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PENANG CELEBRATES WORLD WATER DAY AT AIR ITAM DAM

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21 May 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) successfully organised the annual World Water Day celebration at Air Itam Dam on 21st May 2023.

World Water Day aims to encourage the responsible consumption of water resources and ensure universal access to safe drinking water. The event also aims to raise public awareness about the importance of sustainable management, conservation, and protection of freshwater. Besides, the event focuses on addressing water-related issues and promoting sustainable water management practices to the public.

The event commenced with a balloon-cutting ceremony which involved the Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow, WWP Chairman Prof Dr Chan Ngai Weng, PBAPP Chief Executive Officer Ir Pathmanathan Krishnan Kutty Raman Nair, and PBAPP former General Manager Dato’ Ir Liew Chook San.
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ACS USM ORGANISED MANGROVE TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY TO CELEBRATE EARTH WEEK

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8 MAY 2023 – A total of 300 mangrove trees were successfully planted during a mangrove tree planting activity organised by the American Chemical Society Universiti Sains Malaysia International Student Chapter (ACS USM) at Pusat Pendidikan Kecil Hutan Paya Laut, Sungai Acheh, Nibong Tebal on 6th May 2023.

According to ACS USM, the event titled ‘Earth Day 2023: The Importance of Mangrove Tree’ was held to raise awareness about environmental preservation and sustainability practices, in conjunction with the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) organised by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The main environmental goal of the event was to preserve the dynamic biological ecosystem in the mangrove forest at Sungai Acheh, Nibong Tebal.

Besides, the event was organised in collaboration with Water Watch Penang (WWP) as the main partner, Penang Inshore Fisherman Welfare Association (PIFWA) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM).

A total of 45 USM students, 2 advisors from ACS USM, 17 participants from ViTrox Corporation Berhad and some members from the local fishermen communities joined the event from 9.30 am to 3.15 pm.
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‘NEGALITRES FOR SCHOOLS’: RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT SJKC MOH GHEE CAWANGAN, PENANG

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3 MAY 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully conducted the ‘Negalitres for Schools’ River and Water Education Programme for students from SJKC Moh Ghee Cawangan, Penang on 3rd May 2023. 

A total of 90 students ranging from standard one to standard six participated in the programme from 10 am to 12 pm.

WWP Executive Manager Dr Hong Chern Wern commenced the talk by introducing WWP’s history, goals, and past activities. The talk is followed by WWP senior facilitator Ms Ong Ke Shin who presented on the global, national and local water crisis, water conservation strategies, water-saving technologies and other water-related issues.

A total of 90 students ranging from standard one to standard six participated in the programme from 10 am to 12 pm.
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WWP CONDUCTED A RIVER AND WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT TENBY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PENANG

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18th April 2023 – Water Watch Penang successfully conducted a river and water education programme at Tenby International School, Penang during their launch of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Maths) week on 17th and 18th April 2023.

WWP Executive Manager Dr Hong Chern Wern began the talk by introducing WWP’s history, goals, and past activities. He also explained to the students regarding the water crisis around the world, water treatment processes, water conservation, water-saving technologies and other water-related issues.

Water Watch Penang conducted a river and water education programme for 11 and 12 years old students from Tenby International School, Penang during their launch of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Maths) week.
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SALCON SMART WATER PROGRAMME FOR CHONG HWA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL – 15TH APRIL 2023, BUKIT KIARA FEDERAL PARK, KUALA LUMPUR

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15th April 2023 – Salcon Berhad and Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully organised Salcon Smart Water Programme (SSWP) for students from Chong Hwa Independent High School at Bukit Kiara Federal Park, Kuala Lumpur on 15th April 2023.

A total of 36 Form Three students and four teachers participated in the programme from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. WWP Executive Manager Dr Hong Chern Wern served as the programme’s lead facilitator with assistance from four other facilitators, Ms Kimberly Wong, Ms Emily Wong, Mr Sharvind Sivan, and Mr Alex.

SSWP is an interactive and hands-on practical river activity conducted by Salcon Berhad in collaboration with WWP and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The programme aims to educate students about rivers and water on a global, regional, and local level, and the essential role of rivers as one of the water resources.

Students were conducting a physical assessment to analyse the quality of the river water.
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