Kenyir Lake
Date : 4-7 September 1998
Leader : Jerry Yoon Choeu Wah
Time & Venue: Not available (Tel: 05-2549304)
This is a fishing cum boating trip to this scenic man-made lake in Trengganu. Cost per person is estimated at about RM700 for the whole trip � 4 days. Please note there is a correction from earlier newsletter. Contact Jerry for further information.

Trekking to Gunung Yong Yap, Lasah
Date : 11 � 14 September 1998
Coordinators: Mah King Wah & Ong Boo Kuan
Time & Venue: Not available
This will be a tough trekking trip (4 days-3 nights) up Mount Yong Yap, Lasah. Those who are interested in participating in this trip are requested to confirm with the trip leaders as a four-wheel drive vehicle will have to be booked in advance and a fitness test will be held at a later date.

Clean Up the World � Kledang Hill
Date : Sunday 20 September 1998
Leader : Ms Lee Yuat Wah
Time & Meeting Place : 8.30 am at the foot of Kledang Hill near the iron bridge.
This will again be our target for cleaning. Bring along large used shopping bags, gloves or tongs (if necessary), drinking water and food. Please show up to give your sincere support and practise what we preach � a cleaner Natural environment for all and that we are a caring and responsible society!

Nature Walk Along Fish Pond Trail, Simpang Pulai
Date : Sunday, 4 Oct. 1998
Leader : Ng Chang Chai
Time & Venue : 7.30am at IGB Plaza, Ipoh Garden South
This is a easy going nature walk along an old logging track suitable for a family outing. The desti-nation is a scenic river spot where participants can frolic in the mountain stream or enjoy a family picnic in a tranquil atmosphere. Bring along binoculars and scopes if you wish to birdwatch. Please backpack lunch and water (raincoats and swim gear are optional). Make arrangements for transport. Trekking/jogging shoes and hat are recommended. This trip is expected to be over by 3.00 pm.

Boating Trip to Pulau Sembilan
Date: 11.10.1998
Leader: Mr. Stewart Forbes
Time & Meeting Place : Lumut - To be confirmed
Stewart is arranging for a one-day trip to the Sembilan Islands departing from Lumut at about 8.30 a.m. and returning at about 6.00 p.m. Exact time and place for meeting will be advised later as will the cost which is likely to be about RM50.00 per head. The day's programme includes snorkelling, diving, beach picnic (maybe a barbecue). Members must arrange their own transport and snorkelling/diving equipment. Diving will only be available for qualified divers (a C-card must be produced). Please contact him for more information.

Members Night
Date: 10-10-1998
Time & Venue: 8.00 pm at YMCA Lecture hall
A talk cum slide show will be given by Ms. Ito Kaori, a Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) volunteer who will talk on Forest Management. Some slides of our recent expeditions will also be shown if time permits.

Gunung Lanno Caving Trip
Date: 11.10.1998
Leader : Mr. Chang Kok Kai
Time: 8.30 am sharp
Meeting Place: In front of Parkson Ria, Ipoh Garden Plaza
This will be a half-day trip. Participants are expected to wear proper shoes and bring along water, food, spare clothes, a torch light and spare bulb and batteries. Arrange your own transport.

Birding Trip to Ulu Dedap and Pantai Remis
Date: 18-19.10.1998
Leader: Cheaw Hon Ming
Time: 7.30 am sharp
Meeting Place: In front of SamPoh Tong pomelo stalls
This is a round trip to Ulu Dedap to spot some padi field birds and raptors and then to Pantai Remis to spot some forest birds. Arrangements would be made to put up in a minimalist accomodation in Kampong Bahru in Ayer Tawar. Please confirm early by 10.10.1998 to reserve accomodation.