Exhibition and Talk at the 2nd Sustainability and ESG Conference 2024

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From 4th to 5th December 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) was privileged to participate in the 2nd Sustainability and ESG Conference 2024, organized by the Electrical & Electronics Productivity Nexus (EEPN) and the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA). WWP hosted an exhibition at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre throughout the event, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on the first day and from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on the second day. In addition to the exhibition, WWP was also invited to deliver a presentation on the second day of the conference.

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2024 WATER AWARENESS PROGRAMME (STORYTELLING) Little Water Warriors!”

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Prepared by Dr Ng Si Ling

Between June and December 2024, five storytelling sessions were held at kindergartens, welfare homes, and primary schools, reaching approximately 190 children aged 5 to 15 and 22 teachers. The primary goal of the program was to raise awareness about water conservation and the vital role water plays in daily life. Children were introduced to various water-related topics through interactive storytelling, engaging them in discussions about the sources of freshwater, the importance of water, and the need to conserve it for future generations.

The program featured a range of activities, including storytelling, art, craft projects, and practical tips on water conservation. Through these activities, the children learned how water is essential for various aspects of life, such as agriculture, industry, and personal use. They were also taught simple yet effective ways to save water in their daily routines, helping them understand how small actions can have a big impact on preserving this precious resource. The hands-on activities allowed the children to creatively express their newfound knowledge while reinforcing the lessons.

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Leadership training: Identifying and understanding water pollutants in the environment.

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Principal Investigator: Dr. Oh Wen Da

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr Ng Si Ling

Introduction

Water pollution stands as one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, encompassing a range of pollutants with diverse characteristics that complicate removal efforts. Pollutants are generally categorized into emerging contaminants, pathogens, suspended solids, and nutrients, each requiring distinct approaches to mitigation due to their unique properties. Many of these pollutants arise unintentionally from everyday activities; for instance, disposing of grease down drains can lead to fat buildup, blocking sewers and drains. This project aims to develop future leaders equipped to educate the public—especially university students—to recognize and understand the sources and impacts of water pollutants within their environment. As such, the objectives of this project are to (i) provide education/leadership training through seminars and workshop on identification and understanding of water pollutants in the environment and (ii) provide a guide to reduce unintentional generation of water pollutants.

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ECO-WUDHU’ 2.0 : GREEN PRACTICES OF ISLAMIC ABLUTION

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SK TELUK KUMBAR

16th October 2024, Sekolah Kebangsaan Teluk Kumbar

Water Watch Penang (WWP), in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), organized a sustainability-based project titled “Eco-Wudhu’ 2.0: Green Practices of Islamic Ablution” at SK Teluk Kumbar. The program, led by Dr. Mohd Amirul bin Mahamud, aimed to promote water-saving practices during ablution.

The program included three key activities:

  • replacing traditional ablution taps with water-saving taps,
  • conducting Eco-Wudhu’ practice training and a water-saving awareness campaign, and
  • creating an Eco-Wudhu’ banner for the school’s prayer hall (surau sekolah).
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2024 ESCAPE ROOM 4.0: WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUIZ – PENANG MATH PLATFORM – 30th NOVEMBER 2024

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On the 30th November 2024, the fourth round of Water Watch Penang’s annual Water and Environmental Quiz was held at Penang Math Platform. This quiz, sponsored by Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) and MBSP carried out using the Genially platform, was started in 2021 with the intent of instilling environmental education through gamification. Students were required to solve a series of escape room-styled questions, with points being awarded to teams who could complete the quiz as quickly and accurately as possible. A total of 24 teams took part, comprising upper primary and lower secondary students from 17 schools.

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