watch Penang organized yet another Aquasave Awareness Education Programme for Furutec Electrical Sdn. Bhd. A total of 16 employees actively participated in the program, which took place from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

The primary objective of the talk was to enhance the understanding of the company’s staff and empower them to adopt water-saving practices in their daily activities, going beyond the mere achievement of the Penang Green Office Certification. Additionally, the talk aimed to provide guidance to the staff on meeting the certification requirements based on Aqua Save evaluation criteria.

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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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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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