A Penang State-level environmental awareness programme with a theme ” A million Apologies to Mother Earth” was held at Juru Dam Recreational Area on 31.7.2011. Several state agencies ie. Jabatan Perhutanan, local Council MPSP, District Offices, DID and NGOs had participated in the programme. The programme was officially launched by Penang Deputy Chief Minister II YB Prof Dr Ramasamy. Also present at the program were YB Ong Chin Wen, ADUN for Bukit Tengah, MPSP Council President, State DID deputy Director and Bukit Mertajam District Officer. After the launching, YB Prof Dr Ramasamy joined the guests to the river bank and throwing mudballs together with the guests into the Juru river.
In conjunction with the programme, a mudball making contest was organised and sponsored by Juru Auto City. It has attracted many participants. Below are some snapshots of the mudball making contest…
MPSP Council President Puan Maimunah accompanied by Council Secretary Haji Rozali
at the scene to view the mudball making contest..
