What are you going to do if you are unable to persuade others to go green after few attempts? Many will give up and forget about doing so. Some will continue by diverting their attention to other groups or area of service. This is not the case for Mr Ismail Latiff, the recipient for merit mention of the inaugural 2011 Petaling Jaya Green Figure Award. He was awarded for his continue, tireless effort and persistence in getting others to go green. Presently, the physically constraint flat area of which he stay is turned into an urban orchard planted with many fruit trees, herbs garden and ornamental flowers. Apart from that, the recycling activity of collecting old newspaper has become an enterprise that producing natural crafts. Another recipient, Assistant Professor Jeffrey Phang has overcome many obstacles in getting people from different walks of life, agenda and priorities working together in demanding the once in danger of forest with human encroachment to be gazetted again. This process of convincing, consulting, engaging stakeholders is not an easy task. It needs long term strategic planning, continue efforts and result-oriented approach in sustaining people's interest and involvement.
The Award, part of MBPJ's initiative in creating a low carbon green city of Petaling Jaya is an effort of recognising individuals that have been contributing actively and constructively towards the sustainability of Petaling Jaya. By acknowledging the efforts done by individual, it becomes a platform for recognition as well as sharing of best practices and idea exchange.
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