Kuala Belait - Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering (MKJB) yesterday morning launched the 'Let's Go Green MKJB 2012' programme in a bid to create environmental awareness and promote green practices among the staff and students of MKJB.
Attending as guest of honour to officiate the event was the Acting Deputy Director of Technical Education, Cikgu Hjh Mariah binti Hj Abd Manaf.
The Acting Principal of MKJB, Awg Habib Mohamad bin Hj Wan Junaidi in his welcoming speech said the three-day project was initiated by the Learning Centre Department in its efforts towards creating awareness on earth-friendly issues as well as to support the initiatives of His Majesty's Government to increase environmental awareness among the public. He noted that MKJB acknowledges the significance of sustainable practices for the improvement, protection and care of our environment.
He added that various activities were lined up for the three day event. One of the activities is 'One Student, One Tree' Programme in which each student will plant a tree at the college premise and be responsible for his or her plants.
It does not only serve to increase the number of plants to preserve the green environment, but it also provides an opportunity for students to experience the benefit of landscaping and tree planting as an initial step towards being a responsible member of the community.
"By nurturing awareness through experiential learning activities, students will carry the information they acquired to their respective homes and will continue integrating the green mentality and culture into their everyday practices."
As part of MKJB Let's Go Green initiatives, there will be talks, exhibitions and information booths on health and environmental practices such as the three R's (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) concept.
He also added that MKJB will extend the project beyond the campus gates by engaging in a series of community service programmes such as beach cleaning at Pantai Jubilee, cleaning at Kg Pandan Mosque and the Islamic cemetery grounds, as well as volunteering to clean and renovate Pusat KACA Kuala Belait on the second day of the three-day event.
MKJB will also continue to actively engage in environmental care activities in the future such as cleaning the mosque on a weekly basis and setting up the MKJB Eco Club.
From an Islamic perspective, the colour green also symbolises nature and life as stated in Surah al-Insan verse 21 of the Quran, which stated that the inhabitants of paradise wear green garments of fine silk. The Acting Principal also highlighted that there are more than 700 verses in the al-Quran that exhort believers to reflect on nature.
He therefore stressed that "it is our civic duty to promote the green culture and trend for the future generation and also to educate the current generation on preserving the environment."
At the launching ceremony yesterday, guests viewed a video presentation and also witnessed the presentation of recycled bins by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe).
--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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