In view of the pressing environmental problems, students of the A-Level and MUFY programmes of Sunway College Johor Bahru have organised an Earth Day Seminar. Supervised by the Compulsory Subjects Department at the Centre for Language and Compulsory Subjects, the objective of this event is to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of Mother Earth among the students and the local community.
Mr Chau Meng Huat, Head of Centre for Language and Compulsory Subjects at Sunway College Johor Bahru, was very pleased with the effort and commitment shown by the Student Organising Committee.
“I am very happy to note that this whole Earth Day Seminar is run by students and for students. I always believe that educating the younger generation will yield better results in the long run and it’s their awareness to safeguard Mother Earth that will help to determine the future of our planet.”
He also said that this event is part of the College Corporate Responsibility (CR) to reach out to communities and to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to join in and do their bit.
In support of this event, the College has invited a representative from World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Cik Nor Shidawati Abdul Rashid to deliver a talk on “Environmental Education in Malaysia: When will it be enough?”.
Currently a Senior Environmental Education Policy Officer in the Environmental Education Programme under the formal system from WWF-Malaysia, Cik Nor Shidawati feels that the best part of her work is meeting like-minded people who are always passionate to make a difference in the world through environmental conservation.
Joining in the effort in the fight against global warming and climate change is Mr Liew Su Tim from Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society Malaysia. Formerly an Associate Professor in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Mr Liew will be delivering a talk on “Save the Earth, Save Ourselves”.
Recycling Project of Tzu Chi in Johor Bahru is the brainchild of Mr Liew which was formed in 1995, has now developed into a monthly activity with 34 Recycling Stations in JB, Kulai, Pontian, Ulu Tiram and Kota Tinggi, involving approximately 600 volunteers.
After months of preparation, the main highlights of the event by the students include an array of exhibits made from recycled materials, tree planting and showcasing of Earth Day montage video clips. Refreshments are also provided.
“We are all very excited about today’s event and we are confident that everything will turn out as planned,” said Raymond Lim, Student Director of the Student Organising Committee.
He added that they have gained invaluable insights and priceless knowledge while preparing for this big day