Yes people.. Its time to fight for the environment!!! In this battle we are going to plant mangrove trees. What is it called in Bahasa Malaysia?? Yes.. It is called Pokok Paya Bakau, NOT Pokok Tembakau!!!
Woke up super early in the morning on the 4th December to participate this war and drove my way to Kok Pin's house not knowing that he is still in deep sleep. Nevertheless, I'm still quite stim at that time.
Quak drove me and kok pin to Balik Pulau and it has been a very long time since I step into Balik Pulau. Took the opportunity to enjoy the scenery of it in every moment. Upon reaching the Balik Pulau Market, we ate our breakfast and was later pick up by some KDU employee to Sungai Burong, the battlefield.
On the way there, I get to enjoy the Kampung lifestyle, architecture and scenery on the way there again =) Looks very relaxing over there. The only disadvantages is no Queensbay, Gurney Plaza or 1st Avenue kind of shopping complex there. No time for Balik Pulau Laksa too. lol
Surprisingly, I get to find paddy field in Penang. PENANG ISLAND!!! The view was so beautiful that I can spend whole morning sitting/ standing in one spot just to see it. Along the way to the mud area which is inside some fisherman village, get to see some farmers harvesting the fruit trees. Something that is not seen in Georgetown. Indeed a nice view.
Believe it or not, this event is organized by KDU Mass Com final year students and I consider it a success already. Sorry, I rephrase it, a great grand success. All the helpers there are from KDU and you can only find 3 idiots there from Inti. LOL
All helpers are dressed in red t shirt while the participants that join the planting mangrove trees are in orange. Because we are not in the organizing committee, we are assigned to help a cha bor under the F&B. Lesson learnt from her is:
- Woman is always right
- Woman can hit guys as many times as they want without being counter attack (a bit unfair)
Participants from various schools, companies and organizations
The shoe that had been abandon after leaving the Mud
Fisherman Boats. The river water is used to water the Paddy Field
Mangrove planted by SHARP Employees
Overall view of the young mangrove plants. The background trees are the full grown ones
For more details, it can be read through the Star Online here. Full detail report from reporter is always the best. Hahaha..
Fisherman on the way back from their catch of the day
Oh by the way, only 10% of the mangrove trees that were planted will only survive. On that day, there were err 800 trees planted i estimated and only like what, 80 trees only survive??? Man.. we are losing the battle. We seriously need more trees!!!
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