At the Taman Jajar, Sungai Ara on September 10, 2024, Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) participated in a river and water education event that was successfully planned by Water Watch Penang (WWP).
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On the 24th of August 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) conducted a river education program in collaboration with South Island Garment Sdn Bhd (SIG) as part of their CSR initiative. This is the third CSR collaboration with WWP in since the year 2022. A group of 50 individuals from SIG, which included employees and their respective family members participated in this CSR programme.
Dr. Hong Chern Wern, the Executive Manager of WWP, gave an introduction to the program at the beginning, outlining the organization’s goals and the predicament of Penang’s water resources. Dr. Hong Chern Wern then went on to discuss Penang’s present water supply challenges specifically addressed the issue of a low water rate as well as Penangites’ high water use habits. He also thanked SIG for the CSR contribution that made water education initiatives possible in Penang. A mock cheque presentation was given to WWP by SIG representative, followed by presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to SIG.
Next, the programme moved on to the physical and chemical evaluation of the river water, supervised by WWP’s staff members (Ms. Nur Atiqah, Ms. Fatin Azahara), along with trained facilitators, Ms. Puteri, Mr. Yee Jean Chai, Mr. Aiman, and supported by interns, Ms. Nurul Husna, Ms. Khor Ci Shan, Ms. Nurul Fatin, as well as RASMA volunteers (Ms. Dahrya and Ms. Yao Jo Von).
The participants were provided with equipment to assess the river water quality by examining its physical properties and chemical characteristics. Following a short break, the program advanced to the biological assessment, during which participants collected macroinvertebrates from the river to serve as crucial indicators of the water’s quality.
Each of the facilitators received souvenirs in a bag and breakfast meal from the South Island Garment Sdn Bhd. Water Watch Penang expresses gratitude to South Island Garment Sdn Bhd for their CSR donation, which supports the educational initiatives of Water Watch Penang.
Water Watch Penang would like to express its gratitude for the CSR collaboration in the year 2024. WWP hope to extend this partnership in the year 2025, in which a similar but different programme will take place. For additional information on organizing CSR-related programs, please reach out to Dr. Hong Chern Wern, the Executive Manager, at hong.wwp@gmail.com.
On 22 August 2024, the “Negalitres for Schools” River and Water Education Program was successfully held at SMK Raja Tun Uda by Water Watch Penang (WWP). A total of 33 students from Form 3, along with one teacher, participated in this program from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program aimed to increase students’ awareness of water conservation and to help them understand the recent global water crisis. The presenters for this program included WWP Education Officers Ms. Atiqah and Ms. Fatin Azahara, assisted by three interns, Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Husna, and Ms. Khor Ci Shan.
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On August 22, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) held the “Negalitres for Schools” River and Water Education Program at SMK Bukit Jambul, one of the 100 participating schools. The event took place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and included 2 teachers and 57 students from Form 2 and Form 5 classes.
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Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully held the “Negalitres for Schools” River and Water Education Program at SMK Jelutong on August 20, 2024. The event ran from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and involved nearly 200 students from Form 1 to Form 3. The objectives of this program were to raise awareness among students about global water challenges and the importance of minimizing water consumption. WWP Education Officers, Ms. Atiqah and Ms. Fatin Azahara, were the presenters of this event, with assistance from three interns—Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Husna, and Ms. Khor Ci Shan.
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