In Search of the World’s Largest Flower (Sunday 11 July, 199)
Time & Venue: 8.00 am IGB Plaza, Ipoh Garden East
Leader: Chang Kok Kai (5489593-H )
Destination (somewhere in Gopeng) is a branch secret. Please arrange own transport, preferably 4WD or motorcycle. Bring leech socks, spare clothing, lunch, water, cap and raincoat (just in case).

Mystery Tour (Langkawi/Thailand) 5 – 11 July 1999
Time & Start Venue: Call to confirm/details
Coordinator: Cheaw Hon Ming
This is meant to be a relaxing MNS (Makan, Nature and Scenic) tour of Langkawi or South Thailand. Some birding and flora studies will be included in the itinerary.

Branch Annual General Meeting  (Saturday 17 July 1999)
See July-August 99 Newsletter page 3 for details. Click here for details.
 

Marine Outing – Pulau Sembilan (Sunday 25 July 1999)
Time & Place: Call trip leader to confirm
Leader: Stewart Forbes - 6912400 (H)/ 6928181(O)
This is mainly a diving/snorkelling trip to one of the islands off Perak's coast. Participants are ex-pected to be able to swim and have the necessary equipment. Places are limited so please call early.

Camping/Trekking at Pos Dipang Waterfall (Saturday – Sunday, 7 - 8 August 1999)
Time & Start Venue: Call to confirm
Coordinator: Mah King Wah & Ong Boo Kuan
Participants are expected to trek to this beautiful waterfall and camp the night to savour the natural surroundings before returning the next day.
Note added 2 Aug 99 : Those who are interested in participating in the event on 7 - 8 August please take note that they are to gather at Parkson Ria before 4.00 pm on Saturday 7. They will then leave for Kampar Sahom Falls as the recce by Ong Boo Kuan to Pos Dipang proved to be a big problem for the trip as the old trek was overgrown and even the orang asli children couldn't find it.

Members’ Night (Saturday 14 August 1999)
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: YMCA Lecture Hall
Dr. Chan Ah Lak will team up with Mr. Cheang Kum Seng to show some of the beautiful highlights of his mountain and trekking trips. Some surprise guests may turn up.

National MNS Annual General Meeting (Saturday – Sunday 28 - 29 August 1999)
Time : Not available (Call for further information)
Co-ordinator : Cheaw Hon Ming Venue:  Kuala Lipis, Pahang
This is another golden opportunity for those who have never been to the East coast and would like to enjoy Nature in Pahang. The host this year, Pahang Branch, has indicated that there are some interesting programs (refer to July-August 99 newsletter). More information will be available during the branch AGM.