Volunteers at the Tanjung Piai National Park in Pontian have planted over 100 mangrove seedlings in an effort to promote environmental awareness. The programme was organized by the Johor Corporation (JCorp) Foundation and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and residents from the area also took part in the activities. The goal was to raise awareness about conservation and encourage tree planting and rubbish-collecting activities.
Zaidatul Zurita Abdul Rahman, the chief of JCorp Foundation, stressed the importance of conserving mangrove trees, which are abundant in Tanjung Piai, the southernmost tip of mainland Asia. The national park provided 115 seedlings for the planting. In addition to tree planting, the volunteers also collected about 99kg of rubbish, including plastic bottles and food packaging that were found stuck to the roots of the mangrove trees.
Prof Dr Zainura Zainon Noor, the director of UTM’s environmental sustainability and water security centre, expressed hope that this programme would inspire other corporations and civil societies to prioritize environmental care. She emphasized the significance of continuously raising awareness to ensure a sustainable environment for future generations. Furthermore, she highlighted the positive impact of such programmes on the local and state economy by strengthening the position of Tanjung Piai National Park as a tourism attraction.
This collaboration on environmental education began last year, with various events such as webinars, clean-up activities in Sungai Melayu, Iskandar Puteri, and rubbish-collection programmes in Kampung Kukup Laut, Kampung Ayer Masin, and Kampung Benteng Kanan in Pontian, according to Prof Dr Zainura Zainon Noor.
Credit: The Star : Metro Feed
