Baden-Powell Award Logbook

Baden-Powell Award

Baden-Powell Award

BPAREPORT

(2002 - 2010)

Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

Cuon Scout Group

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4

EXPLORER 5

KNOWLEDGE [1] 5

UNIT INVOLVEMENT [1] 6

SCOUTING SKILL [1] 7

RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION 8

PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [1] 9

FIRST AID [1] 10

REFLECTION & INVESTITURE 10

VOyAGER 11

KNOWLEDGE [2] 11

EXPEDITION [1] II


SERVICE [1] 21

PLANNING [1] 22

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [1] 25

PATHFINDER 26

KNOWLEDGE [3] 26



FIRST AID [2] 32

SERVICE [2] 32

PLANNING [2] 33

PHYSICAL PURSUIT 39

PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [2] 39

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BADEN-POWELL AWARD 40

KNOWLEDGE [4] 40


EXPEDITION [2] 40

PROJECT 42

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [2] 43

ROVERS AFFAIRS 43

EXPLORER supporting documents & certificates 44

VOYAGER supporting documents & certificates 56

PATHFINDER supporting documents & certificates 59

BADEN-POWELL AWARD supporting documents & certificates 68

Personal Particulars 170

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~CKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe completion of this Baden Powell Award Requirements wouldn't have been possible

without the support from my fellow brothers and sisters in Scouting. Especially my

fellow Scouts, Ventures, Rovers and Scouters from Cuon Scout Group, in particular our

Rover Scout Leader: Ms Catherine Tan, our Assistant Group Scout Leader: Mr. Gavin

Pah, and our Group Scout Leader: Mr. Abdul Latiff. Without their constant guidance, I

would not have the opportunity to develop myself to the fullest.

I must also thank my fellow Rovers from the 3'd National Rover Council, 3'd NRC

Chairman: Mr. Oliver Lim, NRC Lead Adviser: Mr Chow Hock Lin, my District

Commissioner (Tampines): Mr. Yang Chen, former Assistant Chief Commissioner

(Northeast Area): Mr. Tan Tek Tin, and current Assistant Chief Commissioner (East

Area): Mr Ho Chee Heng, for their unwavering support and assistance in my Rovering

journey.

Finally, all my generous benefactors deserve full credit for their valuable contributions to

my development as a young adult, throughout my journey. Any shortcomings are entirely

my own responsibility.

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PLORER'KNOWLEDGE [1] Date completed: 27 February 2009'

Re-enact through a short play a learning example in "Rovering to Success" or provide

personal insights to the Rover crew on a selected topic in "Rovering to Success"

Provided my personal insights to my Rover Crew on a chapter in Rovering to Success

Rock number 4: Cuckoos and Humbugs.

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~:UNIT iNVOLVEMENT [1] Date completed: 24 March "2006

Assist in another scout unit or organization in the planning and/or execution of two

events

1. Organize and execution of

Cuon Scout Troop Footdrill Course 2005

13 August to 10 September 2005

As the Course Director, my role is to assist the young scout in understanding the

fundamentals of drills, and the ability to carry out the drills as instructed, with

precision and discipline.

A total of 16 participants participated in the course.

Please see attached Annex A for more information.

2. Organize and execution of

Cuon Scout Troop Investiture 2006

02 February 2006

As the event chairperson, my role is to plan for the programme schedule, parade

sequence, and to invite the Guest-of-Honour. A total of 15 tenderfoots were

invested during the ceremony, by the GOH Mr Malcolm Tan (Formerly

Commissioner for East Area).

Please see attached Annex B for more information.

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,. .;~SCOUTING SKILL [1] Date completed: 28 February 2009'. .~ --~~-

Achieve competency in one core scouting skill areafrom the list provided.

Prior to pursuing the Rover Progress Scheme, I have acquired basic orienteering skills

during my days as a Scout and Venture Scout. Since becoming a Rover Scout, I have

attended the Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course, and organized several exploration

tests for my Scout Group.

• Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course (ULTWBC)

14 October to 23 November 2008.

Part of the ULTWBC required us to embark on an expedition starting after lunch

till late in the evening (more than 6 hours). During this time, we had to locate

several checkpoints denoted by a set of map grid reference (MGR) and

subsequently write a hike report based on our observations and recordings.

• Venture Scout Standard Exploration Test (VSSET)

13 to 14 April 2007

25 to 26 January 2008

26 to 27 July 2008

27 to 28 February 2009

As the chief examiner for the VSSET, 1 had to plan and organize overnight

exploration tests with distances not less than 20 kilometers. I had to use

navigating skills such as map reading and orientating based on compass bearing to

set the test routes' MGR.

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In addition, being a Venture Scout Leader required me to impart relevant orienteering

skills to my Venture Scouts. As such, I had to go the extra mile to further master the core

competency of orienteering in order to be adequately trained to teach my Venture Scouts.

Since then, one of my Venture Scouts had completed his Activity Instructorship Course

(AIC) in Orienteering Instructor, organized by the National Programme Council (NPC).

"RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION Date completed: 25 August 2009'----~--~-- - - - .

Do a 20 minutes record ofthe sights, sounds and smell in a place where followers ofa

religion ofyour choosing gather.

1 am a Taoist, and for this observation I have chosen the Goddess of Mercy Temple at

Waterloo Street. It is more famously known as the Kwan 1m Thong Temple, or also

simply known as Kwan 1m Temple. The temple is dedicated to Kwan lm, the Chinese

Goddess of Mercy, and is very popular among the local devotees.

The temple was built in 1884, and has since been designated as a national heritage site.

The temple would be busiest during the first and fifteenth day of the Chinese New Year,

when large numbers of devotees would offer prayers for an auspicious start in the New

Year.

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An interesting point to note is that there is no incense burning inside the temple hall, as it

can be seen in the picture on the left. The urn for offering incense is actually placed

outside the temple hall to prevent the soot from staining the ceiling.

:'PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [1] Date completed: 27 February 2009I_~_~ _

When he joins the Rover Crew, a Rover is invited to assess his personal situation and

identify some personal challenges corresponding to the various final objectives, with the

support ofhis RSL. The DC and NRSC shall be informed ofhis progress.

A discussion was held with my Rover Scout Leader (Ms Catherine Tan) on 27 February

2009, and the details were forwarded to my District Commissioner (Mr Yang Chen).

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;"FIRS'T AID [1] Date completed: 27 October 2006-- - - -

Acquire knowledge and ability to perform basic first aid for sprains, burns, cuts, bites,

stings andfainting.

Attended the Refresher First Aid course held by Singapore Red Cross Society, and

certified in Standard First Aid on 27 October 2007.

Course Reference:

Course Date:

RFA 21/06

23 to 27 October 2006

'., .--I; REFLECTION & INVESTITURE Date completed: 27 February 2009-- - - -

Complete the selfreflection and investiture.

Invested as a Rover Scout in 2009 under Cuon Scout Group.

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~OYAGERKNOWLEDGE [2] Date completed: 3 February 2002

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Attend Unit Leader Training introductory Course

Attended the Unit Leader Training Introductory Course, held by The Singapore Scout

Association Training Institute, on 3 February 2002.

Certificate Number: 01 /405/ IC

Please see attached Annex C for more information.

"EXPEDITION [1] Date completed: 29 October 2006~ - - --~-- -

Select, plan, prepare and complete a journey not less than 2 days which provides

opportunities for leadership, self-discovery, developing comradeship, use of scouting

skills and/or physical/mental challenges.

Self-Reliance and Initiative Course-


Activity hours:

Activity area:

Approximately 42 hours

Mainland Singapore

Together with a fellow Rover, we undertook an adventurous journey around Singapore.

We spent the first day hiking from Pasir Ris to Sembawang, exploring much of the

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western part of Singapore, and reaching our rest point in Sembawang slightly after 6pm,

where we set up our basha to camp for the night.

Day 2 was spent on exploring much of Singapore's central catchment area and the Bukit

Timah Nature Reserve. We ended the exploration in MacRitchie Reservoir Park around

10pm, where we camp for the night.

The final lap was spent on trekking from MacRitchie to Pasir Ris mangrove, in between

we explored much of the northeastern part of Singapore, and we reached Pasir Ris

Mangrove, which was our end point.

Prior to the expedition, we had made preparations such as organizing our own skills

sessions in outdoor cooking, basha building, survival, first aid and navigation to ensure

that we were adequately prepared.

This journey was done in parallel to my companion's NYAA silver.

:. SCOUTING SKILL [2] Date completed: 28 Jun~ 2008L~ """" _ __ __

Achieve competency in another scouting skill area from the list provided.

Prior to pursuing the Rover Progress Scheme, I have acquired basic camp craft skills

during my days as a Scout and Venture Scout. Since becoming a Rover Scout, I have

attended the Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course, and organized several camps for

my Scout Group.

• Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course (ULTWBC)

14 October to 23 November 2008.

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During ULTWBC's residential camp in Sarimbun, each patrol had to build at

least 10 camp gadgets. I was actively involved in the design and construction of a

patrol flag-stand and the clothes airing line.

• Group Camp 2008

6 to 8 June 2008

As the Venture Scout Leader, I was involved in the campsite development

training. During the camp development, the campers were taught how to build a

kitchen table and benches, flag pole, clothes airing tine, and shoe rack.

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, . .: ~ERVICE [1]' Date completed: 12 December 2005

Plan and complete a service project in accordance to the principles o/Service Learning.

Patrol Leader Training Course -

26 November to 12 December 2005

Service Goals:

• To develop and nurture Patrol Leaders.

Learning Goals:

• Mentorship of service Scouts and Ventures attached to this project

• Improve verbal and written communication skills

As the sub-camp chieffor Tampines District's PLTC 2005, my role is to mentor 2 young

Venture Scouts and the participants of our PLTC Sub-camp. Including the seminar, the

camp lasted 4 days. During these 4 days, the campers had a chance to experience leading

their peers using the scouting method through the various skill activities.

Throughout the entire process, from planning phase to the actual camp execution and

finally through reflection and evaluation, we followed closely to, and applied, the

service-learning principles.

Please see the attached Annex D for more information.

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PLANNING [1] Date completed: 22 September 2007

Be part ofthe committee responsible for planning and organizing a social function which

involves majority ofparticipants not within your own crew.

International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore

22 September 2007

As the event's Chairperson, I had proposed the inaugural International Coastal Cleanup

Singapore, to my District, when I first read about it in early 2007. I quickly wrote in to

the Singapore's coordinator for ICCS - Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

(RMBR), as ICC is an annual affair organized by the US based Ocean Conservancy. Due

to the overwhelming application, RMBR could not slot us in for the originally scheduled

15 September 2007, which was the date for ICC worldwide. So RMBR allocated to us the

following Saturday, and the response from my District was overwhelming.

The 6 months of rigorous planning and preparation saw 70 participants from 5 schools, a

total of 1293 debris, weighing 42.5kg was collected.

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, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [1] Date completed: 14 September 2008L~ .~_~ , .

Acquire and pursue a new skill or complete an approved "Scouts of the World"

Discovery programme.

Attended the "Scouts of the World" Discovery workshop, held at The Singapore Scout

Association from 13 to 14 September 2008.

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THFINDER~

i KNOWLEDGE [3] Date completed: 8 September 2003l _

AL/end and complete Unit Leader Training Basic Course

Attended the Unit Leader Training Basic Course, held by The Singapore Scout

Association Training Institute, on 8 September 2003.

Certificate Number: 03/400/ BC

Please see attached Annex E for more information.

UNIT INVOLVEMENT [2] Date completed: 8 August 2009---~------ - - -

Prepare and instruct a group ofyouth in acquiring a proficiency badge or equivalent

qualifications.

Footdrillinstructorship Course (AIC)

28 March to 8 August 2009

Of the several scouting skills I have instructed as a Venture Scout Leader, I have decided

to pick the footdrill instructorship course 2009 (AIC), organized by the NPC. The

footdrill instructorship course 2009 is interesting, because it is one of the few

collaborations between The Singapore Scout Association and external agencies, which in

this case is the Singapore Police Force, held at the Old Police Academy.

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Three of my Venture Scouts participated in this AIC, the Ventures had to undergo a

series of activities and on-the-job training before taking their assessment. To fulfill the

course requirements, the Ventures participated in 4 training sessions, before being

allocated 6 to 10 Scouts each for their 6 instructorship sessions.

The three Ventures having been a Scout, and with the Scout Troop for the last four years

were familiar with the basic footdrill and commands. Therefore besides footdrill, I had

focused more on the communication aspects when facilitating the Ventures, such as

verbal and written communication.

Please see attached Annex F for more information.

, SCOUTING SKILL [3] Date completed: 22 March 2009- - -

Achieve competencies in another 2 scouting skill areas from the list provided.

Similarly to my other Scouting Skills listed earlier, prior to pursuing the Rover Progress

Scheme, I have already acquired basic Scouting skills during my days as a Scout and

Venture Scout. Since becoming a Rover Scout, I have continued to seek advance

knowledge so as to be better equipped to guide my Venture Scouts in their own skill

pursuit.

• Survival Skills -

14 to 15 April 2007

26 to 27 January 2008

21 to 22 March 2009

As the camp chief for the survival skills, I had to demonstrate the construction of

improvised natural shelters, finding and collecting water, identifying and testing

plants for edibility, rescue signaling and backwoodsman cooking.

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• Pioneering -

14 October to 23 November 2008 (ULTWBC)

9 to II February 2007 (National Scoutcraft & Pioneering Competition - NSPC)

Part of the ULTWBC required us to construct the Brynbach Tower. As one of the

Scouters with pioneering knowledge in the camp, I had to demonstrate the use of

the different types oflashings and hitches used in the construction of the tower.

Being the Venture Scout Leader, I had prepared my Venture Scouts in basic

pioneering skills. My Ventures designed a tower for the pioneering competition in

2007; due to their months of hard work we won a bronze award.

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, FIRST AID [2] Date completed: 27 October 2006I • _ •

Become a qualified Adult First Aider or Bronze Medallion Life Saver.

Attended the Refresher First Aid course held by Singapore Red Cross Society, and

certified in Standard First Aid on 27 October 2007.

Course Reference:

Course Date:

RFA 21/06


Please see attached Annex G for more information.

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. SERV~CE [2] Date completed: 14 August 2008--- -- --- -

Perform community service or relevant service to others consistently for 30 hours over

period of6 months.

Performed service to The Singapore Scout Association for camps from 12 July to 14

August. Total hours served: Approximately 120 hours.

I. Northeast Area Venture Leadership Camp

12 to 13 July 2008

Hours served: Approximately 36 hours

2. National Camp 2008

11 to 14 August 2008

Hours served: Approximately 84 hours

Please see attached Annex H & I respectively, for more information.

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: PLANNING [2] Date completed: 19 November 2007I

Be a member ofa main organizing committee responsible for a diSlrict, area or national

level event or project.

Patrol Leader Training Course -

3 November to 19 November 2007

As the Course Director and Camp Chief for Tampines District Patrol Leader Training

Camp, my role is primarily to ensure that the participants get the opportunity to

experience and to apply the Patrol System during the course, so as to be able to bring the

knowledge back to their Scout Troops to apply them.

The other aspect of my role is to ensure that the service and support teams are capable of

supporting the sub-camps to allow the sub-camp chiefs to execute their programmes

properly.

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~PHYSICAL PURSUIT Date completed: 28 December 2007~. <' .~-'~"~~--'~ ".

Undertake a form ofphysical recreation and show improvement and effort with at least

40 hours ofinvolvement over period of12 weeks.

Running Events-

• Singapore Sheares Bridge Run 22km

26 August 2007

• New Balance Real Run 15km

29 October 2007

• Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 42km

2 December 2007

Training Duration:

Total Time:

23 April to 28 December 2007

124 hours, 31 minutes and 48 seconds

;:PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [2] Date completed: 14'jun~2009. .- - --~---- -- ~ ~

When the personal assessment shows that a Rover has achieved the majority ofhis first

personal challenges, he is allowed to prepare his secondpersonal plan.

A discussion was held with my Rover Scout Leader (Ms Catherine Tan) on 14 June 2009.

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......-..DEN-POWELL AWARD[K'NOWLEDGE [4] Date completed: 7J'une 2009'~-- -:..

At/end and complete Unit Leader Training Advanced Course

Attended the Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course, held by The Singapore Scout

Association Sands Training Institute, on 8 September 2003,

Certificate Number: 2009/ WBC / 056

Please see attached Annex J for more information,

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t~~NIT_~NV.~LVEMENT [3] Date completed: 15 September 2007

Hold an appointment as a leader in a unit for at least 12 months, involving at least 60

hours ofquality service,

Has been appointed as an Adult Leader since 2003. Appointed as a Volunteer Adult

Leader (VAL) by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore, for Greenview

Secondary School since 2007.

~EX_PEDITION [2] Date completed: 16 August 2007,~ '.... -

Complete a challenging expedition of at least 4 days 3 nights in an unfamiliar setting

which should include at least 32 hours ofeffort and activity.

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13 th Korea DMZ Peace Trek -

9 to 16 August 2007

Activity hours:

Activity area:

Approximately 108 hours

South Korea

Together with nine fellow Singapore Rovers, we undertook an adventurous journey

trekking on the South Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The 13th Korea DMZ Peace

Trek was organized by the South Korean's Scout Association to spread the message of

reunification of the whole Korean peninsula.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula

that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. The DMZ cuts the Korean

Peninsula roughly in half, crossing the 38th parallel on an angle, with the west end of the

DMZ lying south of the parallel and the east end lying north of it. It is 155 miles (248

km) long and approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, and is the most heavily armed border

in the world.

The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, and ended with a cease-fife on July 27,

1953. 16 countries dispatched combat troops to help the South and 5 others sent medical

supplies. Ever since, Korea has been divided into South and North. The DMZ divided the

Korean peninsula in half, a 2km area on either side of the border (MDL) where North and

South Korea both cease military activities and offensive activities. It is also an invaluable

ecosystem preservation area for rare plants and animal species.

This journey was done in parallel to my NYAA gold adventurous journey.

Please refer to the attached Annex K for more infonnation.

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r;Fi'ROJECT O

Date completed: SO}U;y 2009.r~,_.:'._ . .. _

Initiate and lead a project that has beneficial impact on a community or Complete an

approved "Scouts ofthe World" Voluntary Serviceo

Project Orion: Rovering with Turtles

20 June to 5 July 2009

Completed the Scouts of the World Voluntary Service project, held at Setiu Wetlands,

Terengganu from 20 June to 5 July 20090

Appointed as the Project Team's Operations Manager and First Aider, my role is to

prepare the programmes and coordinate between the project's department operations. A

total of 9 Rover Scouts participated in this project, I from Malaysia and 8 from

Singapore.

Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles is the 2nd Scouts of the World Programme

(Voluntary Service) Project of the Scout of the World Award, Singapore Base.

The project was set upon the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.

Lasted 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team not only contributed to the

conservation work of sea turtles, but were also involved in mangrove replanting, repair

work for the villagers and WWF info centre, English and conservation awareness

education, assistance in the local women's cottage industry amongst many others.

Please refer to attached Annex L for more information.

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~. '.' ,"" . -, .' . .' .~,PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [2] Date completed: 4 March 2008(.~ ,,---' .~- ,--_,: - -~ ---- - ..

Acquire and improve on a skill andfollow itfaithfullyfor 18 months.

Lifesaving -

8 May 2007 to 4 March 2008

I participated in the Northeast Area Lifesaving Course in May 2007, and mainly took up

this skill to equip myself with adequate lifesaving knowledge to be prepared for

emergencies,

During this period of time, I completed Lifesaving Preliminary 1,2,3, Cardio-Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) and Bronze Medallion Tests conducted by the Singapore Lifesaving

Society,

Upon completion of the Bronze Medallion, I am certified as a qualified lifesaver,

Please refer to attached Annex M, N, 0, P, & Q for more information,

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',~~OVERS AFFAIRS Date completed: 2010~- - ~,~. -- - - . -

Serve a minimum term ofI 2 months in the National Rover Council as an active member.

Served as the Programme Co-Head of the National Rover Council from 7 November

2009 to 6 November 2010,

Please refer to attached Annex R for more information,

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PLORERSupporting Documents & Certificates

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Annex A

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Cuon Scout Troop Footdrill Course 2005

Course Date: 130805, 200805, 270805, 030905, 100905.Course Time: 1400hrs to 1700hrs.

Course Advisor: GSL Mr LatiffCourse Director: VSLlSL GavinCourse Instructor: AVSL Nicholas

Course Venue: Greenview Secondary.Attire: Full Scout Uniform with headgear.

Course Assessment: 100905Course Assessor: SLNSL Gavin

Course Safety: AVSL Nicholas

Course Aim

This course aims to assist the young scout in understanding the fundamentals of drills,and the ability to carry out the drills as instructed, with precision and discipline.

Course Pre-requisite

The course is open to all scouts who have attained a minimum scout standard.

Others

• Maximum number of participants will be limited at 24, with an instructor totrainee ratio of 1:24.

• Participants are required to have 100% attendance before they qualitY for theassessment.

• Any participants who are absent from any training without a valid medical chitwill be disqualified immediately.

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Course Contents

Stationary Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:

• Sedia.• Senang Diri.• Rehatkan Diri.• Ke-kanan Pusing.• Ke-kiri Pusing.• Ke-belakang Pusing.

Mobile Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:• Ke-Kanan Lurus.• Ke-Kiri Lurus.• Pandang Ke-Hadapan, Pandang.• Dalam Buka Barisan, Gerak.• Dalam Tutup Barisan, Gerak.• Dalam Buka Barisan, Ke-Kanan Lurus.• Dalam Tutup Barisan, Ke-Kiri Lurus.• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Kiri Gerak.• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Kanan Gerak.• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Belakang Gerak.• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Hadapan Gerak.• Hentak Taki Chepat Hentak.• Berhenti.• Keluar Baris.• Bersurai.

Movement Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:• Dari Kiri, Chepat Jalan.

• Maju.• Ke-Kanan Belok.• Ke-Kiri Belok.• Ka-Kanan Pusing.• Ke-Kiri Pusing.• Ke-Belakang Pusing.• lmpek Kiri.• Impek Kanan.• Tukah Langkar Masa Berjalan, Tukah Langkar.• Hormat ke-hadapan, hormat.• Hormat ke-kanan, hormat.• Pandang ke-kanan, pandang• Pandang ke-hadapan, pandang.

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Unit Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:• Yang tinggi ke-kanan, rendah ke-kiri dalam satu barisan, paras.• Dari Kanan dalam satu dua bilang.• Nombor granjil, satu langkah ke-hadapan, nombor genap, satu

langkah ke-belakang, gerak.• Orang di-sebelah kanan diam.• Barisan hadapan kanan pusing, barisan belakang kiri pusing, kanan

dan kiri pusing.• Jadikan tiga barisan, chepat jalan.• Dari kanan bilang.• Jadikan dua barisan, semasa berjalan- gerak.• Jadikan tiga barisan, semasa berjalan- gerak.

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CUON SCOUT TROOPFootdrill 2005

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SR Name Patrol Sign 13 20 27 3 10Up Auq Auq Auq Sept Sept

1. Tan Ka Jun Elephant X X X X X X2. Woong Ji Panther X X A X X X

Phang3. Christopher Lion X X X X X X

Toh4. Chin Yi Hong TL X X X X X X

Jackson5. Koh Zhi Xuan Tiger X X X X X X

Kaven6. Eugene Lee Rhino X X X X X X

Banq Hui7. Lee Wen Hao Lion X X M X X X8. Mhd Syahmi Elephant X X X X X X

Bin Azmi9. Jonathan Lee Tiger X X X X X X

Jun De10. Goh Wei Li Panther X X X X X X11. Nq Chee Kian Jackal X X X X X X12. Clarke Goh Rhino X X X X X X

Han Ronq13. Jerome Aw Rui Elephant X X X X X X

Honq14. Julius Lion X X X X X X

D.Roberts15. Wong Wei Rhino X X X X X X

Quan Alvin16. Joses Sim Tian Jackal X X X X X X

Ping

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Annex B

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Cuon Scout Troop Investiture 2006

Chairman: Nicholas Koh

Deputy Chairman: Kelvin KangAssistant Chairperson: Chermaine Chiew

Contingent Commander: TL Kavan KohFlag Party (State): SPL EugeneFlag Party (School): SPL Jinhao

Contingent Members:• Jonathan Lee• Mohd Syahmi• Julius D. Roberts• Jerome Aw• Ng Chee Kian

Reception & Ushering OIC: Chermaine ChiewReception UC: Christopher TohUshering UC: Daniel Phua

Audio-Visual & Photography OlC: Calvin TanAudio-VisuaIIlC: Mohd ZuhaireePhotography I/C: Jackson Chin

Logistics & Reception OIC: Lee WeeMingLogistics UC: Tan KajunReception IIC: Woong Ji Phang

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Step 3:PLs will hentak-taki on the spot while their members take up position.

This part show the members moving 'll •in while in hentak kaki mode. ~ ~ LI__----'

Stop 2,~m'~fO= \000 po"","d""\" to tho po<H"m.

2eDeDeDeDStep I

Above is the marching in sequence.

Parents and all other unit representatives will be mixed this time round, free-seating.

Only GOH- AC, 2x AAC, DC, 3 x ADC, school principal, school VP, CCA HOD, GSLand SL will be given VIP seating.

Unit reps on the invited list will be:

• GVSS Girl Guides 2 x teacher-ill-charge, 2 x CL and 4 x ACL.• Hai Sing Catholic Guides 2 x teacher-in-charge, 1 x CL, and 1 x ACL.• Changkat Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.• Dunman Scouts 1 SL, and 2 x ASL.• Ngee Ann Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.• Siglap Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.• East Spring Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.

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Time Schedule for Cuon Scout Investiture 2006

0545 Arrival of parents, guest and unit representatives.

0550 ArrivalofVrPs.

0600 ArrivalofGOH.

0605 Commencement of parade.

0620 Parade formed up.

0625 Flag raising and playing of the national anthem.

0630 Speech by GOH

0635 Recitation of Scout promise.

0640 GOH will put the scarf for the tenderfoots.

0645 Parents will put the epaulettes for the tenderfoots.

0650 End of parade

0655 Refreshments & Interaction.

0730 Photo Taking.

0745 End of Investiture.

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Cuon Scout TroopGreenview Secondary School 15Pasir Ris st 21Singapore 518969

02 February 2006

Mr. Malcolm TanEast Area CommissionerSingapore Scouts Association

Dear SirInvitation to Cuon Scout Troop Investiture 2006

Greenview Cuon Scout Troop would like to invite you to be our Guest of Honour at theupcoming investiture parade.

Greenview Cuon Scout Troop has a membership of about 40 boys and girls. This year,we are please to have 15 new secondary I students in joining us. Thus this investiture isfor them to be formally invested as a brother scout of this scouting fraternity.

The investiture will be held in Greenview Secondary School on the 24 March 2006(Friday) evening; from 6pm to 8pm. Attire would be in scout uniform. Refreshments willbe provided.

We would be pleased and honoured if you would consent to give a speech at theinvestiture. We would appreciate if we could hear from you by 01 March 2006. Thankyou.

Yours sincerely

Nicholas KohChairman for 2006 InvestitureGreenview Cuon Scout Troop

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CVON SCOUT TROOP - NAME LIST 2006

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I. Abdul LatitT ROmar GSL

2. Gavin Pah Wen Xiang SL / VSL

3. Jonny Tan Xing You ASL

4. Huang Hanxiang ASL

5. Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi AVSL

6. Kang Yong Tah Kelvin PAL

7. Tan Xian Yang Calvin Venture

8. Lee Wee Ming Venture

9. Chiew Leng Choo Venture

10. Chin Yi Hong Jackson Senior Scout

II. Daniel Phua Senior Scout

12. Mhd..Zuhairee Senior Scout

13. Tan KaJun Senior Scout

14. Christopher Toh Senior Scout

15. Woong Ji Phang Senior Scout

16. Koh Zhi Xuan Kaven Troop Leader

17. Eugene Lee Bang Hui SPL

18. Chan Jin Hao SPL

19. Jerome Aw Rui Hong PL(Bear)

20. Bernie Ong APL (Bear)

21. Goh Wei Li Bear

22. Wee Wen Liang Bear

23. Muhd Khairul Nizzam B M Bear

24. Jonathan Lee Joo De PL (Tiger)

25. PangJun Wei APL (Tiger)

26. Daniel Tan Soon Huat Tiger

27. Kurina Prasetya Simanjaya Thio Tiger

28. Muhd Ardhi B Danial A Tiger

29. Mhd Syahmi Bin Azmi PL (Elephant)

30. Yong Chin Wei Sherman APL (Elephant)

31. Zadkiel Yeo Elephant

32. Basil Lee Jia Hao Elephant

33. Daryl Lim Elephant

34. Julius D.Roberts PL (Lion)

35. NeoChun Kai APL (Lion)

36. Jeremy Low Lion

37. Clarke Goh Han Rong Lion

38. Muhd Izwandi B Azman Lion

39. NgChee Kian PL (Jackal)

40. Chiang Ming Yang APL (Jackal)

41. Joses Sim Tian Ping Jackal

42. Wong Wei Quan Alvin Jackal

43. Lim Seng Hwee Jackal

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Certificates

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*"

THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATIONTraining Institute

(Established ill 2000)

....Certificate of Attendance

presented to

Koh Yong Zhi Nicholas

for successful completion of

UNIT LEADER TRAINING INTRODUCTORY COURSE2002

held on

3 rd February 2002

Mr Chow Hock Linational Training Commissioner

M'~~"'Course Director

CertIficate No. 01 /405/IC

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THE 51 G PORE SCOUT ASSOCI 10TA PINE DISTRICT

Ce:rtifir-ate of .9I.ppreciation

Presentea to

Nicholas KohGrumbling Squirrel

Kandersteg Sub Camp Chief

for '.R.g.rufering o/afua6fe Services to tfie

Patro[Leaders) 'Training Course2005

field on26 f}./jJvem6er & 10 tiff12 Vecem6er 2005.9lt (jreenview Secondary Schoof

/'SL. Gavin Pah

Course DirectorYang Chen

District Commissioner

p.

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THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATIONTraining Institute

(Established ill 2000)

.#~.

Certificate of Attendance

presented to

Koh Yong Zhi, Nicholas


UNIT LEADER TRAINING BASIC COURSE(2nd Intake)

held on

8 September 2003

Chow Hock LinNational Training Commissioner

I f

Don Keithsiri WijendraCourse Director

Certificate No. 03/400/BC

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Foot drill instructor course (OJT)

Audience: Secondary 2&3 scouts

Number of sessions: 6 (3hoUIs per session)

Schedule:• 23 April Thursday 3pm-6pm(lsession)• 25 April Saturday 12pm-6pm(2session)• 30 April Thursday 3pm-6pm(lsession)• 2 May Saturday 12pm-6pm(2session)

Venue:Green view school compound, parade square, roads (in school) or under shelters whenit is raining.

Lessons:23 April Thursday (I session): learning of static drills25 April Saturday (2sessions): Quick refresh of static drills and learning of movementdrills30 April Thursday (lsession): Quick refresh of static drills and movement drills2 May Saturday (2sessions): Practicing of all the drills taught and perfecting them

Static drills comprises of:• "sedia",• "senang diri",• "begerak kekanan/kekiri bertiga-tiga, kekanan/kekiri pu-sing",• "menghadap ke belakang/hadapan, ke belakang pu-sing",• "kekanan lurus",• " keluar baris",• "bersu-rai",• "pandang kehadapan pandang",• "satu/dua/tiga/langkah ke hadapan/belakang/kiri/kanan gerak",• "di dalam buka/tutup barisan kekanan lurus",

Movement drills comprises of:• "pandang kekanan/kiri/hadapan pandang",• "ka belakang/kanan/kiri pu-sing (when marching)",• "TUKAR LANGKAH MASA BERJALAN",

• "ke kiri/kanan belok",• "memberi homat semasa berjalan, ka kiri/kanan/hadapan hormat"• "hentak kaki chepat hentak",• "berhenti"• DAR! kanan, CEPAT JALAN

*Credits: Commands are taken from tampines district venture scout foot drillinstructorship course 2009 (handout)

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Materials needed:Water bottles, consent form issued by scout unit to be approved (signed by parents),wear half-u for all sessions and bring full-u on 2 May Saturday for uniform inspection.

Precautions:Heat stroke, faintingPrevention of heat stroke and fainting by drinking lots of water and have adequate restbefore the foot drill.

In-case of bad weather:Foot drill will be held indoors.

Timetable

Time Dates 23 April Thursday

3pm-3.45pm Foot drill./ sedia,./ senang diri,./ kekanan lurus,./ pandang kehadapan

pandang,./ di dalam buka/tutup

barisan kekanan lurus3.45pm-4pm Break

4pm-4.45pm Foot drill./ begerak kekanan/kekiri

bertiga-tiga,kekanan/kekiri pu-sing

./ menghadap kebelakang/hadapan, kebelakang pu-sing

./ satu/dua/tiga/langkahkehadapan/belakanglkirilkanan gerak

4.45pm-5pm Break

5pm-5.45pm Foot drill./ keluar baris./ bersu-rai

5.45pm-6pm Debriefing

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Time Dates 25 April Saturday

12pm-12.45pm Foot drill,/ DARl kanan,

CEPAT JALAN,/ Berhenti,/ ke kiri/kanan

belok12.45pm-1 pm Break

Iprn-l.45pm Foot drill,/ pandang

kekanan/kiri/hadapan pandang

,/ memberi homatsemasa berjalan,kakiri/kanan/hadapan hormat

1.45pm-2pm Break

2pm-2.45pm Foot drill,/ ka

belakang/kanan/kiri pu-sing (whenmarching)

2.45pm-3.45pm Break

3.45pm-4.30pm Foot drill,/ hentak kaki

chepat hentak,/ TUKAR LANGKAH

MASA BERJALAN4.30pm-4.45pm Break

4.45pm-5.30pm Foot drill,/ Refresh those

drills that they areweak in


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(Foot drill: Practicing and perfecting the drills)

Time Dates 30 April Thursday

3pm-3.45pm Foot drill

3.45pm-4pm Break


4.45pm-5pm Break



(Foot drill: Practicing and perfecting the drills)

Time Dates 2 May Saturday

12pm-12.45pm Uniform inspection &Foot drill

12.45pm-l pm Break

lpm-l.45pm Foot drill

1.45pm-2pm Break


2.45pm-3.45pm Break

3.45pm-4.30pm Foot drill

4.30pm-4.45pm Break

4.45pm-5.30pm Foot drill


Done by: Bernie Ong (venture)Unit: Cuon Scout Group- Venture Scout UnitDate: 19-04-2009e-mail:[email protected]

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IS certif.ed ,n Standard Flrsl Aid (SFA)

RFA 21/06

23 10 27 Oct 0627·0ct·2006

Course RefCourse DateDate of Issue

47513

frr'SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY1/ .... P;urnn II" r <:e"en<:~ The Pre"d<:J1I "I IOcap"r

ame NICHOLAS KOH YONG ZHI

NRIC,PP S8411721 H

1. The holder of this card has successfully completed trainingand e""minalion in STANDARD FIRST AID (SFA).

2. This certificate Is valid for three (3) years from dale of issue.

...............~..Chainnan .,

Medical C<Jmrnisslon. SRCS

.........~ ..Secrei';Y'~"

Sfngap_ Red Cro•• Soclely15 Penang lane Singapore 238486 Tel: 6336 0269 Fax: 6337 &435

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SingaporeScouts

Chief ScoutHIS ExcellencyMR S R NATHANPresident of the Republoc of Stngapore

PresidentMR NOEL HON C C.

Ch,ef CommIssionerMR NICHOLAS TANG NING

13 July 2008

Nicholas Koh Yong ZhiVenture Scout LeaderCuon Scout Group

Dear Nicholas,

NORTHEAST AREA VENTURE LEADERSHIP COURSE 2008

On behalf of Northeast Area, I would like to thank you for your invaluableservice as a member of the Course Staff for the Area Venture LeadershipCourse held at Sarimbun Scout Camp from 12 to 13 July 2008.

Your service has contributed much to the success of the Course and is wellappreciated.

We hope we will be able to call upon you again for future courses.

With best wishes,

Yours In SCouting

H~ENGArea Resource Commissioner (Northeast)

The Singapore Scout AssocilltionEe Peng liang Building

1 Bishan Street 12 Sil1llapore 579808

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Certificate ofAppreciation

This certificate i pre ented to

KOH YONG ZHI, NICHOLAS

of

The Singapore Scout Association

in recognition of your in aluable contribution to theNational Camp 200811 to 14 August 2008.

Commandant P CChairman

National Camp 200Hxecutive Committee

Deputy Chairman. PCC CouncilChairman

<ltional Camp 200teering Committee

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THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATIONSands Training Institute(Established 2000)

Certificate of Attendance

presented to

Koh Yong Zhi, Nicholas


UNIT LEADER TRAINING WOOD BADGE COURSE2nd Intake

held from

14th October to 23rd November 2008

Signed on this 7th day of June 2009

'I ,

~,.~

NO~~'L~~OHAMADNa~\~I\ning Commissioner

NORDIN BIN SALLEHCourse Director

Certificate No. 2009/WBC/056

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3th Korea DMZ Peace Trek 2007

Done By: Nicholas Koh Yang Zhi

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CONTENTSPERSONAL PARTICUL.ARS 72

NEXT-OF-KIN PARTICUL.ARS 73

EMERGENCY CONTACTS IN KOREA 73

ADDRESS OF SINGAPORE MlSSION IN KOREA: 73CONTACTS OF SINGAPORE MlSSION IN KOREA: 73

EQUIPMENT L.IST 74

GENERAL. INFORMATION 75

DMZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 76

KOREAN WAR BATTLEFIELDS DMZ 76OBJECTIVES OF THE 13m DMZ PEACE TREK 76

DAY 1 - 9 AUGUST 2007 77

REFL.ECTIONS OF DAY I 78

DAY 2 - 10 AUGUST 2007 79

IMJINGAK 80DoRA OBSERVATION PLATFORM 81TYPHOON OBSERVATORy.........................•.......•............................•.......................................................... 82

REFL.ECTIONS OF DAY 2 83

DAY3-11 AUGUST 2007 84

LABOR PARTY BUILDING 84WOUEONG-RI STATION 85THE IRON TRIANGLE ZONE 85THE SECOND UNDERGROUND TUNNEL.. 86


DAY 4 - 12 AUGUST 2007 88


DAY 5 - 13 AUGUST 2007 94

TOUR OF ARMY BARRACKS 97ARMY EXPERIENCE 102NIGHT TREK 104


DAY 6 - 14 AUGUST 2007 106

PUNCH BOWL 106


DAY 7 - 15 AUGUST 2007 109

UNIFICATION OBSERVATORY 109


DAY 8- 16 AUGUST 2007 112

CONCL.USION 112

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Personal Particulars

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Name Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

NRIC S8411721H

Age 23+

Gender Male

Citizenship Singaporean

Contact Number 97652516

Residential AddressBLK 134 Lorang Ah 500 #08-466

Singapore 530134

Blood type A+

Allergies Amoxil

Dietary Restrictions NIL

Medical Conditions NIL

Medications NIL

School NA

Scout Troop Cuon Scout Troop

Year joined Scouting 1993

Highest Award inNA

Scouting

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Next-at-kin Particulars

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NRIC S1413388G

Relationship Mother


Residential AddressBLK 134 Lorang Ah 500 #08-466

Singapore 530134

Emergency Contacts in Korea

Address of Singapore Mission in Korea:

28th Floor, Seoul Finance Centre84 Taepyungro 1-gaChung-gu, Seoul 100-768, Republic of KoreaEmail: [email protected]

Contacts of Singapore Mission in Korea:

001-82-(2) 774-2464, 774-2465, 774-2466, 774-2467

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Equipment List

CONTENTS

BackpackEating Utensils (mess tin, fork & spoon)

- Water bottle (1 litre)Rain Coat

- Sleeping BagPersonal toiletries (toothbrush, towel, etc)

- T-shirts- Jacket I Windbreaker- Shorts- trekking I hiking pants- Socks

Undergarments- Track Shoes- Slippers I Sandals- Scout's Uniform (with Singapore flag badge)- Stationery (Notebook, Pen, Pencil, Markers)- Camera- Torch light- Spare Batteries

Personal First Aid KitPassport & TicketsMoney

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11 Set2111 Set7134781 Pair1 Pair2 Set1 Set114AA1 Set1 EA

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General Information

Title: 13th DMZ Peace Trekking

(The 100th Anniversary of Scouting)

Dates: 9 -16 August 2007

Location: Korean War Battlefields DMZ

Organizers: Korea Scout Association

Participants:

13 - 24 years of age Scouts from Korea, overseas, and non-Scoutsyouths.

Scout Leaders from Korea and overseas (Staff and Troop Leaders).

155 participants from Korea and overseas Scouts participated in thisevent.

Overseas Scouts include: Hong Kong (9 participants) and Thailand (1participant).

Singapore Participants: 10 - 3 Leaders, 4 Rovers, 3 Ventures.

Singapore Team:

Contingent Leader: Mr Gavin Pah.Asst. Contingent Leader: Ms Alicia Goh.Asst. Contingent Leader: Mr Nicholas Koh

Adult Leaders: Gavin Pah, Alicia Goh, & Nicholas Koh.Rovers: Chris Khoo, Ng Hweeshiang, Jojo Ong, & Ong Aileng.Ventures: Leonard, Kexin, Tee Yong.

The Team was organized into 5 groups:

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Gavin Pah Ong Aileng Ng Hweeshiang Alicia Goh Nicholas Koh

Jojo Ong Tee Yong Leonard Kexin Chris Khoo

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DMZ Background Information

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the KoreanPeninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. TheDMZ cuts the Korean Peninsula roughly in half, crossing the 38th parallel on anangle, with the west end of the DMZ lying south of the parallel and the east endlying north of it. It is 155 miles (248 km) long and approximately 2.5 miles (4 km)wide, and is the most heavily armed border in the world.

North Limled Line (NLL)

Korea De ditarise<l Zone (DMZ)2 wide

MilltSl)' Demarcated Line

Sou limited Line (SLL)

Korea De2

ditarise<l Zone (DMZ)wide ~

Korean War Battlefields DMZ

The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, and ended with a cease-fire onJuly 27, 1953. 16 countries dispatched combat troops to help the South and 5others sent medical supplies. Ever since, Korea has been divided into South andNorth. The DMZ divided the Korean peninsula in half, a 2km area on either sideof the border (MDL) where North and South Korea both cease military activitiesand offensive activities. It is also an invaluable ecosystem preservation area forrare plants and animal species.

Objectives of the 13th DMZ Peace Trek

Enhance the will towards the Korea's reunification and peace- Contribute to the world peace and unity- Share friendship through the trekking

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DAY 1 - 9 August 2007

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TIME ACTIVITIES1100hrs Assemble at Nam-sunQ elementarv school (ChunQ-ju, ChunQ-buk)1100hrs Reqistration1130hrs Logistics & Supplies organization1200hrs Lunch1400hrs Trek to the ChunqcheonQbuk-do Office of Education1430hrs OpeninQ ceremony rehearsal1500hrs Opening ceremony1540hrs Street March1700hrs Camp & SleepinQ areas assiQninQ1800hrs Dinner1900hrs Group MeetinQ2130hrs Equipment preparation, maintenance & Wash up2200hrs Lights out

Opening Ceremony:

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Reflections of Day 1

We arrived at the Incheon International Airport - South Korea's internationalairport, at about 7am (Korea's time). The Korean Scouts were very kind to pickus up from the airport; many of them had to travel for 3 hours to the airport. Atthe airport, we also met Scouts from Thailand and Hong Kong who were alsohere to participate in this event.

We moved on to the assembly area at Nam-sung elementary school located inChung-ju, which is a 3 hour ride from the airport. At Nam-sung elementaryschool, here we were divided into our different groups. I was paired with Chris ingroup 5, and our group had about 18 other Korean Scouts.

The Korean Scouts were very shy, probably because they were afraid tocommunicate in English. We were told that they had learned English as theirsecond language, but in South Korea they very proud of their Korean heritage, somany times they prefer to communicate in Korean, thus they had little chance ofcommunicating in English.

The Koreans were very hospitable; they took extra efforts to help us get used tothe culture in Korea. They were very interested to know about Singapore, and sowe spent much of the time together understanding more about each other'sculture.

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TIME ACTIVITIES0530hrs Reveille0550hrs Breakfast0700hrs Strike camp0900hrs Imiinqak1000hrs Trekking1200hrs Dora Observation Platform1240hrs Lunch1400hrs Trekkinq1540hrs Tvphoon Observatory1620hrs Trekking1730hrs Camp & Sleeping areas assigning1800hrs Dinner1900hrs Unit Meetinq2100hrs Shower2200hrs Liqhts out

Trekking Photographs:

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Imjingak

Established in 1972 for those who had to flee their hometowns in North Koreaduring the Korean War, Imjingak is located northwest of Seoul. Some 400 relicsand pictures on North Korea's military force, politics, society and overall lifestyleare exhibited here. On display outside are 12 different Korean War tank andcombat planes. Here is the Bridge of Freedom, the point of interruption of theGyeong-euiseon Railroad, and a platform for Koreans whose ancestors areburied in the north, to make ceremonial bows.

Photograph of Imjingak Pavilion:

Photograph of Mangbaedan Memorial Altar:

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Photographs of the Freedom Bridge:

Dora Observation Platform

It was founded as the OP in Songaksan is closed. It is the northernmostobservatory of South Korea from which visitors can view a part of the NorthKorean life through a telescope, such as Mt. Songaksan in Gaeseong, Kim 11Seong statue, Gijeong-dong, the outskirts of Gaeseong-si, Train smokestack atJangdan station, Geumamgol (collective farm).

Photographs of Dora Observation Platform:

Notice that in the background, there are telescopes for visitors.

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Typhoon Observatory

Typhoon (Taepung) Observatory was established on 3 Dec. 1991 by the"Invincible Typhoon Force". It is located at the top, Suribong, of Mt. Bikki,Hoengsan-ri, Jung-myeon, where it is about 65km from Seoul and about 140kmfrom Pyongyang.

Initially, it was build between South Limited Line and North Limited Line, 2kmfrom the Military Demarcated Line. But the North Koreans put iron impalementaround the true line in 1968, and South Koreans set up iron impalement partiallyin 1978.

Thus Typhoon Observatory was established 800m from the truce line and1,600m from a guard post of North Korea. Therefore, it became the closetobservatory on the truce line of 155 miles.

Photographs of Typhoon Observatory:

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We woke up at 5.30am, and to my surprise, the sun seems to rise earlier inKorea. We had our breakfast, strike camp and moved to imjingak for the start ofour trek.

The Koreans have a disciplined culture. They will keep to their schedules strictlyand will not accept any kinds of delay, and thus we were able to arrive onschedule at every destination.

At each destination, there were South Korean soldiers to explain what eachobservation performs. They had Korean explanations followed by English, butsubsequently for some of the destinations, we had no soldiers who knew Englishto explain to us.

Some of the Korean Scouts had to stepped in as English translators, butunfortunately, many of them being students does not have a good command ofEnglish to fully translate the explanations.

I spoke to the Korean Scout's International Commissioner, who was overseeingthis event. She was apologetic about it, not just the Singapore contingent wasaffected, but the Hong Kong and Thailand Scouts were also affected, and hadspoke to here about this translation issue.

She mentioned that her English speaking staff were posted to the World ScoutJamboree 2007 2 weeks ago, and could not make it in time for this event. Shefelt bad about it, and promised to get some English brochures describing aboutthe places for us.

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TIME ACTIVITIES0600hrs Reveille0700hrs Breakfast0740hrs Strike camp0840hrs Labor Party Building0900hrs TrekkinQ0940hrs WolieonQ-ri Station1020hrs TrekkinQ1220hrs The Iron Triangle Station1300hrs Lunch1420hrs Second UnderQround Tunnel1520hrs Break1530hrs TrekkinQ1745hrs Camp & Sleeping areas assigning1800hrs Dinner1900hrs Shower2030hrs Security Education Talk2130hrs Roll Call2200hrs Lights out

Labor Party Building

Built in 1946 under fund-raising and labor forced by the North Koreangovernment, this shelled-out carcass of a building is a Soviet-type structure builtout of concrete. For security reasons, only devoted communist partisans wereallowed to work within the building.

Photographs of the Labor Party Building:

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Woljeong-ri Station

This used to be a provisional station before the division of the 2 Koreas, but nowis the northern most terminal station from the southern boundary of the DMZ. Alarge sign that says 'The train wants to run', in front of the station is a symbol ofthe nation's division tragedy.

Photographs of the national division:

The Iron Triangle Zone

This observatory has the capacity to carry 300 people at the same time. Throughthe 8 high quality telescopes, visitors can see the DMZ, Pyongyang highlands,propaganda villages, Kim il Sung's native home, and "Bloody Ridge" in NorthKorea.

Photogra~hs of the Iron Triangle Zone:

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The Second Underground Tunnel

Discovered on March 19, 1975, the Second Underground Tunnel is wide enoughto allow 30,000 soldiers to pass through in an hour, and even large armoredvehicles can move through the tunnel.

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We woke up at 6am, had our breakfast, strike camp and moved to the nextdestination, the Labour party building. From our exchange with the KoreanScouts, we learnt that they have a lifestyle pretty much like any Singaporean.

Their youth starts their education from elementary school, to high school, college,after completing college; they will be enlisted into the army for 2 years. After their2 years of service, they will go on to the university.

Every South Korean male has to undergo 2 years of compulsory military training,and many do not get the chance to return to their families during these 2 years.The Korean Scouts participating in this event came from all parts of South Korea;many of their families make a living through farming, so they are not well off.They live a pretty harsh life, thus from this experience, I feel that the typicalSingaporean kid is very much more fortunate.

We shared about our interests about music and television dramas, anddiscussed about the Korean dramas screening in Singapore. As many of them donot come from a well-off family, they had little chance of travelling outside ofSouth Korea. But they were very independent, like for example, there were about20 South Korean Scouts, around 8 and 9 years old - similar to our primary 2kids, and they were able to travel 4 to 6 hours, and many kilometres away fromtheir families. They did not come for this event with any of their parents, but yetthey were able to take care of themselves and take care of each other for thewhole of 7 days.

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Trekking Route:

- Tongil Observation Point- Myulgong Observation Point- Gumgang Mt. railroad Gate 33

Baek-gol division Observation Point

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Photographs of the Trekking Route:

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The day began a lot harsher than the previous 3 days, due to the highly sensitiveareas which we visited. We had a chance to trek beside the South Limited Linefences. We trekked through the mountains and hills and had a more realisticpicture of what the South Korean soldiers do to patrol the area as we passedthrough several sentry points.

As we were trekking, the weather started to change and it became stormy, withlighting and thunder. We continued to trek on, and even the South Korean kidstrekked on, although many of them were shivering from the cold and some werecrying, but they never gave up.

Our Singapore contingent was very impressed by the attitude and mentality ofthe South Koreans. They were brought up in such a harsh environment, able totake hardships and withstand pressure, and more importantly very self-reliant.Many times, we offered them our rain coats and jackets, but they turned downour offer.

Although we felt that their culture was a little harsh on their younger ones, but wealso understand that it is their way of life, and through it, many of the SouthKoreans grows up to be a lot stronger and more resilient.

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Trekking Route:

- Munemi Guard Post- Victory Observation Point- Wonju Command Post- Malgoke Ridge

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Tour ofArmy Barracks

During the trek, we were fortunate to be able to visit one of their military camps,which were station at the DMZ area. During the barrack's tour, we had a chanceto talk to their soldiers and found out more about their thoughts and lives in theKorean Army.

They showed us the equipment and weapon the South Korean's army uses.

Photographs of the Republic of Korea Arm :

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Army Experience

After the tour of the barracks, we had lunch. Following lunch, we had the chanceto undergo Korea's military training. We were provided helmet, camouflageduniform, and belt.

We also tried out some of the army exercises and obstacle courses.

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Night Trek

After dinner, we trekked for about another 3 hours.

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We began the day similar to the previous day; we trekked along the mountainroutes and pass through several sentries.

The more interesting part of the day was the army experience. We had a chanceto tour one of their army camps, and experienced their weapons and equipmentsthat they used. Having gone through national service as an infantry specialist, Iwas able to recognize many of the equipments that they used. I also introducedthe equipments to some of our Singapore Scouts ladies and boys who have yetto enter into the national service.

We were also treated to a display of their training, and have a chance to gothrough some of it ourselves. Much of their training focuses on the physicalaspects, and many of it were very interesting. For example, they had obstaclecourses, and we had a chance to try them.

For the first time, we also did a night trek after our dinner. Although we can seethat many of the participants are very tired after 5 days of trekking, but you cansee the determination in them to complete the rest of the journey.

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TIME ACTIVITIES0600hrs Reveille0700hrs Breakfast0800hrs Strike camp0820hrs Trekking1230hrs Lunch1330hrs TrekkinQ1830hrs Camp & SleepinQ areas assiQninQ1900hrs Dinner2000hrs Shower2100hrs Roll Call2130hrs LiQhts out

Trekking Route:

- SaBang st.Mt. Do-sol Battle Monument

- 4th Tunnel

Punch Bowl

The Punch Bowl is a valley that rests in 400m - 500m above sea level highlandsnear the coast of Yanggu-gun. American reporters dubbed the basin as thePunch Bowl. From Dolsanryeong that is between the east side and coasts inYanggu-gun.

At the peak of Mt. Dolsanryeong is the Eulji Observatory Tower, located 1049meters above sea level and is known to be one of the bitterest fighting fields inthe mid battle lines during the Korean War. From this tower, we can see thecheckpoint and farms in North Korea and four mountain peaks, including thehighest peak of Mt. Geumgangsan-birobong.

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The day started with a trek to the punch bowl valley and the surrounding areas.There is an observation post at the peak of Mt. Geumgangsan-birobong, and thetrek up is the toughest of the last 5 days. However, as the observation post isextremely closed to the North Koreans, we were extra careful and the SouthKoreans were extra sensitive.

However, in the post, we were taken for tour of the observation post and theyshowed us a video of the activities they had recorded the North Koreans doing.They were able to capture clear pictures of what the North Koreans did over thelast 7 days. It was quite amazing.

During the journey, we had more exchanged with the Thailand Scout. He is theonly representative from Thailand, as the rest of the Thai Scouts had gone for theWorld Scout Jamboree 2007.

It was interesting as the Thai Scout showed us many of his magic tricks, and wehad a great time. We exchanged many Scouts' songs, we taught him someChinese and Malay versions of the Scout songs and he taught us many of theThai versions of the Scout songs.

We also exchanged some of our overseas experiences, and during the trip, wealso exchanged some souvenirs, like scarves and badges, together with theHong Kong Scouts.

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TIME ACTIVITIES0600hrs Reveille0630hrs Breakfast0730hrs Strike camp0820hrs Trekking1200hrs Lunch1320hrs Resolution Ceremony Rehearsal1400hrs Resolution Ceremony1440hrs Unification Observatory Tour1600hrs Camp & Sleeping areas assigning1900hrs Farewell Party2000hrs Unification Wish Ceremony2130hrs Roll Call2230hrs Lights out

Trekking Route:- Gwang-chi Ridge

Myung-pa elementary school- Jeo-jin Guard Post

Unification Observatory1991 World Scout Jamboree Campsite

Unification Observatory

As the observatory closest to North Korea, more than 1 million people visit thisarea annually. Visitors can see the Mt. Geumgangsan and Haegeumgang inNorth Korea with the naked eye. The road to observatory brings forth a sense oftension due to bard-wired entanglements along the coast and there are soldiersstationed on alert at checkpoints along the approach.

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We had come to the final lap of the entire trek. We trekked up to the UnificationObservatory for the closing ceremony, and many of us were glad that the trekhad come to an end. Not because we did not enjoy the trek, but rather the trekwas very tiring, but at the same time it was very fulfilling. We had a great timeand during these 7 days, we made a lot of friends, exchanged our contacts andsouvenirs.

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Conclusion

As this marks the end of our 13th Korea DMZ Peace Trek, I am very fortunate tobe able to have trekked this far with the Korean, Hong Kong and ThailandScouts.

Through this trip, I have made new friends, experienced the Korean culture, theirwarmness, their hospitality. But more importantly, I have come to a betterunderstanding of the Korean War, the DMZ and how it divides the KoreaPeninsular into 2.

The older Koreans that we came across, many still hold the bitter memories ofthe Korean War. The younger Koreans that we met, many are still unsure of whatit really means to reunite the 2 Koreas. But many Koreans are still supportive of apeaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular.

However, in reality, the DMZ is still heavily fortified by soldiers on both sides.North Koreans still, from time to time, test the readiness of the South KoreanArmy by trespassing the MOL and firing shots at a guard post. Just 2 days beforewe were going into the DMZ, there were news reports of North Koreans firingtheir machine guns at one of the guard posts.

South Korean soldiers are like Singapore soldiers, because they too are aconscripted force. Every male citizen has to go through 2 years of militaryservice, and the soldiers we met at the DMZ are just like us. However, they haveto be in the line of fire everyday. Some of their soldiers have to enter the DMZ,near the MOL, to patrol along it. They face land-mines, explosives and NorthKoreans snipers every time. They are, in fact, putting their lives on the line, fortheir country.

Although military incursions happen every now and then, but we can, at the sametime, see that improvements have been made in the reunification process.Compare now and 50 years ago, there are more highways, communication linesbetween North and South Korea. Economic activities involving both Koreas arealso increasing every day, although reunification process is slow, but somedaywe will be able to witness the complete reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

One World, One Promise.

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Scout of the World Programme 2009

Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles

Done By: Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS 115

PERSONAL PARTiCULARS 117

NEXT-OF-KIN PARTICULARS 118

EMERGENCY CONTACTS IN MALAySIA 118

EQUIPMENT LIST 119

GENERAL INFORMATION 120

PRE EVENT @ UNDERWATER WORLD SINGAPORE 121

SETIU, TERENGGANU INFORMATION 123

DAY I -20 JUNE 2009 126

REFLECfIONS OF DAY I 126

DAY2-21 JUNE 2009 128

REFLECfIO S OF DAY 2 129

DAY 3 - 22 JUNE 2009 131

REFLECfIONS OF DAY 3 132

DAY 4 -23 JUNE 2009 133

REFLECTIONS OF DAY 4 134

DAY 5 - 24 JUNE 2009 137

REFLECTIONS OF DAY 5 139

DAY 6 - 25 JUNE 2009 140


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DAY 7 - 26 JUNE 2009 143


DAY 8-27 JUNE 2009 145


DA Y 9 - 28 JUNE 2009 148


DAY 10-29 JUNE 2009...............•............................................................................................................ 150

REFLECfIONSOFDAY 10 151

DAY 11 - 30 JUNE 2009 153


DAY 12 - I JULY 2009 155


DAY 13-2JULY2009 158


POST EVENT: MANGROVE REFORESTATION PROGRAMME 159

CO CLUSION 162

REFERENCES 163

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Personal Particulars

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Name Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

NRIC S8411721H

Age 25+

Gender Male

Citizenship Singaporean


Residential AddressBLK 134 Lorong Ah 500 #08-466

Singapore 530134

Blood type A+

Allergies Amoxil

Dietary Restrictions NIL

Medical Conditions NIL

Medications NIL

School NA

Scout Troop Cuon Scout Group

Year joined Scouting 1993

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Next-of-kin Particulars

Name Lau Kim Choo

NRIC S1413388G

Relationship Mother


Residential AddressBLK 134 Lorong Ah 500 #08-466

Singapore 530134

Emergency Contacts in Malaysia

Address of Singapore Mission in Malaysia:

209 Jalan Tun Razak

50400 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Email: [email protected]

Contacts of Singapore Mission in Malaysia:

02-(03) 2161-6404,2161-6277,2161-6506,2161-6612,2161-6752

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Equipment List

CONTENTS

Backpack

Eating Utensils (mess tin, fork & spoon)

- Water bottle (1 litre)

Rain Coat

- Sleeping Bag

Personal toiletries (toothbrush, towel, etc)

- T-shirts

- Jacket I Windbreaker

- Shorts

- trekking I hiking pants

- Socks

Undergarments

- Track Shoes

- Slippers I Sandals

- Scout's Uniform (with Singapore flag badge)

- Stationery (Notebook, Pen, Pencil, Markers)

- Camera

- Torch light

- Spare Batteries

Personal First Aid Kit

Passport

Money

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General Information

Organizer: The Singapore Scout Association

Title: Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles

Pre Event

Dates: 06 June 2009

Location: Underwater World Singapore, Sentosa, Singapore

Post Event

Dates: 22 August 2009 - 12 September 2009

Location: Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, Singapore

Main Event

Dates: 20 June 2009 - 05 July 2009

Location: Terengganu - Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia

Participants:

19 - 25 years of age Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia.

08 Rover Scouts from Singapore and 01 Rover Scout from Malaysia

participated in this event.

Project Orion Team Members are:

• Team Leader: Oliver Lim

• Team Co-leader: Melissa Heng

• Team Advisor: Tan Sijie

• Liaison: Arvind Danapalan

• Secretary: Ashok Kumar

• Treasurer: Muhd Isa

• Ops Manager: Nicholas Koh

• Ops Manager: Ong May Lwin

• Logistics Manager: Parry Lim

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Pre Event @ Underwater World Singapore

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Time Activity By:

09.00am-IO.30am • Presentation on sea turtles research and illegal

turtle trading. Prof Diong

• Providing insights on turtle conservation.

1O.30am - II.OOam • Tour of Underwater World Singapore (UWS)UWS

facilities - Turtle pond and quarantine area.

II.OOam - 11.30am • Learning how to ill turtlesUWS

• Learning how to handle live turtles

11.30am - 12.00pm • Feeding session - Service to UWS UWS

12.00pm End of Programme

Facilitator:

Mr. Lee Tiow Aun

Marine Biologist,

Underwater World Singapore

Speaker:

Dr. Diong Cheong Hoong

Associate Professor

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Science Education

National Institute of Education

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Background of Underwater World Singapore

Underwater World Singapore (UWS) has been Singapore's main sanctuary for

injured and stranded marine turtles, as well as for the turtles confiscated by the

AVA from illegal traders. (UWS, n.d.)

Reflections of Pre Event

We started the pre event with a lecture conducted by Singapore's leading sea

turtle researcher Dr. Diong Cheong Hoong, an associate professor with the

National Institute of Education (NIE).

Dr. Diong spoke on topics such as the life-cycle of a turtle, from the egg-laying

process, to the growing years, then to the sexual maturity, and he also touched

on topics such as turtles research in Singapore, the illegal wildlife trade that is

harming the adult turtle population and their eggs, as well as insights on turtle

conservation in Singapore and the rest of the world.

The lecture was clear but serious, that turtle trading since the 1970s are now

having a major impact on the number of adult turtles in the wild.

We appreciated Dr. Diong for taking his time off his busy schedule to give us a

talk on turtle conservation, and to thank him, we presented a token of

appreciation on behalf of the Association.

After the talk, the UWS kindly arranged for a tour of their facilities, by Mr Lee, an

UWS marine biologist. From Mr Lee, we learnt how to identify the different types

- hawksbill, olive-ridley, and green turtles, as well as how to handle these types

of turtles. Mr Lee also arranged a feeding session for the team.

It was a meaningful session, and the team now has a better understanding for

undertaking the turtle conservation work up north.

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Setiu, Terengganu Information

The Setiu Wetlands are located in the northeast of Peninsula Malaysia, in the

state of Terengganu. For Terengganu, approximately 51.6% or 670,000 ha of the

state still remains under forest cover. Of this, 5,168 ha are designated as

plantation (Krishnapillay & Ong, 2003).

The wetlands form part of the Setiu river basin and the region features:

• Estuaries and deltas

• Intertidal mudflats, sand flats and mangroves

• Coastal brackish and saline lagoons and marshes

• Melaleuca swamp forest (known locally as *gelam*) or freshwater swamp

forests with vegetation comprising almost exclusively of Melaleuca

cejeputi

• Lowland dry forest with characteristic Dipterocarps and Nipah palm (Nypa

fructicans). (Global Environment Facility, 1999).

This range of habitats provides a variety of floristic communities, which in turn

support animal communities characteristic of tropical wetland ecosystems.

Setiu Wetland is a unique place in the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia where it

has national and international importance for conservation. The wetland is home

to the critically endangered river terrapin, painted terrapin and also the important

landing site for marine turtles especially the green turtles in northern

Terengganu. It also has high biodiversity and an important area for fishery

resources.

In the same time, Setiu is the poorest district in the state and even in the nation.

Majority of the population in Setiu works in the fisheries sectors and living the

subsistence lifestyle where they are highly dependent on the natural resources

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for generating income. As the government is pushing hard to enhance agriculture

and aquaculture activities to increase the livelihood status of the local population,

this move escalate the stress on the wetland ecosystems in Setiu due to

conversion of wetland for other economic uses.

Hence, conservation in Setiu Wetland is a great challenge where we need to

balance the socio-economic development needs and the need to protect the

ecosystems* functions. \NWF believe that by introducing the alternative livelihood

to the local populations to pull away their dependancy on natural resources for

subsistence could in future lower the stress on the wetland resources

consumption and create more sustainable condition that enables the socio

economic development and conservation take place in harmony. This mean can

be achieved by promoting Ecotourism. As ecotourism is a high conscience

industry, the local population must be made aware the non-consumptive value of

the ecosystems and capacity build the local population to actively participate in

the industry.

Work done by WWF includes:

• Turtle & painted terrapin conservation

• Facilitating cottage industry activities for the womenfolk so they can

increase their economy, so they in turn don't rely on the natural resources

for income

• Mangrove replanting

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Involvement

Beach patrolling for any turtle nesting

Mangrove replanting or work at the mangrove nursery

- Awareness events in schools

Basic English classes for the locals (adults/kids)

Painting of school mural

Improvise/renovate/paint WWF information centre (and minor repairs if

any)

Beach clean-up

Assist local women with cottage industry

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DAY 1 - 20 June 2009

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TIME ACTIVITIES

1500hrs Arrival at Setiu, Terengganu

1530hrs Logistics & Supplies organization

1600hrs Camp Development

1800hrs Dinner

1930hrs Group Meeting

2200hrs Equipment preparation, maintenance & Wash up

Lights out

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We arrived at the Zonice Rover Scout's base in Kuala Lumpur at 6.30am on day

1, where we rendezvous with Arvind our Malaysian Liaison Officer, and to pick up

much of our key logistics for this trip. We were hosted to a sumptuous breakfast

at Zonice Rovers' base, we had roti chenai and nasi lemak and we also took

some group photos. We left for Terengganu shortly thereafter.

We arrived at Penarik Inn - Setiu Terengganu, at about 3pm. At Penarik, we

quickly distributed our equipment supplies and begin with our campsite

development.

After the camp development, we rode on our bicycles to a nearby food stall to

have our dinner. We had our group meeting before wrapping up for the night.

When we first arrived at Terengganu, I noticed the soft sand and gentle sea

breeze, which gives a very relaxing impression of the place.

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DAY 2 - 21 June 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast

0930hrs Introduction to hatchery work by INWF

1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs Painting works at the INWF Info Centre

1700hrs Hatchery work

1900hrs Dinner

2000hrs Cycling to Talaga Papan

2100hrs Release of hatchlings

2200hrs Return to camp

2300hrs Meeting with INWF


Lights out

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We woke up at 6.30am, and to my surprise, the sunrise seems to be much

prettier on the east coast of Malaysian peninsular. We had our breakfast, and

were introduced to hatchery work by WWF's Nurul for the start of our trip.

The hatchery was a lot simpler than what I had expected. Maybe because the

hatchery was built to simulate an environment as close to the turtle's natural

nesting environment, and so for the hatchery worker's convenience, the turtle

nests were sited next to one another. The hatchery was protected with some

netting around and on top of it, to keep out predators from the land and air. There

were some traps built inside the hatchery to catch any crabs that manage to

burrow their way through.

After lunch, we proceeded to the WWF Info centre, also affectionately known as

the pink house to the locals, to help out with some painting works. The info

centre was recently rented by WWF to enable its conservation work in the area. It

allows WWF to work with the local community, Pewanis - a local women's group

to spread the message of the importance of turtle conservation, to the local

villagers. Especially when Setiu is a nesting ground for turtles and many of the

local folk are fishermen; it is very common for fishermen around the area to come

into contact with these turtles. If these fishermen are aware of the plight of these

turtles and help to protect these turtles, then it may give these turtles a better

chance at survival.

After the painting works, we were told that there were two nests of turtles

hatching and so we proceeded to the hatchery excitedly to observe the hatching

process. We were delighted as this is the first time in the hatchery that there

were two nests hatching at the same time. Usually, only one nest will hatch in

anyone day.

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Once these turtles hatch, they had to be released that night, and so after our

dinner, we cycled down to talaga papan beach - the site where these turtles

were found, to release them. It was an exciting moment to see these hatchlings

released back into the wild.

After we returned to our campsite, we had a discussion with Mr River Foo, the

community liaison officer for VWl/F. It was a meaningful discussion as we now

had a better understanding of the situation in the local community.

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DAY 3 - 22 June 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast

0900hrs Meeting with VWVF

1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs Renovation site 1 visit

1700hrs Hatchery's nest excavation

1900hrs Dinner

2000hrs Fireflies boat trip


2230 Equipment preparation, maintenance & Wash up

Lights out

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We woke up at 6.30am, had our breakfast, and proceeded to have a proper

discussion with WWF on how we can carry out the intended work. Many details

were thrashed out, like when and how to carry out beach clean-up, patrolling,

mangrove re-planting, school visits, mural paintings and renovation works.

One of the biggest problems is the renovation works. How much are we going to

renovate - to what extent, and will we be able to complete the project as

promised? Therefore, we agreed to make a visit to the site to have a better

understanding after our lunch.

Following the site visit, we went down to the hatchery to observe how a nest is

excavated after all the hatchlings have been released into the sea. The

remaining shells and undeveloped eggs were properly disposed of by burning;

this is to prevent any contamination, which may result from animals coming into

contact with these shells and eggs or these materials leaking into the seas and

rivers.

After dinner, we had an enjoyable boat ride to observe fireflies in the vicinity. It

was a relaxing moment to enjoy the beautiful sight the fireflies brought.

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DAY 4 - 23 June 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast

0830hrs Cycling to beach cleanup site

0900hrs Beach cleanup

1100hrs Return to hatchery


1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs School visit

1700hrs School Mural Painting discussion

1900hrs Dinner

2100hrs Beach Patrol


0330hrs Wash up

0400hrs Lights out

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Reflections of Dav 4

We woke up at 6.30am, had our breakfast, and cycled down to the beach

cleanup site to begin with our beach cleanup. The beach is situated some

distance away from the village, but the villagers do use the beach on their rest

days for recreational activities like fishing. Thus most of the trash collected there

are actually trash washed ashore, and only some of the trash are contributed

locally. Styrofoam and plastic bottles remain the highest amount of debris

collected, however I do think that it is not plastics or Styrofoam that pollutes the

earth but rather improper disposal of such trash causes pollution all around us.

We returned to the hatchery after our cleanup, to do some repair works on the

hatchery. The netting above the hatchery has some tears and needed to be

repaired, and so we did some 'needle-work', by using fishing lines, we joined torn

nets and they worked as good as new.

After lunch, we made a visit to the school; I was pleasantly surprised that the

local Cub Scout Pack actually has so many Cub Scouts. They put up a

performance known as "Chorus Speaking", and they had actually won an award

for their efforts. Before we left, we had a discussion with the teacher - Cik Sahaa

to finalize the design of the mural painting for the school's wall. We were

unprepared and part of the team had to work after lunch to resolve the painting

preparations.

Parry, Arvind, Oliver and I carried on with the beach patrol. The patrolling was a

little terrifying. There was a thunderstorm and we were walking out on the beach,

right in the open. Lightning strike all around us, and we were the tallest object

around. Fortunately our ranger is experienced enough and led us to a nearby

shelter, and we waited for the storm to pass. While under the shelter, a tree was

strike by lightning just 10m away from us, but the storm slowly passed after 2

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We carried on with the patrolling and shortly after crossing a fast flowing river, we

came across our first sighting. The turtle had just laid its eggs and was about to

return to the sea, and we were so lucky to be able to see it before it completely

disappeared into the ocean. We quickly followed its tracks to its nest and dug up

its eggs. This turtle is the largest ever seen by the ranger and we collected

around 150 eggs, which is extraordinarily high because turtles usually lay around

100 eggs. Maybe its because of the size of the turtle that its able to lay 150+

eggs. Anyway, we were lucky. We gave a call to Nurul, for her to come down to

collect the eggs.

We carried on with the patrol and we were lucky enough to witness a second

nest. This time around. there were 70+ eggs and in all we collected 230+ eggs

for that evening. We eventually followed Nurul back to the hatchery to observe

how these eggs are placed into the surrogate nests.

The rain also flooded our campsite, and thankfully River lent us his place for us

to spend our night in.

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DAY 5 - 24 June 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast

0830hrs Strike Camp

0930hrs Movement to new campsite

1000hrs Camp Development

1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs Mural Painting and Sketching

1900hrs Dinner


Lights out

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The day began a lot harsher than the previous 4 days, as we had just completed

a beach patrol the night before, and we had to quickly move to re-establish a new

campsite after breakfast.

The team began to strike camp and retrieve the logistics from the campsite,

fortunately for us; we could camp on grounds next to the VWVF info centre. With

River's help, we shifted all our equipment to the new camping ground, and half

the team began setting up the new campsite. The other half of the team

proceeded to Permaisuri, a small town 45 minutes drive away, to get the painting

supplies.

After lunch we carried on with the camp development and mural sketching

respectively. After dinner, we were scheduled to help out with the mural painting,

while the other half carried on with their beach patrol but unfortunately the rain

came at a wrong timing and mural painting was postpone till the next day.

Due to the heavy downpour, we rested at the w.NF info centre instead.

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DAY 6 - 25 June 2009

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TIME ACTIVITIES

0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Mangrove Marking

1030hrs Breakfast

1100hrs Mural Painting

1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs Mural Painting

2100hrs Dinner


Lights out

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The day started earlier than usual, as Arvind and I followed Nurul and River to

the mangroves to carry out mangrove marking for the following day - 26 June

2009.

Mangrove plants are resilient, they are able to survive the inundation of salt water

twice a day, and as a result, these plants can grow in areas where no other trees

can grow. To survive, they use an ultra-filtration technique at the root level to

remove excess salts and purify the water. The roots also reach above the ground

level for oxygen.

The mangrove replanting involves not just the mangrove plants, but also the

Nipah Palm plants, which produces a fruit rich in nutrients and attracts shellfish to

feed on it. As a result of these shellfish, it attracts other marine creatures to feed

on them, creating a food chain.

Together these plants provide a food-source for marine life to flourish, and their

roots help to stabilize the soil and mitigate damage caused by storms along the

coast.

After the mangrove marking, I had a quick breakfast before joining the rest for the

mural painting. The mural painting was initially scheduled to be on another wall

that we have completed the sketching, but unfortunately the wall had to be

reserved for the school's activity and we had to settle for another wall.

The team worked pretty fast, by the time I got to the school, the sketching was

completed and painting had begun. The mural painting took us longer than

expected and halfway through we had to work on Project Grease back at the

WVVF info centre for the Pewanis group. Naturally half the team carried on with

the mural painting and the other half began work on Project Grease.

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By 9pm, both sides had completed the tasks and we had our dinner separately

before turning in for the night. We needed to have an earlier night, since the

following day is the mangrove planting with the local community.

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DAY 7 - 26 June 2009

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TIME ACTIVITIES

0530hrs Reveille

0630hrs Breakfast

0730hrs Mangrove replanting

1300hrs Lunch


1900hrs Dinner



Lights out

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The project is a supporter of the UN Billion Tree Campaign, and we had aimed to

plant 1500 trees for the project. A total of 50 Cub Scouts from SK Mangkok, and

Rovers from Kumpulan Latihan Kelanasiswa Malaysia (KLKM) joined us in the

event. Mr. Hj. Rosdi , State Commissioner KLKM was there to grace the event,

and for that we were very grateful for Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia's (PPM)

(Scout Association of Malaysia) support.

We managed to plant more than 600 mangrove and palm trees before lunch, and

we were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Terengganu Press. The

reporter came to interview us and took some photographs of the event.

We had a break after lunch and just before dinner we went down to the hatchery

to assist in the hatchery work. New hatchlings with origins from Telaga Papan

have just emerged and after dinner we went down with Nurul to release these

hatchlings.

After release the hatchlings back into the sea, we washed up and had an early

rest.

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DAY 8 - 27 June 2009

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0530hrs Reveille

0630hrs Breakfast

0730hrs Mangrove replanting

1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs Renovation works

1700hrs Release of Painted Terrapins

1900hrs Dinner


Lights out

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We woke up to an early start, just like the day before; we carried on with the

mangrove re-planting works. The site we were working on was on the furthest

end of all the mangrove replanting sites, and thankfully the day before we had

the help of the Cubs and Rovers to help us shift the plants there. So we wasted

no time, since we do not need to carry any plants around, we immediately carried

out the replanting.

The replanting was a lot easier than the day before, because the site was not

under water but just above the water level, and this makes the ground soft and

easy for replanting. We easily managed to complete 400 plus mangroves and

palm trees just before lunch.

After lunch, we move down to the renovation sites to begin the renovation works.

One team worked on the replacement of wall panels and the other team worked

on the construction of toilets.

Initially I was working on the wall replacement site, but due to the lack of

manpower on the toilet construction site, I was tasked to help out with the other

team to make up for the lack in manpower.

I soon realize that construction of the toilet is not an easy task as we need to dig

a 2.5m deep hole in the ground to place the sewerage and lay the bricks to build

the wall for the toilet.

Halfway through there was a group led by Professor Chan, a terrapin researcher,

to release a bunch of painted terrapins, and so we headed down to the Setiu

river banks to understand more about the river terrapins and to observe the

release of these terrapins.

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The session with Prof Chan was indeed enriching. Initially I was skeptical of the

session, because these terrapins were not in line with the objectives of this

project. However after the session, I came to understand how similar these

terrapins are to the sea turtles and these terrapins are also endangered

creatures.

After the session, we carried on with a bit more work on the renovation before

heading down for dinner. After dinner, we washed up and had a good rest.

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DAY 9 - 28 June 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast


1300hrs Lunch


1900hrs Dinner


Lights out

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After two hectic days of mangrove replanting, we woke up to a slower start. The

rest of the day we simply concentrated on the renovation works, which I felt

slightly disappointed by the team's decision to shelve the original plan to plant

1500 mangrove trees. However I also understand that we had a commitment to

the local community to deliver what we had promised them. Nevertheless, I had

thought we could achieve both objectives, I still decided to abide by the team's

decision - it was a team effort after all.

we were grateful for abang Bee and his friends' help, without them we would not

be able to lower the sewerage walls by ourselves.

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DAY 10 - 29 June 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast


1300hrs Lunch


1900hrs Dinner

2100hrs Beach Patrol at Kuala Bahru

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Most of the day we carried out the renovation works, and it was good to see that

our toilet wall is getting higher. And the toilet is beginning to take its shape. The

weather was so hot, the day passed painfully slow.

After dinner, i began my beach patrol with our ranger at Kuala Bahru beach. As

the ranger could not understand much English and I was unable to communicate

in Malay, we trekked the beach in silent darkness. It started to become

monotonous when we spotted a dark figure from a distance away. As we

approached we spotted a set of terrapin tracks and as we hurried closer, we

were pleasantly surprised by the sight of a terrapin sand-bathing on the beach.

Amazingly, the terrapin did not shy away from us, and we proceeded to retrieve

the terrapin eggs from its nest. Seeing this great opportunity, I proceeded to take

a few quick pictures of the terrapin.

The ranger quickly got to work, and we began to retrieve the eggs from the nest.

There were twelve eggs in total. This terrapin was really large and I was really

lucky, not just to be able to see it, but also to take some good pictures of this

terrapin.

After we had finish collecting the eggs, we began to carry on with our patrol.

Normally terrapins would move away at first sight of humans, but this terrapin

remained fixed to the spot even after we had moved away from the nest.

On the way to the hatchery, we met another fellow ranger and we proceeded to

the hatchery to place the collected eggs. We carried on with a second patrol

shortly after our rest at the ranger's hut, but there weren't any more sightings of

the terrapins.

It was a lucky night for me to be able to spot a terrapin, as they will usually shy

away from any human activity like fishing boats which are common around Kuala

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Bahru. Even though the trek was a little longer, but it was a great experience to

spot a terrapin sand bathing.

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DAY 11 - 30 June 2009

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0730hrs Breakfast

0830hrs Rest

1300hrs Lunch


1900hrs Dinner



Lights out

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The day started out quickly for me, as I just returned from the beach patrolling. I

had a quick wash up and joined the team for breakfast. I had promised the team

that regardless of the amount of sleep I get, I'll expect nothing less from myself.

However, the team decided that I'll be better off with some rest and insisted that I

get some rest back at the IJIIINF info centre.

Thus I managed to catch some sleep until lunch time, and joined the team for the

renovation works. The works took longer than we had expected. The brick laying

was no mean feat and the plastering of the wall was equally tough as well. We

plastered the wall as best as we could, but halfway through the half the team had

to attend the appointment we had with the school Cub Scouts.

Thankfully after dinner, abang Bee and his friends agreed to help us plaster the

wall. They are after professionals, what took us the whole day; they took at most

an hour to complete. They also helped us with the flooring and the installation of

the cistern. Arvind and I stayed around to help abang Bee and friends with simple

errands like moving bricks, mixing plaster, etc.

We finished at 2am, and by then I could hardly think. All I wanted at that point in

time was to catch some sleep.

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DAY 12 - 1 July 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast


1300hrs Lunch


1600hrs Burial of a dead turtle


2000hrs BBQ Dinner



Lights out

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I had a pretty good rest, and the rest of the day I was recharged and ready to go.

As usual, after breakfast we carried on with the renovation work. I was pretty

frustrated with the progress of the renovation work and was hoping for the work

to be done as soon as possible.

We had to lay 3 more layers of bricks for the ventilation window at the top of the

toilet walls each, and that means more plastering. A welcome break came

around evening time when I volunteered to help out with the burial of a dead

turtle.

The turtle had died from drowning and was discovered by a local fisherman. It

was a gross sight to see the turtle bloated up and blood dripping out from its eyes

and mouth. Flies were swarming all around the carcass. After taking a few

measurements, Nurul determined it to be a sub-adult female, about 20 years in

age; we proceeded to dig a hole to bury the turtle.

That evening we had a BBQ dinner, which was meant to be our farewell dinner,

and throughout the dinner, the villagers were very warm and friendly to us. They

kept insisting on serving us and even had performances - Muay Thai! Tomoi and

Silat to entertain us.

The night ended abruptly when Oliver, our team leader was stung by a

centipede. Nurul help to send him to the nearest hospital for medical assistance.

The night wrapped up when and I volunteered to follow River to release a batch

of hatchlings from Talaga Papan.

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DAY 13 - 2 July 2009

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0630hrs Reveille

0730hrs Breakfast

0830hrs Cleaning of equipment

1300hrs Lunch

1400hrs Painting works at the WWF Info Centre

1900hrs Dinner

2000hrs Debrief


Lights out

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Nothing much for the day, as we begin to wrapped up the last of our work here in

Setiu. After breakfast, we collected our equipment from the renovation sites and

cleaned them. After cleaning we proceeded to have lunch and helped WVVF to

complete its paint work and repairs for their window hinges.

The evening ended with a debrief by Oliver, the project leader and our thanks to

Nurul and River from WVVF, Malaysia.

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Post Event: Mangrove Reforestation Programme

About Sungei Buloh

The 87 ha wetland site was designated as a nature park in 1989 following a

proposal put up by a group of avid birdwatchers from the then Malayan Nature

Society (Singapore Branch). Originally a series of prawn ponds and fish farms,

the area was redeveloped into a park for wildlife.

Nearly ten years later, on 10 Nov 01, it was announced that Sungei Buloh would

be gazette as a Nature Reserve, which came to pass on 1 Jan 02. Expanded to

130ha, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is the first area (together with Labrador

Park) to achieve Reserve status since Singapore's independence. In the same

year, the Reserve was recognized as a site of international importance for

migratory birds. (WildSingapore, 2003)

Mangrove Salvaging @ Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve

We arrived at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, 8.30am on 22 August for the

session on mangrove salvaging. For this activity, Participants removes surplus

mangrove saplings from the mudflats and put them in planting bag for future use.

The saplings are then moved to the designated holding pond.

Guiding us for the activity was Mr Bari, a nature guide with the Sungei Buloh

Wetlands Reserve. And joining us were Scouts from Beatty's Beavers, Bishan

Park's Lightning, Raffles' 01 and SJI's Pelandok.

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Mangrove Replanting @ Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve

We arrived at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, 9.00am on 12 September for the

session on mangrove replanting. For this activity, the participants plant mangrove

saplings along the coastlines. This is done to increase mangrove flora diversity

and population at the areas affected by coastal erosion and pollution.

Guiding us for the activity was Mr Khalid, a nature guide with the Sungei Buloh

Wetlands Reserve. And joining us were Scouts from Beatty's Beavers, Bishan

Park's Lightning, and SJI's PeJandok.

For the mangrove reforestation programme, we

salvaged 100 mangrove saplings and replanted

100 of them. Through this reforestation

programme, we hope that the Scouts participating

with us in this programme can learn and like us,

experience the beauty of nature.

'~s a Scout, you are the guardian of the woods. A Scout never

damages a tree by hacking it with his knife or axe. It does not take

long to fell a tree, but it takes many years to grow one, so a Scout

cuts down a tree for a good reason only - not just for the sake of

using his axe. For every tree felled, two should be planted. ..

- Lord Baden-Powell

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Conclusion

As this marks the end of the Scout of the World Programme: Project Orion

Rovering with Turtles, I am very fortunate to be able to have come this far with

both Malaysian and Singapore Scouts.

Through this trip, I have made new friends, experienced the Terengganu culture,

their warmness, their hospitality. But more importantly, I have come to a better

understanding of turtle conservation and how it affects the livelihood of the Setiu

villagers. The villagers that we came across, many may not have the luxury of

stepping out to experience life outside their village, but I hope we have brought

joy to these villagers.

However, in reality, the conservation situation is Setiu is very much still in its

infancy, and more work needs to be done for both inside and outside of Setiu as

well as in and outside of Malaysia. Turtles don't belong to anyone country; they

will cross borders, latitudes and longitudes. If the turtles continue to get hunted

by poachers on the high seas, then no amount of conservation work on land can

save these fragile creatures from extinction. They have survived for millions of

years; can it survive the next century? Very much like the turtle we saw back in

Setiu that drowned, it took 20 years to grow to such a size, only to have drowned

in some fisherman's net.

Although the situation looks grim, but we can, at the same time, see that

improvements have been made in worldwide. Compare now and 20 years ago,

there are more awareness programmes and activities inside and outside of

Malaysia. New legislation is being introduced and existing ones are toughed,

although the conservation process is slow, but someday we will be able to

witness these turtles taken off from the list of endangered creatures.

Creating a Better World.

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References

Books & Journals

1. Krishnapillay & Ong (2003), Forestry Statistics and Data Collection.

FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

2. Global Environment Facility (1999), Draft Annual Report 1999. GEF Council.

Electronic Sources

1. UWS (n.d.), Singapore Underwater World Sea Turtles Research and

Conservation [Online].

http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg/consrv_turtles_iframe.htm

[Accessed 16 September 2009].

2. WildSingapore (2003), Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve [Online].

http://www.wildsingapore.com/places/sbwr.htm

[Accessed 16 September 2009].

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SIN,GAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY(A National Member of rhe Royal Life Saving Society - Commonwealth and

Illtemational Life Saving Federation)

Awarded to

NICHOLAS KOH YONG ZHI

Having passed preliminary testson water safcty, land-bascd and non-contact resclIcs.

Date of EX<lIllination 3/10712007

Examination Ref. No. L5/1/3312007

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SIN'GAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY(A Natiollal Member of The Royal Life Savillg Society - Commollwealth alld

Illternational Life Saving Federatioll)

IFESA'TING 2ERTIFICATE

Awarded to


Having pas~ed further preliminary testson water sarety, resuscitation, land-based and non-contact rescues.

Date of Examination 27107102007Examination Ref. No. LS21L0812007

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SINGAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY(A National Member of The Royal Life Saving Society - Commonwealth and

International Life Saving Federation)

LIFESAVING 3CERTIFICATE

Awarded to


Having passed tests on water safety.resuscitation and life saving preparatory

to the Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion Award.

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SINGAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY(A National Member of rhe Royal Life Saving Society - Commonwealth and

Illternatiollal Life Saving Federation)

CARDIO PULMONARYRESUSCITATION AWARD

Awarded to

KOH YONG ZHI NICHOLAS

Having passed a tcst of abilityto perform the lifesaving techniques of

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and knowledge of first aid.

Date of Examination 1611012007xamination Ref. No. CPRlI9112007

Validity of Certificate: Three Years

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Richard To" Mi"g Kirk

Hon. Secretary GeneralA&:./

Pre~ident

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THE SINGAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY(A Natiollal Member of the Royal Life Savillg Society Commol/wealth and

Illtertlatiollal Life Savillg Federatioll)

BRONZE MEDALLIONAWARD

Awarded to


Having passed the basic testfor qualified lifesavers of

the Royal Life Saving Society

Date of Examination ()4103/1008 .,).-I'hExamination Ref. No. BMI09312008 c",."",,.~tMnll""AU u...."'r-d,, ufTM Sm.MKHY' LIt> Sol 11ft( SOl'lm #1" u.nICd In N'rof(lIItHHf rlf II...lttJ/d('~'fa"""'HH"" (If,h,. ~'iflnJ In',,' u!WHf/Jf'f('If(""UI 'MUNWO{''''' lOW U(Ilk-lIl4'Clrd.

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SingaporeScouts

Chief ScoutH,s ExcellencyMR S. R. NATHANPresident of the Republic of Smgapore

PresidentMR NOEL HON., _ ..,._

Chief CommissIOnerMR NICHOLAS TANG NING

7'" November 2009

To: Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

Dear Nicholas,

Letter of Appointment

We would li~e to congratulate YOIJ on your appointment as Programme Head of the 3'dNational Rover Council. We wish you all the best in your journey ahead.

Mr. Chow Hock LinLead AdvisorTo the National Rover Council

Dr. Jeffrey Ho Kai KwongAsst. Chief Commissioner(Programme)

The Singapore Scout AssociationEe Peng Uang Building

1 Bishan Street 12 Singapore 579808General OffICe: Tel. (65) 6259 2858 Scout Shop: Tel. (65) 6259 0207 Fax. (65) 6259 2118

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: hltp:llwww.scoul.org.sg

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~ersonal ParticularsName Nicholas KOH Yong Zhi

Date of Birth 22 April 1984

Nationality Singaporean

Contact 97652516

Email [email protected]

Occupation IT Auditor

Appointment History

Year Membership

Sep 2007 - Present Venture Scout Leader

Jan 2005 - Aug 2007 Assistant Venture Scout Leader

Apr 2003 - Dec 2004 Assistant Scout Leader

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000 Senior Patrol Leader

Jan 1995 - Dec 1996 Assistant Sixer

Membership History

Year Membership Unit

Jan 2002 - Present Rover Scout Cuon Scout Group

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 Venture Scout Cuon Scout Group

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000 Scout Greenview Garuda Scout Unit

Jan 1993 - Dec 1996 Cadet Scout Chongzheng Primary School

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Achievements

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Year Award Organization

2010 Wood Badge Award Singapore Scout Association

2009 World Scout Environment Badge Singapore Scout Association

2009 National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) NYAA

2009 Scout of the World Award Singapore Scout Association

2007 School's Contribution Award Greenview Secondary School

2000 School CCA's Excellence Award Greenview Secondary School

Service

Year Event Capacity

2009 International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Organizing Chairperson

Patrol Leaders' Training Course Facilitator

Venture Leadership Course Facilitator2008

National Camp Facilitator

Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony Dy. Contingent Leader

International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Organizing Chairperson

District Heritage Badge Trail Facilitator

Venture Leadership Course Facilitator

2007 Korea's 13th DMZ Peace Trek Dy. Contingent Leader

International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Organizing Chairperson

Patrol Leaders' Training Course Course Director


2006 Hong Kong Goodwill Trip Facilitator

Venture Leadership Course Facilitator

2005 Patrol Leaders' Training Course Sub-Camp Chief


2003 Singapore-Hong Kong Joint NatureFacilitator

Conservation Programme

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