MENGO (Malaysian Environmental NGOs) in association with Purple Antz organised a Green Treasure Hunt on Saturday 27th June 2009 in Kuala Lumpur to raise awareness amongst particpants on sustainable living, global warming and the 3Rs.
The Hunt was a good learning experience despite the high standard of thrift practised throughout the event.
Cheers to all for the participation! 1 Malaysia!
The Act Now! team members jumping up in joy at Padang Timur (opposite Amcorp Mall, PJ) before the flag-off.
The Kuro team of Syed Umar Syed Zakaria (left) and his family members got the idea from the name of a popular Japanese cartoon character and is also the name given to their pet cat.
WWF-Malaysia Senior Director of Support Operations Sudeep Mohandas (right), his pretty wife and two lovely children who called themselves Fantastic Four.
The Green Hunters team members with 68 years old Ho Wah Ying (2nd from left) as the oldest participant in the event.
Guest of Honour Bukit Gasing State Assemblyman, YB Edward Lee (in red batik shirt) giving a speech before the Mengo Green Hunt 2009 flag-off. In his speech he said the event created awareness amongst participants of the importance of environment protection and conservation and urged everyone to be committed to improving the environment.
MENGO Support Unit coordinator Dr. Sundari Ramakrishna presenting a small gift as a token of appreciation to Bukit Gasing State Assemblyman, YB Edward Lee. Looking on is Executive Director/CEO of WWF-Malaysia and Chairman of MENGO Dato' Dr Dionysius Sharma
Bukit Gasing State Assemblyman, YB Edward Lee flagging off the Mengo Green Hunt 2009 at Padang Timur, opposite Amcorp Mall in Petaling Jaya.
Treasure hunt starts: Participants walking towards the LRT Taman Jaya station after the flag-off by Bukit Gasing State Assemblyman, YB Edward Lee.
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