Sri KDU Students Join Turtle Discovery Trip

On Friday, 26th April 2013, a group of 27 teachers and students from Sri KDU Secondary School, Kota Damansara, participated in our Turtle Discovery Trip.

The trip started like how it normally would — at the Turtle Sanctuary in Cherating. After learning about turtles, terrapins and tortoises, we proceeded to the River Terrapin Conservation Project site at Kg. Pasir Gajah in Kemaman. The village headman, secretary and treasurer dropped by to say Hello to the students. In the evening, we watched a green turtle lays her eggs.

Cikgu Zaik, the Secretary of the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) has also written a short article about the visit in the Kg. Pasir Gajah blog.

Note: These students represent the People to People International (PTPI) Malaysia Student Chapter which was chartered in 2009. Each Chapter is required to participate in the Global Youth Service Day (GYSD). The GYSD is a public education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions youths can make to their communities through year-round volunteering. This year, the Sri KDU Chapter has chosen to support Turtle Conservation in their GYSD. Ms. Chuah Siew Yen currently serves as its Adult Advisor.

Photo credit: Lai Kow Lian

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Turtle Conservation Society

The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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