2012 Trainee

Article ID 1009592　

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Trainee

Ms. Mastura Binti ISKANDAR

Environmental Conservation Deputy, Environmental Conservation Bureau, Kuching City North, Malaysia

Training Period

July 19 to August 27, 2012 (40 days)

Training Content

Due to the population growth caused by rapid development in her home town of Kuching City North, the increase in solid waste is becoming a great problem. Consequently, in Hiroshima she received training mainly about solid waste reduction and separation (recycling) as well as public sanitation, waterworks and sewerage services.

Peace Study

She visited the Peace Memorial Museum and the National Peace Memorial Hall, participated in the World Peace Bell Assembly (organized by Hiroshima UNESCO Association) and the Peace Memorial Ceremony.

Exchange with Citizens

She spent 4 days and 3 nights at a local homestay, met with Environmental Supporters and Soroptimist International of Hiroshima-Chuo, as well as attending various citizen's events.

Future Plans

She plans to utilize the knowledge acquired during this training, to increase citizen awareness of the issues, and is considering showing waste processing to the general public.

photo:Water quality inspection with the Environment Bureau — Water quality inspection with the Environment Bureau

photo:Training at Institution of Public Health — Training at Institution of Public Health

photo:Training at Sewerage Bureau — Training at Sewerage Bureau

photo:Training at the Waterworks Bureau — Training at the Waterworks Bureau

photo:Presentation at Soroptimist International of Hiroshima-Chuo — Presentation at Soroptimist International of Hiroshima-Chuo

photo:Receiving a Training Completion Certificate — Receiving a Training Completion Certificate

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