Teens Discover Nature through Salcon-Monash Water Watch Field Day

28 students from SMK Dato’ Ahmad Razali, aged 13 to 16, accompanied by 2 teachers discovered the beauty of nature and our precious water resources with Salcon Berhad and Monash University through the Salcon-Monash Water Watch Field Day at Ampang Forest Reserve, Ampang today.

 

The inaugural Salcon-Monash Water Watch Field Day is a half-day programme jointly organized by Salcon Berhad and Monash University Malaysia with the objective of instilling awareness among teenagers to appreciate and preserve our precious natural resources. Through the programme, the students had the opportunity to explore and learn more about the ecological system and to appreciate and cherish its beauty.

Group photo of students, Monash and Salcon team at the dam, Ampang Forest Reserve

Dr. Cathy and participants are catching aquatic flora and fauna

The Salcon-Monash Water Watch Field Day is organized as part of Salcon’s corporate responsibility programme in its continuous effort to promote water conservation via an educational approach. 

Students enjoyed the fresh air and gentle breeze as they walked up to an old reservoir in the Ampang Forest Reserve. They were not only taught to study the aquatic fauna and flora, but also conducted physical and chemical testing under the guidance of Monash facilitators. This hands-on approach provides a good platform for the students to truly understand the water cycle and observe the human impacts on water quality.

Students are learning and observing the micro organism they catched

The Salcon-Monash Water Field Day widens Salcon’s target audience to secondary school students with the objective of conveying our water conservation message to as many young Malaysians as we can.

Fire Drill and Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire is one of the hazards and possible accidents that could occur in office. Hence, for the year 2013 Safety Campaign Month, a fire drill has been conducted on April 23^rd, 2013 to prepare and raise the awareness among Salcon staffs with the help from Summit USJ Management and Department of Fire and Rescue of Subang Jaya District.

A good support and cooperation shows by all the staffs. Apart from the drill, staffs learnt on the correct technique of using fire extinguishers through the demonstration showed by the fireman.

Prior to this, Salcon Safety and Health Committees have undergone fire extinguisher training with the Department of Fire and Rescue of Subang Jaya District with the invitation from the management of Summit USJ.

Commuting Accident -Socso Talk

Commuting accident is included as one of the occupational safety.  In conjunction with the Safety and Health Campaign Month 2013, a speaker from Social Security Organization (SOCSO) was invited to give a brief talk on how SOCSO could benefit every and each of Salcon staffs.

Total of 31 staffs get to learned and shared their opinion on commuting accident and how to get benefit from SOCSO.

Home Financing Talk with Affin Bank

25 staffs of Salcon got a one-on-one personal coaching on the home financial planning and cash flow management from Ms. Trixie Ung, Vice President & Head of Mortgage Direct Sales Department of AFFIN Bank in the 1 hour talk.

Throughout the talk, participants get to find out more on refinance and on purchasing an investment property. The talk gave a platform for the staffs to inquire about their current investment or property to Ms Trixie.

Tobacco Awareness Talk

During Salcon Safety and Health Campaign Month 2013, an hour talk on the danger of smoking towards smokers and second-hand smoker was held by the support from Ministry of Health on 4^th April 2013 at Salcon HQ.

Twenty staffs took the opportunity to share their thoughts, experiences, and concern on the health danger of smoking with Dr Norliza from Department of Health Petaling District.

Launching of Safety & Health Campaign Month 2013

The Salcon Safety & Health Campaign Month 2013 was launched on 26 March 2013 at Salcon HQ. The objective of the campaign, which was scheduled from 26 March – 25 April 2013, was to raise awareness among employees on importance of safety and health in the workplace.

During the launching, the safety committee team had demonstrated and explained the function and method of using of 3 safety equipment such as safety mask, safety harness and safety goggle.

Fun competition and numerous health related talks were held during the month to promote a healthier and safer workplace such as Crossword Puzzle, Safety Practice Award, Sosco Talk, Tobacco Talk, Oral Care Talk, fire drill, fire extinguisher demonstration and blood donation campaign.

Salcon Fruity Monday

In order to promote the habit of eating fruits, Salcon organized ‘Fruity Mondays’ for staff to enjoy different types of fruits on every Monday for 10 weeks i.e. 25 March -17 May 2013. Staff was divided into groups and contributed the fruits for all by taking turns. The success of this campaign was not only getting the nutrients from the fruits eaten, but also bringing the value of sharing and team effort amongst each other.

Sri Lanka World Water Day 2013 Exhibition

Salcon Engineering Berhad joined in the World Water Day 2013 Exhibition organized by National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) of Sri Lanka which was held from 20-22 March 2013 at Water Edge, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.

The exhibition was organized in conjunction with the World Water Day 2013 with the objective to raise awareness, both on the potential for increased cooperation and on the challenges facing water management in light of the increase in demand for water access, allocation and services.

Ekspo Kelantan 2013

Salcon participated in the Ekspo Kelantan 2013 as one of the exhibitors from 15 – 17 March 2013 at Kompleks Karangkraf Shah Alam. The event was officiated by YAB Menteri Besar Kelantan, Tuan Guru Dato’ Bentara Setia Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat with lots of activities and performance conducted for the public.

SK Taman Putra Perdana Students Celebrate World Water Day with Salcon

Group photo with school children from SK Tmn Putra Perdana for Salcon River & Water Awareness Education Program on 2 March 2013.

Salcon celebrated World Water Day with 30 students and 3 teachers from Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Putra Perdana, Puchong through the fun River & Water Awareness Education Programme at the Lembah Kiara Recreation Park, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur today. 

This is Salcon’s fourth consecutive year of organizing the River & Water Awareness Education Programme in collaboration with Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP). The programme is part of the company’s continuous effort of cultivating love for our rivers among students via a hands-on approach.

The school was invited to celebrate World Water Day with Salcon through this river programme which provides a platform for the students to get exposure in the great outdoors rather than being just cooped up in the classroom. The World Water Day 2013, celebrated on 22 March will be devoted to the theme of water cooperation

Children enjoyed catching microorganism in the river during the river activity.

Laughter and excitement were evident in the students faces as they rolled up their trousers and got their feet wet in the shallow river whilst conducting water monitoring via physical, biological and chemical tests under the guidance of WWP facilitators.

They were taught how to define the health of river water through its colour, smell, pH level, dissolved oxygen level and aquatic organisms by using water monitoring kits.

Colouring activity was organized for the children, their artwork with logo of World Water Day was made into a button badge as a souvenir for them.

Children show happy faces with their badges which coloured by themselves

Children were happy to play and learn about the nature through the interesting activities

Recycle for a Greener Office

Preserving Mother Nature by living a greener lifestyle is not only limited at home, but also can be practice from the office. In Salcon, we believe we play a vital role in preserving the environment by promoting a greener lifestyle amongst our staff by paper recycling every month, annual spring cleaning and recycle for good cause and encouraging our staff to use eco-friendly bags.

Being as one of Salcon Corporate Responsibility core values, CR Team once again organized Salcon Annual Recycling Program which starts on 15^th November 2012 till 14^th December 2012. It is an initiative to serve as platform for Salcon staff to play their part in preserving the environment and Mother Nature. Engaging with several recycle organization such as Pertubuhan Amal Seri Sinar Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (P.A.S.S.), Tzu Chi Recycling Center, we managed to collect and gather things such as clothes, toys, DVD players, TV, LCD screen monitor, ice-cream maker, books and bags to recycle and reuse.

Total recycle items collected from HQ and its subsidiaries.

No	Items	Total
1	Yoga Mat	1
2	Plastic items (Mineral and Shampoo Bottles, Tupperwares etc)	6 bags
3	Clothes	17 bags
4	Toys	2 bags
5	DVD Players	2
6	Bag & Luggage Bag	4
7	Box Fan	1
8	Video Tape	11
9	TV	1
10	Blanket	1
11	CPU	1
12	Metal Box	2
13	Aluminum can	2 bag
14	Speaker	1
15	Ceiling fan	1
16	Paper, Paper Box	3
17	LCD monitor	1
18	CRT Monitor	2
19	Ice Cream maker	1
20	Books	1 box

Recycle items from HQ



Recycle items from KK site



We would like to congratulate and thank all participants who have contribute and participate in the said event, at the same time we hope that this green culture will always be practice.

A Joyful Christmas with colleagues!

It was a joyful Christmas gathering with colleagues at Salcon HQ on 20^th December 2012 (Thurs)!

The office was filled with a merry and cheerful atmosphere as most of the staff were wearing red or green on that day to match with the theme of the gathering.

The gathering was started at 12:30 pm with a short speech delivered by Dato’ Eddy Leong Kok Wah. ‘This is a meaningful event to bring the staff and the management together regardless of race or religion even though this is a Christmas gathering, to share Christmas joy with not only your family, but your colleagues as well. On behalf of the management, I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday,’ says Dato’ Eddy.

A Christmas gift exchange session was then carried out among staff members. Participants were cheered when receiving the present from each other. Thereafter, all staff enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch and brought the gathering to end.

Tan Sri Dato’ Tee receiving his Christmas present from staff in the gift exchange session

Staff gathered at the foyer of office for the gift exchange and lunch.

Lastly, on behalf of Salcon Management, we wish all staff

a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In-kind sponsorship for Rumah K.I.D.S




Group photo of APOH climbers and children from Rumah K.I.D.S

 

A Piece of Hope (APOH) has organized a charity Mount Kinabalu climb from 14 - 18 July 2012 to raise fund for Rumah K.I.D.S. -  a home where orphans and children who are abandoned, abused and neglected are given shelter, love and care. APOH consists of a group of annual Mount Kinabalu climbers who climb up Mount Kinabalu, Sabah to raise fund for charity home. This is the 6th year the climbers did the fund raising campaign.

Salcon also participated in supporting Rumah K.I.D.S by sponsoring mugs and notebooks for the children in Rumah K.I.D.S during the APOH cheque presentation ceremony. We hoped the little giveaway can help to ease the home's burden. The children were happy when they received the notebook as it was very useful during their school opening.



APOH climbers have a good time with Rumah K.I.D.S's children





Exterior of Rumah K.I.D.S



Salcon launches Inaugural Inter-state River and Water Awareness Competition 2012

Salcon Berhad, Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP) jointly launched Salcon Inter-state River and Water Awareness Competition, a finale to the year-long River & Water Awareness & Education Programmes at Monash University on 3^rd November 2012.

The Salcon Inter-state River and Water Awareness Competition 2012 is the culmination of the year-long River & Water Awareness & Education Programme. A total of 48 students from 12 selected schools in the Klang Valley participated in this competition to grab home the challenge trophy.

Salcon River & Water Awareness Inter-State Competition 2012 was officiated by Y. Bhg. Dato’ Ir Haji Hanapi bin Mohamad Noor (second from the right), Director of Management Water Resources & Hydrology, Department of Irrigation & Drainage, accompanied by Dato’ Eddy Leong Kok Wah, Executive Director of Salcon Berhad, Associate Prof. Dr. Catherine Yule, Deputy Head of School of Science and Prof. Dr. Chan Ngai Weng, President of Water Watch Penang.

 Special thanks also to Professor Catherine Yule for sponsoring the use of the Auditorium in Monash Universty to carry out the competition. It was a very nice and spacious hall with well equipped facilities such as PA & lighting system, slide monitoring system which made the competition to be carried out smoothly.

Participants were tested on global, national and local water-related issues. All of them strive to score points for their own school as best as they could with the knowledge learnt from school and also the study material provided to them before the competition.

The Champion of the Inaugural Salcon River and Water Awareness Competition was SJK(C) Puay Chai 2. First and Second Runner-up were SJK(C) Connaught 2 and SJK (T) Effingham respectively.

A buffet lunch for all participants and working crew bring the event to the end, it is hoped that Salcon River and Water Awareness Education Programme can be carried out next year with bigger supports from more schools and also relevant authorities.

 

Salcon would like to thank Professor Chan and his dedicated team from Water Watch Penang for their support and commitment throughout these 2 years in helping us to achieve our CSR goal of raising awareness amongst the young on the importance of river and water conservation.

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Salcon instills love for our rivers in students of SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Students from Monash’s School of Science joined 30 eager pupils and 3 teachers from Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Utama Damansara 2 today at Sungai Penchala river banks. The programme is a collaboration initiative led by Salcon Berhad and co-organized by Water Watch Penang and Malaysia Water Partnership to give students hands-on experience in learning about Malaysia’s rivers and water.

Activities briefing from Mr Lim, WWP.

Dr Catherine from Monash University assist students in water sampling

Associate Professor Catherine Yule, Deputy Head of School of Science in Monash said, “We are impressed with the Salcon river and water awareness programme which focusses very much on hands-on learning and experiences to impart the knowledge on the care of our river in young children. This augurs well for the environment and the country’s future generations”.

Students identify microorganisms as water indicators 

 Ms Chern Meng Gaik, Salcon Corporate Manager said, “The ripple effect of the Salcon river programme will spread far and wide as students bring back the knowledge they have gained to their friends, families and teachers.”

As finale to the 2012 river program, Salcon has invited 15 primary schools from all over Selangor to participate in the inaugural Salcon Inter-state River and water quiz competition on 3^rd November 2012 at Monash University. This event will bring students together to test their knowledge of Malaysian rivers.

Improving water quality of our rivers is certainly very important task that needs to be addressed properly on all levels -from local, regional, national as well as international with total support from corporate entities, government agencies and also non-government organization. Healthy rivers mean healthy environment, and healthy environment means healthy life.

River & Water Awareness & Education Programme with SJK(T) Vivekananda

34 students and teachers from Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Vivekananda got their feet wet while learning about the importance of rivers in our country at Lembah Kiara Recreation Park,Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, Kuala Lumpur in a river and water awareness programme on 4 August 2012.

Organized by Salcon Berhad as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme in collaboration with Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP), the programme aims to educate and create awareness amongst school-going children on the importance of river and water conservation. 



Q&A session



Activities such as water sampling methods and also checks on microorganisms were carried out throughout the event. Students were given the opportunity to carry out a number of interesting and interactive activities such as physical water testing, which is the process where the flow rate, clarity, colour and smell is carried out. The students were also guided on monitoring the alkaline and acidic levels within the river water, in addition to looking for aquatic organisms in the river which is an indication of the health level of the river, teaching them that rivers are not only just flowing bodies water, but also home to many creatures and also serve a vital role in the ecosystem.



Physical testing conducted by students



Capturing organism into aquarium



Students are identifying organism according to chart