Campaign to beautify Muara Beach
By Dk Suria Rina PHA

HRH Princess Hajjah Majeedah officiating the campaign. Photos by Hj. Md

Said Arshad Guest of honour HRH Princess Hajjah Majeedah.

The guest of honour Princess Hajjah Majeedah handing over a prize to one of the winners of the quiz programme

In conjunction with Earth Day 2003, a public campaign to beautify the Muara Beach was organised by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreations of the Ministry of Development. Officiating as the guest of honour was Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah. The campaign began with an aerobic session.

The objective of this campaign was to create a sense of awareness amongst the officers and staff of the department of the importance to look after the recreational park and places like the Muara Beach from damage and pollution. This was also an opportunity for officers and staff of the Department of Environment to foster and extend close working relations.

This public campaign was held in conjunction with Earth Day, which falls on April 22 every year.

The highlight of this year's Earth Day celebration was the quiz programme, which was broadcast over the radio on April 22 on Rangkaian Nasional, Pelangi and Pilihan and the campaign to beautify the Muara Beach.

The Department of Environment encourages the public or any private organisation to cooperate in terms of providing the facilities at the recreational park and at the beach for the comfort of the visitors and tourists alike.

Later, the guest of honour presented the prizes to all the winners of the Earth Day quiz.

Also present at the campaign were the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Deputy Head Director, Assistant Director as well as the head of departments and head units.

The theme garden of "Lets work together in safeguarding our environment" was officiated at the end of the ceremony.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin