Papers and Articles

1. Drink Water on Empty Stomach
   DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH   It is popular in Japan to day to dr ink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as...
   
   
2. Expect more water wastage now that it's free
   Expect more water wastage now that it’s free The Star, Opinion, Thursday March 20, 2008 I READ with trepidation what was reported about the announcement by the new Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim to waive charges for the first 20 cubic metres of water used by...
   
   
3. Questions and Challenges to Water Conservation in Malaysia
   Question 1. Since the 1997/1998 El Nino water crisis, what is the status and progress of water conservation efforts carried out in the country with regard to the role of the government, civil society and others in the country in general, and in Penang in particular? Answer: In Malaysia,...
   
   
4. Production Of A VCD On River Conservation
   PRODUCTION OF A VCD ON RIVER CONSERVATION The primary objective of is to produce a VCD on river & water conservation, viz. How students can carry out activities towards the protection and conservation of their rivers. The river that is used as the model is the Sungai Pinang, one of the...
   
   
5. Papers
   Paper presented during MENGO's Sustainable Development Conference, 6-8 June 2005, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. Click to download:- Water Resources Management in Malaysia-NGO Perspectives (PDF) Paper presented during International Conference "1st International Conference on Managing Rivers...
   
   
6. Water Facts
   WATER FACTS 1. Water's chemical formula is H2O - one atom of oxygen bound to two atoms of hydrogen. The hydrogen atoms are "attached" to one side of the oxygen atom, resulting in a water molecule having a positive charge (on the hydrogen atoms) and a negative charge (on the...
   
   
7. The Current Water Crisis
   THE CURRENT WATER CRISIS: WHAT WENT WRONG? By Dr Chan Ngai Weng Introduction Water is life. There is no life without water. Everybody knows this. Water is the single most important element that sustains all life forms on earth. We need water to sustain ourselves and for a variety of...
   
   
8. Flood Hazard Awareness & Management In Penang: Issues And Challenges
   FLOOD HAZARD AWARENESS & MANAGEMENT IN PENANG: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES By Dr Chan Ngai Weng President Introduction Penang represents one of the most rapid developing states in Malaysia (Malysia being one of the "Tiger Economies" of Asia). Penang is rapidly developing,...
   
   
9. Millennium Forum Report at the United Nations, 22-26 May 2000
   DECLARATION AND AGENDA FOR ACTION Strengthening the United Nations for the 21st Century: Recommendations of delegates at the Millennium Forum at the United Nations, 22-26 May 2000 Report By Dr Chan Ngai Weng President Water Watch Penang (WWP) 10 Brown Road, 10350 Penang Tel: 04-2283306...
   
   
10. The 3R Concept in Water
    [h2]THE 3R CONCEPT IN WATER USAGE[/h2] By Dr Chan Ngai Weng and Nagaswari a/p Murugiah Water Watch Penang 10 Brown Road, 10350 Penang Tel: 04-2283306; Fax: 04-2267042; Email: seripg@tm.net.my Introduction The 3Rs in water usage essentially refers to Reduce, Re-use and Re-Cycle. Hence, there...
    
    
11. Meeting Current Water Needs
    THE 3R CONCEPT IN WATER USAGE By Dr Chan Ngai Weng and Nagaswari a/p Murugiah Water Watch Penang 10 Brown Road, 10350 Penang Tel: 04-2283306; Fax: 04-2267042; Email: seripg@tm.net.my Introduction The 3Rs in water usage essentially refers to Reduce, Re-use and Re-Cycle. Hence,...
    
    
12. The Role of Women in Water Conservation
    THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN WATER CONSERVATION IN PENANG By Dr Chan Ngai Weng President Water Watch Penang (WWP) email: nwchan@usm.my Water, or the lack of it has become an important issue in recent years. The El Nino in 1997/98 laid bare the fragility of our water resources. People in Kuala...
    
    
13. Water Recycling
    WATER RECYCLING The increasing incidence of water stress and water crises over the last few years have made “Water Recycling” a hot issue. Penang has very few water catchments and it draws 80 % of its water needs from the Sungai Muda which has its origins in Kedah. The 1997/98 El...
    
    
14. Water Saving Tips
    20 SIMPLE STEPS TO HELP CONSERVE WATER 1. Shower : Cut down the number of showers. If possible, shower only once a day after work. Switch off shower when soaping and shampooing. Do not over-use soap or shampoo as this will need more water for rinsing. Use “organic-based” soap and...