During our holidays in Malaysia, we wanted to be involved in meaningful experience. Through their website, we learnt about the different activities conducted by REACH in Cameron Highlands. The first meeting with Dr Liau was very interesting and we discussed for 4 hours about the wonders of wildlife and the issues related to the development of Cameron Highlands. Furthermore he introduced us to the stream water analysis programme : Community Stream Investigation programme (CSI).

The CIMB/REACH CSI project was officially launched on the 21^st November 2009 with a cheque presentation of RM 50,000.The aim of this project is to educate the local school community on the health of our rivers and how to monitor it. The first months were spent laying the groundwork such as getting permission from the Education Department , contacting the various schools in Cameron Highlands and preparing educational materials.

We have now reached the second phase of this project which is the Training of the Trainers/Teachers programme (T.O.T). It is hoped that once the teachers are trained, the various schools can conduct the CSI programme for their school children with some guidance and help from REACH.

On the 24^th of July 2010, the Lower Sixth formers of SMK Sultan Ahmad Shah participated in the Community Stream Investigation programme (CSI) initiated by the Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands (REACH). This programme is conducted to raise awareness about the condition of the rivers and streams in Cameron Highlands. And indeed, it was an eye opening experience for each of the students.

  Date:            21^st November 2009

Venue:         CIMB Tanah Rata Office

Programme:

8.30.am :      Opening Ceremony

-Welcome address by CIMB