WEBINAR - The Development of a River Health Index (RHI) for River Basins in Malaysia

    Objective:

      • Bring together experts to discuss the importance of river health, current challenges, and sustainable solutions through collaborative river management.

      • Based on the findings from the study, ” The Feasibility Study on the Development of a River Health Index (RHI) for River Basins in Malaysia “, which was conducted to explore the feasibility of implementing an RHI for Sungai Muda and Sungai Kurau basins.

      • Aim to disseminate the findings of the study and engage with a broader range of stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on enhancing river health management.

    Agenda: 

    🔹 Opening Speech: Dato’ Ir. Ratna Rajah Sivapiragasam (Director, Regional Humid Tropics Hydrology and Water Resources Centre for South-East Asia and the Pacific)

    🔹 Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Remy Rozainy Mohd Arif Zainol

    🔹 Presentations:

    1️⃣ “River in Malaysia: Scenario and Challenge” By Prof. Dato’ Dr. Nor Azazi Zakaria

    2️⃣ “The Role of the Community in Developing River Health Index Through Collaborative River Management” By Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Chan Ngai Weng

    3️⃣ “Feasibility of River Health Index for River Basins in Malaysia: Case Study of Sungai Kurau and Sungai Muda Basin” By Dr. Nurul Hana Mokhtar Kamal