Coastal Protection Begins with Awareness: Yayasan PETRONAS Brings Communities and Students Together at Seberang Takir, Terengganu

^{Students participated in a beach clean-up session at Pantai Seberang Takir, Kuala Terengganu as part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ Coastal Protection Awareness Initiative.}


TERENGGANU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Yayasan PETRONAS brought together volunteers and local communities at Pantai Seberang Takir to raise awareness of coastal protection and foster a shared responsibility for safeguarding Malaysia’s marine ecosystems. 

In collaboration with the Terengganu State Education Department (JPNT), Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT), Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) and the Seberang Takir community, the initiative was anchored on environmental education and community participation. It consisted of a beach clean-up and educational talks as practical platforms to help participants better understand the importance of healthy coastlines, marine biodiversity and responsible waste management.

The beach clean-up session involved 30 volunteers and 50 students from schools participating in the Eco-Schools programme, a GGAF initiative supported by Yayasan PETRONAS.

The participants collectively removed approximately 305 kilogrammes of waste and marine debris from the coastline.

Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer, Hajah Shariah Nelly Francis, said, “Protecting the environment is a shared responsibility that requires the collective efforts of communities, educators, institutions and individuals. Through initiatives such as this, we hope to deepen understanding of the important role that coastal ecosystems play in supporting both people and nature, while encouraging practical actions that could contribute to healthier and more resilient coastlines for future generations.”

The outreach effort also saw educational talks and engagement sessions by Universiti Putra Malaysia, Persatuan Pemuliharaan dan Kajian Marin Malaysia and Geng Plastik Ija where experts shared insights to better understand how collective action, from reducing waste to protecting coastal habitats, can contribute to healthier and more resilient coastlines.

Issued by Yayasan PETRONAS

SOURCE: Yayasan PETRONAS

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--BERNAMA