Participants and invited guests stop for a rest after looking for the source of Sungai Penchala. – filepic
THE effect is almost immediate – the smile on the students’ faces upon seeing small fish in Bukit Kiara turns to disgust upon seeing the polluted waters of the Sungai Penchala source several kilometres downstream.
“Our open classroom takes the ‘heart’ approach by reconnecting people with nature,” said Global Environment Centre (GEC) River Care programme coordinator Dr K Kalithasan.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Start your ads-free experience now!
![](https://cdn.thestar.com.my/Themes/img/sub_paywall_TSM.png)
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!