On March 15, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully conducted an educational program at Cherok Tok Kun with Jit Sin Independent High School Environmental Club. The session engaged 29 students and 4 teachers in an interactive learning experience focused on river ecosystems and water conservation.
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On February 21, 2025, Water Watch Penang (WWP) was honoured to be invited by the Habitat Foundation to deliver a talk titled “Rising Challenge: Climate Change, Water, and Conservation Strategies” at Prince of Wales Island International School. The session, held from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm, engaged 14 students in an informative discussion. The program commenced with a welcoming speech by Ms. Nadhirah, Education Program Executive of the Habitat Foundation. Following this, Dr. Hong Chern Wern, Executive Manager of WWP, provided an introduction to WWP, detailing its mission, vision, and various initiatives. He was accompanied by Ms. Rebecca, Assistant Manager, along with Education Officers Ms. Fatin Azahara and Ms. Nur Atiqah, who offered support throughout the session.
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On the 7th of February, 2025, Water Watch Penang conducted an online training session with AIESEC Tayor’s University students. The online session was conducted by WWP’s executive manager, Dr Hong, who gave an informative presentation on understanding Malaysia’s water consumption and water scarcity issues, which are relevant today. A week after the online training, WWP had conducted a physical training of identifying and understanding water pollutants. This training was conducted at Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur on 15th February, 2025.
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On January 21, 2025, Water Watch Penang had the pleasure of hosting students from Alhazen Learning Center for an engaging paid educational program. A total of 21 students, aged 6 to 12, along with 4 teachers, participated in the program held at Taman Jajar Sungai Ara from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The program began with an introduction to Water Watch Penang (WWP) by Ms. Nur Atiqah, WWP’s Education Officer. She highlighted the ongoing global water crisis and emphasized that Penang is one of the water-scarce states. Following her presentation, the students were divided into four groups, each guided by a trained WWP facilitator: Ms. Fatin Azahara (WWP Education Officer), Mr. Yee Jean Chai, Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Khor Ci Shan, and supported by Ms. Titi.
On January 20, 2025, Water Watch Penang (WWP) facilitated a river education program in collaboration with Prince of Wales Island International School, as part of the students’ Geography Fieldwork at Taman Jajar Sungai Ara. The event was attended by 27 students and four accompanying teachers. During the opening session, Ms. Fatin Azahara, the Education Officer of WWP, provided a brief introduction to the organization’s objectives and highlighted the pressing issues related to Penang’s water resources. The hands-on segment of the program was led by Ms. Nur Atiqah (Education Officer) and supported by WWP volunteers which are Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Khor Ci Shan, Ms. Titi and Mr. Yee Jean Chai. Together, they guided the students through the river monitoring activities.
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