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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
Like us on Facebook:
(https://www.facebook.com/
SabahWetlandsConservation
Society)
Visit our Website:
www.sabahwetlands.org
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?
PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 2016
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
PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016
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
PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016
PAGE 4
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.
PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016
PAGE 6
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
PAGE 3 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
PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016
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 [email protected]
PAGE 9
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)
PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016 PAGE 10
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).
PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 2016
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”
PAGE 11
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.
PAGE 12
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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