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.
