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Jul-Sep 2001 Newsletter

From the Chairman's Desk

 Hi Everybody,

First I must apologise to all of you for not getting this issue of Perak Nature out in time for distribution to members by today. During the last few weeks it was a hectic time with family, work commitments and various meetings. The work requirements in my job has increased tremendously and weekends are also in great demand to fulfill my recreational needs which incidentally are almost all MNS/nature-related.
      I must also apologise for the inconvenience caused to all of you who have made plans for the AGM which was earlier slated for 14 July but had to be postponed to 28 July 2001 due to advice that individual letters of notice must be sent lest anyone should query. Personally I feel that constructive notice has been sent via our newsletter and I do not think any member would disagree. Incidentally this is done in most branches.
      With the AGM in mind I hope all members will turn up for an interesting program and to elect a new committee. I shall not stand for any post as there are some projects coming up that will demand my full attention and thus does not allow me to continue to hold any positions. However, I shall continue to support the MNS especially certain issues which are dear to my heart, namely the Branch Building Fund for the acquisition of a building to further our cause and expand our activities and the setting up of Nature Parks in Perak (to be managed by the State Nature Parks Management Board). I shall also contribute whatever I can from time to time to the appreciation of nature in Perak and elsewhere joining the experts in their work and scientific studies. Networking with them has taught me a great deal about nature and the conflicting views of handling certain issues and their solutions. I can now have greater freedom to enjoy Nature.
      I take this opportunity to thank all those who have steadfastly stood by me for my views and stand on certain issues and also materially and financially supported projects initiated by me. It was fun working together with all of you and I got to see the better side of most people. The fellowship developed a strong camaraderie that I shall always treasure. It has provided me with a sense of fulfillment in that the MNS Perak has seen a lot of improvement over the years and the recognition of our achievements by my colleagues at Council and other NGOs more than compensate for the sacrifices made over the last four years. Our award-winning website is widely acknowledged as one of the best, thanks to the efficiency of our webmaster Dr. Chan Kai Soon who also started and maintains the Birders chatlist which brought birders together from all over the world. MOCAT should be told that this may have contributed in a small way to the tourism industry in Malaysia. Our funds are healthy but of course much more have to done in the future to further our cause and for the branch to advance to the next level – the take-off to a popular, semi-professionally run NGO at state and national level with an oft-visited NERMC catering to a wide spectrum of needs.
      Of course there are many areas that remained unfulfilled or things were just starting to move. I joined the MNS mainly to gather Facts about our flora and fauna but I also had Fun, Fellowship, Fulfillment and Freedom (of Nature). I leave with a heavy heart but I shall return if my services are needed in the future.

Cheaw Hon Ming
10 July 2001


Index

    Reports
     
  1. Announcements
  2. Recce to a Cave in Tambun (Saturday 5 May 2001)
  3. MNS 60th Anniversary Dinner (Saturday 12th May 2001)
  4. Recce Trip to Temenggor &Lower Belum Waterfall (19-20 May 2001)
  5. Children’s Nature Camp – Papan (Saturday- Sunday 26-27 May 2001)
  6. Turtle Watch at Pantai Kerachut, Pantai Acheh F. R. Penang (2-4 June 2001)
  7. Bird Race in Fraser’s Hill (Saturday-Sunday 9 June 2001)
  8. Birding in Kuala Gula and Burmese Pool, Taiping (16th - 17th June 2001)
    Nature Notes and News
     
  1. THE ASIAN WATERFOWL CENSUS (AWC) 2001: A MALAYSIAN REPORT
  2. Recce Trip to Temenggor & Lower Belum Waterfall (19-20 May 2001)
  3. Gunung Bubu (1987m), Kuala Kangsar (28 Hingga 30 April 2001) Laporan Oleh Sazniwaty Saleh (Pahang MNS member)


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