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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Pencinta Alam


Dear Members,

Please be informed that the Nov 2013 newsletter is out.  You can download a copy from http://www.mns.my/file_dir/119451148352678cb03e201.pdf


Contents:
·         Green Living Activity Report: Turtle Volunteer Programme 2013
·         Hornbill Volunteer Programme 2013 – Volunteers shared their insights on the programme
·         Green Living Column – Seafood and Fish: Sustainability and Safety
·         MNS Photography Quarterly Competition
·         Wild Tiger Run **
·         Eco Kids – 6 super Easy Ways to Go Green
·         Calendar of Activities
·         Membership Matters
·         Kelab Pencinta Alam for Youths
** Please take note that the Wild Tiger Run date printed on the newsletter is incorrect.  The correct date is 9th November 2013 (SAT).  For more information, please log on to www.malayantiger.net

Monday, October 28, 2013

EXCITING NATURE FESTIVAL IN SANTUBONG

Nature walk
KUCHING: Festival goers will be spoilt for choice at the coming Santubong Nature Festival.

There will be activities for all and the young at heart from easy-going heritage and nature walks, to adrenaline rush bike race, kayaking, night photography and night walk, eco-fashion contest, youth concerts and charity auction.

These activities will be take place concurrently at eco-resort Permai Rainforest Resort and Damai Central in Sanbutong on 9th and 10th November, 2013.

The Malaysian Nature Society Kuching Branch (MNSKB) is co-organising the Santubong Nature Festival with Permai Rainforest Resort. The inaugural event is supported by Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM), Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), Sarawak Museum, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, UCSI University, SSPCA and Damai Central, to name a few.

Participation to this festival is free but certain activities required pre-registration due to limited seats, while firefly watching that required rental of boats a fee of RM50 will be imposed per child/adult.

On Saturday (Nov 9), nature talks will take place at Permai Rainforest Resort’s conference room starting at 2pm. The speakers comprise a senior geologist from the Geological Department Sarawak Mr. Henry Litong who will speak on Geology of Santubong; wildlife photographer and biologist Mr. Chi’en Chien Lee on The Carnivorous Plants of Santubong (2.30pm); social scientist Tengku Hilda Tengku Ahmad on Santubong Stonehenge (3pm); writer and teacher Mr. Tom McLaughlin on Chinese Settlers In Santubong (3.30pm); ecologist with SFC Mr. Rambli Ahmad on Defining Wallce’s Line (4pm); and researcher and entomologist with UNIMAS Mr. Ikhwan Idris on Butterflies & Moths of Santubong (4.30pm).

An indoor 30-minute talk by herpetologist Mr. Hans Breuer, introducing forest
creatures of the night will be held at 7.30pm and to be followed by a night walk which will take 90 minutes.

The first nature walk  starts at 2pm  guided by Datin Dr Katherine Pearce, a botanist and forest ecologist.  For those interested in the geology of Santubong, Mr. Hans Hazebroek who is a geologist, author and professional photographer will give a hands geology walk at 2.30pm after Mr. Henry Litong’s talk.
Archaeological site at Sungai Jaong 

At 3.30pm, there will be a 90-minute Santubong Heritage Walk which is a a visit to some archaeological & historical sites in Santubong, led by Karen Shepherd, Sarawak Heritage Society. Shuttle departs Permai and early registration is required.

There will be workshops on photography with a professional photographer, Mr. John Arifin, from Singapore at 2pm at Permai. The second workshop is on night photography which will be conducted outdoors and this starts at 7pm. Registration required.

For those children age three to 18 years old, there will be games station conducted by UCSI University students at Permai starting from 2pm onwards.

The three-hour Night Kayaking Experience along the coast of Santubong with trained
Professionals starts at 5.30pm. All equipment supplied but early registration is required.

Depending on the weather, a two-hour guided boat tour to observe the firefly colonies along Sungai Buntal will start at 6.30pm. Registration is required, on a first-come-first-served basis. Intending participants are to pay RM50 per adult/child.

At Damai Central, festival goers are invited to visit local bazaar booths set up by various organisations and local community around Santubong with a variety of merchandise and goods. The bazaar will be opened for the whole day and on Sunday, from 9am to 2pm .

At the same venue on Saturday, a musical treat by the AZAM Young Souls Musical Group will take place at 2pm onwards.  This group showcases busking by youth, and will move all over the venue, with breaks.

At 6.30pm is the Trienekens Eco-Fashion Contest featuring participants from colleges and secondary schools.  

Open Mic featuring Malaysian vocalist and songwriter Amir Yussof will take place at Escobar Bar and Grill at 9pm. Open Mic is an evening of music celebrating Santubong, brought to you by Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA).

On Sunday, the nature talks continue at 9am with the first speaker talking on Oriental Pied Hornbills at Piasau Camp, Miri by MNS Miri Branch chairman & SFC honorary wildlife ranger Mr. Musa Musbah; , a bird specialist and environmental consultant, based in Penang Mr Dave Bakewell will speak on Surveying Migratory Waterbirds In Sarawak (9.30am); head of Protected areas Biodiversity Conservation Sarawak Forestry Corporation & and MNS Council member Mr. Oswald Braken Tisen on Endangered Animas & Enforcement in Sarawak (10am); and TRAFFIC Southeast Asia senior programme officer and MNS Council Ms. Kanitha Krishnasamy and senior communications officer Ms. Elizabeth John will speak on Illegal Wildlife Trade In Malaysia (10.30am).

The Santubong Heritage Walk led by Karen Shepherd from SHS starts at 11am. Shuttle departs Permai carpark and early registration is required.

At 9am, a walk in the forest guided by Datin Dr Katherine Pearce ecologist. The one hour walk will take participants through the forest trails in Permai Rainforest Resort.

At 8am is  the Race through Time which is a bicycle treasure hunt around Santubong assisted by Kooch Cycling Club. Exciting prizes are to be won and those interested are to register early. RM60 per participant.

UCSI University’s  Games Station offering great prizes will be opened from 9am to noon. Registration required.

For more registration, email to mnskuching@gmail.com or  visit www.facebook.com/SantubongNatureFestival or http://santubongnaturefestival.blogspot.com/ for more updates on the festival.

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SNF OBJECTIVES
To raise public awareness of the priceless natural and historical – local and global - heritage value of the Santubong Peninsula; to advocate for a holistic and integrated approach to development and management of the area  safeguarding its unique landscape, biodiversity and historical assets; to showcase the tourism and recreational potential of the natural and cultural values of the Santubong Peninsula; to stimulate reflection on responsible and sustainable further management of the peninsula and its surroundings; and to created environmental awareness and value among our public especially our young ones.

ABOUT MNS
The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is the oldest environmental NGO in Malaysia. Its mission aims at promoting the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia’s natural heritage. It was formed in 1941. MNS Kuching Branch or MNSKB was set up in 1996.

ABOUT PERMAI RAINFOREST RESORT

Operating since 1990, Permai Rainforest Resort is an eco-resort set in pristine Borneo rainforest located on the shores of the South China Sea, and at the foot of mystical Mount Santubong. Carefully designed to minimise impact on the natural environment, it offers a unique rainforest experience. The resort is only 25 km or 30 minutes drive north of Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. 
Heritage walk at Sungai Jaong

(古晋讯)山都望自然节一家大小,呼朋唤友,热热闹闹同乐去,多样化的活动让你目不暇给。
从轻松自在的文化遗产之旅和自然行到高难度的脚车竞赛、夜间划艇、夜间摄影、森林夜行、环保时装竞赛、青少年演唱会和慈善拍卖活动等。
119日与10日山都望自然节的这些活动都是不容错过的,届时这些活动将分别在山都望的柏迈雨林度假村和达迈中心进行。
马来西亚自然协会古晋分会与柏迈雨林度假村联手推动的山都望自然节,并获得许多单位和团体的鼎力相助,其中包括了砂拉越博物院之友、砂拉越文化遗产协会、砂拉越博物院砂拉越经济发展局、防止虐待动物协会、Trienekens、林国荣创意工艺学院,UCSI大学、达迈中心和砂拉越影艺协会协办等。
除了观赏萤火虫需要付费50令吉为租船费用外,绝大部分的活动公众都可免费参与,主办单位也提醒公众有些活动因受到人数的限制,所以必须预先报名才能保留名额。
119日(星期六)的自然讲座将在2点正假柏迈度假村的会议厅开始进行。讲师阵容包括砂拉越地质调查局的地质学家亨利里同,负责讲解山都望的地质结构;野生动物摄影师兼生物学家谦李,将讲解山都望的食虫植物(2:30pm;社会科学家登姑修达讲解山都望的巨石阵(3:00pm);作家兼老师汤姆麦拉林负责说明山都望华人移民(3:30pm);砂拉越森林机构生态学者兰里阿末将讲解关于自然学家华勒斯与山都望之间的故事(4:00pm);另外还有砂拉越大学的昆虫学者伊旺伊得利斯讲解山都望的蝴蝶与飞蛾(4:30pm)。
爬虫学者汉斯布鲁将以30分钟的时间解说山都望的爬虫类,并在当天晚上730分带领为时90分钟的森林夜行。
山都望自然节第一场的森林之旅将由植物学家兼森林生态学者拿汀凯特拉皮尔斯博士带领率先进行。另外,地质学家、作家兼专业摄影师汉斯哈之布罗克将带领另一场森林之行。
于当天下午330分,将有一场不容错过的文化历史之旅,由砂拉越文化遗产协会代表卡伦斯伯将带领公众去找寻山都望历史的遗迹。为时30分钟将备有交通往返柏迈雨林度假村,因此此活动需要预先报名。
此外,新加坡专业摄影师约翰阿里芬将于当天2时正负责主讲一场摄影课程,而另外一场于户外进行的夜间摄影技巧班则降至晚上7点进行,需要预先报名。
至于家有3岁幼儿至18岁少年的人,UCSI大学的学生则于下午2点开始为你们预备了许多好玩的游戏,就在柏迈雨林渡假村内。
另一项为时3个小时的夜间划艇将有有经验的专业导师带领,时间为傍晚530分开始,所有设备将由主办单位预备,不过欲参与的公众必须事先报名。
识当天的天气状况而定,一项为时2个小时的观赏萤火虫之旅将于傍晚630分开始沿着文丹河开始进行,需要预先报名,每位参加者必须付还RM50的费用。 
在达迈中心,许多售卖各式各样产品的摊位将出现,这些摊位将在星期六全天候开发放,而星期天则从早上9点开放至下午2点。
星期六当天,达迈中心下午2点开始也将有由砂拉越意识发展协会(AZAM) Young Souls Musical Group带来一场音乐盛会。
傍晚630分,达迈中心将进行的是 Trienekens 所主办的环保时装竞赛,参与的将是在籍的中学以及学院生。
另外,令人瞩目的是由马来西亚著名歌手兼作曲人艾米尔尤索将在星期六当天晚上9达迈中心的Escobar Bar and Grill进行一项即兴演唱,这项活动是由防止虐待动物协会所举办。
在星期天早上9点开始,陆续有来的是精彩的讲解会,其中有最近备受瞩目的美里比尔骚营犀鸟的讲解会,由马来西亚自然协会美里分会主席兼砂拉越森林局荣誉森林守护员穆沙莫斯巴主讲。而另一位来自槟城的鸟类学者兼环境顾问戴伯威则将讲解关于砂拉越迁徙候鸟的相关资讯(9:30am
另外,砂拉越林业机构受保护区生物多元化保护部门主管兼马来西亚自然协会委员欧斯旺布莱肯则会说明有关砂拉越濒临绝种动物与执法行动(10:00am)。之后则有东南亚TRAFFICt高级策划员兼马来西亚自然协会委员卡妮达克丽丝南沙米联同 高级通讯员伊丽莎白约翰将谈及野生动物非法售卖活动 (10.30am).
山都望文化遗产之旅则将由来自砂拉越文化遗产协会的卡琳史伯带领及进行讲解,时间为早上 11时正,欲参与者须先报名,并准时在柏迈停车场集合。
同样是上午  9时正,植物学家兼森林生态学者拿汀凯特拉皮尔斯博士将带领另一场的森林之旅,让参与者穿越山都望的丛林。
Kooch脚车俱乐部所主导的 脚车队寻宝赛也将在 同一天的早上8时开跑,丰富奖品有待赢取。
UCSI大学所设立的游戏跑站也有相当丰富的奖品,由早上9时正至中午,让公众前来参与赢奖,须要预先报名。
欲知更多详情请电邮mnskuching@gmail.com联系,或浏览www.facebook.com/SantubongNatureFestival http://santubongnaturefestival.blogspot.com/ 网页以获取更多相关资讯。

关于山都望自然节:
希望能透过此节庆提升公众对山都望的认识,并能更珍惜这座蕴藏丰富自然宝藏,及充满文化历史记录的山都望山。进而让山都望能拥有更全面及综合的方法啦维护其独特性,维持其多元化的生物及珍贵的历史资产。与此同时,也期望能推动山都望成为一个充满自然与文化的旅游景点,让将后的管理方针能有定位,并让公众醒觉此山对我们下一代的重要性。

关于马来西亚自然协会:
马来西亚自然协会是我国历史最悠久的非政府组织,其宗旨乃是推动自然环境保护、研究及珍惜我国的自然遗产,成立于1941,而马来西亚自然协会古晋分会则成立于1996年。

关于柏迈雨林度假村:
1990年开始设立的柏迈雨林度假村是一座以维护自然生态为主的度假村,坐落于婆罗洲热带雨林内,并与南中国海相依偎。该度假村就处在充满神秘感的山都望山脚下,因此该度假村也经过特别设计来减低对当地自然环境的伤害。提供独特的雨林体验,该度假村距离古晋市区25公里约30分钟的车程。


Monday, October 21, 2013

Here's the two-day programme for the coming Santubong Nature Festival.


For activities that required pre-registration, email to mnskuching@gmail.com

CORRECTION: The Santubong Heritage Walk on Sunday (Nov 10)  begins at 11am, NOT 9am as stated in the programme. Apologies for the mistake.




Thursday, October 17, 2013


For Trienekens-MNS Eco Fashion Contest form & rules/regulations, go to http://www.scribd.com/doc/176864348/Eco-Fashion-Rules-Regulations 
(Please be informed that there is amendment made to Clause 3 of the rules and regulations as follows: "No. 3 Participation is open to all secondary school, college or university students aged 15 and above.")

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Trienekens Organise Eco-Fashion
Competition at Santubong Nature Festival

Kuching - Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. jointly with Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Kuching Branch will be organizing an eco-fashion competition at Damai Central, Santubong in conjunction with the upcoming Santubong Nature Festival on 9 November.

The eco-theme competition is one of the many interesting programmes lined up in support of the said festival. It is mainly aimed at raising awareness about the importance of preserving the state’s natural resources through sustainable use as well as keeping the environment clean and healthy through proper and responsible waste management practices.

“At Trienekens, we want to play a proactive role in reminding and educating the public about the importance of proper waste management and its damaging effects to the environment,” said Elvin Wee, Trienekens General Manager for Business Development. “Through the contest, we hope to attract many creative individuals who can come up with fun, innovative and environment-friendly fashionable ideas while raising better understanding on how best we, as a community, can collectively prevent littering and minimize wastage of our natural resources through the 3R concept,” said Wee.

Contest winners will stand a chance to win trophies, shopping vouchers and certificate of appreciation. Call for entries is now open to all interested individuals or budding designers including those from the local schools, colleges and universities. Details of the contest requirements and entry form can be downloaded from http://santubongnaturefestival.blogspot.com/. The closing date is on 25 October 2013.

Trienekens will set up an exhibition booth at the festival, offering information its services as well as prizes for booth games such fix-a-puzzle, guess-my-weight, drop-a-recyclable and get an ice cream. Members of the public are welcomed to the festival.

For more information, please contact Ms. Janet J. Balong of Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. at 082-610700 or Mr. Vincent Wong of Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) at 013-802 0005.


Tuesday, October 15, 2013



(古晋)配合山都望自然节的来临,砂拉越博物院敦阿都拉萨馆下个月将举行一场公开活动,为公众讲解自然学家华勒斯与山都望之间的故事
此活动将于1026日,下午2点至4点假砂拉越博物院的敦阿都拉萨馆举行。入场免费,不过碍于位子有限,主办单位吁请欲出席的民众必须预先电邮至mnskuching@gmail.com报名方能保留名额
砂拉越森林机构生态学者兰里阿末将于该活动上讲解关于自然学家华勒斯与山都望之间的故事,为时50钟。接下来的20,砂拉越博物院之友代表将负责讲解关于山都望的自然生态,让出席者观赏从山都望收集而来的动物标本包括鸟类、软体动物类和哺乳动物等。同时该组织之代表也将带领群众参观博物馆并给与讲解说明
 这一次别具意义的从博物院认识山都望活动,是由马来西亚自然协会古晋分会和砂拉越博物院之友携手推动,目的乃是为了提升人们对山都望的醒觉,让群众能更深入了解、明白和更珍惜山都望,这一座具有历史性、丰富天然资源和考古价值的山。
 马来西亚自然协会古晋分会希望民众能踊跃参与于十一月份将举行的山都望自然节。山都望自然节是由该协会与柏迈雨林渡假村联手举办,并由砂拉越博物院之友、砂拉越文化遗产协会、砂拉越博物院Trienekens、林国荣创意工艺学院,UCSI大学、达迈中心和砂拉越影艺协会协办。
 山都望自然节将于118- 9进行并设有多项充满乐趣和资讯的活动,主要场地为柏迈雨林渡假村以及达迈中心。包括自然地理讲解会、认识猪笼草、鳄鱼、水鸟、飞蛾与蝴蝶、犀鸟等。此外,群众也将有机会参与山都望文化遗产之旅、远足、观看萤火虫、夜间划艇、森林夜行和摄影活动等。
欲知更多详情请电邮mnskuching@gmail.com联系,或浏览www.facebook.com/SantubongNatureFestival http://santubongnaturefestival.blogspot.com/ 页以获取更多相关资讯