Community outreach
Now in its eighth year, the W.A.T.E.R (Working Actively Through Education
and Rehabilitation) Project engages local communities in improving the
environment. We continued to extend the Project beyond Sungei Way
throughout the reporting period.
Environment: W.A.T.E.R Project
Sungai Kinta Education Programme
In 2014 and 2015, we continued to focus
on Sungai Buntong, Sungai Senam and
Sungai Kledang. These are three tributaries
of Sungai Kinta, one of the main branches of
the Perak River that runs through Ipoh city.
This three-year project which began in 2012,
aims to support the rehabilitation efforts of
Perak and Kinta’s Department of Irrigation
and Drainage.
Community education is key to the Project’s
success. Baseline surveys conducted by
Global Environment Centre (GEC) indicated
a low level of understanding among local
communities about the connection between
household waste disposal and river pollution.
To mobilise a comprehensive response, we
built partnerships with stakeholders who
contributed their technical know-how that
helped us achieve our goals.
The following government agencies and
institutionsarepart of our technical committee:
• Perak & Kinta Department of Irrigation
and Drainage
• Ipoh City Council
• Perak State Department of National
Unity and Integration
• Perak State Department of Education
• Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
In 2013, a Memorandum of Understanding
was signed between GAB Foundation,
UTAR and GEC. This tri-party agreement
enabled students to perform water quality
and biodiversity studies, as well as conduct
training programmes, workshops and
outreach activities for the local communities.
These students are awarded credits that will
contribute towards their final year results.
Project impact to date:
• Sungei Way water quality improved to Class III (suitable for living organisms and
enhancement of biodiversity)
• Sungei Way water quality maintained at Class III throughout the reporting period
• Communities engaged have since taken full ownership of maintaining Sungei Way
and its surroundings
Local
Community
Legal
Community
Education
Institution
14 new
25 primary/
secondary
Installed oil & grease
traps in 10 food
courts & 10 school
canteens
Education
Institution
Business
Community
Business
Community
Community-Generated Activities
Education Outreach
Community
Education
Institutions
Business
Community
2013-2015 (3 year) Targets vs Results
Target
Results
30
48
40 41
20
15
8
20
36
10 10
85
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