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President How fast the New Year has progressed. April is already here with its inherent
Ramakrishnan Ramasamy April showers!
Vice President
Embi bin Abdullah In the news - You would have noticed that environmental issues and REACH
have made headlines in local newspapers these past few months. From blowing
Secretary the whistle on illegal forest clearing and highlighting jungle abuse by Film
Zulkifli Ariffin Production crews, REACH has maintained its reputation as the environmental
watchdog of Cameron Highlands.
Assistant Secretary
Terese Karon
Recycling - REACH has also continued to be a prime initiator and educator of
Treasurer the beneficial effects of recycling in our community. A few recycling centers have
George Theseira been set up to serve as collection centers for community. Please help us by
contributing to this noble project. The list of centers for you to send your
Committee Members
Amran bin Nazar Khan recyclable materials can be found in this newsletter.
Cheam May Choo
Gary Theseira Newsletter - The newsletter will have regular features and reports in the
K.S.Rajoo
Kaliyannan K. following areas: "Exhibitions", "Education & Awareness", "Member Activities" and
Liau Tai Leong "Current Environmental Issues". We also invite members to contribute articles of
Murad Kamaruddin interest, anecdotes or other relevant news items for publication here. If there's
Subramaniam @ Madi
Tony Ng something you wish to see in these newsletters please do let us know and we will
Vijendra Daniel see if we can accommodate your wishes.
Photographer Members Meeting - Protecting our environment is not the task of a few
Amran Bin Nazar Khan
members of the REACH committee - it is a task for all of us. We do hope that
members will continue to support the efforts of the committee by your
participation in activities organized by REACH during the year. You are
especially invited to attend our monthly meetings on :
Vijendra Daniel
Editor
ACTIVITIES (JAN – MARCH 2003)
RE-PLANTING OF THE LADY SLIPPER
IN THE WILD - (24 Jan 2003)
CHILDREN'S PAINTING
COMPETITION - (9 Mar 2003)
This very successful competition
attracted more than 150 children of all
ages. The event was held at the Sg.
Pauh Forest Reserve campsite in Tanah
Rata on 9th March, SJK (T) Kuala Terla
on 13th March and SRK Convent, Tanah
Rata on 14th March The theme of the
competition was "Orchids of the
Highlands". The children had a fun
educational experience and were given
much insightful advice on the importance
of plant, and especially orchid,
conservation. The winners from each
category were awarded prizes and
certificate at a ceremony held at
Nepenthes Restaurant, Tanah Rata.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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