50 trees planted at Jerudong cemetery

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Fadhil Yunus

The Kampong Jerudong ‘B’ Village Consultative Council (MPKJB) held a tree-planting activity at Jelutong Lampong Muslim Cemetery in Kampong Jerudong on Friday.

Kampong Jerudong ‘B’ Acting Village Head Kamis bin Panjang led 20 participants in planting 30 tabebuia rosea trees and 20 mahogany trees. Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) Director Martinah binti Haji Tamit was the guest of honour.

The tree-planting activity aimed to beautify the surrounding areas of the cemetery and served as a response to the government’s call to achieve a greener environment amid
climate change.

ABOVE & BELOW: Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) Director Martinah binti Haji Tamit with Kampong Jerudong ‘B’ Village Consultative Council members and participants; and a tree-planting activity. PHOTOS: MPKJB