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- Environmental watchdog makes scientific expedition in Tambunan
- A day to remember for couples
- Running to promote healthy lifestyle
| Environmental watchdog makes scientific expedition in Tambunan Posted: 13 Nov 2011 05:06 PM PST KOTA KINABALU: A scientific expedition was made to an important water catchment area deep in Sabah's interior to ensure it is well preserved and continues to be a pristine source of life. Environmental watchdog WWF-Malaysia made the trip with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to the Liwagu sub-catchment area in Tambunan, about 80km from here from Nov 10 to today. The main objective of the expedition was to gather information that contributes towards building critical knowledge for supporting the management of the sub-catchment area and the natural resources within it. The expedition included surveys and investigations, as well as identification and establishment of sampling and research plots for future data collection. "UMS is very excited to work with WWF-Malaysia and we believe we can complement each other in terms of expertise, skills and resources," said UMS' Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation director Dr Abdul Hamid Ahmad. The collaboration between WWF-Malaysia and UMS will continue beyond the expedition and will extend throughout further research undertakings in the Liwagu sub-catchment area in the future including in documentation and distribution of research findings. "This expedition will be an interesting one as this will be WWF-Malaysia's first scientific expedition that focuses on upland catchment area in Sabah," said WWF-Malaysia freshwater coordinator Daria Mathew. The Liwagu sub-catchment in Tambunan has been WWF-Malaysia's project area since January last year and will end by December 2012. It is fully funded by HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd. This project site focuses on sustainable management of freshwater resources and water catchment. Its core targets are to improve the protection and sustainable management of freshwater resources, enhance management, conservation and restoration of wildlife in the area as well as to enhance the capacity and participation of local communities in catchment and natural resources management. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 05:06 PM PST KUANTAN: It was a special moment for couple Kang Chih Yuan and Quik Shieng Wei who registered their marriage at exactly 11.11am on Nov 11. They were also the first in line at a mass wedding registration event at the Pahang Buddhist Association temple here, adding another one to their auspicious wedding date. "We did not really expect it and were quite surprised when the temple staff told us we were number one," said accounts clerk Quik, 26. The couple had been together for two years after being introduced to each other by their friends. Insurance agent Yee Chun Han and beautician Tan See Yee were the 11th couple to have their marriage registered. "We feel so lucky today to get an extra eleven," said Yee, 23. He said they had planned to get married on that date as it was a beautiful date. "We started dating since Form Four. "After eight years together, I said why not get married on this special date," said Yee. They were among 62 couples who decided to tie the knot at the event on Friday. Meanwhile, engineer couple Ng Yean Min, 31, and Eng Pei Chee, 23, waited half a year just to get hitched on the special day. "We have planned this for quite a while. "The date is important to us as the numbers signify one promise, one family, one heart and my will to take careof my wife for the rest of our lives," said Ng. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Running to promote healthy lifestyle Posted: 13 Nov 2011 02:50 PM PST JOHOR BARU: Members of the public are invited to participate in the Malakoff 'Run For Eco Awareness' organised by Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The company is expecting 1,400 contestants nationwide to participate in the run which is held to promote healthy lifestyle especially among youths. Malakoff head of corporate affairs and external relations, Yusop Rashid said other than participating in a healthy activity, winners will be offered prizes worth up to RM8,000. "We will choose 50 winners and the run will be held on Nov 26," he said adding that this event was a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The run comprises six categories including Open Category (21km distance, Men's, age between 18 and 39 and Women's, age between 18 and 34), Veteran Category (15km distance Men's, age above 40 and Women's, age above 35). Other categories include inter-Department Category (15km distance, Men's and Women's), Inter-University (15km distance, Men's and Women's), Youth Category (10km distance, Men's and Women's, age between 15 and 18) and Fun Run Category (5km distance, Men's and Women's). The run offers three packages with participation fees ranging between RM30 and RM50 per participant. Participants have the option to join the run specifically or take part in the various outdoor activities organised a day prior to the run. Yusop said that The Malakoff-UTM Eco Run 2011 was aimed to introduce physical awareness among the public and promote healthy lifestyle. UTM also has lined up several exciting activities in conjunction with the run including horse riding and kayaking. For details on the upcoming race, including the rules and regulations, please visit http://www.malakoff.com.my. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
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