The training programme was organised by The Environmental Resource Centre for the district of Centre Seberang Perai, supported by MPSP LA 21 and launched by YB Michael Tan, ADUN for Padang Lallang, Bukit Mertajam. The programme was conducted on 27 February 2010 at Dewan MPSP, Jalan Betek, Bukit Mertajam.
A speaker from DID Penang, Encik Rosli were invited to give a presentation and briefing to the participants. After the briefing session, participants were divided into three groups and proceed to the waterway behind the three storey shops at Pusat Komersial Sungai Rambai.
The water health check programme will be officially launched on 27 March 2010 to train individuals, concerned senior citizens and members of NGOs and even students who wish to learn more about how to monitor the water quality of our rivers and waterways in our areas and be a river ranger to keep a close watch on the water quality. The water quality monitoring session will be conducted on quarterly basis at specified sites.
Here are some snapshots of the training programme:-
Briefing session
All the equipment
Opening ceremony
Instruction to all participant 'how to use water monitoring kit'
Field works - collecting water for testing
A close up view of the water condition
Conducting water testing…
Group Results of the water testings on chemical monitoring
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