Implementation of Effective Public Outreach Program (POP) in Cameron Highlands
N. F. M. Said1, L. M. Sidek2, N. A. M. Noor3, A. H. M. Puad4, T. Sulaiman5, M. Marufuzzaman6, H Basri7
1N. F. M. Said, Sustainable Technology & Environment Group, Institute for Energy Infrastructure, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Selangor, Malaysia.
2L. M. Sidek, Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Selangor, Malaysia.
3N. A. M. Noor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Lintasan Semarak, 26400 Jengka Pahang.
4A. H. M. Puad, ZHL Engineers Sdn. Bhd., Jalan Diplomatik 2/1, Precinct 15, 62050 Putrajaya
5T. Sulaiman, Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
6M. Marufuzzaman, Sustainable Technology & Environment Group, Institute for Energy Infrastructure, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Selangor, Malaysia.
7H Basri, Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Selangor, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on November 12, 2019. | Revised Manuscript received on November 25, 2019. | Manuscript published on 30 November, 2019. | PP: 6213-6217 | Volume-8 Issue-4, November 2019. | Retrieval Number: D5140118419/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.D5140.118419
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Abstract: Public Outreach Program is performed in Cameron Highlands with the goals of sharing and disseminating ongoing information and future infrastructural works, as well as encouraging the public to take responsibility in controlling erosion and sediment issues and protecting the environment. Total 150 contributors had been concerned in this program consisting of 50 personnel from related agencies and 100 members from the community. These contributors had been policymakers, resource managers, students, individuals of the public and specialists. This paper has explained the process and strategies involved along the process of Public Outreach Program. The finding and information obtained through this program are believed can contribute towards the better management practices in the future.
Keywords: Cameron Highlands, Public Outreach Program and Sediment issues.
Scope of the Article: Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Public Works.