Distribution of essential items to the Tok Batin of Kampung Klewang.
THE Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) under the Quantity Surveying (QS) Division for 2024/2025 completed the Surveyors’ Social Responsibility (SSR) Orang Asli Outreach Programme, held at Royal Belum, Gerik, Perak Darul Ridzuan earlier this month.
The event was held in collaboration with Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Behrang, Perak (PSAS) and Kolej Komuniti Gerik, Perak (KKG).
This event from July 4-6 focused on supporting the local orang asli community and promoting sustainable development practices with the following objectives:
> Raise awareness about sustainable development and water resources.
> Learn best practices in lake and river management.
> Promote sustainable practices in project management.
Some 40 volunteers from RISM, PSAS, KKG and relevant sponsors were involved in this event.
The event commenced with the release of 40 bags of fish seeds (ikan lampam) into Tasik Royal Belum and was officiated by RISM president Sr Dr Ahmad Sanusi Che Cob, followed by the RISM deputy president Sr Wan Ainon Zuraiha Wan Abdul Khalid and all volunteers. A total of 48 packs of essential items were distributed to the orang asli community at Kampung Klewang and goodie bags to the children.
In addition, 40 Mempelam Madu trees have been planted and three park benches have been installed at the same village, which was greatly appreciated by the residents of Kampung Klewang. Ahmad Sanusi also officiated the event by releasing the aforementioned fish seeds into Tasik Royal Belum.
RISM president Dr Ahmad Sanusi Che Cob officiated the event by releasing fish seeds into Tasik Royal Belum.
The QS Division is proud to announce the implementation of three innovative carbon capture practices aimed at promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Among these practices is the unique initiative of feeding ikan kelah at the Sungai Ruok Sanctuary. Ikan kelah, also known as the Malaysian Mahseer, is a species that plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of freshwater ecosystems.
By enhancing the health and population of these fish species, we can contribute to the overall vitality of our aquatic environments, which in turn supports carbon sequestration in freshwater habitats.
MARA chairman and TVET national committee member Datuk Wira Dr Asyraf Wadji Dasuki had also attended the closing ceremony on July 6.
He gave the closing speech, signed a plaque and donated three grass-cutting machines to three orang asli villages.
The sponsors of the QS division’s recent initiatives include: Yayasan Feruni, L2 i-CON Sdn Bhd, Elerat Communications, GTA Vision Sdn Bhd, MKRS Group (M) Sdn Bhd, KH Alliance Quantity Surveyors, MCM Value Sdn Bhd and Speedbrick Sdn Bhd.
Their event partners, PSAS and KK Gerik, also aided with support with logistics; organising essential items for distribution to the orang asli community in Kampung Klewang.
