MKS has many activities planned for 2010. We just had our trip to Gua Kandu successfully conducted with over 20 participants. Most were new members which helped to increase membership numbers. More will be planned.
The first Friends of Kinta Valley Limestone (FKVL) was held in January 2010. To date, this loose coalition of NGOs is 7 strong and increasing. The NGOs agreeing to be part of FKVL includes WWF Malaysia and Sahabat Alam Malaysia. We hope to have a joint public statement prepared and published soon. A Facebook page has been created to garner support too. Search for Malaysian Karst Society at Facebook.com
Discussions were held with two prominent partners from Government to join us in establishing the Cave and Karst Database. With their support and assistance, we hope to see this project move towards implementation in the near future. Much work still needs to be done.
MKS has also engaged with the Perak State Government on the preservation and proper management of two of the states most neglected heritage sites. These are the Tambun Rock Art and the Gua Naga Mas Fossil. The reaction from the state has been very encouraging and we hope to move forward in this project towards an acceptable solution. Our hope is these sites are secured and managed for future generations.
The projects that MKS has been embarking on and the organizing of trips all needs to help of volunteers. That is why MKS is in need of more members who not only want to show support but we hope some would come forward to contribute their time. At the moment MKS is relying on a very small group of members to function. Therefore, please spread the word around and encourage friends and relatives to be members of MKS and be as active as possible. MKS needs your help. I hope to see you at our next function or activity.
Thank you.
Hymeir Kamarudin,
President
