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Dec 15, 2013 ... WELCOME to this third issue of our Hikayat which is an attempt to go beyond ..... NGOs – Persatuan Pengguna Terengganu (PPT), MNS Perak, ...
HIKAYAT 2013-2 CHRONICLE

(Our Story continues /...)

CETDEM is a Not-for-Profit Organisation with tax-exempt status.

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From the Chairman's Desk ... WELCOME to this third issue of our Hikayat which is an attempt to go beyond our usually dry Annual Report and reach to our many friends and supporters. We hope that you will find it worth reading while getting a better understanding on how CETDEM has performed in the seond half of 2013. Our regret is that it is coming out a bit late. May I draw your attention to a few highlights – the sustained organizing of Organic Days [Hari Organik] by the Organic Farming Project team and its volunteers as well as the Farmers’ Corner. SUDI's 2nd study on ECOTRANSFORMATION is still facing funding and data-collection problems, but will be completed soon. The Fit & Save Roadshow has continued in different Malaysian towns. As you would notice we have managed all these activities with very few full-time staff [including those engaged in projects] as well as volunteers [including foreigners] who were with us for short periods. Secure funding for basic allowances and overheads has still eluded us and fund-raising efforts have not been too successful. Despite all these, I think that CETDEM has performed reasonably well and wish to thank all Board members, the ED, OF Project Coordinator, staff, and volunteers for their efforts during the half year. I trust that you will continue to support CETDEM in whatever way possible and get your friends/colleagues to chip in as well.

Gurmit Singh, CETDEM Chairman, [email protected]

The ED writes ... 'Always Promoting Sustainable Development', because it isn't a part time job! The work done by CETDEM in the second 6 months of 2013 is highlighted in this edition of Hikayat / Chronicle. These include the FiT & SAVE Roadshow which is being managed on behalf of SEDA Malaysia, CETDEM's signature Hari Organik events and the monthly CETDEM Farmer's Corner. CETDEM's views and comments continue to be much sought after by the Media – be it a flood, landslide, the Haze – for a quick reaction from the Chairman of the Board or, Executive Director. Incidentally, the Haze was the most prominent environmental concern carried by the Media in June. The Executive Director, in consultation with the Chairman, handles all the administrative and financial matters. Each of the projects has personnel for its specific duration. However, the long-term survival of CETDEM necessitates adequate funding of about RM100,000 per annum for general operating expenses (and non-project staff). CETDEM welcomes contributions and pledges of financial support from the Malaysian Public & Private sectors and individuals. I wish to thank General Environmental Solution Sdn Bhd for their quarterly donation of RM5,000 which began in Q4 of 2014

Anthony Tan Kee Huat, CETDEM Executive Director, [email protected]

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ALWAYS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & PROVIDING PRATICAL & SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS SINCE 1985

CONTENTS Item

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From the Chairman's Desk …

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The ED writes …

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Sustainable Development Initiatives (SUDI)

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Organic Farming Project CETDEM Hari Organik

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Farmer's Corner & Other Organic Farming Activities

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FIT & SAVE Roadshow

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Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA) / Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG)

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Other Activities: Talks / Relationship Building / Training

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CETDEM – In the News

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Participation in Overseas Events

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Recognition

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CETDEM Board of Directors

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CETDEM Membership

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CETDEM Staff

10

Appreciation

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Linkages

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Sustainable Development Initiatives (SUDI) - 2nd Study SUDI is CETDEM's Think Tank launched in August 2011. SUDI’s second study is on “Eco Transformation: Challenges in Entrenching Sustainability within existing Malaysian towns”. This study [in the spirit of eco-transformation] aims to define appropriate sustainability criteria for existing Malaysian towns, assess how these can be entrenched within the town administration and community, examine the challenges faced in doing so in 3 Malaysian towns, and recommend actions to overcome these challenges. The three towns (George Town, Petaling Jaya and Malacca) were chosen because they are similar in size and population, and located within Peninsular Malaysia, making them accessible to the study team with a small budget available. While the first two are under Pakatan State governments, the other is under the Barisan Nasional Coalition. SUDI Director, Engr. Gurmit Singh heads the Study Team comprising of 1 principal researcher, Dr. Hezri who is charged with evaluating Petaling Jaya, while Mr. Sathis a/l Venkitasamy is the study Research Assistant. Engr. Gurmit Singh has taken charge of both George Town and Malacca. Sustainability in the 3 towns is measured via:  Globally accepted indicators of sustainability;  Ecological footprint is now widely used and accepted internationally but it needs data which is often not available at the regional and local level. Hence, they are only used where possible;  Comparison of other indicators at town level and choose the common ones. The first chapter has been compiled spell out the benchmarks. 14 major indicators and 23 subindicators for town level evaluation have been identified. Members of the study team have examined each of the 3 towns through site visits, interviews and published documents [including Structure Plans]. They will assess how well sustainability has been entrenched and identify the challenges to be overcome. The study team will then assess the common challenges and make recommendations on how these can be overcome. Sathis has assisted with collecting general data, which is still in the progress. He has conducted field sampling involving smokey vehicles count, drain and river monitoring covering flats and coffee shops in all 3 town. Sathis has indicated that he will leave the project at end Dec. 2013. This study was scheduled for completion in November 2013. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the completion date has been delayed to February 2014. A workshop will be held in late February or late March. The Advisory Panel consists of:  Dato' Dr Leong Yueh Kwong, an environmental scientist and conservationist;  Datuk Dr Goh Ban Lee, SUN columnist and former Penang Island Municipal Councilor,  Dr Lee Lit Meng, a Registered Town Planner with interests in sustainability issues and planning law. CETDEM welcomes contributions and pledges from the Private Sector for remaining funding of RM30,000. The study is self-funded and donations are solicited. Donations were received from CETDEM Organic Farming Project and Ultra Elektif Sdn Bhd. during the period covered. Page 3

CETDEM Hari Organik CETDEM Hari Organik is essentially a blend of an Organic Marketplace incorporating Talks and Demonstations. The visitors (customers) and exhibitors (providers) are encouraged to interact beyond the usual buyer-seller framework. It fulfills the need to further spread the awareness of Organic and Healthy Living and Sustainable Lifestyle while creating a platform for organic farmers, retailers and all those involved in the organic industry to promote their services, produce and products. The 13th CETDEM Hari Organik event was held at Padang Pusat Bandar SS2 on 5 October. We wish to acknowledge the support of the Selangor State Government, MBPJ and the Local Agenda 21 Office. CETDEM Hari Organik is an event that synergises the positive attributes of NGO, Corporation, Local Government, and the State Government. CETDEM believes that this unique model can be made an example and can be assimilated into likewise activities in the effort to promote Sustainable Lifestyle while conserving the Environment and Bio-diversity in Malaysia.

This event can be duplicated in other towns/cities in other States, with the support of the respective State Governments.

The 1st CETDEM Hari Organik was held on 1st August 2009. The 14th Hari Organik will be held on Sunday, 27 April 2014 for the first time in Klang! CETDEM reserves the sole discretionary right to accept or reject potential exhibitors based on their ability to provide proof to authenticate their claim of being organic (or on the way to being organic). We only accept produce from farmers who farm organically.

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Farmer's Corner & Other Organic Farming Activities Farmer's Corner This is a small scale market with a few farmers invited to take part. Objectives of this “Corner”:  to provide a platform for the SMALL farmers who are either ‘fresh’ or in need of another outlet to market their produce;  to build solidarity among these small farmers;  to mobilize and foster the community spirit among the small farmers. 6 Farmer's Corner events were held at the CETDEM Organic Farming Community Centre (OFCC) in Section 19, Petaling Jaya. Each event was held on a Sunday – 22 July, 18 Aug., 22 Sept., 20 Oct., 17 Nov. and 22 Dec..

Come, give your support … and drop by for a simple & affordable breakfast! Other Organic Farming Activities OFCC hosted a CSR activity sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank Berhad. in late Nov.. CETDEM organised a 2 Day 1 Night Observation Trip to Green Wish Vegi Garden on 30 Nov. & 1 Dec.

Children’s Activities were held on Dec. 11 to coincide with the year-end school holidays and the day’s focus was solely on young children at the Organic Farming Community Centre in Sect. 19. A parent hosted a nice, little birthday party for her son at our centre. Amongst other things, the children learned how to – identify vegetable names that they usually consume; – mulch a vegetable bed using citronella leaves.

The Organic Farming Project continues to evolve, finding innovative ways that cater to the needs of the farmers, consumers and public at large.

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FIT & SAVE Roadshow Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA Malaysia) appointed CETDEM to manage the RE & EE Roadshow (1 day exhibition followed by ½ day workshop) to promote Feed-inTariff for solar PV and SAVE Program voucher for 5-star EE refrigerators and air-conditioners. Mr Anthony Tan, CETDEM Executive Director is the Project Coordinator, and Ms Barbara Bakanjim is the Project Outreach & Promotions Coordinator. Engr Gurmit Singh, CETDEM Chairman, acts as an alternative resource person for the workshops. This Roadshow has been extended from 12 months to 19 months. The coverage has also been expanded from 8 to 14 major towns – Kuantan (2), George Town (2), Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Melaka, Kuala Terengganu, Ipoh, Seremban, Sungai Petani and Petaling Jaya in the Semenanjung; Kuching and Miri, Sarawak and Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan, Sabah. An additional Roadshow will be held in Kuantan, George Town and Kota Kinabalu. Project value is RM350,000. Phase 1 (September 2012-February 2013) and Phase 2 (March-August 2013) have been completed. We are currently mid-way through Phase 3 (September 2013- March 2014). Location

Date

Exhibition

Date

2 July, 2013

Giant Mall (85)1

3 July, 2013

Ipoh

24 Aug., 2013

AEON Kinta City (140)

25 Aug., 2013

Syuen Hotel (49)

Seremban

7 Sept., 2013

Terminal 1 Seremban (60)

8 Sept., 2013

Allson Klana Resort (60)

Miri

25 Oct., 2013

Imperial Mall (120)

26 Oct., 2013

Imperial Hotel (16)

Sungai Petani

22 Nov., 2013

Amanjaya Mall (90)

23 Nov., 2013

Swiss Inn Sg. Petani (25)

Sandakan

14 Dec., 2013

Gentingmas Mall (145)

15 Dec., 2013

Sabah Hotel Sandakan (32)

Kuala Terengganu

Workshop

NGO Partner

Grand Continental Hotel Persatuan Pengguna (26)2 Terengganu (PPT) MNS Perak Negeri Sembilan Consumers Association Zero Strays Miri Consumer Association of Kedah (CAKE) TONIBUNG

Each workshop participant who successfully completed the energy audit received a Compact Flourescent Lamps (CFL) or LED Lamp as a souvenir. Data from these energy audits is used to study the energy consumption patterns of households. Refrigerators & air-conditioners continue to be the equipment with highest ratio of electricity consumption. 1

Location (number of visitors) Venue (workshop participants)

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Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA) / Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG) Climate Change Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA) is made up of 4 national NGO groupings namely Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG), Philippine Network on Climate Change (PNCC), Indonesian CAN (ICAN) and CAN Thailand (CANT). CANSEA is affiliated as a regional grouping to Climate Action Network (CAN), a worldwide network of over 700 NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in more than 90 countries. Ms Wanun from Thailand is the current Regional Coordinator. The Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG) comprises of CETDEM, EPSM, MNS, Perak Consumers Association, WWF-Malaysia and GEC. This is the only NGO grouping in Malaysia that focuses on Climate Change. CETDEM Executive Director, Anthony Tan is the current Coordinator of the Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG). Talks / Relationship Building / Training Talks CETDEM Chairman, Exec. Dir. and OFP Coordinator gave talks on topics such as Sustainable Living, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change and Organic Farming to the following organisations:  Sustainable Living Malaysia workshops by EPSM;  Selcon Sdn Bhd;  Selangor Dredging Berhad;  Universiti Malaysia Sabah;  Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya. Relationship Building related to Government Agencies EPU/NRE/Msian Metreological Dept. relating to Climate Change:  CDM Meetings;  REDD+ workshop;  Low Emissions Capacity Building Inaugural Workshop. KeTTHA/Green Tech. Corp. Malaysia/SEDA relating to Sustainable Energy:  UNIDO/GEF IEEMM PSC Meeting; Others:  MBPJ: Green Rebates & PJ Green City Task Force meetings;  SGP National Streering Commitee Meeting. The above comprises of highlights only. Other activities include interviews, receptions and dinners held by diplomatic corp and corporations/companies.

CETDEM – In the News A sampling of news articles that mention CETDEM. Ministries, organisations and individuals receive UN Malaysia Award ….. while eminent environmentalist Gurmit Singh received for MDG 7 ... http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/10/24/UN-Malaysia-Award.aspx/

Gurmit Singh wins green award He said the project was initiated in 1985 by the Centre for Environment Technology and Development Malaysia (Cetdem), an independent and non-profit organisation http://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/gurmit-singh-wins-green-award-1.447718

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Participation in Overseas Events Asian Rural Institute, Japan 40th Anniversary OFP Project Coordinator Ms Tan, a gradute from the Asian Rural Institute, was invited to participate in their 40th Anniversary celebrations. Ms Tan was one of the panellists at the Symposium, held on Sept.16., with the theme “Transformation at the Grassroots” – 40 Years of Walking with Rural Leaders. World EcoMobility Suwon Congress, South Korea Sept. 1-4: CETDEM ED, Mr Anthony Tan, was a member of the MBPJ delegation whom attended the 4-day Congress, an integral component of the World EcoMobility Festival held in Suwon, South Korea. CETDEM submitted a proposal to UNDP GEF Small Grants Project to establish an 'EcoMobility Recreational Park and Urban Village' in Taman Jaya and Section 10 Petaling Jaya. Result of evaluation to be made known in early 2014. Recognition United Nations (UN) Malaysia Award 24 Oct.: Ms Tan received received the United Nations (UN) Malaysia Award on behalf of Engr Gurmit Singh for his significant contributions to Malaysia's achievement in MDG-7 (relating to Ensure Environmental Sustainability) one of the eight Millenium Development Goals (MDG),

Anugerah Tokoh Hijau Petaling Jaya 2013 22 Dec.: Engr Gurmit Singh, CETDEM Chairman, received the Anugerah Tokoh Hijau Petaling Jaya 2013 from Elisabeth Wong, Selangor State Exco Member during the 1st PJ International Festival.

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CETDEM Board of Directors Seated: Pola Singh, Gurmit Singh, Loh Lean Kang; Standing: Hj. Zulkifli, Charles Tan, Noor Mohamad.. Below: Anthony Tan

CETDEM's 28th Annual General Meeting was held on Sat. 17 Nov. during which Engr. Gurmit Singh, Dr Pola Singh, Loh Lean Kang, Noor Mohamed and Hj Zulkifli Zahari were unanimously re-elected to serve on the Board for a fresh 2 year term. Chairman: Engr Gurmit Singh K.S.: B.E.(Electrical), University of Malaya; Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia [MIEM]; Hon. M.Sc.. Universiti Putra Malaysia; 1993 Langkawi Award; 2008 Sustainable Consumer Award; 2009 Outstanding Sustainability Contribution Award from the Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia.

Executive Director: Mr Anthony Tan Kee Huat: B Comp Sc (Hons), USM; Directors  Mr Charles Tan KL: CIO AmBank Group; immediate past Chairman, CETDEM;  Tn Hj. Zulkifli Hj. Zahari: Bachelor of Science (Housing, Building & Planning), USM;   

MBA, Ohio University; Group MD of ZET GROUP of Companies; En Noor Mohamed: B. Sc. (Hons) (Chemistry), UPM; Member, Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM), United Kingdom; Dr Pola Singh: B Econs Applied Economics, UM; MBA Transportation & Ph. D Marketing, University of Alabama, SEDA Malaysia Board Member; Mr Loh Lean Kang: Biochemical Engineering, Reading, England; Masters, Technology & Development in relation to Chemical Eng., Imperial College, London University; Consultant.

The Meeting agreed to the organising of: 1. Sustainable Selangor Conference & Exhibition, Sat. 29 March 2014 with the theme 'Selangor State – Model of Sustainability'; 2. Climate Change Seminar, Weds. 23 May 2014 with the theme 'Spirituality to Resolve the Climate Change Crisis'. The next Hikayat will carry the report of these 2 events. CETDEM membership As at end Dec, 2013, CETDEM membership stood at 16. The other CETDEM members are:  Dr Leong Yueh Kwong  Ms Tan Siew Luang  Ms Tan Joo Lan  Mr Ramchand a/l Duhlanomal  En Mohamad Kamar  Mr Sentirajah R CETDEM membership is  Mr Kok Hee Poh BY INVITATION ONLY  Mr KL Lee from the Executive Director.  Mr BK Sinha  Dr Yap Kok-Seng Page 9

CETDEM Staff These are the CETDEM staff who are managing the day to day activities of our organisation: Mr Anthony Tan Kee Huat is the Exective Director. He joined CETDEM in 2006 as the Project Officer. He was appointed CETDEM Executive Director in Jan 2007. Anthony considers himself a practical Environmentalist. Anthony is happily married, and a father of 2 children and 1 canine.

Ms Tan Siew Luang is CETDEM Organic Farming Project Coordinator. She joined CETDEM in 1986, started and managed the first Organic Farm in Malaysia with educational activities. Ms Tan is the driving force behind CETDEM National Organic Agriculture Seminar & Exhibition, the signature Hari Organik and Farmer's Corner events.

Mrs Neo (nee Tan Siew Luan) is CETDEM Organic Farming Project Officer currently based in the CETDEM Organic Farming Community Centre (OFCC). Mrs Neo is an avid organic gardener. She oversees the management of the OFCC, and is in charge of the OFCC Slow Food Kitchen as well as the vegetable garden. Mrs Neo is a good cook. You can take our word for this.

Ms Barbara Bakanjim joined CETDEM in November 2012 as CETDEM FIT & SAVE Project Outreach Coordinator. Barbara is of Kadazan descent and hails from Sabah, where her family still resides. She holds a Bachelor of Sc. Bichemistry (Hons), UM, post-Graduate Diploma in Education and is has completed her Master of Sc. at Universiti Malaya.

Mr Sathis a/l Venkitasamy joined as the SUDI Research Assistant in 2012. Born and bred in Selangor, he Holds a Bachelor of Sc. Biology Botany, UKM. He speaks with a great sense of calm, and comes across as a quiet and deep thinking individual. He is an avid Scrabble player and has help to organise District-level Scrabble competitions.

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Appreciation We wish to record our heartfelt appreciation to the following organisations and individuals for their assistance and co-operation during the second half of 2013: Government Sector – UNDP, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (NRE), Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water (KeTTHA), Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA Malaysia), Department of Agriculture (DoA), MBPJ, YB Puan Yeo Bee Yin ADUN N36 Damansara Utama, YB Encik Rajiv Rishyakaran ADUN N34 Bukit Gasing; Private Sector - General Environmental Solution Sdn Bhd, Ultra Elektif Sdn Bhd, Salcon Berhad, Standard Chartered Bank, Selangor Dredging Berhad, Legenda Madu S/B, Health Paradise S/B, Radiant Code S/B, Zenxin Food Industries, Alive Organic S/B, Highland Sprouts S/B, Vision Eco Farm; NGOs – Persatuan Pengguna Terengganu (PPT), MNS Perak, Negeri Sembilan Consumers Association(NESCA), Zero Strays Miri, Consumer Association of Kedah (CAKE), TONIBUNG; and of course ALL RESOURCE PERSONS & VOLUNTEERS during our events, and all donors, both individuals & groups. Special mention & thanks to our steadfast volunteers for the Hari Organik & other OFP events – you are the driving force behind these activities. Our apologies for missing out any individuals & organisations who have supported us during these last 6 months of 2013.

Linkages CETDEM is a member of the Malaysian Climate Change Group (and through it CANSEA) as well as the International Forum on Sustainable Energy. CETDEM is a member of the Working Group on Public Transportation for Malaysia. Since early 1997, we have been a member of the National Climate Change Committee. CETDEM continued as a member of the National CDM Committee, GEF SGP Steering Committee, Steering Comm. for Economics of Climate Change Study and SIRIM ISCZ & TCs (Technical Comm.).

We Welcome Your Support CETDEM generates income from training events & seminars, sales of publications. Visit our website for a full list of our publications, which includes books, t-shirts, video-CDs. Separate funds have been raised from foreign and local sources for specific projects. Donations from individuals and Malaysian companies are welcomed to meet operating costs. ALL CASH DONATIONS MADE TO CETDEM ARE TAX-EXEMPTED (Maybank A/C: 5122-3151-0851) If you wish to volunteer your time or make a donation, kindly contact us: CETDEM 17 Jln. SS2/53, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA Tel.: +603 – 7875 7767 Fax: +603 – 7875 4039 Email: [email protected] URL: www.cetdem.org.my facebook.com/cetdem.org.my

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