Malaysian students develop local aquaponics system
The UCSI students, who received a RM5,000 grant, set up an aquaponics system at the orang asli settlement – which has a population of about 3,000 – to promote sustainable management of the river and boost the livelihood of the community there.
“The students wanted to give back to the community. The project also created awareness on river protection among them,” said UCSI aquatic science head of programme Dr Teo Swee Sen.
“The orang asli aquaponics system is an ideal example because it involves teaching the indigenous community about utilising the river in their settlement,” said Dr K Kalithasan, project manager of NRCF and coordinator of the River Care Programme at GEC, during the site visit. “With it, they can produce their own food and potentially earn additional income using green and sustainable methods.”
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