Environment
Newsflash!
Facing the Climate Exhibition
Freeze Inn by Helena Lindholm
From 13-17 October 2010 at Ikano Power Centre, in PJ Malaysia, the Sweden Embassy and Swedish Insititute in collaboration with part-time political cartoonist Magnus Bard as curator and Helena Lindholm, Riber Hansson, Karin Sunvisson and Love Antell have put together the project FACING THE CLIMATE to encourage discussion about the sustainable society issue and raise awareness of current environmental problems.
How it began? In conjunction with the Copenhagen climate conference in December 2009, a group of 25 Nordic cartoonists provided amusing and alarming reflections on climate change. The exhibition is a part of a concerted drive by the Swedish Institute to promote sustainable development, under the heading Facing the Future – Sustainability the Swedish Way.
As part of Go International Group’s ongoing support of environmental issues, Managing Director, Jasmine Low volunteered her services as Masters of Ceremonies of the official launching ceremony attended by Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Panglima Dato’ Sri Joseph Kurup – the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, His Excellency Per-Arne Hjelmsborn – Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia, His Excellency Vincent Piket – Ambassador of EU to Malaysia. Find out more at www.si.se/facingtheclimate.
School teacher band challenge corporations to match their fundraising efforts!
Since Earth Week celebrations earlier this year in mid April, band Benchmarx has raised over RM25,000 from just one performance at Little Havana, a two-day community event co-organised with Go International Group at SohoKL and a weekend fete at International School of Kuala Lumpur. That amazing feat is the result of teamwork and collaboration with the various parties; non-governmental organisations, small businesses and a group of well-meaning expatriate school teachers.
This is a call-out to companies seeking to play their part for the environment. If you have a CSR budget, we ask for your support for the Orang Utan Appeal UK where all funds collected will be utilised for the management / operations of Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary in Sandakan Sabah, Northern Borneo.
Dare challenge the school teachers?
Contact Hayley Bagnall Orang Utan Appeal UK to find out how. Email: fundorangappeal@btinternet.com
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MUSICIANS ROCK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT TO RAISE RM21,000!!
In collaboration with local music band, BENCHMARX, marketing communication company GO INTERNATIONAL GROUP organised a two-day arts, music and educational festival to commemorate Earth Week.
Titled ROCKIN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, musicians as well as NGOs and eco-friendly commercial organisations played a part in raising over RM21,000 for the ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK to help support and raise awareness of the plight of the endangered Orang Utan species during Earth Week from 17-26 April 2009. [View press release]
- In 2007, TURTLE ROCK raised RM7000+ for SeaTru (now known as TRRG).
- In 2008, TIGER ROCK raised RM11,000+ for MyCat.
- In 2009, ORANG UTAN ROCK aims to raise even more for the Orangutan Appeal UK! In fact, RM21,000 and counting!!!
The program, initiated by a team of five expatriate school teachers who formed rock band, BENCHMARX, takes place during Earth Week and raises vital funds and awareness for conservation and environmental education oriented NGO’s in Malaysia. What’s most exciting to note is that the rock band comprises of five school teachers from the International School of Kuala Lumpur!! Here’s how you can support Rockin for the Environment:
Calendar of Events
ORANGUTAN ROCK
FUNDRAISING GIG
Date: Friday, 17 April 2009
Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m
Venue: Little Havana, Changkat Bukit Bintang KL
Rock concert featuring BENCHMARX and local rock act Pop Shuvit (adults only!!). A RM30 fee is charged at the door with ALL proceeds go the Orangutan Appeal UK. Hosted by celebrity emcee, Rina Omar.
ROCKIN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT @ SOHOKL
EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT
Date: Sat & Sun, 18 & 19 April 2009
Time: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Venue: SoHoKL @ Solaris Mont Kiara
Organiser: Go International Group
Venue Sponsor: SohoKL
Benefactor: Orang Utan Appeal UK
Partners: Malaysia Nature Society, Forest Voices, Gerai Orang Asli
Sponsors: Tiny Tapir, Boston Restaurant Group, Schokolart, MBG Fruit Shop and Polygiene.
Free event! Here’s how to get to SohoKL: Location map
A two-day Arts, Music and Educational Fun Festival with a major focus on animal and environmental conservation awareness; Fashion & Eco-Fair Bazaar, Environmental Talks by environmental science teacher & author, Kenny Peavy of Benchmarx, writer/photographer Noah Jackson of Forest Voices, and sustainable living choices by Tiny Tapir. Join in at the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) recycled paper making Workshop! Loads of Fun & Games for Kids, Gerai Orang Asal, Adopt-an-Orang-Utan, Singer songwriter acoustic performances and more! Entrance is free.
Noah Jackson from Forest Voices and friends
Did you know that baby diapers take a minimum of 50 years for it to bio-degrade. So why not consider re-usable cloth diapers from TINY TAPIR? All these diapers are 100% organic and outsides dyed with environmentally friendly dyes.
GERAI OA are a nomadic, volunteer-run stall which sells handicrafts made by the Orang Asal (OA), the indigenous minorities of Malaysia. 100% of the sales monies is returned to the indigenous craftspeople. Gerai OA also sells various books, VCDs and CDs on subjects related to indigenous peoples. Come say hello!
Doppelganger Open Mic Open Stage presents acoustic performances from 4pm to 6pm by Benchmarx, Five States of Mind, Markisa and Peter Brown, Yunar, Ida Lisa, Wani Ardy, Maleena, George Wong, Funkcoustic, Crowd of None plus Jungle Drums and Percussions and open mic! More details here: www.doppelgangerkl.blogspot.com
George Wong
Yuna
3. SCHOKOLART HI-TEA BUFFET
Date: Sat, 18 April 2009
Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue: Level 1, SoHoKL @ Solaris Mon�t Kiara
Reserve your spot at Schokolart Chocolate Restaurant on Level 1, SohoKL for the Schokolart Hi-Tea buffet. A delicious spread of chocolate drinks, cakes and a giant chocolate fondue awaits you! RM35+ per person, where 15% of your spend will be donated to the Orang Utan Appeal UK!
4. GO BANANAS APE DISCO & 50 SEN COIN BEER AT BOSTON
Date: Sat, 18 April 2009
Time: 9 p.m. – late
Venue: Level 1, SoHoKL @ Solaris Mon�t Kiara
Go Bananas at Ape Disco held at Boston on Level 1, SohoKL on 18 April 2009. Dance Saturday night away with members from the Benchmarx. Pay RM25++ for your first beer, bring back your bottle and enjoy beers at only 50 sen! No washing of glasses, no serviettes! Portion of the beers sales will go towards the Orang Utan Appeal UK!
Do something! Support the popular and successful
ORANGUTAN ADOPTION SCHEME
Adopt me ;P
Simply sign up by completing a form with your details and a donation of RM180 at any of the events, for your orangutan adoption pack. You will receive a certificate, newsletter, photos of your orangutan baby and a short story about your orangutans history at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Six months later we send you an update pack detailing the progress your orangutan has made and more photos. This is a great gift for any occasion – show you care, by helping make a real difference to orangutans lives!
Spread the word!
http://envirorock.blogspot.com
http://www.gointernationalgroup.com/earthweek.html
http://www.thebenchmarx.com
http://www.doppelgangerkl.blogspot.com
Contact
Event and PR inquiries:
Team Go International Group
Jasmine Low jasminelow@gointernationalgroup.com
Hp: [zero]17 623 0288
The Benchmarx / International School of Kuala Lumpur:
Kenny Peavy Kenny_Peavy@iskl.edu.my
Orangutan Appeal UK:
Hayley Bagnall fundorangappeal@btinternet.com
Partners
The organisers, Go International Group and Benchmarx deeply thank the following sponsors for their support. See you again next year!!!
