Projek ekopelancongan ancam hutan, keselamatan penduduk
- Oleh SAYED HESHAM IDRIS Utusan Malaysia
- 19 September 2023, 8:30 am
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Persatuan Kesedaran Alam Sekitar Cameron Highlands (Reach) menyuarakan kebimbangan terhadap pembangunan projek ekopelancongan di sebuah kawasan bukit di pekan Tringkap di sini yang bukan sahaja menjejaskan hutan tetapi mengancam keselamatan penduduk.
Presiden Reach, A. Dilip Martin berkata, pihaknya hairan bagaimana projek tersebut boleh diluluskan kerana pembangunan di atas bukit itu terletak terlalu hampir dengan rumah penduduk.
Pihaknya bimbang jika projek itu terus dilaksanakan, kemungkinan boleh menyebabkan bencana tanah runtuh dan banjir.
“Kami kesal kerana walaupun ada bantahan, projek berkenaan diteruskan malah kawasan itu sudah dibersihkan.
“Jika kerja-kerja menolak tanah dilakukan, kemungkinan berlakunya tanah runtuh dan banjir di pekan Tringkap.
“Apakah agensi kerajaan tidak peka terhadap keselamatan penduduk Tringkap? Adakah kerajaan hanya akan bertindak apabila berlakunya bencana alam?” Soalnya ketika ditemui Utusan Malaysia.
Katanya, dalam Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Cameron Highlands (RTDCH), kawasan yang diluluskan untuk pelancongan itu adalah kawasan hutan dan Kelas 1, yang tidak boleh dilaksanakan pembangunan.
Katanya, pihak yang berkenaan harus meneliti tanah yang terletak dalam kawasan hutan itu yang mana tahap ketinggian Kelas 1 mengikut RTDCH.
“Persoalannya bagaimana EIA (penilaian impak alam sekitar) mendapat kelulusan di kawasan lebih 90 darjah ketinggian?
“Juga bagaimana laporan EIA diluluskan tanpa mengambil pendapat dan ulasan penduduk pekan Tringkap? Adakah kajian terperinci dijalankan dan telah mendapat kelulusan semua jabatan teknikal?” Soalnya. – UTUSAN
Reforestation Resumes- University Kuala Lumpur 11th August 2023
Our reforestation programme resumed on the 11th of August 2023 with a small group of postgraduate students and their families from University Kuala Lumpur. This programme which is popular with students, had been put on hold earlier this year due to a lack of funding. The UniKL students planted 20 trees cum orchids and later took a nature walk around the biodiversity site. Mr Selvarajoo facilitated the event and briefed the participants on our environmental conservation efforts in Cameron Highlands.
Eco Bag painting at SJKT Boh 2
15th September 2023-Mr Dilip, our president, organised an Eco Bag Painting session at SJKT Boh 2 today to celebrate Merdeka Day. He was assisted by Headmistress Mdm Kanagam and volunteers Mdm Saraswathi , Dinesh and Kiroosha. The students from Boh 2 primary school are mainly indigenous children whose parents are working in the tea plantation and in neighboring farms. 30 students participated and it was fun to watch them at their creative best.
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.
Upcycle; Walk With Style with Mr DIY and Soroptimist International Damansara Club (SID)
On the 3rd of May 2023 , Mr DIY Sdn Bhd and Soroptimist International Damansara Club SID, together with Reach, held a 3R programme ( Walk With Style) at SK Tanah Rata. The aim of this programme was to give an opportunity for students from the B40 category and indigenous students, to learn more about recycling and to nurture their artistic talents.
After introductory talks and program briefing by representatives of Mr DIY Sdn Bhd, students got down to giving donated school shoes a new look. The shoes, aprons and drawing materials were donated by Mr DIY. This program brought out the creativity in the youngsters and it was difficult to decide which pair of painted shoes was the best.
This was followed by a quiz on recycling by representatives of SID and prizes were then given to the winners. The children enjoyed themselves and for the organisers it was a rewarding experience. Reach would like to thank everyone for their participation.
Program 3R (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) diteruskan
oleh Saraswathi
1.CHERISH Home
13 Jun 2023, 10.00-12.00 tengahhari
4 orang Kanak Kanak Istemewa dan 2 Cikgu ( Cikgu Jayanthi dan Cikgu Indira )
Aktiviti 3R yang diadakan bersama anak CHERISH ( Cameron Highlands Educational ,Rehabilitational Informative Special Home) kali ini ialah lakaran lukisan dengan tanah liat dan seni kolaj. Kanak-kanak dibantu oleh cikgu mereka. Kami memberikan mereka lakaran yang mudah dan ringkas. Setiap lakaran mereka amat diterujai kerana ia merupakan pengalaman baru bagi mereka.
2. SK MENSON
15th Jun 2023, 10.30pagi -12.30petang
Tahun 4,5 and 6,. Bilangan murid 113.
Buat pertama kali tahun ini kami dari kumpulan REACH mengadakan aktiviti bersama SK Menson. Sekolah ini merupakan sekolah dari kalangan murid-murid orang asli dari Kawasan Kg. Kuala Boh dan Pos Menson. Keselurah murid terdiri daripada 300 orang. Kami hanya melibatkan peserta dari tahun 4 hingga 6. Walaupun penat selepas latihan merentas desa, mereka terus ke dewan untuk aktiviti 3R kami. Program ini dikendalikan oleh Datin Aseema ,sukarelawan kami Cikgu Sevaranee, Abinashree , Praveen Varma dan saya bersama dengan cikgu-cikgu SK Menson.
Seperti biasa kami mulakan aktiviti dengan taklimat ringkas tentang 3R diikuti dengan aktiviti seni. Kelas Tahun 5 dan 6 digabungkan dan dipecahkan mengikut Kumpulan. Setiap kumpulan 4 orang. Kami memberikan contoh-contoh poster untuk mereka melakar dan diberikan satu slogan cintai alam sekitar. Manakala untuk tahun 4 saya menyediakan kertas aktiviti untuk kesenian kolaj. Setiap pemenang kami memberikan hadiah berupa bekas makanan minuman dan beg Eco-friendly supaya lebih mendorong mereka agar tidak menggunakan plastic.
