Category Archives: Environmental Health
Mr DIY Sdn Bhd CSR programme with REACH at Kampung Kuala Boh
On the 9th of September 2023 , REACH conducted a 3R programme with Mr DIY Sdn Bhd at Kampung Kuala Boh with the topic ” Keeping Our Environment Clean ” ( Kampung Kuala Boh is a picturesque indigenous village with a population of around 600 from the Semai ethnic group. It borders Boh Tea Plantation and houses are located on gentle slopes. This village stands out as one of the cleanest village in Cameron Highlands )Around 130 families participated in the programme.
It began with a welcome speech by a very active and forward looking Tok Batin Masenan followed by a talk on 3R given by our Assistant Secretary Mdm Jay Gomathi and volunteer Mdm Saraswathi .
Mr DIY’s team, headed by Mdm Audra then distributed household cleaning materials to the villagers.
Other volunteers from REACH included Dinesh, Abinassri and Riethisha. The committee would like to thank everyone for taking the time and effort in making this programme a success.
CHBAR Health Campaign In Tringkap on the 11th December 2015
On the 11th of December, REACH organized a CHBAR health campaign for the people of Tringkap at the Tringkap Multipurpose Hall (Dewan Serbaguna Tringkap).
At 8:15pm, our REACH volunteer, Miss Melody Woon gave a talk on “Cameron Highlands Bebas Asap Rokok” in both Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin as an effort to create an awareness regarding the dangers and health hazards of smoking.
After the talk, Dr Liau Tai Leong from REACH took his turn to share about the Community Stream Investigation (CSI). His speech mentioned about the quality of the water in Cameron Highlands and the importance of preserving it.
CHBAR Health campaign in Ringlet on the 24th November 2015
The health campaign which was held in Ringlet Community Hall (Dewan Orang Ramai Ringlet) on the 24th of November drew a crowd of about a hundred people. At 7:45PM, people started to gather and the hall was slowly filled with loud and friendly chatters everywhere.
We began with the “Cameron Highlands Smoke Free Zone” talk by our REACH volunteer, Melody who spoke to the crowd in both Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. Similarly to the previous health campaigns, the talk focused on the health hazards of smoking to smokers themselves, to the people around them and to the environment.
The message was simple – “Love yourself and think others. Stop smoking!”
Bio-D centre Visitation with SK Kg Raja
2nd November 2015
There is a saying that goes, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin
Children are our nation’s most precious and priceless treasures. We believe in the importance of educating and involving them in preserving, protecting, and maintaining one of our nation’s finest resources – our beautiful highlands.
Hence on the 2nd of November, several REACH volunteers brought 17 students and 3 teachers from SK Kampung Raja ( Kampung Raja National Primary School) up to REACH’s Biodiversity Centre located midway at Gunung Brinchang at an elevation of 1800 meters above sea level. The steep road up to the centre was challenging but nonetheless satisfying when we finally reached our destination. This climb is not for the faint of heart!
Once we were at the site, we were greeted by clear blue skies, fresh, clean air and a breathtaking view of our home town. Our guide Mr Satya Murthy, started explaining to the students about the many ailments that Cameron Highlands has been experiencing for quite a number of years.
CSI and CHBAR Talk at Pejabat Hutan ( Forestry Department)
3rd November 2015
On the 3rd of November, the Environmental Department (JAS) of Cameron Highlands conducted an environmental awareness camp KeKAS for 35 Form 3 students who have just completed their PT3 examinations. The schools that participated included SMK Sultan Ahmad Shah, SMK Ringlet and SMK Kg Raja.
REACH volunteers, Melody and Shen-Ly were invited to share with the students regarding various REACH activities.
Shen-Ly began by having an open discussion with the students about Cameron Highlands Smoke Free Zone (CHBAR) and proceeded to share more in depth about smoking, secondhand smoke and the dangers that it entails, as well as ways to curb smoking.
Soon after, Melody engaged the students in a talk regarding REACH’s purpose in the community, recycling activities, Community Stream Investigation (CSI), reforestation activities at REACH’s Biodiversity Centre and many more.
We had a good time and we are thankful for the opportunity to expose the students to REACH and all the environmental-friendly activities that we carry out all year round.
written by Lai Shen-Ly
CHBAR Health Campaign in Tanah Rata
3rd November 2015
Today, smoking is regarded as our nation’s most insidious killer and it is a truth universally acknowledged by smokers and non-smokers alike. However, simply ‘acknowledging’ is not enough as the majority of us often turn a blind eye towards the effects it can so malignantly bring upon. This Is especially true when such a great deal of us are unaware of how dangerous smoking is to our health, whom it affects, at which point is its exposure most severe and what we should do to stop it.
Which is why on the 3rd of November, CHBAR conducted a health campaign for the locals of Tanah Rata at the SK Convent Hall as a means of reducing smoking amongst the people of Tanah Rata. This event was aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking and the exposure of secondhand smoke. It was also intended to remind the people that it harms the environment as well. In retrospect, our solicitous approach during the walkabout had truly paid off when an unexpected number of people (about 50) had turned up for the event.
