Meet the Innovator Battling Plastic Waste in Malaysia: Yasmin Rasyid
Marine plastics have put our oceans in danger. By 2050, it is estimated the volume of plastic will be greater than that of fish in the sea. Countries in East Asia and the Pacific contribute the most to marine plastic pollution. For World Oceans Day 2019, we are shining a spotlight on innovators working to stem the tide of marine debris in the epicenter of this crisis.
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The Knights Tribune - July 2019
By | 08 August 2019Over the past few months, concerns have escalated over the severe contamination of Sungai Kim Kim in Johor. The media has been on a frenzy covering stories of victims of the toxic pollution incident. I think it’s important to highlight that this crisis we are experiencing is an accumulation of…The Knights Tribune - June 2019
By | 08 August 2019We are now on the half way mark of the year. What have we achieved thus far, both personally and professionally?Farah Shuhada
By | 09 July 2019“What if they don’t like me? What if I made mistakes and I will get fired or they don’t trust me anymore?” These were the ‘What if’s’ that always lingered in my mind a month before I was going into my internship.Leonie Schulz
By | 09 July 2019An internship for five months, that’s quite a long while… Back at my university in the Netherlands, where I study International Development Management in my third year, I was looking for an internship in a Southeast Asian country. Four years ago, I was travelling through Malaysia...Ainul Mardziyyah
By | 09 July 2019“Why do you choose to step out from your comfort zone Ainul?”, this is the first question that shocked me during the interview with the Programme Director of Ecoknights, Mr. Fadly Bakhtiar. First things first, let me introduce myself....Biennial Symposium on Community Environmental Education in Southeast Asian Regions (CEES 2019)
By | 09 July 2019EcoKnights was invited to participate a symposium that was being held in Brunei. Community Development & Education Officer (CDE), Nurul Nabila Shohimi, and Restoration, Rehabilitation, & Conservation Officer (RRC), Emirul Redzuan were sent to Brunei to present a paper about ‘The Roles of NGO In Advancing Communication, Environmental Education and Participation for…Kokedama-making – Junior Rangers Learn the Craft of Japanese Moss Balls
By | 09 July 2019EcoKnights’ GParks Rangers programme (the collaborative environmental education initiative with Gamuda Land for children) wrapped up June with another workshop – Kokedama-making after the two workshops conducted at Gamuda Jade Hills.Jade Hills Celebrated Biodiversity Day Too
By | 09 July 2019After the celebration at Menara Gamuda in May, EcoKnights continued to collaborate with Gamuda Land and Gamuda Parks (GParks) Ranger initiative for another International Day for Biodiversity Celebration at Gamuda Jade Hills Sales Gallery.EcoKnights Received Sustainable Development Grants from Shell Malaysia
By | 09 July 2019EcoKnights was chosen to be one of the 4 recipients for the 11th Shell Malaysia Sustainable Development Grants with the project, Cooking Oil for Cleaning (C4C). The ceremony was held at Tegas Digital Innovation Hub and was officiated by the Deputy Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, Yang Berhormat Dato…DIY Soap-making from Used Cooking Oil at Shangri-La Hotel
By | 09 July 2019EcoKnights had facilitated a DIY soap-making session for 55 internal staff members of the Shangri-La Group at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.Unpredictable Weather Didn’t Stop the River Explorer Adventure
By | 09 July 2019EcoKnights carried out two River Explorer programmes with nearly 60 students from Taylor’s International School (10 to 12 years old), together with their teacher at Taman Warisan, Taman Melawati.Nomad Surfing and Pisco Bar organized a fundraiser for the environment.
By | 09 July 2019Close to 300 people showed up at a recent fundraiser organized to support the environmental efforts of local environmental NGO, EcoKnights. The fundraiser, called Sea Blue Sunday, was organized for Pisco Bar consumers to spark conversations about sustainable living while raising funds for the NGO's river education and clean-up programs.
