PENCINTA ALAM - Malaysian Nature Society

PENCINTA ALAM
NEWSLETTER OF THE MALAYSIAN NATURE SOCIETY
March 2011
www.mns.my
Eons ago, the barbarians were kept in check and
could not scale the man-made Great Wall of China
for centuries, causing much chagrin to their
ambitious tribal chieftains. Unknown to most Klang
Valley residents, a natural wall has a similar function
but instead of keeping someone's ego at bay, the 16-
km-long, 15-metre- wide wall with a highest point of
466 metres acts as the foundation of a dam keeping
the water in and hidden from public view.
The Great Wall of Klang Valley or Klang Gates
Quartz Ridge manifests itself as a geological
wonder, making it the single longest pure quartz dike
in the world; a pure delight to any of our local
geologists setting foot on the ridge for the first time.
There are four main summits or sections that a
hiker can climb from different trailheads. Arising next
to the Gombak Highway toll booths, the section
dubbed Bukit Tabur West snakes up and finally down
towards the natural gap along the ridge. Here, a
retaining wall built in 1958 holds the water in, the first
modern dam in the peninsula! Outside the gates of
the dam on the left, mere metres away, is the trailhead
for this section. This most popular trail attracts
umpteen number of hikers during weekends but has
also recorded a few fatalities, mostly due to night
trekking or just plain fatigue.
Hiking with a guide who is familiar with the trail
The Great Wall of Klang Valley
Leo Khang Meng
Coordinator, MNS Pathfinders SIG
greatly reduce the risks. This trek moves away from
the lake-cum-dam and at numerous viewpoints
going up and along the ridge there are views of the
summits of Bukit Tabur East and Bukit Tabur
Extreme popping out trying to touch the skies. In the
early morning hours, clouds of mist can be seen
making a daily migration from the lake—akin to a
dash across the ridge—and pouring over and above
a swath of residential area; a breathtaking sight to
behold! Further ahead, firm footing, agility and no
rain play a big part in safe manoeuvring of the steep
gaps that ply thereafter.
On the right side of the retaining wall of the dam
is ascending terrain towards Bukit Tabur East's peak,
trekked only by the few who know the route.The trailhead
begins after the long water pipes that appear
from the direction of the dam. This is the only trail
that will reveal the full splendour of the retaining wall
below from a high viewpoint. A vantage central view
of the lake is seen as this section skirts besides it.
The exposed vein quartz is less worn-out here, while
the usual fragrant plant called Melaleuca—from
which tea tree oil can be extracted—is found abundantly
throughout the entire ridge. Towards the last
leg of the route, a cliff with ropes attached awaits,
and those who are brave enough to scale it reach
the plateau of the highest point of Bukit Tabur East.
Just a few metres from the end is a chasm and
opposite are the hills of Bukit Tabur Far East (BTFE)
and the awe-inspiring Bukit Tabur Extreme (BTE)!
Bukit Tabur Far East is the least hiked along the
entire ridge as the trailhead is via a private
orchard and hardly anyone knows about it. A short
trek to the T-junction atop the ridge with the left
heading towards the peak of BTFE while to the right
is the trail towards the peak of BTE which is
heavily overgrown and needs to be often reopened.
The peak of BTFE is fully covered with a carpet of
green moss and still in pristine condition, unlike
other sections. A few metres away from the
surrounding bonsai-ringed peak is a viewpoint of
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faraway Bukit Tabur West and East. Birds are chirping
away at this trail but alas a few pockets of loose
soil dot the landscape.
Finally at the tail-end of this ridge is the BTE,
readily accessible from Kg Kemensah. A number of
fixed ropes are strung along the trail courtesy of
other hikers, as are almost all ropes found along the
entire length of the ridge. On one of the paths,
instead of hiking along the ridge line, trekking below
and beside it entails the experience of seeing the
towering walls above our heads! At the top, a
magnificent view of the horizon as far as the eye can
see, even of Batu Caves with rolling hills all around.
Then comes a sudden awareness that developments
are encroaching and creeping nearer to the
ridge on one side, whilst on the other side the lake's
shoreline is doing a similar stunt!
The Great Wall of China was finally penetrated
at its weakest link by invaders, and for the first time
a new foreign dynasty eventually ruled the whole of
China; a tragic event! In retrospective, will the
waters in the lake stay safely behind the ridge with
the impending construction of the Kuala Lumpur
Outer Ring Road along it and with a 200-metre-long
tunnel through it? Will the 53-year-old retaining wall
be able to withstand the pressure any longer at
close proximity with a road in the future as well?
There is no margin of error in such a situation
as the fury of water unleashed is not to be underestimated.
One thing is certain: the Great Wall of
Klang Valley will be forever scarred and its
surrounding scenic vistas changed forever, sooner
or later!
Go to http://www.petitiononline.com/KLORR/petition.htm/
to make a difference!
GETTING TO KNOW OUR
FEATHERED FRIENDS
Ng Kit Wan
MNS Perak Branch member
Have you sometimes seen a colourful bird in your
garden and wished you knew its name? How about
that melodious call? Twenty people were eager to
know and responded to the offer by the Malaysian
Nature Society (Perak Branch) Bird Group to organise
an Introduction to Birdwatching Course recently.
Coming from the south (Johor) to the north
(Penang), the participants were from all walks of
life—the youngest being the 11-year-old boy from
SRK La Salle, Ipoh, who was there all by himself;
university students, a university lecturer, retirees,
civil servants, a couple from the tourism industry
and not forgetting a mother who brought along her
three teenage daughters. Of course there was this
curious guy from Penang who saw the advertisement
and decided to make a day-trip to Ipoh.
During the theory session at Ipoh YMCA, the
participants were introduced to the basic equipment
to start off this hobby, proper attire, the do's and
don'ts while watching birds, how to identify birds and
the reasons why this hobby can actually help to
protect and conserve Mother Earth.
At Kinta Nature Park, Batu Gajah, the participants
had a hands-on session handling the binoculars
and spotting-scope and using the Field Guides
to identify birds. The resident otter also made a
cameo appearance in the ex-mining pool.
The participants went home with certificates
and the knowledge of what this 'strange' hobby is all
about. For more information on birdwatching in
Perak, log on to www.mnsperak.wordpress.com.
Photo credits: Chan Kai Soon
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Raptor Watch
12–13 March 2011
It's back again for the 12th year! Raptor Watch 2011 (Acara Pemerhatian Burung Helang 2011) is the biggest and
the most important event for The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and eco tourism in Malaysia. Its main objective is
to conserve birds and their habitats and to educate the public on the importance of a most spectacular migratory
phenomenon that hits the shores of Peninsular Malaysia – the stopover of thousands of eagles, hawks and
buzzards land here on their journey home to Siberia, China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, India and Indochina as winter
draws to an end. This past year's event saw an amazing count of over 73,000 raptors,
as recorded by our dedicated volunteers!
Raptor Watch 2011 will be held on March 12th and 13th at the grounds of PNB Ilham Resort, Tanjung Tuan
(10th mile Port Dickson) and it promises to be an event that has something for everyone to experience! You will be
greeted with a myriad of interesting and activities to choose from including bird-watching, forest walks, marine walks
and beach walks, the not-to-be-missed Raptor Watch Amazing Race that will take you on an interesting
eco-adventure as you race against time to win exciting prizes, fun games, lucky draws, riveting nature talks,
interesting exhibition booths with lots of fun thrown in!
Admission is free so take note of the dates and start planning early!
Thinking of being a part of our volunteer team? Keen on sponsoring this event? Want to know more on how you can
support or be a part of this event? See our website http://www.raptorwatch.org,
contact us at events@mns.org.my or call 03-22871176.
See you there!
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MNS Rules and Regulations – YOUR VOTE MATTERS
Maye Yap, Head of Services
Date of EGM: Saturday, 26 March 2011
Time of EGM: 2.00 pm
Venue:
Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Agenda/Purpose: To consider and approve the new Constitution (also known as the Rules and Regulations) of the Society.
Some members were surprised to receive a document
from MNS during the Chinese New Year festive
holidays. Instead of festive goodies or angpau, it was
a document entitled “MNS Rules and Regulations”
(also known as MNS Constitution).
Q1. What are the main sections contained in the
MNS Rules and Regulations?
The Rules and Regulations of MNS are divided into
the following sections:
1. Mission and Objectives of the Society
2. Patron and Branch Patrons
3. Membership
4. Publications
5. Financial Year and Membership Fees
6. Management
7. Notice
8. Accounts
9. Nomination and Election
10. General Meetings
11. Subsidiary Units
12. Branches
13. Amendments or Additions to Rules
14. Liability
15. Dissolution of the Society
Q2: What are the main changes compared to the
existing Rules and Regulations?
Due to the limitation of words, please refer to the
previous articles written in the Pencinta Alam
newsletter listed below on the main changes
proposed:
1. Mission and Objectives of the Society – covered
in the April 2010 issue of PA
2. Patron and Branch Patrons – proposed to change
the term of patronage from three years to two
years
3. Management – covered in the May 2010 issue of
PA
4. General Meetings – covered in the June and July
2010 issues of PA
5. Branches – covered in the Aug 2010 issue of PA
6. Membership – covered in the September and
October 2010 issues of PA
7. Publications – covered in the September and
October 2010 issues of PA
Alternatively, you can visit the website
www.mns.my for a full online version of the existing
MNS Rules and Regulations.
Q3. Can MNS Rules and Regulations be amended?
Yes. Any amendment or additions to the Rules of
MNS shall be made at an Extraordinary General
Meeting (EGM) where the proposed amendments
must be supported by a two-thirds majority out of at
least 100 MNS members either in person or by
proxy.
In addition to the members' votes, the amendments
must be approved by the Registrar of Societies.
Q4: How is the ballot process conducted with regard
to proposed amendments made to the MNS Rules
and Regulations?
Each member has two options that he/she can
choose to exercise:
a. Send a written proxy to record his/her vote for or
against any amendment; OR
b. Attend the EGM in person and place his/her vote
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Members must sign and
provide their full name and date. Seal the envelope
and write his/her name clearly and sign on the outside
of the envelope.
Q5: If I have not received any documents from MNS,
what should I do?
Call Leong Wee Chin at Tel: 03 2287 9422 or Email:
membership@mns.org.my. We will forward the document
to you by post.
If you have any questions, forward to me at
hod.services@mns.org.my
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Green Living Column
ECO-FRIENDLY MOSQUITO
CONTROL
by Wong Ee Lynn
In light of the recent release of geneticallymodified
(GM) mosquitoes in Bentong,
Pahang, there has been increased interest in
disease vector control and what we can do to
protect ourselves against mosquito-related
health and safety threats. We all know that
mosquitoes carry diseases, such as West
Nile virus, malaria and dengue. Thus, it is
quite natural that we want to be protected
from mosquitoes as much as possible. However,
the repellents containing the chemical
DEET can give you headaches and even
cause severe long-term health problems.
Luckily, there are a number of products available
these days that contain plant-derived
ingredients, therefore using repellents with
harsh chemicals is unnecessary. Besides, it
is always better for both your health and the
environment to choose more natural
products.
Most of the time, you can repel mosquitoes,
ticks and other biting insects with
products containing plant oils (for instance
geranium, citronella, tea tree, catnip,
marigold, lemon balm, lavender and peppermint),
oil of lemon eucalyptus (which is
recommended by the US Center for Disease
Control and Prevention) or Picaridin. You can
also put celery in a juicer and rub or spray the
liquid on your skin before working in the garden.
Some outdoor equipment stores also offer
ultrasonic mosquito repellents that use radio
frequencies to keep mosquitoes and other
insects at bay. These devices are portable and
range from clips and wristbands that you can
wear, or speakers that can be plugged in to
keep pests away from your home, garden or
tent. Choose a device from a reputable manufacturer
and ensure that it comes with a
warranty and an energy efficiency assurance.
The best mosquito control method, ultimately,
is still prevention. You can hinder mosquitoes
from breeding by keeping your lawn neat and
the grass cut short (3 inches), keeping rain
barrels and compost bins covered with a wire
mesh cover, keeping your drains and gutters
clean and emptying out and cleaning your
potted plant bases and pet's water dishes
regularly. Use BT or Bacillus thuringiensis
israeliensis 'dunks' to kill mosquitoes in rain
barrels, ponds and fountains, as it is a
chemical-free repellent that releases a biological
larvicide that kills mosquito larvae after they
hatch. Try to stay away from aerosol sprays, bug
zappers and other devices and chemicals as
they also kill many beneficial insects such as
bees, butterflies and spiders. Keep mosquitoes
out of your home by installing mosquito screens
over all the windows and doors, and keep
screen doors shut when you enter or exit your
home.
Some overzealous homeowners might
attempt to install bat houses. However, a few
factors must be taken into consideration. Bats
are choosy about where they live and may not
be attracted to the bat house. Also, bees may
move into the bat house and build a hive in it.
In addition, bat guano might bring with it
health problems, especially to those with
compromised immune systems.The best way
to attract bats to eat mosquitoes in your area
is probably to just let hollow trees remain on
your property and not use harsh chemicals or
have excessive light and noise that will drive
away bats.
Discussion: Have you ever tried any of the
abovementioned methods, and how effective
are they? Have you tried other mosquito
control methods, and do you have suggestions
and ideas to share? If so, please e-mail
us at to share
your thoughts!
Computer Recycling
Collection Centre (Penang)
The MNS Nature Information Centre (NIC) is a
designated recycling collection centre for old
computers and computer parts by the Penang City
Council. Please send your unwanted computers and
parts to the NIC to be send for recycling by DOE
approved recycling establishment.
Contact Kanda at 013-4537992 for more
information or check out Penang Branch web pages
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PACKAGE 1 [4D/3N]
Day 1
Arrival at Banding Island Jetty, Gerik, Perak
(3.00 pm)
Boat transfer from Banding Island to
Kampung Tebang
Introduction and familiarization with the
indigenous Jahai community at village
Hornbill monitoring (5.30–7.30 pm) in
Kampung Tebang
Day 2
Hornbill monitoring (6.45–9.00 am)
Activities in Kg Tebang or excursion
Hornbill monitoring (5.30–7.30 pm) in
Kampung Tebang
Day 3
Hornbill monitoring (6.45–9.00 am)
Activities in Kg Tebang or excursion
Hornbill monitoring (5.30–7.30 pm)
Day 4
Hornbill monitoring (6.45–9.00 am)
Debriefing by Group Leader and Coordinator
Departure to Banding Island Jetty
PACKAGE 2 [5D/4N]
Days 1-3
Follows as per ABOVE
Day 4
Hornbill monitoring (6.45–9.00 am)
Activities in Kg Tebang or excursion
Hornbill monitoring (5.30–7.30 pm)
Day 5
Hornbill monitoring (6.45–9.00 am)
Debriefing by Group Leader and Coordinator
Departure to Banding Island Jetty
Getting involved in the 2011 Hornbill Volunteer Programme
MNS initiated a volunteer programme in 2008 to provide
the public with an opportunity to assist MNS monitor the
Plain-pouched Hornbill. This is the first volunteer
programme of its kind in the country. In August and
September, the season for the Plain-pouched Hornbill,
thousands of these birds flock in Temengor, perhaps in
search of food. The reasons why they migrate here
during certain times of the year are uncertain yet, which
is the main reason for this programme—to answer the
many unanswered questions.
Here volunteers can help conduct the important daily
flight census and be a part of a national conservation
effort, aiding our staff and experienced members in
collecting data. Hornbill census is conducted twice a day,
once in the morning and once in the late afternoon. This
flight census will offer valuable information on population
numbers, which in turn will be used to advocate for the
protection of Belum-Temengor, especially in addressing
the logging threats. Join us in our effort to tell the world
that the hornbills are a prized asset of our Belum-Temengor
forest that must be protected for future generations.
For further details, email Jessie at
community@mns.org.my
Maye Yap, Head of Services
PROGRAMME DATES IN AUGUST
4D/3N (Tues–Fri) 5D/4N (Fri–Tues)
Group A1 2–5 August
Group A2
Group A3 9–12 August
Group A4
Group A5 16–19 August
Group A6
Group A7 23–26 August
Group A8
5–9 August
12–16 August
19–23 August
26–30 August
PROGRAMME DATES IN SEPTEMBER
Group S1
Group S2
Group S3
Group S4
Group S5
Group S6
Group S7
Group S8
4D/3N (Tues–Fri) 5D/4N (Fri–Tues)
30 Aug–2 Sept
2–6 Sept
6–9 Sept
9–13 Sept
13–16 Sept
16–20 Sept
20–23 Sept
23–27 Sept
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Eco Kids
GREEN FACTS FOR KIDS
by Wong Ee Lynn
1. According to the Eco-Me website, recycling
one aluminium can saves enough energy to run
a television set for three hours. That energy is
equivalent to almost 1.9 litres of petroleum.
2. If you're an avid newspaper reader, consider
this fact: Recycling a single run of a local
English daily can save 75,000 trees. If you
recycle all the newspapers in the world, you
could prevent the loss of 250 million trees a
year. Consider reading your national or local
newspaper online to save unnecessary paper
use.
3. A heavy coat of dust on a light bulb may block
up to half the light power, says the Alliant
Energy website. Incandescent light bulbs utilize
a mere 10 per cent of electricity for light; the
other 90 per cent releases as wasted heat.
Turning off your lights when not in use, buying
energy-saving appliances and repairing leaks
around your house can help you save money
on energy costs while conserving non-renewable
energy sources.
4. Repair water leaks immediately. According to
the Environmental Protection Agency's
WaterSense programme you can waste as
much as 10,000 gallons of water every year
through household leaks like running toilets
and dripping faucets. To spot leaky toilets, put
a few drops of food colouring in the toilet tank.
If coloured water shows in the toilet bowl within
half an hour, without the toilet having been
flushed, you have a leak.
5. Playing video games on both computers and
systems uses a LOT of energy! That's why your
system or computer feels hot afterwards! You
can save on energy by simply doing homework
or going outside to play instead of posting up in
front of the TV or computer screen. This activity
uses more electricity than regular TV or
computer usage, so it should be kept to a
minimum.
The MNS Shop
Open
Mon–Fri 0930–1730 hrs,
Saturday 1000–1300 hrs.
Closed on Sundays & public holidays as well as
during major MNS events (e.g. Raptor Watch etc).
Offers
• a growing selection of books for the nature lover
(kids included) and MNS publications (Malaysian
Naturalist and Suara Enggang);
• MNS apparel;
• outdoor gear (from Buff, Coleman, Maglite,
Campingaz, Leatherman, Deuter, Mora);
sport optics and supports (from Leica, Minox,
Meade, Nikon, Swarovski & Manfrotto)
• and more.
Members who show their membership card receive
a discount for most items.
Stairway to Heaven
Harrison Ooi
Nature Guide SIG
For those who have been to a remote part of the
world, experienced culture very different and
diverse from their own, and felt the joys of the
simple life, I think you will all agree that no matter
how intriguing the destination, the journey there
was the highlight. Nothing less than amazing was
the journey to Kampung Semban, home of 'the
Ladies of the Rings'. With no more than 250
villagers, it really is an authentic Bidayuh village
above the clouds.
After an hour-long journey by van, our group of
18 arrived at the entrance to the Bengoh Dam.
Apart from being a no-go zone for journalists and
cameras, the dirt track leading up to the trail head
is nothing remarkable and did not prepare us for the
beautiful scenery we would soon relish.
As our trip coordinator introduced some of the
guides and porters, I was amazed by the load some
of them were carrying up the hill. One lady was
hauling at least 35 kilograms of provisions. As soon
as we entered the trail, a sense of adventure and
the unknown filled the air, as the scorched earth
melted into the greenery and the shade of the
jungle. After 20 minutes, we reached the first of two
bamboo bridges 20 metres in length, no more than
half a metre wide and about 10 metres above a
river! I was one of the first to shuffle my way along
the bridge. From afar it looked as if it was a scene
for a stunt in an Indiana Jones movie, but a closer
look revealed that the bamboo was robustly reinforced
with steel cables. Moving on, we encountered
several locals making their way up to their
respective villages. The ease with which they
moved along the trails left us in awe.
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Upon crossing the second bamboo bridge, the
sight of ripening hill padi greeted us warmly as we
trudged on. When we reached a small waterfall, I was
relieved and thinking that we were stopping for lunch, I
dived in to cool myself in the emerald green water. However,
after the rest of the group arrived, I was told that
it was just a brief stop and that we needed to speed upif
we wanted to reach another waterfall by lunch. Dressing
quickly, I stumbled past a small village en route to
the next destination.The well-trodden trail soon became
a seldom-used path. Danny, our chief guide, had kindly
opted to take the longer but less steep route which
passed by a larger waterfall. But first, we stopped at a
smaller one called 'Susukung' for lunch. By now all of us
were hungry, hot and sweaty. After another refreshing
dip and a delicious lunch, we pushed on to the main
attraction. The trek was mostly uphill from here. Stairs
made from logs with notches cut into them led us up
and up. Old bamboo platforms creaked as we crossed
them, and even the guides were weary!
Finally, we reached the 'Curtain waterfall'. It was
really a sight for sore eyes! After cooling off in the water
and playing around in the several smaller falls there, we
had to move on as it was threatening to rain. The trek
around all these falls was long and tiring!
After trudging on for what seemed like hours, we
came across padi fields. It was a glorious sight to
behold! When we finally reached the village, we were
warmly welcomed by our hosts. The group was allotted
to several homestays. I had some tea in Sagen's house
while half the group ate at Glen's place. I was going to
be staying in Jai's house for the duration of our stay.
Along with three others, I was impressed at how well
everything had been laid out for us. I spent a while talking
to Jai and his wife about their house and some of
their possessions which were all handmade and very
elegant. The locals were all very friendly although a bit
shy. The food served was very tasty and fresh. That
night we were informed that those who wished to see
the sunrise would need to wake up at 4 o'clock in the
morning and take 1750 steps to the top of a nearby hill!
The next morning not all showed up as they were
nursing their aches and pains. The rest of us gamely
started walking up the hill. The air was very fresh and
the view was amazing. Unfortunately, the sunrise was
blocked out by clouds. On the way down, we passed the
pepper and tobacco plants being grown on the hillside
by the villagers.
After a hearty breakfast, we were shown the
barruk (warrior's hut) where ceremonies are still performed
during Gawai. We were cautious not to touch
anything without asking first, as most things were taboo
for one reason or other. An interesting item there was
an extremely long drum (possibly the world's longest)
which is for ceremonial use only. We were then taken to
see the site of the former village, a gigantic tree from
which honey is harvested and a small 'pondok of stones'
which bore a spiritual meaning. If a villager had a dream
about these stones, they would have to be transferred
with specific rituals to a new location! Later in the afternoon,
we learned how parangs are repaired using a
traditional forge. This was very interesting as Glen's
father showed us how the blade was re-tempered and
re-shaped.
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That night, 'the Ladies of the Rings' gave us
their traditional welcome dance. Long ago, the
women wore the rings to show society that they
were from wealthy families. The dance was beautiful
to watch but the fact is that the tradition of wearing
brass rings around the hands and legs is dying
out and these seven women in Kampung Semban
are the sole reminders of this unusual practice.
Sagen said that the village population is ageing and
the children who study or work elsewhere find it too
remote to visit often. However, as soon as the
Bengoh Dam is ready in a couple of years, all the
four villages in this almost inaccessible part of
Sarawak will probably be relocated by the government.
This trip to Kampung Semban gave me an insight
into how hard and yet rewarding a simple life
can be in a remote place. More importantly, I feel
fortunate to have briefly experienced a culture that
may soon be washed away and forgotten.
Photo credits: Tan Jooi Chong and Keong Lye Choon
Kg. Dew Firefly project kickoff
reported by K C Lim
The success of the Ulu Geroh Rafflesia project has
prompted Perak Branch to look for another conservation
initiative to lend active support. Recently this quest has
concluded and we now have funding from Ramsar
Regional Center – East Asia (RRC-EA) to carry out a
conservation project related to fireflies and mangroves.
The project, titled “Best practices in local communitybased
firefly watching ecotourism as part of mangroves
rivers conservation” is a partnership involving MNS
Conservation Unit, MNS Perak Branch and Global
Environment Centre (GEC).
The overall objective of this project is to conserve the
fast disappearing mangrove river habitats in Malaysia
through firefly-watching ecotourism involving the local
communities.The aim is to develop a firefly-watching ecotourism
model involving the local community along Sg.
Sepetang which can be replicated in other firefly sites in
Malaysia. The project will also train the community in ecotourism
management and will help with the formation of a
stakeholders committee to ensure sustainable use of Sg.
Sepetang. The 6-month project started in January 2011
with a 2-day programme at the pilot site in Kg Dew, near
Taiping, Perak. Kg Dew is located along Sg. Sepetang,
where firefly-watching activities on a limited scale are
being carried out by some boatmen from the nearby
villages.
On 21 January, MNS Senior Scientific Officer Sonny
Wong, MNS Perak Vice-Chairman Lee Ping Kong and
Lim Kim Chye carried out a survey of Sg. Sepetang to
observe the land-use and to assess the firefly congregations.
En. Khairul Salleh, the Secretary of the Kg Dew
firefly-watching ecotourism group, took us downstream
for about 6 km. We were very pleased with the spectacular
firefly show we saw as the boat slowly returned upstream
when night fell. All along the river, often on both
banks, the mangroves were lit up by hundreds of fireflies
sparkling in unison. As Ping Kong commented, the scene
was like the famous Kg Kuantan firefly river twenty years
ago. It was very encouraging to see that despite the rubbish
we saw upstream, the lower reaches of Sg.
Sepetang still had good quality mangroves that attracted
healthy populations of fireflies.
The next day we had a dialogue session with the
Kg. Dew community. Sonny presented a slide show on
MNS and on fireflies and then introduced the project to
the 16 villagers present. Some useful feedback on the
project was obtained from the exchange of ideas,
comments and suggestions. We stressed the need for
the villagers involved in firefly ecotourism to officially form
a focus group for long-term sustainability. The villagers
will further discuss this matter amongst themselves and
will report back at the next meeting in February 2011.
Dialogue with the local community. Documenting firefly species. Project discussion on Sg. Sepetang. Boat with bakau logs.
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Talk by Dr Ahmad Khaldun Ismail:
“Bitten by the rare beauties”:
Prehospital management of bites and
envenomation by Malaysian snakes
of medical significance
The first public talk of 2011 organised by the Selangor
branch kicked off with a bang in January. Over
50 people crammed into the auditorium to hear an
MNS member, medical lecturer and emergency
physician, Dr Ahmad Khaldun Ismail, deliver a talk
on managing a bite from Malaysian snakes.
Though the chance of coming across a snake
during an outdoor trip is very slim (due to their excellent
camouflage and its nature of avoiding human
contact), it was obviously a topic that intrigued many
members. After all, this is a topic that is full of bogus
treatments ranging from cutting and sucking out the
venom to applying tourniquets. It does not help,
either, that most of the available texts on snakebite
management are for species not found on our
shores.
In Malaysia, the medically significant venomous
snakes come from 3 families: Viperidae, Elapidae
and Hydrophiidae. The first two families are land
snakes, while Hydrophiidae are sea snakes. Differentiating
venomous and non-venomous snakes
based on features such as colouration, patterns on
the body, eye morphology, fang marks and scalation
can be misleading. There are many exceptions to
these features, and a medically dangerous snake
can be mistaken for a non-dangerous one. Though
it is very helpful that an accurate description of the
snake is given to the doctor, a photo of the snake
taken with your camera or mobile phone would be
even better.
In the unfortunate case of someone getting bitten
by a snake, you should do the RIGHT thing:
1. Reassure the victim/yourself and keep calm.This
will slow down the heart rate and slow down the
spread of the venom. Do not be a hero. Call for
help! (e.g. 999).
2. Immobilise the limb so that it does not move too
much. Again the idea is to minimise the spread of
the venom which spreads mainly through the
lymphatic system.
3. Get to hospital immediately. Avoid wasting time in
searching for and killing the snake as this will risk
more harm to humans and serpent.
4. Tell the doctor all symptoms that developed from
the time of bite.
If you are unlucky enough to have venom spat into
your eyes (venom opthalmia), you should irrigate the
eyes with copious amounts of clean water and get to
the hospital as soon as possible.
The doctor would also find the following information
useful, so please take note of the following:
1. Time and place of the incident.
2. The activity you were doing during or leading to
the incident.
3. Description of the snake or any pictures taken.
4. Actions or treatment given before arrival to the
hospital.
The second part of the programme consisted of a
live specimen demonstration by Mr Tayalan Raman,
who talked about the various common features of
our Malaysian snake species, safety issues and the
importance of conservation and protection of these
species in our ecosystem. The evening concluded
with a short explanation by Dr Jehlelawati on the
available methods of snake bite treatments in prehospital
care and in our local hospitals.
Members Gallery
Talk: “Bitten by the rare beauties”
Photos by Ilyas Sapiyan
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Calendar of Activities
All events, times and venues are correct at time of printing. For latest updates,
contact your favourite Special Interest Group or check the MNS
website regularly. Booking priority will be given to the organising branch’s
members unless stated otherwise.
March
6 (Sunday)
Raptor Watch Roadshow
We will be promoting the Raptor Watch at our
local stores in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan
(dates and places to be confirmed).
Repeating our very successful events from
last year, we are getting out and meeting the
people, showing them what MNS stands for
and inviting them to come and join the fun on
12 and 13 March 2011 at Tanjung Tuan.
But we do need your help! If you have a
couple of hours to spare, please contact
Lim Ming Hui limmel05@yahoo.com or 012-
2760327 (if you are in Melaka) or
Kok Chow Hioong (for Negeri Sembilan) by
SMS only please on 013-2929618
12 (Saturday) 8:30-10:30 pm
Slide show and get-together
Join us at this year's Raptor Watch, where we
will be manning one of the booths, and showing
many pictures of the events that have
taken place in the last few months, as well as
the sights and species that have been
captured by our enthusiastic photographers.
Later on there will be an exciting slide show,
of even more species together with views of
our recent outings.
Contact Lim Ming Hui on
limmel05@yahoo.com or 012-2760327
13 (Sunday)
MNS Practical Photography
Coaching
Ilham Resort, Tanjung Tuan,
Port Dickson
Time: 9.00-11.30 am
In conjunction with Raptor Watch 2011 on
12–13 March 2011, MNS Photogroup will be
organizing a Nature photo shoot to Tanjung
Tuan cum Nature Walk.
The Group will join in the Raptor Watch
event with special emphasis on photographing
the event. Participants will also have the
option of joining the nature walk through the
coastal mangrove forest.
Preference will be given to photographers
eager to learn the finer points of nature
photography. Casual photographers are also
welcome. We will meet at the MNS Booth
located at the Ilham Resort at 8.30 am on 13
March.
Please bring your own camera, lens and
other photo accessories. Experienced
photographers from MNS Photogroup will be
on hand to provide pointers, coach and provide
tips on how to take better photos. Places
are limited.
To register contact Henry Goh via email
at henrygks10@gmail.com or sms 012 366
9930 stating your MNS membership number
and mobile phone contact.
This outing is open to all fully paid up MNS
members. Each participant will pay a
nominal fee of RM10 will which will go
towards the MNS Photogroup's fund.
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19 (Saturday)
Hiking to Bukit Tabur Extreme
The highest point of the 16-km-long of the Klang Gates
Quartz Ridge lies at the end dubbed Bukit Tabur Extreme
near Kampung Kemensah. At this height, the rest of the
summits along the entire ridge can be spotted ie: Bukit
Tabur West, East and Far East.
Call, e-mail or SMS to register with Leo K.M. of the
Pathfinders Group at 016-2712424 (kmleo@lycos.com)
A RM10-00 fee will be charged for PA Group Insurance,
parking fees if any, and Group fund.
(A multi or simultaneous hikes along all the known
summits of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge will also be organised
in April by the Selangor Branch).
24 (Thursday)
MNS Photography Group Talk
8:00 pm
MNS HQ auditorium
Speakers:
1) Wong Horng Yih (Choosing the Right Camera)
2) John Choong (Photography of Birds)
The photo group will be organizing a series of talks on
photography skills throughout the year. The first in the
series will be the basics of choosing the right camera. Mr.
Wong Horng Yih will talk about the types of camera in the
market, their strengths weaknesses and capabilities, and
equipment used for nature photography.
John Choong was a professional photographer and
now, as a man of leisure, he continues his interest in
nature and micro photography. John will talk about his
photography of the feathered friends, birds, with explanations
on techniques and information on the shots taken.
The talk is open to all MNS members.
All events, times and venues are correct at time of printing.
For latest updates, contact your favourite SIG, check the
MNS website regularly or join the eGroup by sending an
e-mail to: mnselangor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
April
15–17 (Friday–Sunday) (3days/2nights)
Tioman Island
Leaving on Melaka 'Historical City Day', this long weekend
trip has been arranged for your enjoyment and
excitement.
Activities will include island bird watching, snorkelling,
tracking, marine park and island boat trip, or you can just
laze at the seaside. The marine park is only 5 minutes'
walk from the chalets where we will be staying.
Cost is RM350 per person and will cover the cost of a
return ferry ticket from Mersing, accommodation, all
meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners (one is BBQ),
coral island trip). Rental of snorkelling gear is NOT
included in this cost.
Accommodation is in triple-sharing airconditioned
room. If you wish to stay in a twin-sharing room, it will be
an extra RM40 per head.
Travel expenses from your house to Mersing jetty are
not included and we would like to recommend car pooling.
Please contact coordinator: Saffe Mohd Yusof, 012-
6740054 or by email jacana1311@yahoo.com.my for
further details and to book your place. Confirmation plus
deposit of RM100 to be paid to coordinator by 26 March.
23–26 (Saturday–Tuesday)
Dive in to Earth Day
The Marine SIG of MNS Selangor Branch is having a special
programme in conjunction with Earth Day (22 April) at
Panuba Bay, Tioman Island. We will be organising a PADI
Open Water Course and also Advance Open Water
Course. People who want to do some diving are also
welcome. We will also be having a half-day programme
for the Kelab Pencinta Alam (KPA) of Tekek School.
The 4D/3N Open Water/Advanced Open Water package
includes:
1. Stay at Panuba Inn Resort, Tioman Island
(twin/triple sharing)
2. Ferry between Mersing & Tioman (2-way)
3. Course materials
4. Dive equipment
5. Breakfast on 24, 25 & 26 Apr
6. 1 BBQ dinner
7. 1 beach clean-up
All course participants are encouraged to bring their
own masks, snorkels & fins. Divers can bring their own
equipment or rent from the dive centre. For diving trip
rates, please contact me. Also, your trip payment will
sponsor the Tekek school programme entirely.
Travel to and from Mersing is by carpooling/bus, where
the costs will be borne by individual participants.
OPEN WATER COURSE
Member price: RM1240
Non-member price: RM1310 (includes 1-year MNS
membership)
Please make booking payment of RM200 by Monday,
7 March.
Please make full payment by Tuesday, 15 March.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE
Member price: RM1140
Non-member price: RM1210 (includes 1-year MNS membership)
Please make booking payment of RM 200 by Monday, 7
March.
Please make full payment by Tuesday, 15 March.
Interested individuals are to contact Khor Hui Min (email:
khor.hm@gmail.com, mobile: 017-881 7714) for booking
as soon as possible, as places are limited. Email and
SMS are preferred. Calls after 6 pm, please.
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30 April–3 May 2011 (Sat–Tues) 4D/3N
Endau Rompin National Park / Buaya
Sangkut Waterfalls
Nature Guides will be organising a nature appreciation
trip to Endau Rompin National Park and Buaya Sangkut
waterfalls, entering from Kahang, led by Gary Phong.
The 870-sq. km park is the second largest
national park in the Peninsula. This lowland rainforest
is renowned for its species richness and
complexity in structure, pristine rivers and varied wildlife.
Volcanic crystal can be seen on the surface of rapids and
waterfalls along the hillslopes.
You will have a chance to experience:
• 4 days of camp life at Kuala Marong campsite,
accessible by a 45-minute boat ride and 45-minute
trekking and river crossing;
• trek (one way 4-5 hours) in the park interior and to the
majestic 40-m-high Buaya Sangkut waterfalls
• be captivated by the variety of endemic plants – enjoy
the serene campsite near waterfalls of Upeh Guling,
Tasik Biru and kelah fish sanctuary,
Most importantly, you will be under the care and
hospitality of the Jakun or Orang Hulu and can savour
their delicious meals.
Johor
Kedah
Langkawi
Moderator:
Miri
Pahang
Moderator:
Penang
Moderator:
Perak
Moderator:
Selangor
Moderator:
MNS Yahoo Groups
mnsjohor.blogspot.com
kedahmns@yahoogroups.com
mnslangkawi@yahoogroups.com
Wendy Chin / Irshad / Sri Sari
mnsmiri.blogspot.com
mnspahang@yahoogroups.com
Chu Seng Poong
mnspenang@yahoogroups.com
Kanda Kumar
mnsperak@yahoogroups.com
Dr Chan Kai Soon
malaysiannaturesociety@
yahoogroups.com
Bernie Chin / Iska
Cost per person for MNS member is RM430 and for
non-members is RM500.00 (this includes a 1-year membership).The
package covers the park entrance fees, park
campsite fees, rental of tents, guides' fees, boat transfers,
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners and evening tea. The
transportation costs for car-pooling from Kuala
Lumpur/Petaling Jaya to be borne by all passengers,
payable to the drivers.
A pre-trip briefing will be held at MNS HQ on Wednesday
27 April 2011, at 8.00 pm.
To book a place kindly contact Gary Phong email
garyphong@netscape.net or call 013-383 6288.
May
14–17 (Sat–Tues)
Adventure in Kenong Rimba State Park, Pahang
The Nature Guides of the Selangor Branch invite you to
an adventure in Kenong Rimba Park, aptly described as
'a scenic valley traversed by rippling mountains'.This park
is situated in the Kuala Lipis district, and is spread over
128 square km of unspoilt tropical rainforest. Spanning
the Kenong Valley and Sg Kenong, its eastern and northern
boundaries border Taman Negara.
Most of the park still remains unexplored. Here you will
find peaceful and unspoilt wilderness, cascading waterfalls,
fascinating limestone caves and a great variety of
flora and fauna. The tranquillity and quiet solitude are
broken only by the chirping of birds and the interesting
sounds of insects. The nights may echo with the piercing
calls of the Great Argus pheasant.
This cool green forest has a lot of interesting plant life
including beautiful varieties of wild orchids, the majestic
Tualang tree and the gigantic strangling fig, just to name
a few, and therefore attracts a large variety of birds and
animals. It is indeed a birder's paradise. Within the base
camp the Asian Paradise flycatcher, the blue rock thrush
and the green broadbill can be spotted. This park is also
well known as one of the best wildlife reserves in Malaysia
and mammals such as the prickly porcupine, mousedeer,
Malayan tapir and elephants have been regularly seen.
We have planned a flexible programme that
includes jungle trekking, cave exploring, swimming in the
river, hiking to a waterfall, night walks and, of course, birding.
Photography buffs will have a field day. Or you may
just decide to immerse yourself in the cool atmosphere
while listening to the orchestra of the forest.
COME AND EXPERIENCE THE VIRGIN
TROPICAL RAINFOREST WITH US
The cost is RM480.00 for MNS members. Non-members
pay an extra RM70.00 (for 1 year's MNS membership).
This 4D/3N package covers:-
• local guides' fees,
• park permits,
• 3 nights' accommodation in chalets/dormitories
with fans,
• all meals,
• return transport to the jetty from Kuala Lipis,
• return boat crossings,
• return transport of luggage to the base camp,
• group insurance and SIG fund.
Travel to Kuala Lipis is by carpooling. The passengers
pay directly to the driver. Please note that this trip is not
suitable for children below 10 years of age.
The trip will be led by Pasupathy Jayaraj, assisted by
J.C. Tan.
For more info, registration and payment, please
contact J.C.Tan (jooichong@gmail.com) or sms 012-9199
179. Please register early as places are limited. Payment
must be settled by 8 April 2011.
A pre-trip briefing will be held at the MNS Auditorium
at 8.00 pm on 29 April 2011 (Friday).
Don’t Leave Home without It
All members are required to show their membership
cards to participate in any of the Branch’s
activities. New members who haven't received their
cards will be required to show their membership
payment receipts.
Lost your card? Contact Wee Chin at HQ.
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MNS HQ
JKR 541, Jalan Kelantan,
Bukit Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
(just before the Seri Perdana turn-off on
Jalan Mahameru)
M–F 9 am–5:30 pm
T: 03-22879422 F: 03-22878773
mns@mns.org.my www.mns.my
Membership: Leong Wee Chin
Branch Committee Members
JOHOR BRANCH
c/o Prof. Madya Dr Maketab Mohamed,
90, Jalan Pulai 50, Taman Pulai Utama,
83100 Johor Bahru
www.mnsj.org.my
Chairman Prof Madya Dr. Maketab
Mohamed 019-7355000,
maketab_mohamed@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Vincent Chow 019-7557755
vkkchow@yahoo.com
Secretary Zalinah Sarpan 013-7722229
Zalinah.sarpan@my.lafarge.com
KEDAH BRANCH
5, Belakang Hospital, 09300 Kuala Ketil,
Kedah; kedahmns@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Kalaimani a/l Supramaniam
019-4733505, maniria@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Nordiana binti Zainordin
012-5377914; nz1808@yahoo.com
Secretary N Ravintharan a/l Narayanan
013-5056603; jovialravi@yahoo.com
KELANTAN BRANCH
204, Jln Sultan Yahya Petra,15150 Kota
Bharu, Kelantan. shown@tm.net.my
Chairman Tan Kee Leong, Michael
012-9661228, mike1958@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Mohd Razali bin Che Ali
017-9386015; calmoraz@yahoo.com
Secretary Wong Mei Lin 019-9109073;
meklawa@gmail.com
LANGKAWI BRANCH
mnslangkawi@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Eric R. Sinnaya 019-4499142
morahols@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Teoh Cheng Kung 013-
4881013; wildlifeplanet@gmail.com
Secretary Zuraidah Zainal Abidun
017-5600384 hajahzuraidah@yahoo.com
NEGERI SEMBILAN/ MELAKA
BRANCH
c/o Cooltek, 350 Jalan Woodland,
Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club,
Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka
Chairman Lim Ming Hui
012-2760327, limmel05@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Kok Chow Hioong
013-2929418, kchioong@live.com
Secretary Stephanie Bacon
012-2175590, cooltek@streamyx.com
PAHANG BRANCH
F-4-4, Jalan Padang Golf,
25050 Kuantan. mnspahang@yahoo.com
Chairman Datin Narimah bt Daud
012-7205383, dnarimah@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Noor Jehan Abu Bakar 019-
9525588, versed_anggerik@yahoo.com
Secretary Chow Mee Foong 019-9515169
chowmeefoong@yahoo.com
PENANG BRANCH
Nature Information Centre (NIC),
673-B Jalan Kebun Bunga,
10350 Penang. 04-2273673
Open Mon–Sat, 7.30–11.30 am (please
phone before visiting)
http://www.geocities.com/mnspenang/
Chairman Tan Choo Eng 019-4484344
chooengtan@yahoo.com
Vice Chair James Ooi Teik Kok
016-4362347
Secretary Ang Wai Sheng 012-5138319
terence_ang01@yahoo.com
PERAK BRANCH
8, Jln Virgo, Star Park, 31400 Ipoh
mnsperak@gmail.com
Blog: mnsperak@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Leow Kon Fah 019-5634598,
leow_kingfisher@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Lee Ping Kong
016-5655682, lpk682@yahoo.com
Secretary Tham Yim Fong
012-5220268, georgi8tham@yahoo.com
SABAH BRANCH
P O Box 12377, 88826 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
mns_sabah@yahoo.com.sg
Chairman Anna Wong
016-8318339, anna888@ums.edu.my
Vice Chair Omar Abdul Kadir
019-8110125, omar_kadir51@yahoo.com
Secretary Maria Joy Rowan
019-5348772, mariajoyrowan@yahoo.co.uk
SARAWAK (KUCHING) BRANCH
mnskuching@gmail.com
Chairman Cheong Ah Kwan 019-8349499
kwan_indutek@hotmail.com
Vice Chair Yeo Siew Teck 012-8876160
yeosiewteck@gmail.com
Secretary Sunita Sara Gill 012-4370050
sunitashamsul@gmail.com
SARAWAK (MIRI) BRANCH
mnsmiri@yahoo.com;
Blog: mnsmiri.blogspot.com
Chairman Faye Osman 012-3202301
faye.osman@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Anura Dason 012-8783217
anura.dason@shell.com
Secretary Puteri Shariza Megat Khalid
012-4604609 teraphoenix@yahoo.com
SELANGOR BRANCH
c/o MNS HQ address
www.mns.org.my/selangor
mns.selangor@gmail.com
E-group: malaysiannaturesociety@yahoo
groups.com
Chairman Gary Phong 013-3836288
garyphong@netscape.net
Vice Chair Wong Ee Lynn 013-2286812
wongeelynn@yahoo.com
Secretary Gan Li Li 012-2074840
pat_ganll@hotmail.com
TERENGGANU BRANCH
1926 Bukit Kubang Jambu,
20050 Kuala Terengganu
mnsterengganu@gmail.com
Chairman Hj Wan Md Adnan Wan Ismail
017-9861926 mnsterengganu@gmail.com
Vice Chair Anuar Abdullah McAfee
012-9481771, anuar@ms.kusza.edu.my
Secretary Dr Chong Ju Lian 013-3055190
julianchong78@gmail.com
Branch Committee
Members and Branch
Special Interest
Groups
A complete directory of
Branch Committee Members
and Branch Special
Interest Groups (SIGs)
can be downloaded at
www.mns.org.my
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TURN YOUR TRASH
INTO CASH FOR THE NEEDY
Recycle your trash at the following welfare homes and you stop good
money from going to the landfill. Please donate your aluminium cans,
plastic containers, steel cans & paper (glass not accepted) at the
following locations any day from 8 am–7 pm, unless stated otherwise:
Klang Rumah K.I.D.S. (3373-3400)
St. Barnabas Home (3372-8191)
Pusat Kasih Sayang (3372-1723)
Pusat Cahaya Kesayangan (3379-9440)
Petaling Jaya Spastics Centre (7958-2393)
Puchong Pure Life Society (7782-9391)
Selayang Rumah Amal Cheshire (6138-7118)
You may also exchange your recycleables for redemption coupons
at the following locations:
Petaling Jaya Taman Jaya,
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 4:30–6:30 pm
Johor Baru Giant Cash & Carry, Plentong.
Every day except Mondays, 1–6 pm
Please clean and dry all your cans and bottles before depositing
at these centres. Please bundle and tie all papers.
TrEES (03-7876 9958)
treateveryenvironmentspecial@gmail.com
www.trees.org.my
Pencinta Alam is a monthly newsletter made possible by dedicated volunteers and
contributors from the Malaysian Nature Society. Accuracy is the contributor’s
responsibility. The Editor reserves the right to edit for length and content.
Submissions: Articles including the author and photographers’ names (max. 500
words), advertisements, digital images (100 dpi & no larger than 640 x 480 pixels &
separately from article), etc. must reach the Editor by the 13th of each month (unless
noted otherwise) via the following e-mail address: tapir2005@gmail.com.
Advertising rates:
Classifieds: RM5 per column inch.
Quarter page ad: RM30.
Half page ad: RM60.
All payments must be made to “Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch”. Please
bank in cash or cheque to Maybank MBB account no 014150307352.
After banking in, please scan the slip and e-mail it to Bernadette Chin at:
berniechin118@yahoo.com or fax her at
03-51928191 (Attention: Bernie Finance).
Discount rate for ads paid in advance:
3 adverts paid in advance – 5% off published rate;
6 adverts paid in advance – 10% off published rate;
9 adverts paid in advance –15% off published rate;
12 adverts paid in advance – 20% off published rate.
Editors
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Khor Hui Min 017-8817714
Kay Lyons 03-79814271
E-copy
Help the environment and opt to download the newsletter from the Selangor Branch website
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To open the pdf file, you’ll need a pdf reader, such as Adobe Reader (downloadable for free
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