SChE RAISES AWARENESS ON 3R THROUGH A JOINT WORKSHOP WITH SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN BERTAM PERDANA

NIBONG TEBAL, 26 October 2023 - The School of Chemical Engineering (SChE), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) today had raised awareness on 3R (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) by organising a joint workshop with Sekolah Kebangsaan Bertam Perdana.

The workshop titled ‘Amalan 3R & Keusahawanan Di Dalam Penyediaan Penyubur Tanaman Enzim Lestari Sekolah Kebangsaan Bertam Perdana, Pulau Pinang’ was successfully held on 26 October 2023 at PUMA Hall, USM Engineering Campus.

Representing the Dean, Professor Madya Dr. Mohd Salman Abu Mansor, during his speech said the program is a joint initiative between SChE, Sekolah Kebangsaan Bertam Perdana, Centre for Co-curricular Programme of Engineering Campus, Chemical Engineering Student Association and Parent-Teacher Association of Sekolah Kebangsaan Bertam Perdana.

“It was also sponsored by the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU),” says Salman who is a Deputy Director for Centre for Co-curricular Programme of Engineering Campus.

“For teachers, this is a platform in nurturing the students’ interest in STEM.

“Through relevant learning opportunities, we can help them understand the importance of STEM in the modern world and support the development, according to their field of interest,” he added.

The programme leader, Dr Azam Taufik Bin Mohd Din, expressed his gratefulness to all the lecturers involved, particularly to Dr. Masrina Mohd Nadzir and Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Sayuti Hassan from Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) in supporting the workshop with their expertise.

“I also thank the co-organiser, Chemical Engineering Students Society (CHESS) and the administrative staff for their biggest support towards the workshop,” he said.

“Let’s together practice these 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for a better tomorrow!” Azam added.

Supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and sponsored by the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO, the workshop raises awareness on the 3Rs practises that can be applied at home as well as at the school.

The element of sustainable entrepreneurship is also embedded as an eye opener to the secondary school students on how waste can be transformed and led to profitable income generation.

In addition, the know-how to produce eco-enzymes from organic waste was also shared with a group of teachers and students, thus, the same process can eventually be replicated at their school.

The SChE appreciated the collaboration given by the school and its Parents and Teachers Association (PIBG).