REACH
No. 1 Jalan Besar
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
tel no: 05-491 4950
fax no:05-491 5832
e-mail : reach@reach.org.my
Committee Members
2005/6
President
Ramakrishnan Ramasamy
Vice President
Dr.Liau Tai Leong
Secretary
Vijiendra Daniel
Assistant Secretary
Zulkifli Ariffin
Treasurer
George Theseira
Committee Members
Dr.Cheam May Choo
Amran Nadzar Khan
Kaliyannan
Laura Lau
Ramasamy
Rashpal Kaur
REACH
Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron
Highlands
NEWSLETTER Issue No: 01/2007
Dear fellow members and friends,
Happy New Year.
From the Editor’s desk,
In this first issue for the year 2007 , the news team would like to
thank everyone for their contribution in making this newsletter. We
would like to thank the committee members for their continuous
support in providing the materials for the newsletter.
From the President’s desk,
Here in Cameron Highlands we are fortunate in that our forest
covered highlands provide a rich treasure trove where we can find
delicate orchids, cool waterfalls, vibrantly coloured birds and
breath-taking scenery. But our mountains are more than just a
beautiful place to look at and visit, they play a vitally important role
in providing us with our water supplies. The freshwater from
mountains supports unique ecosystems and biodiversity. The forests
on their slopes help keep our environment healthy and clean. Millions
of people in Malaysia depend on mountains for their physical, cultural
and economic survival.
Mountains, believe it or not, are very fragile environment. Now, more
than ever, they are under threat from development such as land
clearing, which if carried out badly can lead to serious soil erosion,
flash floods, landslides and muddy rivers. What goes on in our
highlands affects us all, whether it means disruption to our water
supply, damage to our environment, or even a threat to life itself. So
much depends on keeping our fragile mountain ecosystems healthy.
So we have a choice – either we can continue to allow degradation of
our mountains and their resources. Our environment will deteriorate,
not just in the mountains themselves, but everywhere. People’s well
being will suffer. Or we can do something about it. We can work in
partnership to ensure that our highlands are protected and managed
in a sustainable manner.
Here at REACH we are trying, within our limited resources to do
what we can to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our
highlands and their fragile ecosystems. If we act now it is still not
too late to protect Cameron Highlands and their precious resources
they provide. Let’s give them the respect and protection they
deserve.
 Activities held over the past months…

REFORESTATION
A reforestation activity was organized in conjunction with HSBC’s 60th Anniversary. 120 people – local
students, members from the Japanese Long Stay Club and HSBC staff participated in this activity. 400 saplings
were planted on this day.

EXHIBITION
REACH was invited to participate in IKEA’s, I Care Project launching in their Shah Alam Store. From this
project IKEA will build a shed to keep our reforestation equipment in G.Brinchang and participate in a
reforestation activity on the 15th April 2007.
RECYCLING

The Pahang state government has approved a piece of land for the Compactor Site. Meetings had been held
between REACH and the Local Council to get the Compactor site operational. We are in the final stage of
signing an agreement with the Local Council.
A total of six collection centre’s have been built and handed to REACH.
 On Going Activities…
1. REACH Office - located at No1.Jalan Besar, Brinchang, the office has been satisfactorily
set-up, via gotong-royong. A lot more work need to done. All help are welcome.

2. Reforestation at Gunung Brinchang in collaboration with Ikea REACH will be

organizing reforestation activities on the 30 & 31 March and on the 15th of April

3. Surveillance on illegal land clearing activities on going. The recent cases were the illegal
clearings in Bertam Valley and Blue Valley. The District Office has been notified on this
matter.

4. Monitoring of illegal rubbish dumping is also on going. Members are encouraged to

record these illegal activities on photographs denoting time, date and location. The
evidence can be handed to any of the committee members, who will in turn forward this
information to the concerned government department for action.

5. Water Monitoring –A new programme is ongoing with talks and field work with student
and public.

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Sub-Committees in REACH

Information Exhibition Education

Tasks: Environmental
Tasks: Produce newsletters Awareness & Education
Water quality &
regularity

Headed by: Ramakrishnan

Promotion
Tasks: Exhibition, T-shirts,
leaflets, promotion
materials, etc
Headed by: Amran Nadzar Headed by: Dr.Liau Tai leong
Khan
Recreation Reforestation
Tasks: Members’ outing & visits Tasks: Reforestation

Headed by: Dr.Cheam May Headed by: Laura Lau Headed by: Kaliyannan
Choo

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Regional Environment Awareness of Cameron Highlands

(REACH)
No 1. Jalan Besar
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
(tel no : 05-4914950 Fax : 05-4915832)