OBJECTIVES

To promote the

conservation of

wetlands in Sabah and

the variety of plants,

birds and other kinds

of organisms found in

them.

To raise public aware-

ness and appreciation

of wetlands and public

involvement in

protecting wetlands.

To manage Kota

Kinabalu Wetlands

(KKW) as a model

wetlands centre for the

purpose of conserva-

tion, education,

recreation, tourism

and research.

Contact us:

Tel:+6088-246 955

Fax: +6088-247 955

or

swcs@sabahwetlands.org

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Visit us today : Tue-Sun

(including PH)

8.00am—6.00pm

Sabah Wetlands

Conservation Society

(SWCS) /

Pertubuhan

Pemuliharaan Tanah

Lembap Sabah,

Established on

22 August 2005

T he National Level World Wetlands Day 2016 (WWD 2016) was celebrated in KK

Wetlands, on the 27th of February 2016 (Saturday). This event was the first of its kind in

the history of SWCS to be celebrated and organized at a national level in KK Wetlands since the

establishment of the society in 2006. Collaborating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia, supported by many corporate sectors, government agencies and

volunteers, SWCS managed to handle the WWD 2016 with great success, with the participation

of students and public volunteers. Parallel with the theme, "Wetlands for Our Future:

Sustainable Livelihoods", this event served as an eye opener to the public on the importance of

conserving the wetlands for future generations. It was also a special event for SWCS because of

the book launching ceremony, "A Guide to the Plants of Kota Kinabalu Wetlands" (read more about the book on page #10). To obtain these books, you can come to our management office at

Kota Kinabalu Wetlands, Likas, Kota Kinabalu.

Good news; YB Dato Sri Dr Wan Junaidi, who admitted feeling a little 'kiasu' after YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi announced his RM500,000 pledge, noted that he would top up another

RM750,000 to match the State's contribution. KK Wetlands will therefore, receive a total of

RM1.25 Million to upgrade its fencing, boardwalk and other facilities.

SWCS NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2016

All donations made to the Society are exempted from tax under Subsection 44(6) of Income Tax Act 1967.

Page 1-5: National Level World Wetlands Day

Page 6 : Newspaper Clipping

Page 7 : Environmental Voluntary Work

Page 8-9: Priceless Support — Volunteers

Page 9 : Capacity Building— Kelab Belia Anak Taritipan (ANBATAR)

Page 10 : - Sentinel Flock

- KK Wetlands Book Publication

Page 11 : - Special Guest from the “Land of the

Rising Sun”

- Internship

Page 12: Guest Comments

Page 13: Did You Know? - Pacific Golden Plover

Page 14: Common Problems in Marine Wetlands:

Wetlands or Wastelands? Page 15: In House Expert

Page 16: Heartfelt Appreciation

Page 17: -Upcoming Event on March

-Support Our Effort! Be A Member

Today!

What’s inside?

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National Level National Level National Level ——— World Wetlands day 2016World Wetlands day 2016World Wetlands day 2016

In 2013, KK Wetlands was nominated to be the second RAMSAR Site in Sabah (seventh in Malaysia). After three years working hard to achieve the RAMSAR Site status, SWCS is now

relieved when Dr. Wan Junaidi announced that his department is currently working on the final

stage for the establishment of KK Wetlands to be the second Ramsar Site in Sabah. “The

declaration (of KK Wetlands) as RAMSAR Site will be within the year of 2016”, he added. If KK Wetlands successfully gazette as RAMSAR site, it will be the second RAMSAR Site in the

world located in a city, aside with the Yatsuhigata Ramsar Site in Japan.

Among other activities held during the event were the 2KM Walk-N-Plant-A-Thon

(walkathon) we have received 120 participation from public, 50 students from 10 different local

school participated in the Mangrove Challenge, 67 UMS students joined our Voluntary

Guardian Talk and a total of 70 walk-in visitors visited the open booth and had their mangrove

tour.

Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society would like to record our deepest gratitude to all organizations, schools and individuals for their support, whether in terms of service, goods or

monetary and most importantly, their time. Thank you for making our event a great success.

VVIP line up (L-R): Dato Sr. Dr. Azimuddin Bahari, Datuk Hj Zainie Abdul Aucasa, Dato Sri Dr Hj Wan

Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar (GOH), Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Masidi Hj Manjun and Datuk Yeo Boon Hai

“A Guide to the Plants of Kota Kinabalu Wet-

lands”, book launching by Dato Sri Dr. Wan

Junaidi. Signing the mock book cover, symbol-ized the official launching of the book, while

witnessed by the VVIP and Datuk Gerald Goh

(sponsor for the book)

Dato Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi presented the Certificate of

Appreciation to the authors; Dr. Andy Russel and Dr.

Walter Lintangah

Welcoming Remark from the President of SWCS

Inspiring Speech from our

Minister of Tourism, Cul-

ture and Environment

Sabah

Zealous Speech from our

Guest of Honor

Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Masidi Hj Manjun , presented the token of appreciation to our Guest of Honor, Dato

Sri Dr Hj Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar

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The “2KM Walk-N-Plant-A-Thon” is the first ever walkathon activity held by SWCS on 27th February

2016. The walkathon is a medium-distance charity

walk to promote mangrove conservation effort and

encourage public (participant) to contribute in the conservation effort financially, in the mean time promoting a healthy lifestyle among them.

The 2KM Walk-N-Plant-A-Thon is unique, as the participant walked along a

boardwalk inside the mangrove while enjoying the tranquility of the nature and given the chance to plant 2 mangrove seedlings at our nursery. The seedling planted will be

taken care by KK Wetlands and will be planted to restore degraded mangrove forest

around the state. The participant registered at KK Wetlands (gathering point) as early as 7.30am,

followed by warming up session (aerobics). The first flag-off was at 8.00am and ended

at 9.20am. After the walk, the „wetlands-lovers‟ got the chance to win more than 40

lucky-draw gifts sponsored by various organizations, such as Tabin Wildlife Resort, Le Meridien Sabah, Golden Screen Cinema Suria and Shots By Ashley, to name a few.

2KM Walk-N-Plant-A-Thon

Registration

Warming-up session

Into the mangrove

Planting Mangrove Seedling

Lucky Draw

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Mangrove tree planting by the VVIP as the official launching gimmick

of the National Level WWD 2016

The VVIPs walk together for the

symbolic tree planting

Conservation in action ~ Reducing energy usage!

The press conference was done outdoor

Mr Ting Hua Seng (right), the Organizing

Chairman of the WWD 2016, leading the

VVIP tour to KK Wetlands Exhibition Hall

GOH visit Sabah Wildlife Department‟s

booth, one of the exhibitors during the

WWD

Dato Sri Dr Wan Junaidi took the

opportunity to do the health

screening session with Jesselton

Medical Centre

GOH mangrove tour lead by Rita Ignatius,

Manager of KK Wetlands (right)

Datuk Hj Zainie (President of SWCS)

having a friendly chat with the GOH

before the tree planting

WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2016

Wetlands For Our Future: Sustainable Livelihoods

PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016

One of the objective of the WWD celebration in KK Wetlands is to

revive the KK Wetlands Volunteer Guardian’s effort, which has

been inactive for quite a time. The Voluntary Guardians of KK

Wetlands are committed volunteers who are trained in various tasks to manage the wetland for no financial reward. This

programme offers the community an opportunity to take an active role in supporting and promoting KK Wetlands. Voluntary Guardians will be primarily involved in three areas of tasks which are management, fundraising and

environmental education. This programme is suitable for nature lovers who are dedicated, enthusiastic and have a passion

for the living things and non-living things in the environment and also believe in the importance of nature conservation. During the WWD, KK Wetlands opened registration of individuals in the Voluntary Guardian programme. A total

of 111 individuals registered for the programme. The Voluntary Guardians will undergo workshops and training before

serving as volunteers in their respective field of interest.

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Voluntar y Guardian

Mangrove Challenge is stationed activity (competition) provided for participating

student during the WWD. 50 student form 10 different local schools participated in the competition. Consist of 4 stations of different challenges, the Mangrove

Challenge tested the participants‟ environmental knowledge, intellectual, teamwork,

thoroughness and persistence in seeking information.

Mangrove Challenge

Briefing about the game by Ms Guslia

Winner: SMK (A) Kota Kinabalu. Hampers sponsored by Red

Wood Design & Build, presented by Ms Rita

At the nursery—filling polybags

with eyes closed

Two (more) heads always

better than one.

Last stage — calculate the

points of each team

Thoroughly look for information

at the information center

(Exhibition Hall)

Voluntary Guardian Registration booth —

local school students registering as

Voluntary Guardian

Voluntary Guardian talk to introduce

KK Wetlands and voluntary opportunities.

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Newspaper ClippingNewspaper ClippingNewspaper Clipping

Utusan Borneo—28th February 2016

The Borneo Post—28th February 2016

Oversea Chinese Daily News—28th February 2016

New Sabah Times —28th February 2016

Daily Express—28th February 2016 Asia Times—28th February 2016

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Environment voluntary workEnvironment voluntary workEnvironment voluntary work

On the 24th of February 2016., we received a single group of volunteers to help out in our conservation works in KK Wetlands.

They came to the right place at the right time as the World

Wetlands Day celebration in KK Wetlands was just around the

corner in three days‟ time (27th February 2016). They helped out in cleaning the mangroves along the gravel path, painting the

iron bridge and cleaning up the fallen leaves around KK

Wetlands‟ office compound. As they were giving their all, they were able to finish all the works within one and a half hours.

We would like to express our sincerest appreciation and gratitude

towards their great contribution. We look forward to seeing them next time. Thank you! 52 students having their photo taken with their teacher after

having done the works.

Cleaning up the mangroves Safety briefing before entering the

mangroves Introduction of KK Wetlands and briefing about the voluntary works

Happy faces - painting the bridge Almost done — after 1 hour of

painting Raking the fallen leaves

Translocating the fallen leaves and

branches from the parking lot onto

one site

Sharing of experience after the

voluntary work

Certificate presentation to the

volunteers

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Priceless Support Priceless Support Priceless Support --- VolunteerVolunteerVolunteer

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One of the strength of SWCS in its management is the contribution of volunteers who come individually or in group to help out in doing the conservation works especially in KK Wetlands. In the month of February, we received participations

of volunteers who come individually or in small group. Some of them even came in multiple times, mostly to do outdoor

works.

From left: Chris (second time coming), Jimmy, and Karthik after having done the

works at the gravel path (leveling the ground)

Johann using the hoe to level

the gravel path. Chris (middle) helping in repairing the path to

the nursery.

Left photo: From left — Toru Tamamushi

(JOCV,KK Wetlands), and his fellow

JOCV volunteers Gakku Mita and Kazuya

Nishimura. Above: Leveling the gravel path.

General view at the

gravel pathway

before and after

repaired

Before After

FEBRUARY 2016

Capacity building Capacity building Capacity building ———Kelab Belia Anak Taritipan (anbatar)Kelab Belia Anak Taritipan (anbatar)Kelab Belia Anak Taritipan (anbatar)

The 2 weeks in KK Wetlands, were an unforgettable experience for both Mr

Sabarudin and Mr. Fadhil, who represented

Kelab Belia Anak Taritipan (ANBATAR) from

Kg Taritipan, Kota Marudu. In KK Wetlands, they have gained knowledge on environmental

education and conservation activities.

Hopefully, the experience gained can be shared with other villagers as well as raise their

awareness on the importance of wetlands.

ANBATAR is determined to make Kg Taritipan as one of the major tourism

destinations in line with Sabah‟s optimism in

developing its tourism industry. With the

experience gained, they can increase their level of motivation and confidence in managing any

conservation program in the future. Our best

wishes go out to them as they pursue their well-intended goals, and they are most welcomed

back to KK Wetlands to share their

experiences. SWCS was set up with the objectives to

manage Kota Kinabalu Wetlands as a model

wetland centre for the purpose of conservation,

education, recreation, tourism and research. We welcome individual or organization that is

interested to join our conservation effort.

Please email us at swcs@sabahwetlands.org

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Learning about how to conduct an effective

interpretative walk in the mangrove area.

The first meeting between SWCS and

ANBATAR accompanied by Mrs Suzianah

(WWF)

Learning how to make paper from used

paper—recycling is better than throwing.

Practice makes perfect!

Priceless Support Priceless Support Priceless Support --- VolunteerVolunteerVolunteer

Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ— they came on 26th

February to help us in our preparation for the World Wetlands

Day.

“We have felt really delightful our volunteer worked. It was the right time and the right place to give hands and wonderful

experienced each one of us . We have been waiting this type of

opportunity doing community volunteer service and we love to get

to know people. It is the way how human being and the nature

communicate. Definitely, we are looking forward to be there

soon.”

~Ryn (leader of the group)

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Sentinel flockSentinel flockSentinel flock

Migratory waterbirds such as the Pacific Golden Plover,

migrate following a South-North-South flyway. Migratory

waterbirds are highly dependent on wetland areas along the

flyway route as their resting point during the migration

season. KK Wetlands is one of the stopping points of the

Pacific Golden Plover during their migration season

(October-April). As the birds migrate across different

continents, the possibility of them becoming vectors for

differing bird influenzas in KK Wetlands is alarming. Bird

flus such as the Avian Influenza A (H7N9) and Highly

Pathogenic Asian Avian Influenza (H5N1) have been

transmitted around the world from different species of wild

birds.

As an early precautionary measure and detection for bird-

influenzas, the Sentinel Flock (chickens) in KK wetlands

serve as a bio-indicator for disease transmissions into the

area. Daily, the chickens are being observed. Regularly,

they are also checked by our veterinarian, twice a month or

whenever needed (whenever any of the chickens die).

On 10th February 2016, Dr. Suhaili Lusin (left photo: first right), veterinary officer together with Mr Dicky Zulkarnaian (left photo: first

left), assistant veterinary officer visited the Sentinel Flock. Mr Abraham (right photo: first left) is the appointed maintainer of the

Sentinel Flock. Ms Guslia, our Conservation & Science Officer is the in charge person to

monitor the Sentinel Flock Project

SWCS is proud to announce our first book

publication of ―A Guide to the Plants of Kota

Kinabalu Wetlands‖ handbook which was

successfully launched during the World Wetlands

Day celebration on the 27th of February 2016.

This handbook is a guide to finding and

identifying plants at KK Wetlands and the

surrounding areas of Kota Kinabalu City. In this

book, 42 characteristics of plants are described

and illustrated in colored photographs taken on

location. It makes a perfect introduction for nature

lovers, visitors, students, educators or anyone who

wants to know more about the plants of KK

Wetlands. In addition, there are brief descriptions

of each plant together with their scientific and

local names. This compact and easy to use

handbook can be bought at the KK Wetlands

office. This handbook is very handy and

rewarding, as it will enrich your visit to the

wetlands.

KK Wetlands Book PublicationKK Wetlands Book PublicationKK Wetlands Book Publication

Cover page of the book (left), and sample of the

content (below).

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On the 21st of February 2016, we felt honoured as KK Wetlands was visited by Mr. Yoshihiro Natori, President of

Wetlands International, Japan. Along the visit, Mr. Natori shared his experiences in managing 50 RAMSAR sites in Japan.

One of the most interesting share by Mr. Natori was about the Yatsuhigata Ramsar Site, located in the middle of the city of

Chiba, Japan, similar to KK Wetlands which is located in the heart of the city of Kota Kinabalu. We appriciate this precious

opportunity to discuss about KK Wetlands’. Ms. Guslia gave a presentation about KK Wetlands and its managemant plan

to give him some ideas of the efforts of SWCS in managing this conservation area.

SpECIAL GUEST From THE “LAnd oF THE rISInG SUn”SpECIAL GUEST From THE “LAnd oF THE rISInG SUn”SpECIAL GUEST From THE “LAnd oF THE rISInG SUn”

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Discussion with Mr. Natori (second from right) Site visit into the conservation area From left: Mr Kazunobu Suzuki (JICA-

SDBEC), Toru (JOCV), Ms Guslia (SWCS staff), Mr Ting (SWCS Committee), Mr Yo-

shihiro Natori, Ms Rita (KK Wetlands manag-

er), and Ms Akemi Yoda (JICA-SDBEC)

InternshipInternshipInternship

As a part of the team now, I’m expecting to gain more knowledge and experience

as much as I can, especially in economics. I am excited to continue my 16 weeks

internship with other students and hope that we can work as a team to achieve our goals together. Furthermore, I would like to give special thanks to KK Wetlands

for accepting me as one of the trainees and I hope KK Wetlands can do lots of

conservation activities for the benefit of our future generations.

Name: Zolkifli Bin Bedjo University: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

Course: Degree Science in Economics

Industrial Training Duration: 23rd February 2016—12th June 2016

Gaining new experience is a must. I am sure that this place will teach me more about wetlands conservation and help me to prepare for my future

career. This unique place deserves the public awareness as the lung of KK

city. Public attention will help KK Wetlands to be able to sustain the

importance of wetlands conservation for future generations. Hence, I would love to participate in this experience in order to promote the

goodness of KK Wetlands and to help it strive towards becoming the

second RAMSAR site in Sabah.

Name: Recheal Jane Ronnie

University: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)

Course: Degree in International Tropical Forestry

Industrial Training Duration: 1st March 2016 —13th August 2016

FEBRUARY 2016

This month, we received quite a lot of foreign visitors from different countries. It was a big honor for KK Wetlands to

welcome their visit. Their visit to KK Wetlands gave different impact on each one of them (visitors). Some got their

environmental awareness invoked, some got inspired and some wanted to come again in the future. We manage to get

some of their comments and opinions on the environment in KK Wetlands and the conservation efforts implemented on it.

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Guest commentsGuest commentsGuest comments Some of....Some of....Some of....

Erik Torod —3rd February 2016

―It was a great experience! I’m very happy that I took the time to visit this place.

It also gives a bit more perspective on the importance of recycling when you actually

get to see all the plastic waste out in the nature.”

Melinda Welton and John Noel, Nashville, Tennessee, USA —11/02/2016

“Great walk. We saw several new species of birds, Common Kingfisher, 2 species of

Iora, White Throated Fantail, Intermediate Heron (Finish The Walking!) We’ll come

back before we leave.” - Melinda

“Thanks for your work on preserving the planet and special places. I serve on the

board of Climate Institute in Washington DC, USA and it will take all of us to accomplish this.” – John Noel

Racheal (left)

Rachael H. Munro, Scotland —12/02/2016

“Great environmental work! We managed to see a few purple herons plus many crabs

and mudskippers. We really enjoyed our time here! Thanks again.”

David Farro, Italy —3rd February 2016

“It’s a good walk with observations possibilities. It would be nice to integrate the

nursery into the tour, so that visitors can learn more about restoration and maintenance activities.”

FEBRUARY 2016

Did You Know?Did You Know?Did You Know?

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Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata

Class : Aves

Order : Charadriiformes

Family : Charadriidae Species : Pluvialis fulva

Local name : Keruit (Malay)

Conservation status : IUCN: least concern

Conservation category : ii. Red (high status and either high biological vulnerability or

high action need)

This bird is protected in Sarawak under the Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1990

T he Pacific Golden Plover are the common waders whose migratory passage is across the Pacific Coasts. They are

likely to arrive in the month of August and in early September or October and usually can be seen in large flocks. During its migration season these long distance travellers come just after their breeding that occur from June to July in the

Artic; mainly in the Siberian tundra and in West Alaska, to spend their winter on the coasts and interior of Borneo. They

may also be found on the shores of reservoirs in the catchment area. These birds are not to be confused with the American Golden Plover (P. dominica) which has much wider wingspan

compared to the Pacific Golden Plover and is easily differentiated by their breeding plumage during the spring and summer

seasons. The Pacific Golden Plover tends to look rounder bodied, which is 23-26cm in size and has a black slender bill

about 2cm long. During flight, their feet are projected beyond the tail to produce a more attenuated rear end and the upper parts are uniformly dark while the under wing is brownish-grey.

In their juvenile years, these birds are a little bit paler and there are indistinct dark bars on their belly. The differences

in wing length between the adults and first-years is highly significant. On its partial or full breeding plumage, the birds are much darker, with a blackish throat and underparts. It also has prominent light or white eyebrows, which extend well

behind the eyes and its upper part are in brighter gold or golden-brown. Meanwhile in their non-breeding stages, they have

brighter to white colored belly and grey-brown with yellow speckles on the wings.

Age of First Reproduction: May breed at 1 year of age

Number of Young : Typically 4 eggs/clutch

Dietary : Invertebrates, primarily terrestrial with some freshwater or mudflats and marine invertebrates in their

diet also leaves, seeds and berries. Feed are usually spaced more closely together. Fun Facts! Did you know? The Pasific Golden Plover’s name comes from a French

word, “plover” meaning ―the rain bird‖. In Europe, this

bird arrived at the beginning of the autumn rainy season.

Pacific Golden Plover has the winter range extends across nearly half of the earth’s circumference, from the

California, to Hawai, to Asia, to northeastern Africa.

After hatching, the Young Pacific Golden Plover are able to run.

The adult will continues to incubate the late-hatching eggs

while the first-hatched chicks regularly forage near the nest.

Migration

After breeding in the Artic, these plover will migrate to

spend winter almost half way around the world (about 5000km-13000km in one way). The bird migrate via the

East Asian-Australian Flyway.

Pacific Golden Plover — standing position. Photo © Eugene Cheah

Location: KK Wetlands

Flight posture of the Pacific Golden Plover. Photo © Mike Friel

Adapted from: www.birdskorea.org/Images/images2010/09/Pacific-Golden-Plover_MF-2.jpg

FEBRUARY 2016 PAGE 14

The RAMSAR Convention defined wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the

depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres”. Wetlands play vital roles for human and other living organisms’

survival. Wetlands are among the world’s most productive environments; consisting of high biological diversity that

provide the water and productivity upon which countless species of plants and animals depend for survival. They are three types of wetlands, namely; i. marine wetlands; ii. inland wetlands (freshwater), and; iii. man-made wetlands.

Situated along seashores, where freshwater and salt water meets, marine wetlands are the most exposed to solid waste

pollution (rubbish) especially which surrounded by development and human settlements. This phenomenon is due to the following factors:

i.) Geographic factor

As the marine wetlands located at lower altitude where water from river and flood gathered, all the solid wastes (specifically rubbish) are more likely to accumulate at the area.

ii.) Role of the plants (mangrove)

The structure of the roots of the various plants trap rubbish that come into the wetlands. The pencil-like root of the Avicennia spp. and the stilt-like roots of the Rhizophora spp. entrap much waste herein. Hence, the plants themselves play

a huge role in the accumulation of waste in most marine wetlands.

iii.) Poor waste management and lack of awareness among the residents

The lack of environmental awareness among the resident is the main contributors of the accumulation of rubbishes in

marine wetlands. In addition, most developing countries have poor solid waste management, where the separation of types of rubbish is not practiced, less allocation of rubbish bin in urban area, and less implementation of recycling wastes.

Poor managed solid waste, especially plastics will inevitably accumulated in wetlands when drifted by runoff and river

flows.

Common Problems in Marine Wetlands:Common Problems in Marine Wetlands:Common Problems in Marine Wetlands:

Wetlands or Wastelands?Wetlands or Wastelands?Wetlands or Wastelands?

So, what can I do to reduce solid waste pollution in marine wetlands??

1

Manage your rubbish wisely: Practice

3R (reduce, reuse, recycle)

2 Take part in environmental

activities—clean up our environment

3 Educate yourself: participate in

environment education programmes

4

Be a green ambassador: start

with your family

FEBRUARY 2016

IN HOUSE EXPERT IN HOUSE EXPERT IN HOUSE EXPERT

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Jane Joimin is a Degree holder in Bachelor of Forestry Science (Hons), major in Nature Park and Recreation in 2009 from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She has started

working with Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society since early 2012 till present as

the Environmental Education Officer. Her core responsibility is to plan, develop and

implement a range of environmental education programmes that are appropriate to Kota Kinabalu Wetlands and SWCS target audience, particularly student and general

public.

Jane Joimin is responsible for Environmental Education Programme (EEP) in Kota

Kinabalu Wetlands, including Mangrove Conservation Programme, which involves

planting of mangrove in reserved site. In addition to her work, she has been actively involved in other training and workshop that are extended to other courses, such as

Bird Watching Training in 2014 and 2015, Advanced Computer Skill organized by

AMC the School of Business and Malaysian Nature Society’s training in Introduction

to Coastal Waterbirds and Wetlands.

Jane Joimin

(Environment & Education Officer)

If you have an old

laptop or PC (in

working condition)

which you no longer

need, please donate

to us.

Contact us at 088 - 246 955

Email us at swcs@sabahwetlands.org

You Are Needed!

Lets Clean up the wetlands

Volunteering for KK Wetlands can be a great fun! If

you have passion for the environment or just want to

gain more outdoor experience, this is the place you

look for! Do not miss the chance! Lets care for our

wetlands.

All you need to do is to sign up as volunteer.

Please contact us for further information.

Other voluntary activities.

FEBRUARY 2016 PAGE 16

Donation and In Kind Sponsorship:

Desa Cargill Sdn Bhd

Kinsanuri Sdn Bhd

IJM Properties

KKIP

SESB

Dewan Perniagaan Bumiputera Negeri Sabah

Tabin Wildlife Resort

Golden Screen Cinema Suria

Le Meridien Hotel Sabah

Amazing Borneo Sdn Bhd

Plumeria Reflexology Spa

Jesselton Medical Centre

Red Crescent

Hitz.fm

Sri Maskini II

Outward Bound Sabah

Grand Merdeka Sdn Bhd

Wah Mie Group (Wilkaya Sdn Bhd)

Remajaya Sdn Bhd

J&M Development Sdn Bhd

Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment

Red Wood Design & Build

WSG Development Sdn Bhd

Grand Likas Villas Sdn Bhd

Riverson Corporation Sdn Bhd

Tee Hong Wee

Golden Elate Sdn Bhd

Shots By Ashley

Sinar Pembangunan Sdn Bhd

WWD Volunteers:

Foo She Fui

Yeong Kam Cheng

Leonardo Jainih

Shawna Vun Min Fah

Izzat Najmi

Marianna Bintio Angin @ John

Raphael H. Balaming

Marianna Binti John Astry

Rukayah Binti Ahmad

Nor Rahmant Bin Zulkarnain

Nur Fazira Binti Mat Satu

Nur Hapidah Binti Muslimin

Mohd Shafiq Iqmal Bin Awang Hashahmuddin

Siti Mariam Binti Abdul Kadil

Hilman Hanafi

Abang Johan Bin Abang Kassim

Sabaruddin Bin Samba

Fadhil Bin Samba

Deborah Herry

Hamizah Noordeen

Sharon Yong Mui Ling

Congratulation for Mangrove Challenge Winners: First Place : SMK (A) Kota Kinabalu Second Place : Kolej Vokasional Likas Third Place : SMK (A) Tun Ahmadshah Forth Place : SMK Likas Fifth Place : SM La Salle

Mangrove Challenge Participants: -SM All Saints

-SMK (A) Tun Ahmadshah -SMK Bandaraya

-SMK Likas -SMK Taman Tun Fuad

-SM La Salle -SM Shan Tao -SM Stella Maris

-SMK (A) Kota Kinabalu -Kolej Vokasional Likas

Heartfelt Appreciation!

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Contributors:

Rita Ignatius

(Manager / Executive Secretary)

Jane Joimin

(Environmental Education Officer)

Guslia Binti Lahasing

(Conservation & Science Officer)

Toru Tamamushi

(JICA Volunteer)

Davisthon Soitoh

(Conservation & Education Assist.)

Compiled by :

Davisthon Soitoh

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PROGRAMMES:

Environmental Educational

Programmes:

KK Wetlands Mangrove

Experience Programme

Mangrove Conservation

Experience Programme (includes

tree planting in Tuaran)

Handcrafting from Mangrove

Environmental Voluntary Work

(*Contact us for activity booking form)

Tel No: 088-246955

Email: swcs@sabahwetlands.org

All donations made to the Society are exempted from tax under Subsection 44(6) of Income Tax Act 1967.

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UPCOMING EVENT on MarchUPCOMING EVENT on MarchUPCOMING EVENT on March

5th March 2016: EVW by Institute of Engineering Malaysia & Young Engineers Section

10th March 2016: Site Inspection for New Mangrove

Planting Site with Sabah Forestry Department

11th March 2016: EEP with Xcellaration School

12th—13th March 2016: EEP with Staffs from Sabah

Tourism Board

16th March 2016: SWCS EXCO Meeting

18th March 2016: EVW by Asian Tourism International

College

19th March 2016: EEP with Osaka City High School, Japan (morning) and Tokyo Marine University, Japan (afternoon)

22nd-23rd March 2016: EEP with Forestry Student, UMS

24th March 2016: Sungai Kawang Fieldtrip

25th March 2016: EEP with Seishin Girl High School, Japan

28th March 2016: Seminar on Climate Change