SRI AMAN – A Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) programme combined with a tree planting activity was held at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Gran Stumbin in Sri Aman on 5 August 2026.
The programme brought together 120 participants, including students, members of the school’s executive committee, representatives from the Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS) and educators.
The initiative focused on strengthening awareness of forests and the importance of environmental conservation among students and members of the school community.
As part of the programme, participants attended a talk on the implementation of restoration activities in Sarawak.
The session was delivered by Mallwaldron Lawan from the Sri Aman Regional Forest Office, also known as the Pejabat Hutan Wilayah (PHW) Sri Aman.
Participants also received information on forest awareness during a separate talk conducted by Tingsan ak Kudang from the Social Forestry Division.
The talks provided an opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of forest restoration and the importance of protecting forest resources.
The educational component was followed by a tree planting activity within the school compound.
A total of 75 trees were planted during the programme, comprising various landscape species as well as fruit trees.
The activity provided students and other participants with an opportunity to take part directly in an environmental initiative while contributing to the greening of the school grounds.
The programme was also attended by representatives from the education and forestry sectors, as well as members of the school community.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Tuan Semilan Anak Ripot, Deputy Director of Forests (Forest Management), who represented the Sarawak Director of Forests.
His attendance marked the official opening of the CEPA and tree planting programme at SK Gran Stumbin.
The event also brought together several officials and representatives connected with the school and the wider Sri Aman education and forestry sectors.
Among those present was the headmaster of SK Gran Stumbin, Kennedy Anak Sawing.
Sri Aman District Education Officer Manau Anak Bongsang also attended the programme.
Syafiani Binti Osman, Sri Aman Regional Forest Officer, was present alongside other participants and representatives.
The school’s Parent-Teacher Association was represented by its YDP, Mazlan Bin Kep.
The involvement of forestry officers in the programme allowed participants to receive information directly from personnel working in areas related to forest management, restoration and social forestry.
The CEPA programme also served as an avenue for environmental information to be shared with students in an educational setting.
By combining talks with a practical tree planting activity, the programme gave participants both informational and hands-on exposure to environmental awareness.
The planting of 75 trees at the school also adds a range of landscape and fruit tree species to the school compound.
Such activities can provide students with opportunities to observe the development of planted trees over time while reinforcing the messages delivered during the awareness sessions.
The programme brought together education, public awareness and environmental activities in a single event at the school.
The participation of students and educators also enabled environmental information to be shared within the school community.
The presence of representatives from UKAS, the forestry authorities and the education sector further supported the programme’s collaborative nature.
The CEPA and tree planting activity at SK Gran Stumbin was therefore conducted as a combination of environmental education and practical planting work.
With 120 people taking part and 75 trees planted, the programme provided a platform for students and other members of the school community to participate in activities centred on forest awareness and environmental restoration.
The event concluded with the tree planting activity involving various landscape and fruit tree species around the school compound.
