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Can a dying lake in Pahang be revived?
Can a dying lake in Pahang be revived?
The blues, greens, greys and fiery orange of the evening sky reflected off the waters of Tasik Chini, Pahang, the palette interrupted only by dots of sweet pink from the few blooming lotus flowers. Our boat of journalists whizzed across the water, surrounded by green hills that come down to the lake’s edge.
I had heard years ago that Tasik Chini has been ravaged by poorly planned “development” and that the orang asli here had likened the lake water to teh tarik.
But the Federal and State Governments are trying to rectify the ecological sins of the past.
Prior to this, lotus plants – the symbol of Tasik Chini – and lake fish had been dying, slowly succumbing to the pollution and siltation caused by uncontrolled logging and mining in the surrounding areas.
Improper agricultural practices also led to the leakage of fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides into the lake, affecting plant and animal life.
The hunting, gathering and fishing by the orang asli here (from the Jakun and Semai ethnic groups) had been jeopardised by the logging and mining, while their tourism income dwindled as fewer visitors came.
Even the possible sighting of “Naga Seri Gumum” (Malaysia’s version of the Loch Ness monster) and legends of an ancient sunken Khmer city were not enough to entice visitors.
Now, there is a concerted effort to revitalise the lake that is being undertaken by various government agencies. Spearheading these efforts are University Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) Tasik Chini Research Centre.
Orang asli from the Jakun tribe live along the shores of the lake.
A crucial part of the centre is the Tasik Chini Freshwater Laboratory Complex, which was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak on Oct 15.
This complex, located on 4ha of land granted by the Pahang State Government, will monitor the lake’s water quality. It was built by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council. This is part of the Government’s Strategic Implementation Plan for Tasik Chini up to 2025.
The CEO of the Tasik Chini East Coast Economic Region Development Council, Datuk Seri Jeba-singam Issace John, said real-time monitoring is supposed to ensure that any threat to the lake’s water quality from siltation, logging, mining and agricultural activities will be detected immediately.
“Seven water quality monitoring stations (telemetry stations) located at the major feeder rivers surrounding Tasik Chini have been built,” he said adding that this was in addition to other efforts like slope stabilisation, a fish nursery and lake clean-ups.
He claimed that this work has improved the overall water quality to Class II – up from Class III in 2008 – allowing recreational activities to be safely conducted here again. The goal is to improve the water quality to Class I by 2018, which is safe to drink without additional treatment.
This will also enable Tasik Chini to maintain its Biosphere Reserve status granted by Unesco (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). Only two lakes in Malaysia have been awarded this status: Tasik Chini and Tasik Bera, both in Pahang.
The Pahang State Government has mooted a Special Area Plan to monitor and enforce lake rehabilitation works. The aim is to re-establish Tasik Chini as a premier ecotourism destination in time for Visit Pahang Year 2017.
Responding to questions on how effective enforcement has been, John said there is a special Tasik Chini Enforcement, Conservation and Maintenance committee headed by the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry.
“Enforcement will be a key initiative,” he said.
Now that the lake’s water is Class II – it’s alright for skin contact – the kids from nearby Kampung Cendahan often go for evening swims.
Head of the freshwater laboratory complex Prof Datuk Dr Mushrifah Idris said the water quality improvement has been a catalyst for recovery.
“The lotus iconic to Tasik Chini, which was under threat, was reintroduced and has helped revive the lake’s natural ecosystem,” she said, adding that the diversity of fish in Tasik Chini has also flourished.
Other initiatives by UKM are efforts to reduce river bank erosion and control sedimentation.
The three management zones – the core, buffer and transition zones created in adherence to Unesco’s Biosphere Reserve framework – each has its own level of eco protection and permitted human activities to foster balanced development.
UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Innovation) Prof Datuk Dr Mazlin Mokhtar said balancing environmental needs and development is not easy, and plans to rehabilitate Tasik Chini until it becomes a leading ecotourism destination will ultimately benefit locals through jobs and business opportunities.
“What we have today is borrowed from the future, and in our culture, when we borrow something we have to return it in similar or better condition,” he said.
Tasik Chini challenges
There are still many unanswered questions regarding Tasik Chini’s future, said Prof Dr Maketab Mohamed, a former Malaysian Nature Society president, when contacted for comment.
While current rehabilitation efforts are a good step, he wondered if they were enough to solve existing problems.
“There are so many hectares of plantations around the lake, which are sources of water carrying excess fertilisers and pesticides,” he said.
This polluting water is high in nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), resulting in infestations of exotic plants like ekor kuching (which is distinct from the local species) that choke the lake.
Yes, real-time monitoring of the water quality is good. But the East Coast Economic Region Develop-ment Council and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) do not have the authority to stop the development of surrounding land or enforce regulations, as this comes under the state government, said Prof Maketab.
He recalled that there were about 20 or more nearby low-grade iron ore mines that discharged their wastewater, full of sediment, right into the lake. This continued until as recently as a few years ago, when prices declined as demand from China fell.
“The wastewater from chalets and the national service camps were also not treated well until academicians and NGOs complained, and then it was improved,” added Maketab.
“All these problems have been raised since 2012. It’s been four years and a lot seems to have been done, but there is still scepticism among some of us (academicians and NGOs) over the will to resolve these issues,” he explained.
“We have discussed these issues many times with the State Government. The watershed of Tasik Chini MUST be protected from development and only the orang asli should be allowed to develop the area as they are the original occupants.”
v A traditional dugout boat being made at Kampung Cendahan, Tasik Chini.
UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Innovation) Prof Datuk Dr Mazlin Mokhtar said that the orang asli, particularly those from the Jakun and Semai tribe, have been engaged in lake conservation efforts. An Orang Asli Cultural Village and Handicraft Centre has also been set up.
v Maketab added that the goal to clean the lake until it had Class I drinkable water is “wishful thinking” and that a more “achievable target” is Class IIB (which allows for skin contact and, thus, water activities).
Another issue is the barrage (small dam) which was built on Sungai Chini, the river that connects the lake to the mighty Sungai Pahang. This was built after then Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed visited the lake and commented that the water level was too low and that it should be raised.
Maketab recalled that the barrage was built in the mid 1990s despite objections from the Department of Drainage and Irrigation.
“The barrage blocks the natural flushing of Tasik Chini when Sungai Pahang has high water levels twice a year. That flushing used to remove pollutants and safeguard water quality. That is the negative hydrological impact,” Maketab said.
In addition, the natural flushing also brings in fish from Sungai Pahang to Tasik Chini and vice versa. “Ask the orang asli when the officials are not around and they will tell you they want the barrage removed,” said Maketab. “They say that was the start of their problems.”
Head of the lake’s freshwater laboratory complex Prof Datuk Dr Mushrifah Idris said that research on the impact of the barrage is being carried out to address the issue of natural flushing.
She also noted that the fish nursery at the lab has successfully conserved and increased the population of indigenous fish species.
“Therefore, whether there is backflow (flushing) from Sungai Pahang during the storm season or not, the fish population will still be conserved,” she said.
In addition to this, flushing may not be so crucial as Tasik Chini is surrounded by natural wetlands which act as a natural cleanser.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The blues, greens, greys and fiery orange of the evening sky reflected off the waters of Tasik Chini, Pahang, the palette interrupted only by dots of sweet pink from the few blooming lotus flowers. Our boat of journalists whizzed across the water, surrounded by green hills that come down to the lake’s edge.
I had heard years ago that Tasik Chini has been ravaged by poorly planned “development” and that the orang asli here had likened the lake water to teh tarik.
But the Federal and State Governments are trying to rectify the ecological sins of the past.
Prior to this, lotus plants – the symbol of Tasik Chini – and lake fish had been dying, slowly succumbing to the pollution and siltation caused by uncontrolled logging and mining in the surrounding areas.
Improper agricultural practices also led to the leakage of fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides into the lake, affecting plant and animal life.
The hunting, gathering and fishing by the orang asli here (from the Jakun and Semai ethnic groups) had been jeopardised by the logging and mining, while their tourism income dwindled as fewer visitors came.
Even the possible sighting of “Naga Seri Gumum” (Malaysia’s version of the Loch Ness monster) and legends of an ancient sunken Khmer city were not enough to entice visitors.
Now, there is a concerted effort to revitalise the lake that is being undertaken by various government agencies. Spearheading these efforts are University Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) Tasik Chini Research Centre.
Orang asli from the Jakun tribe live along the shores of the lake.
A crucial part of the centre is the Tasik Chini Freshwater Laboratory Complex, which was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak on Oct 15.
This complex, located on 4ha of land granted by the Pahang State Government, will monitor the lake’s water quality. It was built by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council. This is part of the Government’s Strategic Implementation Plan for Tasik Chini up to 2025.
The CEO of the Tasik Chini East Coast Economic Region Development Council, Datuk Seri Jeba-singam Issace John, said real-time monitoring is supposed to ensure that any threat to the lake’s water quality from siltation, logging, mining and agricultural activities will be detected immediately.
“Seven water quality monitoring stations (telemetry stations) located at the major feeder rivers surrounding Tasik Chini have been built,” he said adding that this was in addition to other efforts like slope stabilisation, a fish nursery and lake clean-ups.
He claimed that this work has improved the overall water quality to Class II – up from Class III in 2008 – allowing recreational activities to be safely conducted here again. The goal is to improve the water quality to Class I by 2018, which is safe to drink without additional treatment.
This will also enable Tasik Chini to maintain its Biosphere Reserve status granted by Unesco (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). Only two lakes in Malaysia have been awarded this status: Tasik Chini and Tasik Bera, both in Pahang.
The Pahang State Government has mooted a Special Area Plan to monitor and enforce lake rehabilitation works. The aim is to re-establish Tasik Chini as a premier ecotourism destination in time for Visit Pahang Year 2017.
Responding to questions on how effective enforcement has been, John said there is a special Tasik Chini Enforcement, Conservation and Maintenance committee headed by the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry.
“Enforcement will be a key initiative,” he said.
Now that the lake’s water is Class II – it’s alright for skin contact – the kids from nearby Kampung Cendahan often go for evening swims.
Head of the freshwater laboratory complex Prof Datuk Dr Mushrifah Idris said the water quality improvement has been a catalyst for recovery.
“The lotus iconic to Tasik Chini, which was under threat, was reintroduced and has helped revive the lake’s natural ecosystem,” she said, adding that the diversity of fish in Tasik Chini has also flourished.
Other initiatives by UKM are efforts to reduce river bank erosion and control sedimentation.
The three management zones – the core, buffer and transition zones created in adherence to Unesco’s Biosphere Reserve framework – each has its own level of eco protection and permitted human activities to foster balanced development.
UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Innovation) Prof Datuk Dr Mazlin Mokhtar said balancing environmental needs and development is not easy, and plans to rehabilitate Tasik Chini until it becomes a leading ecotourism destination will ultimately benefit locals through jobs and business opportunities.
“What we have today is borrowed from the future, and in our culture, when we borrow something we have to return it in similar or better condition,” he said.
Tasik Chini challenges
There are still many unanswered questions regarding Tasik Chini’s future, said Prof Dr Maketab Mohamed, a former Malaysian Nature Society president, when contacted for comment.
While current rehabilitation efforts are a good step, he wondered if they were enough to solve existing problems.
“There are so many hectares of plantations around the lake, which are sources of water carrying excess fertilisers and pesticides,” he said.
This polluting water is high in nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), resulting in infestations of exotic plants like ekor kuching (which is distinct from the local species) that choke the lake.
Yes, real-time monitoring of the water quality is good. But the East Coast Economic Region Develop-ment Council and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) do not have the authority to stop the development of surrounding land or enforce regulations, as this comes under the state government, said Prof Maketab.
He recalled that there were about 20 or more nearby low-grade iron ore mines that discharged their wastewater, full of sediment, right into the lake. This continued until as recently as a few years ago, when prices declined as demand from China fell.
“The wastewater from chalets and the national service camps were also not treated well until academicians and NGOs complained, and then it was improved,” added Maketab.
“All these problems have been raised since 2012. It’s been four years and a lot seems to have been done, but there is still scepticism among some of us (academicians and NGOs) over the will to resolve these issues,” he explained.
“We have discussed these issues many times with the State Government. The watershed of Tasik Chini MUST be protected from development and only the orang asli should be allowed to develop the area as they are the original occupants.”
v A traditional dugout boat being made at Kampung Cendahan, Tasik Chini.
UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Innovation) Prof Datuk Dr Mazlin Mokhtar said that the orang asli, particularly those from the Jakun and Semai tribe, have been engaged in lake conservation efforts. An Orang Asli Cultural Village and Handicraft Centre has also been set up.
v Maketab added that the goal to clean the lake until it had Class I drinkable water is “wishful thinking” and that a more “achievable target” is Class IIB (which allows for skin contact and, thus, water activities).
Another issue is the barrage (small dam) which was built on Sungai Chini, the river that connects the lake to the mighty Sungai Pahang. This was built after then Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed visited the lake and commented that the water level was too low and that it should be raised.
Maketab recalled that the barrage was built in the mid 1990s despite objections from the Department of Drainage and Irrigation.
“The barrage blocks the natural flushing of Tasik Chini when Sungai Pahang has high water levels twice a year. That flushing used to remove pollutants and safeguard water quality. That is the negative hydrological impact,” Maketab said.
In addition, the natural flushing also brings in fish from Sungai Pahang to Tasik Chini and vice versa. “Ask the orang asli when the officials are not around and they will tell you they want the barrage removed,” said Maketab. “They say that was the start of their problems.”
Head of the lake’s freshwater laboratory complex Prof Datuk Dr Mushrifah Idris said that research on the impact of the barrage is being carried out to address the issue of natural flushing.
She also noted that the fish nursery at the lab has successfully conserved and increased the population of indigenous fish species.
“Therefore, whether there is backflow (flushing) from Sungai Pahang during the storm season or not, the fish population will still be conserved,” she said.
In addition to this, flushing may not be so crucial as Tasik Chini is surrounded by natural wetlands which act as a natural cleanser.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
业者做好准备迎接游客 盼观光年 带旺彭亨
业者做好准备迎接游客 盼观光年 带旺彭亨
■阿南弗拉出动专业沙滩垃圾清理机，到关丹直落尖不叻海边展开清理工作，保持海滩的卫生。
2017年彭亨州观光年将至，各旅游业者已做好准备，等待旅游年开跑，以期从如今的淡市创出佳绩。
马来西亚导游理事会公关潘于涣说，彭州旅游业者包括导游、餐饮业者、交通业者及酒店业者等，已做好准备工作，并张开双臂欢迎游客到来。
据他了解，州政府上半年配合私人旅游业者，带着大批中国旅游代理到彭亨州，并取得不俗成果，吸引大批中国游客到来。
培训吉隆坡导游
“从今年底开始，中国游客将陆续来彭，我们的旅游配套中，有4天是在关丹旅游。”
潘于涣说，关丹市拥有很多卖点，包括林明彩虹瀑布、班珍山、关丹市区、直落尖不叻海边、黑沙滩、北根博物馆、珍尼湖、芝拉汀海边及海龟保育中心等。
“我们已培训不少吉隆坡导游，彭州目前有108名导游，如果届时不够应付，吉隆坡导游可伸出援手。”
较早前，彭州文化及旅游委员会主席拿督斯里莫哈末沙卡指出，彭州明年推行2017观光年，今年已办超过60项推动旅游的大小活动。
“去年，州政府从旅游业赚取1050万令吉的收入，政府将马不停蹄推广旅游业，以在明年达至赚取1500万令吉收入的目标。”
他说，旅游业促进地方经济，带动各行各业如酒店、餐馆、土产、纪念品商店等的发展，除了需政府大力推动，国民也应高度配合。
“国民倘若时时保持环境卫生、改善待人态度等，将给予外国游客良好的印象，并为我国塑造美好旅游形象及口碑。”
土产业者冀生意回升
如今行情不好，土产店营业额下跌介于20%至50%，业者期盼明年彭亨州观光年到来，并期望带动业绩。
关丹直落尖不叻海边一间土产店女员工迪娜（49岁）指出，近年来因行情不好，加上附近一家酒店暂关闭进行装修，使到营业额大跌，跌幅高达50%，希望观光年的到来可扭转局势。
她说，目前距离明年不到两个月，她们已经引颈长盼。
她也说，以过去的情况来看，其店所售，印有直落尖不叻字眼的锁匙圈，最受游客的欢迎。
“除了锁匙圈，其他手信如峇迪服装、手工艺术品及一些土产等，都受游客的欢迎。”
天皇海产女东主汤爱婷指出，其店目前的顾客，以本地熟客居多，游客生意只占30%，并多是国内游客。
“目前经济不景气，生意大受影响，比往年下滑了20%，希望观光年的到来冲激营业额，吸引更多外国游客到来。”
她说，一般上，游客来到关丹，多是选购咸鱼及江鱼仔，这些都是本地最著名的土产。
“咸鱼则以红鱼梅香（大眼鸡），最受游客欢迎。”
汤爱婷说，为方便游客带着手信回乡，其店提供真空包装及装箱包裹服务，让游客满载而归。
“以过去的经验来看，每位游客平均在我店消费约300令吉。”
提升公厕卫生留好印象
关丹市议会将努力打造卫生及美丽的关丹市，尤其是公共厕所，以期让游客留下好印象。
市议会主席拿督法兹拉于今年5月召开的常月会议说，市议会将做好整体的规划，打造更亮眼的关丹，除了市容环境，所有重点旅游区也须提升。
他说，尤其是公厕，扮演的角色相当重要，不能让外人留下坏印象，清洁程度必须受到重视。
酒店业提升设备培训员工
劳勿县酒店业者为明年彭州观光年做好准备了，包括提升设备及让员工接受专业培训，以更礼貌、友善及亲切的态度，迎接来自国内外各地的游客。
劳勿SEVENDAYSHOTEL少东刘俊靖（31岁）说，该酒店刚投入服务2年，3间3层的店屋共有39间套房，全部设备都很新颖，随时欢迎国内外游客入住。
他说，该酒店员工都受过专业培训，待人接物彬彬有礼。欣闻明年是彭亨旅游年，将提醒全体员工，以客为尊，为顾客提供更好的服务，吸引更多国内外游客到来住宿，游玩及消费，把钱留在劳勿。
该酒店一名员工说，过去2年，每逢榴梿盛产的季节，都有不少来自中国、台湾、新加坡及澳洲的游客，到来留宿数天，享用猫山王及游山玩水。
劳勿大旅店负责人陈先生（30岁）指出，该酒店位于大路边，泊车方便，加上接受网上订房服务，是许多国内外游客的首选，希望明年有更多游客到来，带动州内旅游业发展。
劳勿星光客栈董事主席徐志良（52岁）指出，该酒店及属下3间民宿，共有55间套房，价格公道，泊车位足，随时欢迎游客住宿。
他说，为了迎接彭亨观光年到来，他准备提升现有的设备，包括装修，使游客宾至如归，住得更舒适。
徐志良说，劳勿有很多大自然美景，包括白叶山瀑布及每年举办国际观鸟赛的福隆港。也有很多美食，包括手炒南乳咸香花生、猫山王及咖哩鱼头等，都是吸引国内外游客的特点，相信在州政府致力推动下，明年的州级旅游年将办得有声有色。
~以上新闻转自中国报~
■阿南弗拉出动专业沙滩垃圾清理机，到关丹直落尖不叻海边展开清理工作，保持海滩的卫生。
2017年彭亨州观光年将至，各旅游业者已做好准备，等待旅游年开跑，以期从如今的淡市创出佳绩。
马来西亚导游理事会公关潘于涣说，彭州旅游业者包括导游、餐饮业者、交通业者及酒店业者等，已做好准备工作，并张开双臂欢迎游客到来。
据他了解，州政府上半年配合私人旅游业者，带着大批中国旅游代理到彭亨州，并取得不俗成果，吸引大批中国游客到来。
培训吉隆坡导游
“从今年底开始，中国游客将陆续来彭，我们的旅游配套中，有4天是在关丹旅游。”
潘于涣说，关丹市拥有很多卖点，包括林明彩虹瀑布、班珍山、关丹市区、直落尖不叻海边、黑沙滩、北根博物馆、珍尼湖、芝拉汀海边及海龟保育中心等。
“我们已培训不少吉隆坡导游，彭州目前有108名导游，如果届时不够应付，吉隆坡导游可伸出援手。”
较早前，彭州文化及旅游委员会主席拿督斯里莫哈末沙卡指出，彭州明年推行2017观光年，今年已办超过60项推动旅游的大小活动。
“去年，州政府从旅游业赚取1050万令吉的收入，政府将马不停蹄推广旅游业，以在明年达至赚取1500万令吉收入的目标。”
他说，旅游业促进地方经济，带动各行各业如酒店、餐馆、土产、纪念品商店等的发展，除了需政府大力推动，国民也应高度配合。
“国民倘若时时保持环境卫生、改善待人态度等，将给予外国游客良好的印象，并为我国塑造美好旅游形象及口碑。”
土产业者冀生意回升
如今行情不好，土产店营业额下跌介于20%至50%，业者期盼明年彭亨州观光年到来，并期望带动业绩。
关丹直落尖不叻海边一间土产店女员工迪娜（49岁）指出，近年来因行情不好，加上附近一家酒店暂关闭进行装修，使到营业额大跌，跌幅高达50%，希望观光年的到来可扭转局势。
她说，目前距离明年不到两个月，她们已经引颈长盼。
她也说，以过去的情况来看，其店所售，印有直落尖不叻字眼的锁匙圈，最受游客的欢迎。
“除了锁匙圈，其他手信如峇迪服装、手工艺术品及一些土产等，都受游客的欢迎。”
天皇海产女东主汤爱婷指出，其店目前的顾客，以本地熟客居多，游客生意只占30%，并多是国内游客。
“目前经济不景气，生意大受影响，比往年下滑了20%，希望观光年的到来冲激营业额，吸引更多外国游客到来。”
她说，一般上，游客来到关丹，多是选购咸鱼及江鱼仔，这些都是本地最著名的土产。
“咸鱼则以红鱼梅香（大眼鸡），最受游客欢迎。”
汤爱婷说，为方便游客带着手信回乡，其店提供真空包装及装箱包裹服务，让游客满载而归。
“以过去的经验来看，每位游客平均在我店消费约300令吉。”
提升公厕卫生留好印象
关丹市议会将努力打造卫生及美丽的关丹市，尤其是公共厕所，以期让游客留下好印象。
市议会主席拿督法兹拉于今年5月召开的常月会议说，市议会将做好整体的规划，打造更亮眼的关丹，除了市容环境，所有重点旅游区也须提升。
他说，尤其是公厕，扮演的角色相当重要，不能让外人留下坏印象，清洁程度必须受到重视。
酒店业提升设备培训员工
劳勿县酒店业者为明年彭州观光年做好准备了，包括提升设备及让员工接受专业培训，以更礼貌、友善及亲切的态度，迎接来自国内外各地的游客。
劳勿SEVENDAYSHOTEL少东刘俊靖（31岁）说，该酒店刚投入服务2年，3间3层的店屋共有39间套房，全部设备都很新颖，随时欢迎国内外游客入住。
他说，该酒店员工都受过专业培训，待人接物彬彬有礼。欣闻明年是彭亨旅游年，将提醒全体员工，以客为尊，为顾客提供更好的服务，吸引更多国内外游客到来住宿，游玩及消费，把钱留在劳勿。
该酒店一名员工说，过去2年，每逢榴梿盛产的季节，都有不少来自中国、台湾、新加坡及澳洲的游客，到来留宿数天，享用猫山王及游山玩水。
劳勿大旅店负责人陈先生（30岁）指出，该酒店位于大路边，泊车方便，加上接受网上订房服务，是许多国内外游客的首选，希望明年有更多游客到来，带动州内旅游业发展。
劳勿星光客栈董事主席徐志良（52岁）指出，该酒店及属下3间民宿，共有55间套房，价格公道，泊车位足，随时欢迎游客住宿。
他说，为了迎接彭亨观光年到来，他准备提升现有的设备，包括装修，使游客宾至如归，住得更舒适。
徐志良说，劳勿有很多大自然美景，包括白叶山瀑布及每年举办国际观鸟赛的福隆港。也有很多美食，包括手炒南乳咸香花生、猫山王及咖哩鱼头等，都是吸引国内外游客的特点，相信在州政府致力推动下，明年的州级旅游年将办得有声有色。
~以上新闻转自中国报~
东海岸经济走廊特区 设研究所拯救珍尼湖
东海岸经济走廊特区 设研究所拯救珍尼湖
■为增加珍尼湖淡水鱼类，纳吉在嘉巴辛甘、安南耶谷等陪同下，在湖泊码头主持释放淡水鱼。
东海岸经济走廊特区总执行长拿督嘉巴辛甘指出，东海岸经济走廊特区与联邦政府、彭亨州政府联合大马国民大学，针对面对污染破坏的珍尼湖，展开一系列的拯救湖泊工作及研究。
他今午在珍尼湖研究中心，这么说。首相拿督斯里纳吉也巡视淡水研究。
他说，珍尼湖研究中心成立于2004年，针对湖泊周遭生物、水源进行相关研究，包括51种森林野花、87种淡水鱼类。
建7水质监控站
“为进一步研究淡水，决定成立研究所，主要是监控湖泊的水质，并且设法改善早期受污染的湖水，同时预料将于2018年成功使湖水水质第二级提升到第一级，并可安全饮水。”
“ 研究单位也在排入湖泊的河流周遭建有7个水质监控站。”
他说，由12个小湖组成的珍尼湖，总面积达1万2000英亩，是国内数一数二的湖泊，研究中心即建成10英亩的林区内，全权协助及负责管理周遭林区、湖泊。
活动上，纳吉也联合原住民、学生在林区内种植350棵树苗，释放淡水鱼苗，以及主持颁发多项奖状予原住民学生、村民等。
同行者彭州务大臣拿督斯里安南耶谷、天然资源及环境部长拿督斯里旺朱乃迪等人。
~以上新闻转自中国报~
■为增加珍尼湖淡水鱼类，纳吉在嘉巴辛甘、安南耶谷等陪同下，在湖泊码头主持释放淡水鱼。
东海岸经济走廊特区总执行长拿督嘉巴辛甘指出，东海岸经济走廊特区与联邦政府、彭亨州政府联合大马国民大学，针对面对污染破坏的珍尼湖，展开一系列的拯救湖泊工作及研究。
他今午在珍尼湖研究中心，这么说。首相拿督斯里纳吉也巡视淡水研究。
他说，珍尼湖研究中心成立于2004年，针对湖泊周遭生物、水源进行相关研究，包括51种森林野花、87种淡水鱼类。
建7水质监控站
“为进一步研究淡水，决定成立研究所，主要是监控湖泊的水质，并且设法改善早期受污染的湖水，同时预料将于2018年成功使湖水水质第二级提升到第一级，并可安全饮水。”
“ 研究单位也在排入湖泊的河流周遭建有7个水质监控站。”
他说，由12个小湖组成的珍尼湖，总面积达1万2000英亩，是国内数一数二的湖泊，研究中心即建成10英亩的林区内，全权协助及负责管理周遭林区、湖泊。
活动上，纳吉也联合原住民、学生在林区内种植350棵树苗，释放淡水鱼苗，以及主持颁发多项奖状予原住民学生、村民等。
同行者彭州务大臣拿督斯里安南耶谷、天然资源及环境部长拿督斯里旺朱乃迪等人。
~以上新闻转自中国报~
Monday, October 17, 2016
Tasik Chini on the road to recovery
Tasik Chini on the road to recovery
Tasik Chini that was once devoid of its famous lotus plants is now on its road to recovery, thanks to the Federal and state governments’ commitment to conserve and preserve the lake.
The Tasik Chini Freshwater Laboratory Complex was built by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) to carry out research activities and water quality monitoring.
The complex, which was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak yesterday, consists of three laboratory buildings that are part of the Tasik Chini Research Centre.
ECERDC chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jebasingam Issace John said the Federal and state governments as well as the council were collaborating with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, key government agencies and local communities on a series of rehabilitation and conservation projects.
“These include embankment rehabilitation, slope stabilisation, a fish nursery and lake clean-up.
“Seven water quality monitoring stations located at the major feeder rivers surrounding the lake were also built.
“These actions have rejuvenated the lake and improved the overall water quality to Class II from Class III in 2008, enabling recreational activities to be safely conducted,” Jebasingam said.
“The goal now is to further improve the water quality to Class I by 2018, which means it will be safe for consumption without additional treatment except boiling.
“At the same time, this will enable Tasik Chini to retain the Biosphere Reserve status granted by Unesco,” he said.
Jebasingam said that the second phase of Tasik Chini’s preservation work was already underway with construction of hostels for researchers and other eco-tourism facilities.
“Once completed next year, it will provide opportunities for in-situ monitoring and research for academicians while deepening the understanding of Tasik Chini among locals and tourists,” he said, adding that the orang asli would continue to be engaged as main players of the eco-tourism industry here.
On the key improvements achieved at Tasik Chini, the head of the research centre, Prof Datuk Dr Mushrifah Idris said that the lake’s iconic lotus or nelumbo nucifera was reintroduced through a plot seedling approach to revive the lake’s natural ecosystem.
“The fish population from the cyprinidae species has also flourished while maintaining the diversity of fish in Tasik Chini,” Dr Mushrifah said.
Najib was accompanied by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar during his visit.
The Prime Minister also took the time to join the local community in a tree-planting programme and later released fish fry into the lake.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Tasik Chini that was once devoid of its famous lotus plants is now on its road to recovery, thanks to the Federal and state governments’ commitment to conserve and preserve the lake.
The Tasik Chini Freshwater Laboratory Complex was built by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) to carry out research activities and water quality monitoring.
The complex, which was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak yesterday, consists of three laboratory buildings that are part of the Tasik Chini Research Centre.
ECERDC chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jebasingam Issace John said the Federal and state governments as well as the council were collaborating with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, key government agencies and local communities on a series of rehabilitation and conservation projects.
“These include embankment rehabilitation, slope stabilisation, a fish nursery and lake clean-up.
“Seven water quality monitoring stations located at the major feeder rivers surrounding the lake were also built.
“These actions have rejuvenated the lake and improved the overall water quality to Class II from Class III in 2008, enabling recreational activities to be safely conducted,” Jebasingam said.
“The goal now is to further improve the water quality to Class I by 2018, which means it will be safe for consumption without additional treatment except boiling.
“At the same time, this will enable Tasik Chini to retain the Biosphere Reserve status granted by Unesco,” he said.
Jebasingam said that the second phase of Tasik Chini’s preservation work was already underway with construction of hostels for researchers and other eco-tourism facilities.
“Once completed next year, it will provide opportunities for in-situ monitoring and research for academicians while deepening the understanding of Tasik Chini among locals and tourists,” he said, adding that the orang asli would continue to be engaged as main players of the eco-tourism industry here.
On the key improvements achieved at Tasik Chini, the head of the research centre, Prof Datuk Dr Mushrifah Idris said that the lake’s iconic lotus or nelumbo nucifera was reintroduced through a plot seedling approach to revive the lake’s natural ecosystem.
“The fish population from the cyprinidae species has also flourished while maintaining the diversity of fish in Tasik Chini,” Dr Mushrifah said.
Najib was accompanied by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar during his visit.
The Prime Minister also took the time to join the local community in a tree-planting programme and later released fish fry into the lake.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
大肆采矿伐木重挫旅游业
大肆采矿伐木重挫旅游业
过去珍妮湖的美景， 如今珍妮湖已变成“黄湖” 。
珍妮湖(Tasik Chini)污染进一步恶化，湖水呈混黄色，水上植物都枯萎，重挫当地旅遊业！
珍妮湖周边地区疑因开采铁矿，树林大量被砍伐，导致土地流失，继而殃及附近原住民村莊於去年12月面临水灾。
據悉，珍妮湖早在2年前，因为周围地区进行开采铁矿，铁矿浆大量流入湖中，导致珍妮湖生态环境污染。
本报记者重访了珍妮湖，发现珍妮湖的污染问题，已经进一步恶化。
荷花芳踪不复见
目前，珍妮湖水已经变得非常浑浊，过去清澈的湖水已呈黄色，珍妮湖变成“黄湖”。
过去以荷花著名的珍妮湖，现在连一片荷叶也不见踪影。
珍妮湖附近山头因为开采铁矿已光秃秃。
珍妮湖湖岸尽是铁矿泥浆，连附近树木都沾上。
《南洋商报》
过去珍妮湖的美景， 如今珍妮湖已变成“黄湖” 。
珍妮湖(Tasik Chini)污染进一步恶化，湖水呈混黄色，水上植物都枯萎，重挫当地旅遊业！
珍妮湖周边地区疑因开采铁矿，树林大量被砍伐，导致土地流失，继而殃及附近原住民村莊於去年12月面临水灾。
據悉，珍妮湖早在2年前，因为周围地区进行开采铁矿，铁矿浆大量流入湖中，导致珍妮湖生态环境污染。
本报记者重访了珍妮湖，发现珍妮湖的污染问题，已经进一步恶化。
荷花芳踪不复见
目前，珍妮湖水已经变得非常浑浊，过去清澈的湖水已呈黄色，珍妮湖变成“黄湖”。
过去以荷花著名的珍妮湖，现在连一片荷叶也不见踪影。
珍妮湖附近山头因为开采铁矿已光秃秃。
珍妮湖湖岸尽是铁矿泥浆，连附近树木都沾上。
《南洋商报》
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