Baden-Powell Award Logbook

Baden-Powell Award
Baden-Powell Award
BPAREPORT
(2002 - 2010)
Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

Cuon Scout Group
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4
EXPLORER 5
KNOWLEDGE [1] 5
UNIT INVOLVEMENT [1] 6
SCOUTING SKILL [1] 7
RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION 8
PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [1] 9
FIRST AID [1] 10
REFLECTION & INVESTITURE 10
VOyAGER 11
KNOWLEDGE [2] 11
EXPEDITION [1] II
SERVICE [1] 21
PLANNING [1] 22
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [1] 25
PATHFINDER 26
KNOWLEDGE [3] 26
FIRST AID [2] 32
SERVICE [2] 32
PLANNING [2] 33
PHYSICAL PURSUIT 39
PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [2] 39
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BADEN-POWELL AWARD 40
KNOWLEDGE [4] 40
EXPEDITION [2] 40
PROJECT 42
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [2] 43
ROVERS AFFAIRS 43
EXPLORER supporting documents & certificates 44
VOYAGER supporting documents & certificates 56
PATHFINDER supporting documents & certificates 59
BADEN-POWELL AWARD supporting documents & certificates 68
Personal Particulars 170
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~CKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The completion of this Baden Powell Award Requirements wouldn't have been possible
without the support from my fellow brothers and sisters in Scouting. Especially my
fellow Scouts, Ventures, Rovers and Scouters from Cuon Scout Group, in particular our
Rover Scout Leader: Ms Catherine Tan, our Assistant Group Scout Leader: Mr. Gavin
Pah, and our Group Scout Leader: Mr. Abdul Latiff. Without their constant guidance, I
would not have the opportunity to develop myself to the fullest.
I must also thank my fellow Rovers from the 3'd National Rover Council, 3'd NRC
Chairman: Mr. Oliver Lim, NRC Lead Adviser: Mr Chow Hock Lin, my District
Commissioner (Tampines): Mr. Yang Chen, former Assistant Chief Commissioner
(Northeast Area): Mr. Tan Tek Tin, and current Assistant Chief Commissioner (East
Area): Mr Ho Chee Heng, for their unwavering support and assistance in my Rovering
journey.
Finally, all my generous benefactors deserve full credit for their valuable contributions to
my development as a young adult, throughout my journey. Any shortcomings are entirely
my own responsibility.
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PLORER
'KNOWLEDGE [1] Date completed: 27 February 2009'
Re-enact through a short play a learning example in "Rovering to Success" or provide

personal insights to the Rover crew on a selected topic in "Rovering to Success"
Provided my personal insights to my Rover Crew on a chapter in Rovering to Success -

Rock number 4: Cuckoos and Humbugs.
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~:UNIT iNVOLVEMENT [1] Date completed: 24 March "2006
Assist in another scout unit or organization in the planning and/or execution of two
events
1. Organize and execution of

Cuon Scout Troop Footdrill Course 2005
13 August to 10 September 2005
As the Course Director, my role is to assist the young scout in understanding the
fundamentals of drills, and the ability to carry out the drills as instructed, with
precision and discipline.
A total of 16 participants participated in the course.
Please see attached Annex A for more information.
2. Organize and execution of

Cuon Scout Troop Investiture 2006
02 February 2006
As the event chairperson, my role is to plan for the programme schedule, parade
sequence, and to invite the Guest-of-Honour. A total of 15 tenderfoots were
invested during the ceremony, by the GOH Mr Malcolm Tan (Formerly
Commissioner for East Area).
Please see attached Annex B for more information.
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;~SCOUTING SKILL [1] Date completed: 28 February 2009
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Achieve competency in one core scouting skill area from the list provided.
Prior to pursuing the Rover Progress Scheme, I have acquired basic orienteering skills
during my days as a Scout and Venture Scout. Since becoming a Rover Scout, I have
attended the Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course, and organized several exploration
tests for my Scout Group.
• Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course (ULTWBC) -

14 October to 23 November 2008.
Part of the ULTWBC required us to embark on an expedition starting after lunch

till late in the evening (more than 6 hours). During this time, we had to locate
several checkpoints denoted by a set of map grid reference (MGR) and
subsequently write a hike report based on our observations and recordings.
• Venture Scout Standard Exploration Test (VSSET)-

13 to 14 April 2007
25 to 26 January 2008
26 to 27 July 2008
27 to 28 February 2009
As the chief examiner for the VSSET, 1 had to plan and organize overnight
exploration tests with distances not less than 20 kilometers. I had to use
navigating skills such as map reading and orientating based on compass bearing to
set the test routes' MGR.
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In addition, being a Venture Scout Leader required me to impart relevant orienteering

skills to my Venture Scouts. As such, I had to go the extra mile to further master the core
competency of orienteering in order to be adequately trained to teach my Venture Scouts.
Since then, one of my Venture Scouts had completed his Activity Instructorship Course
(AIC) in Orienteering Instructor, organized by the National Programme Council (NPC).
"RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION Date completed: 25 August 2009'

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Do a 20 minutes record of the sights, sounds and smell in a place where followers of a
religion ofyour choosing gather.
1 am a Taoist, and for this observation I have chosen the Goddess of Mercy Temple at
Waterloo Street. It is more famously known as the Kwan 1m Thong Temple, or also
simply known as Kwan 1m Temple. The temple is dedicated to Kwan lm, the Chinese
Goddess of Mercy, and is very popular among the local devotees.
The temple was built in 1884, and has since been designated as a national heritage site.
The temple would be busiest during the first and fifteenth day of the Chinese New Year,
when large numbers of devotees would offer prayers for an auspicious start in the New
Year.
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An interesting point to note is that there is no incense burning inside the temple hall, as it
can be seen in the picture on the left. The urn for offering incense is actually placed
outside the temple hall to prevent the soot from staining the ceiling.
:'PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [1] Date completed: 27 February 2009

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When he joins the Rover Crew, a Rover is invited to assess his personal situation and
identify some personal challenges corresponding to the various final objectives, with the
support ofhis RSL. The DC and NRSC shall be informed ofhis progress.
A discussion was held with my Rover Scout Leader (Ms Catherine Tan) on 27 February
2009, and the details were forwarded to my District Commissioner (Mr Yang Chen).
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;"FIRS'T AID [1] Date completed: 27 October 2006

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Acquire knowledge and ability to perform basic first aid for sprains, burns, cuts, bites,
stings andfainting.
Attended the Refresher First Aid course held by Singapore Red Cross Society, and
certified in Standard First Aid on 27 October 2007.
Course Reference: RFA 21/06

Course Date: 23 to 27 October 2006
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I; REFLECTION & INVESTITURE Date completed: 27 February 2009
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Complete the selfreflection and investiture.
Invested as a Rover Scout in 2009 under Cuon Scout Group.
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KNOWLEDGE [2] Date completed: 3 February 2002
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Attend Unit Leader Training introductory Course
Attended the Unit Leader Training Introductory Course, held by The Singapore Scout
Association Training Institute, on 3 February 2002.
Certificate Number: 01 /405/ IC
Please see attached Annex C for more information.
"EXPEDITION [1] Date completed: 29 October 2006

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Select, plan, prepare and complete a journey not less than 2 days which provides
opportunities for leadership, self-discovery, developing comradeship, use of scouting
skills and/or physical/mental challenges.
Self-Reliance and Initiative Course-

27 to 29 October 2006
Activity hours: Approximately 42 hours

Activity area: Mainland Singapore
Together with a fellow Rover, we undertook an adventurous journey around Singapore.

We spent the first day hiking from Pasir Ris to Sembawang, exploring much of the
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western part of Singapore, and reaching our rest point in Sembawang slightly after 6pm,
where we set up our basha to camp for the night.
Day 2 was spent on exploring much of Singapore's central catchment area and the Bukit
Timah Nature Reserve. We ended the exploration in MacRitchie Reservoir Park around
10pm, where we camp for the night.
The final lap was spent on trekking from MacRitchie to Pasir Ris mangrove, in between
we explored much of the northeastern part of Singapore, and we reached Pasir Ris
Mangrove, which was our end point.
Prior to the expedition, we had made preparations such as organizing our own skills
sessions in outdoor cooking, basha building, survival, first aid and navigation to ensure
that we were adequately prepared.
This journey was done in parallel to my companion's NY AA silver.
:. SCOUTING SKILL [2] Date completed: 28 Jun~ 2008

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Achieve competency in another scouting skill area from the list provided.
Prior to pursuing the Rover Progress Scheme, I have acquired basic camp craft skills
during my days as a Scout and Venture Scout. Since becoming a Rover Scout, I have
attended the Unit Leader Training Wood badge Course, and organized several camps for
my Scout Group.
• Unit Leader Training Wood badge Course (ULTWBC) -

14 October to 23 November 2008.
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During ULTWBC's residential camp in Sarimbun, each patrol had to build at

least 10 camp gadgets. I was actively involved in the design and construction of a
patrol flag-stand and the clothes airing line.
• Group Camp 2008 -
6 to 8 June 2008
As the Venture Scout Leader, I was involved in the campsite development

training. During the camp development, the campers were taught how to build a
kitchen table and benches, flag pole, clothes airing tine, and shoe rack.
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: ~ERVICE [ 1 ] ' Date completed: 12 December 2005
Plan and complete a service project in accordance to the principles o/Service Learning.
Patrol Leader Training Course -

26 November to 12 December 2005
Service Goals:
• To develop and nurture Patrol Leaders.
Learning Goals:
• Mentorship of service Scouts and Ventures attached to this project
• Improve verbal and written communication skills
As the sub-camp chieffor Tampines District's PLTC 2005, my role is to mentor 2 young
Venture Scouts and the participants of our PLTC Sub-camp. Including the seminar, the
camp lasted 4 days. During these 4 days, the campers had a chance to experience leading
their peers using the scouting method through the various skill activities.
Throughout the entire process, from planning phase to the actual camp execution and
finally through reflection and evaluation, we followed closely to, and applied, the
service-learning principles.
Please see the attached Annex D for more information.
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PLANNING [1] Date completed: 22 September 2007
Be part ofthe committee responsible for planning and organizing a social function which
involves majority ofparticipants not within your own crew.
International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore -

22 September 2007
As the event's Chairperson, I had proposed the inaugural International Coastal Cleanup
Singapore, to my District, when I first read about it in early 2007. I quickly wrote in to
the Singapore's coordinator for ICCS - Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research
(RMBR), as ICC is an annual affair organized by the US based Ocean Conservancy. Due
to the overwhelming application, RMBR could not slot us in for the originally scheduled
15 September 2007, which was the date for ICC worldwide. So RMBR allocated to us the
following Saturday, and the response from my District was overwhelming.
The 6 months of rigorous planning and preparation saw 70 participants from 5 schools, a
total of 1293 debris, weighing 42.5kg was collected.
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, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [1] Date completed: 14 September 2008

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Acquire and pursue a new skill or complete an approved "Scouts of the World"
Discovery programme.
Attended the "Scouts of the World" Discovery workshop, held at The Singapore Scout
Association from 13 to 14 September 2008.
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THFINDER
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i KNOWLEDGE [3] Date completed: 8 September 2003
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AL/end and complete Unit Leader Training Basic Course
Attended the Unit Leader Training Basic Course, held by The Singapore Scout
Association Training Institute, on 8 September 2003.
Certificate Number: 03/400/ BC
Please see attached Annex E for more information.
UNIT INVOLVEMENT [2] Date completed: 8 August 2009

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Prepare and instruct a group of youth in acquiring a proficiency badge or equivalent

qualifications.
Footdrillinstructorship Course (AIC)-

28 March to 8 August 2009
Of the several scouting skills I have instructed as a Venture Scout Leader, I have decided
to pick the footdrill instructorship course 2009 (AIC), organized by the NPC. The
footdrill instructorship course 2009 is interesting, because it is one of the few
collaborations between The Singapore Scout Association and external agencies, which in
this case is the Singapore Police Force, held at the Old Police Academy.
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Three of my Venture Scouts participated in this AIC, the Ventures had to undergo a
series of activities and on-the-job training before taking their assessment. To fulfill the
course requirements, the Ventures participated in 4 training sessions, before being
allocated 6 to 10 Scouts each for their 6 instructorship sessions.
The three Ventures having been a Scout, and with the Scout Troop for the last four years
were familiar with the basic footdrill and commands. Therefore besides footdrill, I had
focused more on the communication aspects when facilitating the Ventures, such as
verbal and written communication.
Please see attached Annex F for more information.
, SCOUTING SKILL [3] Date completed: 22 March 2009

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Achieve competencies in another 2 scouting skill areas from the list provided.
Similarly to my other Scouting Skills listed earlier, prior to pursuing the Rover Progress
Scheme, I have already acquired basic Scouting skills during my days as a Scout and
Venture Scout. Since becoming a Rover Scout, I have continued to seek advance
knowledge so as to be better equipped to guide my Venture Scouts in their own skill
pursuit.
• Survival Skills -
14 to 15 April 2007
26 to 27 January 2008
21 to 22 March 2009
As the camp chief for the survival skills, I had to demonstrate the construction of
improvised natural shelters, finding and collecting water, identifying and testing
plants for edibility, rescue signaling and backwoodsman cooking.
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• Pioneering -
14 October to 23 November 2008 (ULTWBC)
9 to II February 2007 (National Scoutcraft & Pioneering Competition - NSPC)
Part of the ULTWBC required us to construct the Brynbach Tower. As one of the
Scouters with pioneering knowledge in the camp, I had to demonstrate the use of
the different types oflashings and hitches used in the construction of the tower.
Being the Venture Scout Leader, I had prepared my Venture Scouts in basic
pioneering skills. My Ventures designed a tower for the pioneering competition in
2007; due to their months of hard work we won a bronze award.
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, FIRST AID [2] Date completed: 27 October 2006

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Become a qualified Adult First Aider or Bronze Medallion Life Saver.
Attended the Refresher First Aid course held by Singapore Red Cross Society, and
certified in Standard First Aid on 27 October 2007.
Course Reference: RFA 21/06

Course Date: 23 to 27 October 2006
Please see attached Annex G for more information.
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. SERV~CE [2] Date completed: 14 August 2008
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Perform community service or relevant service to others consistently for 30 hours over
period of 6 months.
Performed service to The Singapore Scout Association for camps from 12 July to 14
August. Total hours served: Approximately 120 hours.
I. Northeast Area Venture Leadership Camp-
12 to 13 July 2008
Hours served: Approximately 36 hours
2. National Camp 2008 -

11 to 14 August 2008
Hours served: Approximately 84 hours
Please see attached Annex H & I respectively, for more information.
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: PLANNING [2] Date completed: 19 November 2007

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Be a member ofa main organizing committee responsible for a diSlrict, area or national
level event or project.
Patrol Leader Training Course -

3 November to 19 November 2007
As the Course Director and Camp Chief for Tampines District Patrol Leader Training
Camp, my role is primarily to ensure that the participants get the opportunity to
experience and to apply the Patrol System during the course, so as to be able to bring the
knowledge back to their Scout Troops to apply them.
The other aspect of my role is to ensure that the service and support teams are capable of
supporting the sub-camps to allow the sub-camp chiefs to execute their programmes
properly.
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~PHYSICAL PURSUIT Date completed: 28 December 2007

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Undertake a form ofphysical recreation and show improvement and effort with at least
40 hours ofinvolvement over period of 12 weeks.
Running Events-
• Singapore Sheares Bridge Run 22km
26 August 2007
• New Balance Real Run 15km
29 October 2007
• Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 42km
2 December 2007
Training Duration: 23 April to 28 December 2007

Total Time: 124 hours, 31 minutes and 48 seconds
;:PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [2] Date completed: 14'jun~ 2009

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When the personal assessment shows that a Rover has achieved the majority of his first
personal challenges, he is allowed to prepare his secondpersonal plan.
A discussion was held with my Rover Scout Leader (Ms Catherine Tan) on 14 June 2009.
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[K'NOWLEDGE [4] Date completed: 7 J'une 2009'
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At/end and complete Unit Leader Training Advanced Course
Attended the Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course, held by The Singapore Scout
Association Sands Training Institute, on 8 September 2003,
Certificate Number: 2009/ WBC / 056
Please see attached Annex J for more information,
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t~~NIT_~NV.~LVEMENT [3] Date completed: 15 September 2007
Hold an appointment as a leader in a unit for at least 12 months, involving at least 60

hours ofquality service,
Has been appointed as an Adult Leader since 2003. Appointed as a Volunteer Adult
Leader (VAL) by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore, for Greenview
Secondary School since 2007.
~EX_PEDITION [2] Date completed: 16 August 2007

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Complete a challenging expedition of at least 4 days 3 nights in an unfamiliar setting

which should include at least 32 hours ofeffort and activity.
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13 th Korea DMZ Peace Trek -

9 to 16 August 2007
Activity hours: Approximately 108 hours

Activity area: South Korea
Together with nine fellow Singapore Rovers, we undertook an adventurous journey

trekking on the South Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The 13 th Korea DMZ Peace
Trek was organized by the South Korean's Scout Association to spread the message of
reunification of the whole Korean peninsula.
The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula
that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. The DMZ cuts the Korean
Peninsula roughly in half, crossing the 38th parallel on an angle, with the west end of the
DMZ lying south of the parallel and the east end lying north of it. It is 155 miles (248
km) long and approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, and is the most heavily armed border
in the world.
The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, and ended with a cease-fife on July 27,
1953. 16 countries dispatched combat troops to help the South and 5 others sent medical
supplies. Ever since, Korea has been divided into South and North. The DMZ divided the
Korean peninsula in half, a 2km area on either side of the border (MDL) where North and
South Korea both cease military activities and offensive activities. It is also an invaluable
ecosystem preservation area for rare plants and animal species.
This journey was done in parallel to my NYAA gold adventurous journey.
Please refer to the attached Annex K for more infonnation.
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r;Fi'ROJECT
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Date completed: SO}U;y 2009

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Initiate and lead a project that has beneficial impact on a community or Complete an
approved "Scouts ofthe World" Voluntary Serviceo
Project Orion: Rovering with Turtles-

20 June to 5 July 2009
Completed the Scouts of the World Voluntary Service project, held at Setiu Wetlands,
Terengganu from 20 June to 5 July 20090
Appointed as the Project Team's Operations Manager and First Aider, my role is to
prepare the programmes and coordinate between the project's department operations. A
total of 9 Rover Scouts participated in this project, I from Malaysia and 8 from
Singapore.
Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles is the 2nd Scouts of the World Programme
(Voluntary Service) Project of the Scout of the World Award, Singapore Base.
The project was set upon the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.
Lasted 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team not only contributed to the
conservation work of sea turtles, but were also involved in mangrove replanting, repair
work for the villagers and WWF info centre, English and conservation awareness
education, assistance in the local women's cottage industry amongst many others.
Please refer to attached Annex L for more information.
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~,PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [2] Date completed: 4 March 2008
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Acquire and improve on a skill andfollow itfaithfullyfor 18 months.
Lifesaving -
8 May 2007 to 4 March 2008
I participated in the Northeast Area Lifesaving Course in May 2007, and mainly took up
this skill to equip myself with adequate lifesaving knowledge to be prepared for
emergencies,
During this period of time, I completed Lifesaving Preliminary 1,2,3, Cardio-Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) and Bronze Medallion Tests conducted by the Singapore Lifesaving
Society,
Upon completion of the Bronze Medallion, I am certified as a qualified lifesaver,
Please refer to attached Annex M, N, 0, P, & Q for more information,
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',~~OVERS AFFAIRS Date completed: 2010

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Serve a minimum term ofI 2 months in the National Rover Council as an active member.
Served as the Programme Co-Head of the National Rover Council from 7 November
2009 to 6 November 2010,
Please refer to attached Annex R for more information,
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PLORER
Supporting Documents & Certificates
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Annex A
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Cuon Scout Troop Footdrill Course 2005
Course Date: 130805, 200805, 270805, 030905, 100905.

Course Time: 1400hrs to 1700hrs.
Course Advisor: GSL Mr Latiff

Course Director: VSLlSL Gavin
Course Instructor: AVSL Nicholas
Course Venue: Greenview Secondary.

Attire: Full Scout Uniform with headgear.
Course Assessment: 100905

Course Assessor: SLNSL Gavin
Course Safety: AVSL Nicholas
Course Aim
This course aims to assist the young scout in understanding the fundamentals of drills,
and the ability to carry out the drills as instructed, with precision and discipline.
Course Pre-requisite
The course is open to all scouts who have attained a minimum scout standard.
Others
• Maximum number of participants will be limited at 24, with an instructor to

trainee ratio of 1:24.
• Participants are required to have 100% attendance before they qualitY for the
assessment.
• Any participants who are absent from any training without a valid medical chit
will be disqualified immediately.
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Course Contents
Stationary Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:

• Sedia.
• Senang Diri.
• Rehatkan Diri.
• Ke-kanan Pusing.
• Ke-kiri Pusing.
• Ke-belakang Pusing.
Mobile Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:

• Ke-Kanan Lurus.
• Ke-Kiri Lurus.
• Pandang Ke-Hadapan, Pandang.
• Dalam Buka Barisan, Gerak.
• Dalam Tutup Barisan, Gerak.
• Dalam Buka Barisan, Ke-Kanan Lurus.
• Dalam Tutup Barisan, Ke-Kiri Lurus.
• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Kiri Gerak.
• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Kanan Gerak.
• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Belakang Gerak.
• (Nombor) Langkah Ke-Hadapan Gerak.
• Hentak Taki Chepat Hentak.
• Berhenti.
• Keluar Baris.
• Bersurai.
Movement Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:

• Dari Kiri, Chepat Jalan.
• Maju.
• Ke-Kanan Belok.
• Ke-Kiri Belok.
• Ka-Kanan Pusing.
• Ke-Kiri Pusing.
• Ke-Belakang Pusing.
• lmpek Kiri.
• Impek Kanan.
• Tukah Langkar Masa Berjalan, Tukah Langkar.
• Hormat ke-hadapan, hormat.
• Hormat ke-kanan, hormat.
• Pandang ke-kanan, pandang
• Pandang ke-hadapan, pandang.
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Unit Drills - Teach and explain the meaning of:

• Yang tinggi ke-kanan, rendah ke-kiri dalam satu barisan, paras.
• Dari Kanan dalam satu dua bilang.
• Nombor granjil, satu langkah ke-hadapan, nombor genap, satu
langkah ke-belakang, gerak.
• Orang di-sebelah kanan diam.
• Barisan hadapan kanan pusing, barisan belakang kiri pusing, kanan
dan kiri pusing.
• Jadikan tiga barisan, chepat jalan.
• Dari kanan bilang.
• Jadikan dua barisan, semasa berjalan- gerak.
• Jadikan tiga barisan, semasa berjalan- gerak.
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CUON SCOUT TROOP

Footdrill 2005
SR Name Patrol Sign 13 20 27 3 10

Up Auq Auq Auq Sept Sept
1. Tan Ka Jun Elephant X X X X X X
2. Woong Ji Panther X X A X X X
Phang
3. Christopher Lion X X X X X X
Toh
4. Chin Yi Hong TL X X X X X X
Jackson
5. Koh Zhi Xuan Tiger X X X X X X
Kaven
6. Eugene Lee Rhino X X X X X X
Banq Hui
7. Lee Wen Hao Lion X X M X X X
8. Mhd Syahmi Elephant X X X X X X
Bin Azmi
9. Jonathan Lee Tiger X X X X X X
Jun De
10. Goh Wei Li Panther X X X X X X
11. Nq Chee Kian Jackal X X X X X X
12. Clarke Goh Rhino X X X X X X
Han Ronq
13. Jerome Aw Rui Elephant X X X X X X
Honq
14. Julius Lion X X X X X X
D.Roberts
15. Wong Wei Rhino X X X X X X
Quan Alvin
16. Joses Sim Tian Jackal X X X X X X
Ping
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Annex B
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Cuon Scout Troop Investiture 2006
Chairman: Nicholas Koh
Deputy Chairman: Kelvin Kang

Assistant Chairperson: Chermaine Chiew
Contingent Commander: TL Kavan Koh

Flag Party (State): SPL Eugene
Flag Party (School): SPL Jinhao
Contingent Members:
• Jonathan Lee
• Mohd Syahmi
• Julius D. Roberts
• Jerome Aw
• Ng Chee Kian
Reception & Ushering OIC: Chermaine Chiew

Reception UC: Christopher Toh
Ushering UC: Daniel Phua
Audio-Visual & Photography OlC: Calvin Tan

Audio-VisuaIIlC: Mohd Zuhairee
Photography I/C: Jackson Chin
Logistics & Reception OIC: Lee WeeMing

Logistics UC: Tan Kajun
Reception IIC: Woong Ji Phang
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' -_ _p_a_re_n_t_s_&_O_th_e_r_U
__n_it_r_ep_s_ _----'1 C P_O_d_iu_n ~ IL p_a_re_n_t_s_&_O_t_he_r_u
__ n_it_r_ep_s _
Step 3:PLs will hentak-taki on the spot while their members take up position.
This part show the members moving 'll •

in while in hentak kaki mode. ~ ~ LI_ _----'
Stop 2, ~m'~fO= \000 po"","d""\" to tho po<H"m.
2eDeDeDeD
Step I
Above is the marching in sequence.
Parents and all other unit representatives will be mixed this time round, free-seating.
Only GOH- AC, 2x AAC, DC, 3 x ADC, school principal, school VP, CCA HOD, GSL
and SL will be given VIP seating.
Unit reps on the invited list will be:
• GVSS Girl Guides 2 x teacher-ill-charge, 2 x CL and 4 x ACL.

• Hai Sing Catholic Guides 2 x teacher-in-charge, 1 x CL, and 1 x ACL.
• Changkat Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.
• Dunman Scouts 1 SL, and 2 x ASL.
• Ngee Ann Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.
• Siglap Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.
• East Spring Scouts I SL, and 2 x ASL.
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Time Schedule for Cuon Scout Investiture 2006
0545 Arrival of parents, guest and unit representatives.
0550 ArrivalofVrPs.
0600 ArrivalofGOH.
0605 Commencement of parade.
0620 Parade formed up.
0625 Flag raising and playing of the national anthem.
0630 Speech by GOH
0635 Recitation of Scout promise.
0640 GOH will put the scarf for the tenderfoots.
0645 Parents will put the epaulettes for the tenderfoots.
0650 End of parade
0655 Refreshments & Interaction.
0730 Photo Taking.
0745 End of Investiture.
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Cuon Scout Troop

Greenview Secondary School 15
Pasir Ris st 21
Singapore 518969
02 February 2006
Mr. Malcolm Tan

East Area Commissioner
Singapore Scouts Association
Dear Sir
Invitation to Cuon Scout Troop Investiture 2006
Greenview Cuon Scout Troop would like to invite you to be our Guest of Honour at the
upcoming investiture parade.
Greenview Cuon Scout Troop has a membership of about 40 boys and girls. This year,
we are please to have 15 new secondary I students in joining us. Thus this investiture is
for them to be formally invested as a brother scout of this scouting fraternity.
The investiture will be held in Greenview Secondary School on the 24 March 2006
(Friday) evening; from 6pm to 8pm. Attire would be in scout uniform. Refreshments will
be provided.
We would be pleased and honoured if you would consent to give a speech at the
investiture. We would appreciate if we could hear from you by 01 March 2006. Thank
you.
Yours sincerely
Nicholas Koh
Chairman for 2006 Investiture
Greenview Cuon Scout Troop
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CVON SCOUT TROOP - NAME LIST 2006

SR Name Patrol Remarks
I. Abdul LatitT ROmar GSL
2. Gavin Pah Wen Xiang SL / VSL
3. Jonny Tan Xing You ASL
4. Huang Hanxiang ASL
5. Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi AVSL
6. Kang Yong Tah Kelvin PAL
7. Tan Xian Yang Calvin Venture
8. Lee Wee Ming Venture
9. Chiew Leng Choo Venture
10. Chin Yi Hong Jackson Senior Scout
II. Daniel Phua Senior Scout
12. Mhd..Zuhairee Senior Scout
13. Tan KaJun Senior Scout
14. Christopher Toh Senior Scout
15. Woong Ji Phang Senior Scout
16. Koh Zhi Xuan Kaven Troop Leader
17. Eugene Lee Bang Hui SPL
18. Chan Jin Hao SPL
19. Jerome Aw Rui Hong PL(Bear)
20. Bernie Ong APL (Bear)
21. Goh Wei Li Bear
22. Wee Wen Liang Bear
23. Muhd Khairul Nizzam B M Bear
24. Jonathan Lee Joo De PL (Tiger)
25. PangJun Wei APL (Tiger)
26. Daniel Tan Soon Huat Tiger
27. Kurina Prasetya Simanjaya Thio Tiger
28. Muhd Ardhi B Danial A Tiger
29. Mhd Syahmi Bin Azmi PL (Elephant)
30. Yong Chin Wei Sherman APL (Elephant)
31. Zadkiel Yeo Elephant
32. Basil Lee Jia Hao Elephant
33. Daryl Lim Elephant
34. Julius D.Roberts PL (Lion)
35. NeoChun Kai APL (Lion)
36. Jeremy Low Lion
37. Clarke Goh Han Rong Lion
38. Muhd Izwandi B Azman Lion
39. NgChee Kian PL (Jackal)
40. Chiang Ming Yang APL (Jackal)
41. Joses Sim Tian Ping Jackal
42. Wong Wei Quan Alvin Jackal
43. Lim Seng Hwee Jackal
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Supporting Documents &
Certificates
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*"
THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATION

Training Institute
(Established ill 2000)
....
Certificate of Attendance
presented to
Koh Yong Zhi Nicholas
for successful completion of
UNIT LEADER TRAINING INTRODUCTORY COURSE

2002
held on
3 rd February 2002
Mr Chow Hock Lin

ational Training Commissioner
M'~~"'
Course Director
CertIficate No. 01 /405/IC

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THE 51 G PORE SCOUT ASSOCI 10
TA PINE DISTRICT
Ce:rtifir-ate of .9I.ppreciation
Presentea to
Nicholas Koh
Grumbling Squirrel
Kandersteg Sub Camp Chief
for '.R.g.rufering o/afua6fe Services to tfie
Patro[Leaders) 'Training Course

2005
field on26 f}./jJvem6er & 10 tiff 12 Vecem6er 2005
.9lt (jreenview Secondary Schoof
/'
Yang Chen SL. Gavin Pah
District Commissioner Course Director
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Training Institute
(Established ill 2000)
.#~.
presented to
Koh Yong Zhi, Nicholas

UNIT LEADER TRAINING BASIC COURSE

(2nd Intake)
held on
8 September 2003
I f
Chow Hock Lin Don Keithsiri Wijendra

National Training Commissioner Course Director
Certificate No. 03/400/BC

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Foot drill instructor course (OJT)
Audience: Secondary 2&3 scouts
Number of sessions: 6 (3hoUIs per session)
Schedule:
• 23 April Thursday 3pm-6pm(lsession)
• 25 April Saturday 12pm-6pm(2session)
• 30 April Thursday 3pm-6pm(lsession)
• 2 May Saturday 12pm-6pm(2session)
Venue:
Green view school compound, parade square, roads (in school) or under shelters when
it is raining.
Lessons:
23 April Thursday (I session): learning of static drills
25 April Saturday (2sessions): Quick refresh of static drills and learning of movement
drills
30 April Thursday (lsession): Quick refresh of static drills and movement drills
2 May Saturday (2sessions): Practicing of all the drills taught and perfecting them
Static drills comprises of:

• "sedia",
• "senang diri",
• "begerak kekanan/kekiri bertiga-tiga, kekanan/kekiri pu-sing",
• "menghadap ke belakang/hadapan, ke belakang pu-sing",
• "kekanan lurus",
• " keluar baris",
• "bersu-rai",
• "pandang kehadapan pandang",
• "satu/dua/tiga/langkah ke hadapan/belakang/kiri/kanan gerak",
• "di dalam buka/tutup barisan kekanan lurus",
Movement drills comprises of:

• "pandang kekanan/kiri/hadapan pandang",
• "ka belakang/kanan/kiri pu-sing (when marching)",
• "TUKAR LANGKAH MASA BERJALAN",
• "ke kiri/kanan belok",
• "memberi homat semasa berjalan, ka kiri/kanan/hadapan hormat"
• "hentak kaki chepat hentak",
• "berhenti"
• DAR! kanan, CEPAT JALAN
*Credits: Commands are taken from tampines district venture scout foot drill
instructorship course 2009 (handout)
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Materials needed:
Water bottles, consent form issued by scout unit to be approved (signed by parents),
wear half-u for all sessions and bring full-u on 2 May Saturday for uniform inspection.
Precautions:
Heat stroke, fainting
Prevention of heat stroke and fainting by drinking lots of water and have adequate rest
before the foot drill.
In-case of bad weather:

Foot drill will be held indoors.
Timetable
Time Dates 23 April Thursday

3pm-3.45pm Foot drill
./ sedia,
./ senang diri,
./ kekanan lurus,
./ pandang kehadapan
pandang,
./ di dalam buka/tutup
barisan kekanan lurus
3.45pm-4pm Break
./ begerak kekanan/kekiri
bertiga-tiga,
kekanan/kekiri pu-sing
./ menghadap ke
belakang/hadapan, ke
belakang pu-sing
./ satu/dua/tiga/langkah
ke
hadapan/belakanglkiril
kanan gerak
4.45pm-5pm Break
./ keluar baris
./ bersu-rai
5.45pm-6pm Debriefing
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Time Dates 25 April Saturday

,/ DARl kanan,
CEPAT JALAN
,/ Berhenti
,/ ke kiri/kanan
belok
12.45pm-1 pm Break
I prn-l.45pm Foot drill
,/ pandang
kekanan/kiri/hada
pan pandang
,/ memberi homat
semasa berjalan,
ka
kiri/kanan/hadapa
n hormat
1.45pm-2pm Break
,/ ka
belakang/kanan/k
iri pu-sing (when
marching)
2.45pm-3.45pm Break
3.45pm-4.30pm Foot drill
,/ hentak kaki
chepat hentak
,/ TUKAR LANGKAH
MASA BERJALAN
4.30pm-4.45pm Break
,/ Refresh those
drills that they are
weak in
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(Foot drill: Practicing and perfecting the drills)

Time Dates 30 April Thursday
3.45pm-4pm Break
4.45pm-5pm Break
(Foot drill: Practicing and perfecting the drills)

Time Dates 2 May Saturday
12pm-12.45pm Uniform inspection &
Foot drill
12.45pm-l pm Break
lpm-l.45pm Foot drill
1.45pm-2pm Break
2.45pm-3.45pm Break
4.30pm-4.45pm Break
Done by: Bernie Ong (venture)

Unit: Cuon Scout Group- Venture Scout Unit
Date: 19-04-2009
e-mail:dude_bernie@hotmail.com
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frr'SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY

1/ . . . . P;urnn II" r <:e"en<:~
The Pre"d<:J1I "I IOcap"r
ame NICHOLAS KOH YONG ZHI
NRIC,PP S8411721 H
IS certif.ed ,n Standard Flrsl Aid (SFA)

Course Ref RFA 21/06
Course Date 23 10 27 Oct 06
Date of Issue 27·0ct·2006
47513
1.The holder of this card has successfully completed training

and e""minalion in STANDARD FIRST AID (SFA).
2. This certificate Is valid for three (3) years from dale of issue.
...............
Chainnan
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Secrei';Y'~"
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Medical C<Jmrnisslon. SRCS
Sfngap_ Red Cro•• Soclely

15 Penang lane Singapore 238486 Tel: 6336 0269 Fax: 6337 &435
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Chief Scout
HIS Excellency
MR S R NATHAN
Singapore President of the Republoc of Stngapore
President
Scouts MR NOEL HON C C.
Ch,ef CommIssioner
MR NICHOLAS TANG NING
13 July 2008
Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi

Venture Scout Leader
Cuon Scout Group
Dear Nicholas,
NORTHEAST AREA VENTURE LEADERSHIP COURSE 2008
On behalf of Northeast Area, I would like to thank you for your invaluable
service as a member of the Course Staff for the Area Venture Leadership
Course held at Sarimbun Scout Camp from 12 to 13 July 2008.
Your service has contributed much to the success of the Course and is well
appreciated.
We hope we will be able to call upon you again for future courses.
With best wishes,
Yours In SCouting
H~ENG
Area Resource Commissioner (Northeast)
The Singapore Scout Associlltion

Ee Peng liang Building
1 Bishan Street 12 Sil1llapore 579808
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Certificate of Appreciation
This certificate i pre ented to
KOH YONG ZHI, NICHOLAS
of
The Singapore Scout Association
in recognition of your in aluable contribution to the

National Camp 2008
11 to 14 August 2008.
Commandant P C Deputy Chairman. PCC Council

Chairman Chairman
National Camp 200H <ltional Camp 200
xecutive Committee teering Committee
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Sands Training Institute
(Established 2000)
presented to
Koh Yong Zhi, Nicholas
UNIT LEADER TRAINING WOOD BADGE COURSE

2nd Intake
held from
14th October to 23 rd November 2008
Signed on this 7th day of June 2009
'I ,
~,.~
NO~~'L~~OHAMAD NORDIN BIN SALLEH
Na~\~I\ning Commissioner Course Director
Certificate No. 2009/WBC/056

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3th Korea DMZ Peace Trek 2007
Done By: Nicholas Koh Yang Zhi
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CONTENTS
PERSONAL PARTICUL.ARS 72
NEXT-OF-KIN PARTICUL.ARS 73
EMERGENCY CONTACTS IN KOREA 73
ADDRESS OF SINGAPORE MlSSION IN KOREA: 73
CONTACTS OF SINGAPORE MlSSION IN KOREA: 73
EQUIPMENT L.IST 74
GENERAL. INFORMATION 75
DMZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 76
KOREAN WAR BATTLEFIELDS DMZ 76
m
OBJECTIVES OF THE 13 DMZ PEACE TREK 76
DAY 1 - 9 AUGUST 2007 77
REFL.ECTIONS OF DAY I 78
DAY 2 - 10 AUGUST 2007 79
IMJINGAK 80
DoRA OBSERVATION PLATFORM 81
TYPHOON OBSERVATORy.........................•.......•............................•.......................................................... 82
REFL.ECTIONS OF DAY 2 83
DAY3-11 AUGUST 2007 84
LABOR PARTY BUILDING 84
WOUEONG-RI STATION 85
THE IRON TRIANGLE ZONE 85
THE SECOND UNDERGROUND TUNNEL.. 86
DAY 4 - 12 AUGUST 2007 88
DAY 5 - 13 AUGUST 2007 94
TOUR OF ARMY BARRACKS 97
ARMY EXPERIENCE 102
NIGHT TREK 104
DAY 6 - 14 AUGUST 2007 106
PUNCH BOWL 106
DAY 7 - 15 AUGUST 2007 109
UNIFICATION OBSERVATORY 109
DAY 8- 16 AUGUST 2007 112
CONCL.USION 112
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Personal Particulars
Name Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi
NRIC S8411721H
Age 23+
Gender Male
Citizenship Singaporean
Contact Number 97652516
BLK 134 Lorang Ah 500 #08-466

Residential Address
Singapore 530134
Blood type A+
Allergies Amoxil
Dietary Restrictions NIL
Medical Conditions NIL
Medications NIL
School NA
Scout Troop Cuon Scout Troop
Year joined Scouting 1993
Highest Award in
NA
Scouting
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Name Lau Kim Chao
NRIC S1413388G
Relationship Mother
BLK 134 Lorang Ah 500 #08-466

Residential Address
Singapore 530134
Emergency Contacts in Korea
Address of Singapore Mission in Korea:
28th Floor, Seoul Finance Centre

84 Taepyungro 1-ga
Chung-gu, Seoul 100-768, Republic of Korea
Email: singembseo@sgmfa.gov.sg
Contacts of Singapore Mission in Korea:
001-82-(2) 774-2464, 774-2465, 774-2466, 774-2467
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Equipment List
CONTENTS QTY
Backpack 1
Eating Utensils (mess tin, fork & spoon) 1 Set
- Water bottle (1 litre) 2
Rain Coat 1
- Sleeping Bag 1
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, towel, etc) 1 Set
- T-shirts 7
- Jacket I Windbreaker 1
- Shorts 3
- trekking I hiking pants 4
- Socks 7
Undergarments 8
- Track Shoes 1 Pair
- Slippers I Sandals 1 Pair
- Scout's Uniform (with Singapore flag badge) 2 Set
- Stationery (Notebook, Pen, Pencil, Markers) 1 Set
- Camera 1
- Torch light 1
- Spare Batteries 4AA
Personal First Aid Kit 1 Set
Passport & Tickets 1 EA
Money
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General Information
Title: 13th DMZ Peace Trekking
(The 100th Anniversary of Scouting)
Dates: 9 -16 August 2007
Location: Korean War Battlefields DMZ
Organizers: Korea Scout Association
Participants:
13 - 24 years of age Scouts from Korea, overseas, and non-Scouts

youths.
Scout Leaders from Korea and overseas (Staff and Troop Leaders).
155 participants from Korea and overseas Scouts participated in this

event.
Overseas Scouts include: Hong Kong (9 participants) and Thailand (1

participant).
Singapore Participants: 10 - 3 Leaders, 4 Rovers, 3 Ventures.
Singapore Team:
Contingent Leader: Mr Gavin Pah.

Asst. Contingent Leader: Ms Alicia Goh.
Asst. Contingent Leader: Mr Nicholas Koh
Adult Leaders: Gavin Pah, Alicia Goh, & Nicholas Koh.

Rovers: Chris Khoo, Ng Hweeshiang, Jojo Ong, & Ong Aileng.
Ventures: Leonard, Kexin, Tee Yong.
The Team was organized into 5 groups:
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
Gavin Pah Ong Aileng Ng Hweeshiang Alicia Goh Nicholas Koh
Jojo Ong Tee Yong Leonard Kexin Chris Khoo
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DMZ Background Information
The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean
Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. The
DMZ cuts the Korean Peninsula roughly in half, crossing the 38th parallel on an
angle, with the west end of the DMZ lying south of the parallel and the east end
lying north of it. It is 155 miles (248 km) long and approximately 2.5 miles (4 km)
wide, and is the most heavily armed border in the world.
North Limled Line (NLL)
Korea De ditarise<l Zone (DMZ)

2 wide
MilltSl)' Demarcated Line
Korea De ditarise<l Zone (DMZ)

2 wide ~
Sou limited Line (SLL)
Korean War Battlefields DMZ
The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, and ended with a cease-fire on
July 27, 1953. 16 countries dispatched combat troops to help the South and 5
others sent medical supplies. Ever since, Korea has been divided into South and
North. The DMZ divided the Korean peninsula in half, a 2km area on either side
of the border (MDL) where North and South Korea both cease military activities
and offensive activities. It is also an invaluable ecosystem preservation area for
rare plants and animal species.
Objectives of the 13th DMZ Peace Trek
Enhance the will towards the Korea's reunification and peace

- Contribute to the world peace and unity
- Share friendship through the trekking
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DAY 1 - 9 August 2007
TIME ACTIVITIES
1100hrs Assemble at Nam-sunQ elementarv school (ChunQ-ju, ChunQ-buk)
1100hrs Reqistration
1130hrs Logistics & Supplies organization
1200hrs Lunch
1400hrs Trek to the ChunqcheonQbuk-do Office of Education
1430hrs OpeninQ ceremony rehearsal
1500hrs Opening ceremony
1540hrs Street March
1700hrs Camp & SleepinQ areas assiQninQ
1800hrs Dinner
1900hrs Group MeetinQ
2130hrs Equipment preparation, maintenance & Wash up
2200hrs Lights out
Opening Ceremony:
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Reflections of Day 1
We arrived at the Incheon International Airport - South Korea's international
airport, at about 7am (Korea's time). The Korean Scouts were very kind to pick
us up from the airport; many of them had to travel for 3 hours to the airport. At
the airport, we also met Scouts from Thailand and Hong Kong who were also
here to participate in this event.
We moved on to the assembly area at Nam-sung elementary school located in

Chung-ju, which is a 3 hour ride from the airport. At Nam-sung elementary
school, here we were divided into our different groups. I was paired with Chris in
group 5, and our group had about 18 other Korean Scouts.
The Korean Scouts were very shy, probably because they were afraid to
communicate in English. We were told that they had learned English as their
second language, but in South Korea they very proud of their Korean heritage, so
many times they prefer to communicate in Korean, thus they had little chance of
communicating in English.
The Koreans were very hospitable; they took extra efforts to help us get used to
the culture in Korea. They were very interested to know about Singapore, and so
we spent much of the time together understanding more about each other's
culture.
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TIME ACTIVITIES
0530hrs Reveille
0550hrs Breakfast
0700hrs Strike camp
0900hrs Imiinqak
1000hrs Trekking
1200hrs Dora Observation Platform
1240hrs Lunch
1400hrs Trekkinq
1540hrs Tvphoon Observatory
1620hrs Trekking
1730hrs Camp & Sleeping areas assigning
1800hrs Dinner
1900hrs Unit Meetinq
2100hrs Shower
2200hrs Liqhts out
Trekking Photographs:
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Imjingak
Established in 1972 for those who had to flee their hometowns in North Korea
during the Korean War, Imjingak is located northwest of Seoul. Some 400 relics
and pictures on North Korea's military force, politics, society and overall lifestyle
are exhibited here. On display outside are 12 different Korean War tank and
combat planes. Here is the Bridge of Freedom, the point of interruption of the
Gyeong-euiseon Railroad, and a platform for Koreans whose ancestors are
buried in the north, to make ceremonial bows.
Photograph of Imjingak Pavilion:
Photograph of Mangbaedan Memorial Altar:
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Photographs of the Freedom Bridge:
Dora Observation Platform
It was founded as the OP in Songaksan is closed. It is the northernmost

observatory of South Korea from which visitors can view a part of the North
Korean life through a telescope, such as Mt. Songaksan in Gaeseong, Kim 11-
Seong statue, Gijeong-dong, the outskirts of Gaeseong-si, Train smokestack at
Jangdan station, Geumamgol (collective farm).
Photographs of Dora Observation Platform:
Notice that in the background, there are telescopes for visitors.
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Typhoon Observatory
Typhoon (Taepung) Observatory was established on 3 Dec. 1991 by the

"Invincible Typhoon Force". It is located at the top, Suribong, of Mt. Bikki,
Hoengsan-ri, Jung-myeon, where it is about 65km from Seoul and about 140km
from Pyongyang.
Initially, it was build between South Limited Line and North Limited Line, 2km
from the Military Demarcated Line. But the North Koreans put iron impalement
around the true line in 1968, and South Koreans set up iron impalement partially
in 1978.
Thus Typhoon Observatory was established 800m from the truce line and
1,600m from a guard post of North Korea. Therefore, it became the closet
observatory on the truce line of 155 miles.
Photographs of Typhoon Observatory:

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We woke up at 5.30am, and to my surprise, the sun seems to rise earlier in
Korea. We had our breakfast, strike camp and moved to imjingak for the start of
our trek.
The Koreans have a disciplined culture. They will keep to their schedules strictly
and will not accept any kinds of delay, and thus we were able to arrive on
schedule at every destination.
At each destination, there were South Korean soldiers to explain what each
observation performs. They had Korean explanations followed by English, but
subsequently for some of the destinations, we had no soldiers who knew English
to explain to us.
Some of the Korean Scouts had to stepped in as English translators, but

unfortunately, many of them being students does not have a good command of
English to fully translate the explanations.
I spoke to the Korean Scout's International Commissioner, who was overseeing

this event. She was apologetic about it, not just the Singapore contingent was
affected, but the Hong Kong and Thailand Scouts were also affected, and had
spoke to here about this translation issue.
She mentioned that her English speaking staff were posted to the World Scout
Jamboree 2007 2 weeks ago, and could not make it in time for this event. She
felt bad about it, and promised to get some English brochures describing about
the places for us.
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TIME ACTIVITIES
0600hrs Reveille
0700hrs Breakfast
0740hrs Strike camp
0840hrs Labor Party Building
0900hrs TrekkinQ
0940hrs WolieonQ-ri Station
1020hrs TrekkinQ
1220hrs The Iron Triangle Station
1300hrs Lunch
1420hrs Second UnderQround Tunnel
1520hrs Break
1530hrs TrekkinQ
1800hrs Dinner
1900hrs Shower
2030hrs Security Education Talk
2130hrs Roll Call
2200hrs Lights out
Labor Party Building
Built in 1946 under fund-raising and labor forced by the North Korean
government, this shelled-out carcass of a building is a Soviet-type structure built
out of concrete. For security reasons, only devoted communist partisans were
allowed to work within the building.
Photographs of the Labor Party Building:
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Woljeong-ri Station
This used to be a provisional station before the division of the 2 Koreas, but now
is the northern most terminal station from the southern boundary of the DMZ. A
large sign that says 'The train wants to run', in front of the station is a symbol of
the nation's division tragedy.
Photographs of the national division:
The Iron Triangle Zone
This observatory has the capacity to carry 300 people at the same time. Through
the 8 high quality telescopes, visitors can see the DMZ, Pyongyang highlands,
propaganda villages, Kim il Sung's native home, and "Bloody Ridge" in North
Korea.
Photogra~hs of the Iron Triangle Zone:
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The Second Underground Tunnel
Discovered on March 19, 1975, the Second Underground Tunnel is wide enough
to allow 30,000 soldiers to pass through in an hour, and even large armored
vehicles can move through the tunnel.
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We woke up at 6am, had our breakfast, strike camp and moved to the next
destination, the Labour party building. From our exchange with the Korean
Scouts, we learnt that they have a lifestyle pretty much like any Singaporean.
Their youth starts their education from elementary school, to high school, college,
after completing college; they will be enlisted into the army for 2 years. After their
2 years of service, they will go on to the university.
Every South Korean male has to undergo 2 years of compulsory military training,
and many do not get the chance to return to their families during these 2 years.
The Korean Scouts participating in this event came from all parts of South Korea;
many of their families make a living through farming, so they are not well off.
They live a pretty harsh life, thus from this experience, I feel that the typical
Singaporean kid is very much more fortunate.
We shared about our interests about music and television dramas, and
discussed about the Korean dramas screening in Singapore. As many of them do
not come from a well-off family, they had little chance of travelling outside of
South Korea. But they were very independent, like for example, there were about
20 South Korean Scouts, around 8 and 9 years old - similar to our primary 2
kids, and they were able to travel 4 to 6 hours, and many kilometres away from
their families. They did not come for this event with any of their parents, but yet
they were able to take care of themselves and take care of each other for the
whole of 7 days.
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0600hrs Reveille
0700hrs Breakfast
0820hrs Strike camp
0900hrs TrekkinQ
1210hrs Lunch
1300hrs Trekking
1800hrs Dinner
1900hrs Equipment Maintenance
2100hrs Shower
2130hrs Roll Call
2200hrs Lights out
Trekking Route:
- Tongil Observation Point

- Myulgong Observation Point
- Gumgang Mt. railroad Gate 33
Baek-gol division Observation Point
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The day began a lot harsher than the previous 3 days, due to the highly sensitive
areas which we visited. We had a chance to trek beside the South Limited Line
fences. We trekked through the mountains and hills and had a more realistic
picture of what the South Korean soldiers do to patrol the area as we passed
through several sentry points.
As we were trekking, the weather started to change and it became stormy, with
lighting and thunder. We continued to trek on, and even the South Korean kids
trekked on, although many of them were shivering from the cold and some were
crying, but they never gave up.
Our Singapore contingent was very impressed by the attitude and mentality of
the South Koreans. They were brought up in such a harsh environment, able to
take hardships and withstand pressure, and more importantly very self-reliant.
Many times, we offered them our rain coats and jackets, but they turned down
our offer.
Although we felt that their culture was a little harsh on their younger ones, but we
also understand that it is their way of life, and through it, many of the South
Koreans grows up to be a lot stronger and more resilient.
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TIME ACTIVITIES
0600hrs Reveille
0700hrs Breakfast
0800hrs Strike camp
0900hrs Trekkino
1250hrs Lunch
1330hrs Korea's Army Experience
1720hrs Camp & Sleeping areas assignino
1800hrs Dinner
1900hrs Nioht Trekkino
2200hrs Night Snack
2230hrs Shower
2300hrs Roll Call
2330hrs Liohts out
Trekking Route:
- Munemi Guard Post

- Victory Observation Point
- Wonju Command Post
- Malgoke Ridge
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Tour of Army Barracks
During the trek, we were fortunate to be able to visit one of their military camps,
which were station at the DMZ area. During the barrack's tour, we had a chance
to talk to their soldiers and found out more about their thoughts and lives in the
Korean Army.
They showed us the equipment and weapon the South Korean's army uses.
Photographs of the Republic of Korea Arm :
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Army Experience
After the tour of the barracks, we had lunch. Following lunch, we had the chance
to undergo Korea's military training. We were provided helmet, camouflaged
uniform, and belt.
We also tried out some of the army exercises and obstacle courses.
Photographs of the Army Experience:
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Night Trek
After dinner, we trekked for about another 3 hours.
Photographs of the Night Trek:
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We began the day similar to the previous day; we trekked along the mountain
routes and pass through several sentries.
The more interesting part of the day was the army experience. We had a chance
to tour one of their army camps, and experienced their weapons and equipments
that they used. Having gone through national service as an infantry specialist, I
was able to recognize many of the equipments that they used. I also introduced
the equipments to some of our Singapore Scouts ladies and boys who have yet
to enter into the national service.
We were also treated to a display of their training, and have a chance to go

through some of it ourselves. Much of their training focuses on the physical
aspects, and many of it were very interesting. For example, they had obstacle
courses, and we had a chance to try them.
For the first time, we also did a night trek after our dinner. Although we can see
that many of the participants are very tired after 5 days of trekking, but you can
see the determination in them to complete the rest of the journey.
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0600hrs Reveille
0700hrs Breakfast
0800hrs Strike camp
0820hrs Trekking
1230hrs Lunch
1330hrs TrekkinQ
1830hrs Camp & SleepinQ areas assiQninQ
1900hrs Dinner
2000hrs Shower
2100hrs Roll Call
2130hrs LiQhts out
Trekking Route:
- SaBang st.
Mt. Do-sol Battle Monument
- 4th Tunnel
Punch Bowl
The Punch Bowl is a valley that rests in 400m - 500m above sea level highlands
near the coast of Yanggu-gun. American reporters dubbed the basin as the
Punch Bowl. From Dolsanryeong that is between the east side and coasts in
Yanggu-gun.
At the peak of Mt. Dolsanryeong is the Eulji Observatory Tower, located 1049
meters above sea level and is known to be one of the bitterest fighting fields in
the mid battle lines during the Korean War. From this tower, we can see the
checkpoint and farms in North Korea and four mountain peaks, including the
highest peak of Mt. Geumgangsan-birobong.
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The day started with a trek to the punch bowl valley and the surrounding areas.
There is an observation post at the peak of Mt. Geumgangsan-birobong, and the
trek up is the toughest of the last 5 days. However, as the observation post is
extremely closed to the North Koreans, we were extra careful and the South
Koreans were extra sensitive.
However, in the post, we were taken for tour of the observation post and they
showed us a video of the activities they had recorded the North Koreans doing.
They were able to capture clear pictures of what the North Koreans did over the
last 7 days. It was quite amazing.
During the journey, we had more exchanged with the Thailand Scout. He is the
only representative from Thailand, as the rest of the Thai Scouts had gone for the
World Scout Jamboree 2007.
It was interesting as the Thai Scout showed us many of his magic tricks, and we
had a great time. We exchanged many Scouts' songs, we taught him some
Chinese and Malay versions of the Scout songs and he taught us many of the
Thai versions of the Scout songs.
We also exchanged some of our overseas experiences, and during the trip, we
also exchanged some souvenirs, like scarves and badges, together with the
Hong Kong Scouts.
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0600hrs Reveille
0630hrs Breakfast
0730hrs Strike camp
0820hrs Trekking
1200hrs Lunch
1320hrs Resolution Ceremony Rehearsal
1400hrs Resolution Ceremony
1440hrs Unification Observatory Tour
1900hrs Farewell Party
2000hrs Unification Wish Ceremony
2130hrs Roll Call
2230hrs Lights out
Trekking Route:
- Gwang-chi Ridge
Myung-pa elementary school
- Jeo-jin Guard Post
Unification Observatory
1991 World Scout Jamboree Campsite
Unification Observatory
As the observatory closest to North Korea, more than 1 million people visit this
area annually. Visitors can see the Mt. Geumgangsan and Haegeumgang in
North Korea with the naked eye. The road to observatory brings forth a sense of
tension due to bard-wired entanglements along the coast and there are soldiers
stationed on alert at checkpoints along the approach.
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We had come to the final lap of the entire trek. We trekked up to the Unification
Observatory for the closing ceremony, and many of us were glad that the trek
had come to an end. Not because we did not enjoy the trek, but rather the trek
was very tiring, but at the same time it was very fulfilling. We had a great time
and during these 7 days, we made a lot of friends, exchanged our contacts and
souvenirs.
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TIME ACTIVITIES
0700hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
0830hrs Strike camp
0900hrs Departure for Seoul
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Conclusion
As this marks the end of our 13th Korea DMZ Peace Trek, I am very fortunate to
be able to have trekked this far with the Korean, Hong Kong and Thailand
Scouts.
Through this trip, I have made new friends, experienced the Korean culture, their
warmness, their hospitality. But more importantly, I have come to a better
understanding of the Korean War, the DMZ and how it divides the Korea
Peninsular into 2.
The older Koreans that we came across, many still hold the bitter memories of
the Korean War. The younger Koreans that we met, many are still unsure of what
it really means to reunite the 2 Koreas. But many Koreans are still supportive of a
peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular.
However, in reality, the DMZ is still heavily fortified by soldiers on both sides.
North Koreans still, from time to time, test the readiness of the South Korean
Army by trespassing the MOL and firing shots at a guard post. Just 2 days before
we were going into the DMZ, there were news reports of North Koreans firing
their machine guns at one of the guard posts.
South Korean soldiers are like Singapore soldiers, because they too are a
conscripted force. Every male citizen has to go through 2 years of military
service, and the soldiers we met at the DMZ are just like us. However, they have
to be in the line of fire everyday. Some of their soldiers have to enter the DMZ,
near the MOL, to patrol along it. They face land-mines, explosives and North
Koreans snipers every time. They are, in fact, putting their lives on the line, for
their country.
Although military incursions happen every now and then, but we can, at the same
time, see that improvements have been made in the reunification process.
Compare now and 50 years ago, there are more highways, communication lines
between North and South Korea. Economic activities involving both Koreas are
also increasing every day, although reunification process is slow, but someday
we will be able to witness the complete reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
One World, One Promise.
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Scout of the World Programme 2009

Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
Done By: Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS 115
PERSONAL PARTiCULARS 117
NEXT-OF-KIN PARTICULARS 118
EMERGENCY CONTACTS IN MALAySIA 118
EQUIPMENT LIST 119
GENERAL INFORMATION 120
PRE EVENT @ UNDERWATER WORLD SINGAPORE 121
SETIU, TERENGGANU INFORMATION 123
DAY I -20 JUNE 2009 126

REFLECfIONS OF DA Y I 126
DAY2-21 JUNE 2009 128

REFLECfIO S OF DA Y 2 129
DA Y 3 - 22 JUNE 2009 131

REFLECfIONS OF DAY 3 132
DAY 4 -23 JUNE 2009 133

REFLECTIONS OF DAY 4 134
DA Y 5 - 24 JUNE 2009 137

REFLECTIONS OF DA Y 5 139
DAY 6 - 25 JUNE 2009 140

REFLECfIONS OF DA Y 6 141
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DAY 7 - 26 JUNE 2009 143

DAY 8-27 JUNE 2009 145

DA Y 9 - 28 JUNE 2009 148

DAY 10-29 JUNE 2009...............•............................................................................................................ 150

REFLECfIONSOFDAY 10 151
DAY 11 - 30 JUNE 2009 153

DAY 12 - I JULY 2009 155

DAY 13-2JULY2009 158

POST EVENT: MANGROVE REFORESTATION PROGRAMME 159
CO CLUSION 162
REFERENCES 163
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Personal Particulars
Name Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi
NRIC S8411721H
Age 25+
Gender Male
Citizenship Singaporean
BLK 134 Lorong Ah 500 #08-466

Residential Address
Singapore 530134
Blood type A+
Allergies Amoxil
Dietary Restrictions NIL
Medical Conditions NIL
Medications NIL
School NA
Scout Troop Cuon Scout Group
Year joined Scouting 1993
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Next-of-kin Particulars
Name Lau Kim Choo
NRIC S1413388G
Relationship Mother
BLK 134 Lorong Ah 500 #08-466

Residential Address
Singapore 530134
Emergency Contacts in Malaysia
Address of Singapore Mission in Malaysia:

209 Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Email: singhekul@sgmfa.gov.sg
Contacts of Singapore Mission in Malaysia:

02-(03) 2161-6404,2161-6277,2161-6506,2161-6612,2161-6752
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Equipment List
CONTENTS
Backpack 1
Eating Utensils (mess tin, fork & spoon) 1 Set
- Water bottle (1 litre) 2
Rain Coat 1
- Sleeping Bag 1
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, towel, etc) 1 Set
- T-shirts 7
- Jacket I Windbreaker 1
- Shorts 3
- trekking I hiking pants 4
- Socks 7
Undergarments 8
- Track Shoes 1 Pair
- Slippers I Sandals 1 Pair
- Scout's Uniform (with Singapore flag badge) 2 Set
- Stationery (Notebook, Pen, Pencil, Markers) 1 Set
- Camera 1
- Torch light 1
- Spare Batteries 4AA
Personal First Aid Kit 1 Set
Passport 1
Money
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General Information
Organizer: The Singapore Scout Association
Title: Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
Pre Event
Dates: 06 June 2009
Location: Underwater World Singapore, Sentosa, Singapore
Post Event
Dates: 22 August 2009 - 12 September 2009
Location: Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, Singapore
Main Event
Dates: 20 June 2009 - 05 July 2009
Location: Terengganu - Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia
Participants:
19 - 25 years of age Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia.
08 Rover Scouts from Singapore and 01 Rover Scout from Malaysia
participated in this event.
Project Orion Team Members are:

• Team Leader: Oliver Lim
• Team Co-leader: Melissa Heng
• Team Advisor: Tan Sijie
• Liaison: Arvind Danapalan
• Secretary: Ashok Kumar
• Treasurer: Muhd Isa
• Ops Manager: Nicholas Koh
• Ops Manager: Ong May Lwin
• Logistics Manager: Parry Lim
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Pre Event @ Underwater World Singapore

Time Activity By:
09.00am-IO.30am • Presentation on sea turtles research and illegal
turtle trading. Prof Diong
• Providing insights on turtle conservation.

1O.30am - II.OOam • Tour of Underwater World Singapore (UWS)
UWS
facilities - Turtle pond and quarantine area.
II.OOam - 11.30am • Learning how to ill turtles
UWS
• Learning how to handle live turtles
11.30am - 12.00pm • Feeding session - Service to UWS UWS
12.00pm End of Programme
Facilitator:
Mr. Lee Tiow Aun
Marine Biologist,
Underwater World Singapore
Speaker:
Dr. Diong Cheong Hoong
Associate Professor
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Science Education
National Institute of Education
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Background of Underwater World Singapore

Underwater World Singapore (UWS) has been Singapore's main sanctuary for
injured and stranded marine turtles, as well as for the turtles confiscated by the
AVA from illegal traders. (UWS, n.d.)
Reflections of Pre Event

We started the pre event with a lecture conducted by Singapore's leading sea
turtle researcher Dr. Diong Cheong Hoong, an associate professor with the
National Institute of Education (NIE).
Dr. Diong spoke on topics such as the life-cycle of a turtle, from the egg-laying
process, to the growing years, then to the sexual maturity, and he also touched
on topics such as turtles research in Singapore, the illegal wildlife trade that is
harming the adult turtle population and their eggs, as well as insights on turtle
conservation in Singapore and the rest of the world.
The lecture was clear but serious, that turtle trading since the 1970s are now
having a major impact on the number of adult turtles in the wild.
We appreciated Dr. Diong for taking his time off his busy schedule to give us a
talk on turtle conservation, and to thank him, we presented a token of
appreciation on behalf of the Association.
After the talk, the UWS kindly arranged for a tour of their facilities, by Mr Lee, an
UWS marine biologist. From Mr Lee, we learnt how to identify the different types
- hawksbill, olive-ridley, and green turtles, as well as how to handle these types
of turtles. Mr Lee also arranged a feeding session for the team.
It was a meaningful session, and the team now has a better understanding for
undertaking the turtle conservation work up north.
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Setiu, Terengganu Information
The Setiu Wetlands are located in the northeast of Peninsula Malaysia, in the
state of Terengganu. For Terengganu, approximately 51.6% or 670,000 ha of the
state still remains under forest cover. Of this, 5,168 ha are designated as
plantation (Krishnapillay & Ong, 2003).
The wetlands form part of the Setiu river basin and the region features:
• Estuaries and deltas
• Intertidal mudflats, sand flats and mangroves
• Coastal brackish and saline lagoons and marshes
• Melaleuca swamp forest (known locally as *gelam*) or freshwater swamp
forests with vegetation comprising almost exclusively of Melaleuca
cejeputi
• Lowland dry forest with characteristic Dipterocarps and Nipah palm (Nypa
fructicans). (Global Environment Facility, 1999).
This range of habitats provides a variety of floristic communities, which in turn

support animal communities characteristic of tropical wetland ecosystems.
Setiu Wetland is a unique place in the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia where it
has national and international importance for conservation. The wetland is home
to the critically endangered river terrapin, painted terrapin and also the important
landing site for marine turtles especially the green turtles in northern
Terengganu. It also has high biodiversity and an important area for fishery
resources.
In the same time, Setiu is the poorest district in the state and even in the nation.
Majority of the population in Setiu works in the fisheries sectors and living the
subsistence lifestyle where they are highly dependent on the natural resources
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for generating income. As the government is pushing hard to enhance agriculture

and aquaculture activities to increase the livelihood status of the local population,
this move escalate the stress on the wetland ecosystems in Setiu due to
conversion of wetland for other economic uses.
Hence, conservation in Setiu Wetland is a great challenge where we need to

balance the socio-economic development needs and the need to protect the
ecosystems* functions. \NWF believe that by introducing the alternative livelihood
to the local populations to pull away their dependancy on natural resources for
subsistence could in future lower the stress on the wetland resources
consumption and create more sustainable condition that enables the socio-
economic development and conservation take place in harmony. This mean can
be achieved by promoting Ecotourism. As ecotourism is a high conscience
industry, the local population must be made aware the non-consumptive value of
the ecosystems and capacity build the local population to actively participate in
the industry.
Work done by WWF includes:

• Turtle & painted terrapin conservation
• Facilitating cottage industry activities for the womenfolk so they can
increase their economy, so they in turn don't rely on the natural resources
for income
• Mangrove replanting
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Involvement
Beach patrolling for any turtle nesting

Mangrove replanting or work at the mangrove nursery
- Awareness events in schools
Basic English classes for the locals (adults/kids)
Painting of school mural
Improvise/renovate/paint WWF information centre (and minor repairs if
any)
Beach clean-up
Assist local women with cottage industry
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DAY 1 - 20 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
1500hrs Arrival at Setiu, Terengganu
1530hrs Logistics & Supplies organization
1600hrs Camp Development
1800hrs Dinner
1930hrs Group Meeting
Lights out
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We arrived at the Zonice Rover Scout's base in Kuala Lumpur at 6.30am on day
1, where we rendezvous with Arvind our Malaysian Liaison Officer, and to pick up
much of our key logistics for this trip. We were hosted to a sumptuous breakfast
at Zonice Rovers' base, we had roti chenai and nasi lemak and we also took
some group photos. We left for Terengganu shortly thereafter.
We arrived at Penarik Inn - Setiu Terengganu, at about 3pm. At Penarik, we

quickly distributed our equipment supplies and begin with our campsite
development.
After the camp development, we rode on our bicycles to a nearby food stall to
have our dinner. We had our group meeting before wrapping up for the night.
When we first arrived at Terengganu, I noticed the soft sand and gentle sea
breeze, which gives a very relaxing impression of the place.
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DAY 2 - 21 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
0930hrs Introduction to hatchery work by INWF
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs Painting works at the INWF Info Centre
1700hrs Hatchery work
1900hrs Dinner
2000hrs Cycling to Talaga Papan
2100hrs Release of hatchlings
2200hrs Return to camp
2300hrs Meeting with INWF
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We woke up at 6.30am, and to my surprise, the sunrise seems to be much
prettier on the east coast of Malaysian peninsular. We had our breakfast, and
were introduced to hatchery work by WWF's Nurul for the start of our trip.
The hatchery was a lot simpler than what I had expected. Maybe because the
hatchery was built to simulate an environment as close to the turtle's natural
nesting environment, and so for the hatchery worker's convenience, the turtle
nests were sited next to one another. The hatchery was protected with some
netting around and on top of it, to keep out predators from the land and air. There
were some traps built inside the hatchery to catch any crabs that manage to
burrow their way through.
After lunch, we proceeded to the WWF Info centre, also affectionately known as
the pink house to the locals, to help out with some painting works. The info
centre was recently rented by WWF to enable its conservation work in the area. It
allows WWF to work with the local community, Pewanis - a local women's group
to spread the message of the importance of turtle conservation, to the local
villagers. Especially when Setiu is a nesting ground for turtles and many of the
local folk are fishermen; it is very common for fishermen around the area to come
into contact with these turtles. If these fishermen are aware of the plight of these
turtles and help to protect these turtles, then it may give these turtles a better
chance at survival.
After the painting works, we were told that there were two nests of turtles
hatching and so we proceeded to the hatchery excitedly to observe the hatching
process. We were delighted as this is the first time in the hatchery that there
were two nests hatching at the same time. Usually, only one nest will hatch in
anyone day.
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Once these turtles hatch, they had to be released that night, and so after our
dinner, we cycled down to talaga papan beach - the site where these turtles
were found, to release them. It was an exciting moment to see these hatchlings
released back into the wild.
After we returned to our campsite, we had a discussion with Mr River Foo, the
community liaison officer for VWl/F. It was a meaningful discussion as we now
had a better understanding of the situation in the local community.
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DAY 3 - 22 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
0900hrs Meeting with VWVF
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs Renovation site 1 visit
1700hrs Hatchery's nest excavation
1900hrs Dinner
2000hrs Fireflies boat trip
2230 Equipment preparation, maintenance & Wash up
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We woke up at 6.30am, had our breakfast, and proceeded to have a proper
discussion with WWF on how we can carry out the intended work. Many details
were thrashed out, like when and how to carry out beach clean-up, patrolling,
mangrove re-planting, school visits, mural paintings and renovation works.
One of the biggest problems is the renovation works. How much are we going to
renovate - to what extent, and will we be able to complete the project as
promised? Therefore, we agreed to make a visit to the site to have a better
understanding after our lunch.
Following the site visit, we went down to the hatchery to observe how a nest is
excavated after all the hatchlings have been released into the sea. The
remaining shells and undeveloped eggs were properly disposed of by burning;
this is to prevent any contamination, which may result from animals coming into
contact with these shells and eggs or these materials leaking into the seas and
rivers.
After dinner, we had an enjoyable boat ride to observe fireflies in the vicinity. It
was a relaxing moment to enjoy the beautiful sight the fireflies brought.
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DAY 4 - 23 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
0830hrs Cycling to beach cleanup site
0900hrs Beach cleanup
1100hrs Return to hatchery
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs School visit
1700hrs School Mural Painting discussion
1900hrs Dinner
2100hrs Beach Patrol
0330hrs Wash up
0400hrs Lights out
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Reflections of Dav 4
We woke up at 6.30am, had our breakfast, and cycled down to the beach
cleanup site to begin with our beach cleanup. The beach is situated some
distance away from the village, but the villagers do use the beach on their rest
days for recreational activities like fishing. Thus most of the trash collected there
are actually trash washed ashore, and only some of the trash are contributed
locally. Styrofoam and plastic bottles remain the highest amount of debris
collected, however I do think that it is not plastics or Styrofoam that pollutes the
earth but rather improper disposal of such trash causes pollution all around us.
We returned to the hatchery after our cleanup, to do some repair works on the
hatchery. The netting above the hatchery has some tears and needed to be
repaired, and so we did some 'needle-work', by using fishing lines, we joined torn
nets and they worked as good as new.
After lunch, we made a visit to the school; I was pleasantly surprised that the
local Cub Scout Pack actually has so many Cub Scouts. They put up a
performance known as "Chorus Speaking", and they had actually won an award
for their efforts. Before we left, we had a discussion with the teacher - Cik Sahaa
to finalize the design of the mural painting for the school's wall. We were
unprepared and part of the team had to work after lunch to resolve the painting
preparations.
Parry, Arvind, Oliver and I carried on with the beach patrol. The patrolling was a
little terrifying. There was a thunderstorm and we were walking out on the beach,
right in the open. Lightning strike all around us, and we were the tallest object
around. Fortunately our ranger is experienced enough and led us to a nearby
shelter, and we waited for the storm to pass. While under the shelter, a tree was
strike by lightning just 10m away from us, but the storm slowly passed after 2
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We carried on with the patrolling and shortly after crossing a fast flowing river, we
came across our first sighting. The turtle had just laid its eggs and was about to
return to the sea, and we were so lucky to be able to see it before it completely
disappeared into the ocean. We quickly followed its tracks to its nest and dug up
its eggs. This turtle is the largest ever seen by the ranger and we collected
around 150 eggs, which is extraordinarily high because turtles usually lay around
100 eggs. Maybe its because of the size of the turtle that its able to lay 150+
eggs. Anyway, we were lucky. We gave a call to Nurul, for her to come down to
collect the eggs.
We carried on with the patrol and we were lucky enough to witness a second
nest. This time around. there were 70+ eggs and in all we collected 230+ eggs
for that evening. We eventually followed Nurul back to the hatchery to observe
how these eggs are placed into the surrogate nests.
The rain also flooded our campsite, and thankfully River lent us his place for us
to spend our night in.
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DAY 5 - 24 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
0830hrs Strike Camp
0930hrs Movement to new campsite
1000hrs Camp Development
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs Mural Painting and Sketching
1900hrs Dinner
Lights out
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The day began a lot harsher than the previous 4 days, as we had just completed
a beach patrol the night before, and we had to quickly move to re-establish a new
campsite after breakfast.
The team began to strike camp and retrieve the logistics from the campsite,
fortunately for us; we could camp on grounds next to the VWVF info centre. With
River's help, we shifted all our equipment to the new camping ground, and half
the team began setting up the new campsite. The other half of the team
proceeded to Permaisuri, a small town 45 minutes drive away, to get the painting
supplies.
After lunch we carried on with the camp development and mural sketching
respectively. After dinner, we were scheduled to help out with the mural painting,
while the other half carried on with their beach patrol but unfortunately the rain
came at a wrong timing and mural painting was postpone till the next day.
Due to the heavy downpour, we rested at the w.NF info centre instead.
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DAY 6 - 25 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Mangrove Marking
1030hrs Breakfast
1100hrs Mural Painting
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs Mural Painting
2100hrs Dinner
Lights out
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The day started earlier than usual, as Arvind and I followed Nurul and River to
the mangroves to carry out mangrove marking for the following day - 26 June
2009.
Mangrove plants are resilient, they are able to survive the inundation of salt water
twice a day, and as a result, these plants can grow in areas where no other trees
can grow. To survive, they use an ultra-filtration technique at the root level to
remove excess salts and purify the water. The roots also reach above the ground
level for oxygen.
The mangrove replanting involves not just the mangrove plants, but also the
Nipah Palm plants, which produces a fruit rich in nutrients and attracts shellfish to
feed on it. As a result of these shellfish, it attracts other marine creatures to feed
on them, creating a food chain.
Together these plants provide a food-source for marine life to flourish, and their
roots help to stabilize the soil and mitigate damage caused by storms along the
coast.
After the mangrove marking, I had a quick breakfast before joining the rest for the
mural painting. The mural painting was initially scheduled to be on another wall
that we have completed the sketching, but unfortunately the wall had to be
reserved for the school's activity and we had to settle for another wall.
The team worked pretty fast, by the time I got to the school, the sketching was
completed and painting had begun. The mural painting took us longer than
expected and halfway through we had to work on Project Grease back at the
WVVF info centre for the Pewanis group. Naturally half the team carried on with
the mural painting and the other half began work on Project Grease.
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By 9pm, both sides had completed the tasks and we had our dinner separately
before turning in for the night. We needed to have an earlier night, since the
following day is the mangrove planting with the local community.
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DAY 7 - 26 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0530hrs Reveille
0630hrs Breakfast
0730hrs Mangrove replanting
1300hrs Lunch
1900hrs Dinner
Lights out
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The project is a supporter of the UN Billion Tree Campaign, and we had aimed to
plant 1500 trees for the project. A total of 50 Cub Scouts from SK Mangkok, and
Rovers from Kumpulan Latihan Kelanasiswa Malaysia (KLKM) joined us in the
event. Mr. Hj. Rosdi , State Commissioner KLKM was there to grace the event,
and for that we were very grateful for Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia's (PPM)
(Scout Association of Malaysia) support.
We managed to plant more than 600 mangrove and palm trees before lunch, and
we were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Terengganu Press. The
reporter came to interview us and took some photographs of the event.
We had a break after lunch and just before dinner we went down to the hatchery
to assist in the hatchery work. New hatchlings with origins from Telaga Papan
have just emerged and after dinner we went down with Nurul to release these
hatchlings.
After release the hatchlings back into the sea, we washed up and had an early
rest.
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DAY 8 - 27 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0530hrs Reveille
0630hrs Breakfast
0730hrs Mangrove replanting
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs Renovation works
1700hrs Release of Painted Terrapins
1900hrs Dinner
Lights out
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We woke up to an early start, just like the day before; we carried on with the
mangrove re-planting works. The site we were working on was on the furthest
end of all the mangrove replanting sites, and thankfully the day before we had
the help of the Cubs and Rovers to help us shift the plants there. So we wasted
no time, since we do not need to carry any plants around, we immediately carried
out the replanting.
The replanting was a lot easier than the day before, because the site was not
under water but just above the water level, and this makes the ground soft and
easy for replanting. We easily managed to complete 400 plus mangroves and
palm trees just before lunch.
After lunch, we move down to the renovation sites to begin the renovation works.
One team worked on the replacement of wall panels and the other team worked
on the construction of toilets.
Initially I was working on the wall replacement site, but due to the lack of
manpower on the toilet construction site, I was tasked to help out with the other
team to make up for the lack in manpower.
I soon realize that construction of the toilet is not an easy task as we need to dig
a 2.5m deep hole in the ground to place the sewerage and lay the bricks to build
the wall for the toilet.
Halfway through there was a group led by Professor Chan, a terrapin researcher,
to release a bunch of painted terrapins, and so we headed down to the Setiu
river banks to understand more about the river terrapins and to observe the
release of these terrapins.
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The session with Prof Chan was indeed enriching. Initially I was skeptical of the
session, because these terrapins were not in line with the objectives of this
project. However after the session, I came to understand how similar these
terrapins are to the sea turtles and these terrapins are also endangered
creatures.
After the session, we carried on with a bit more work on the renovation before
heading down for dinner. After dinner, we washed up and had a good rest.
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DAY 9 - 28 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
1300hrs Lunch
1900hrs Dinner
Lights out
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After two hectic days of mangrove replanting, we woke up to a slower start. The
rest of the day we simply concentrated on the renovation works, which I felt
slightly disappointed by the team's decision to shelve the original plan to plant
1500 mangrove trees. However I also understand that we had a commitment to
the local community to deliver what we had promised them. Nevertheless, I had
thought we could achieve both objectives, I still decided to abide by the team's
decision - it was a team effort after all.
we were grateful for abang Bee and his friends' help, without them we would not
be able to lower the sewerage walls by ourselves.
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DAY 10 - 29 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
1300hrs Lunch
1900hrs Dinner
2100hrs Beach Patrol at Kuala Bahru
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Most of the day we carried out the renovation works, and it was good to see that
our toilet wall is getting higher. And the toilet is beginning to take its shape. The
weather was so hot, the day passed painfully slow.
After dinner, i began my beach patrol with our ranger at Kuala Bahru beach. As
the ranger could not understand much English and I was unable to communicate
in Malay, we trekked the beach in silent darkness. It started to become
monotonous when we spotted a dark figure from a distance away. As we
approached we spotted a set of terrapin tracks and as we hurried closer, we
were pleasantly surprised by the sight of a terrapin sand-bathing on the beach.
Amazingly, the terrapin did not shy away from us, and we proceeded to retrieve
the terrapin eggs from its nest. Seeing this great opportunity, I proceeded to take
a few quick pictures of the terrapin.
The ranger quickly got to work, and we began to retrieve the eggs from the nest.
There were twelve eggs in total. This terrapin was really large and I was really
lucky, not just to be able to see it, but also to take some good pictures of this
terrapin.
After we had finish collecting the eggs, we began to carry on with our patrol.
Normally terrapins would move away at first sight of humans, but this terrapin
remained fixed to the spot even after we had moved away from the nest.
On the way to the hatchery, we met another fellow ranger and we proceeded to
the hatchery to place the collected eggs. We carried on with a second patrol
shortly after our rest at the ranger's hut, but there weren't any more sightings of
the terrapins.
It was a lucky night for me to be able to spot a terrapin, as they will usually shy
away from any human activity like fishing boats which are common around Kuala
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Bahru. Even though the trek was a little longer, but it was a great experience to
spot a terrapin sand bathing.
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DAY 11 - 30 June 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0730hrs Breakfast
0830hrs Rest
1300hrs Lunch
1900hrs Dinner
Lights out
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The day started out quickly for me, as I just returned from the beach patrolling. I
had a quick wash up and joined the team for breakfast. I had promised the team
that regardless of the amount of sleep I get, I'll expect nothing less from myself.
However, the team decided that I'll be better off with some rest and insisted that I
get some rest back at the IJIIINF info centre.
Thus I managed to catch some sleep until lunch time, and joined the team for the
renovation works. The works took longer than we had expected. The brick laying
was no mean feat and the plastering of the wall was equally tough as well. We
plastered the wall as best as we could, but halfway through the half the team had
to attend the appointment we had with the school Cub Scouts.
Thankfully after dinner, abang Bee and his friends agreed to help us plaster the
wall. They are after professionals, what took us the whole day; they took at most
an hour to complete. They also helped us with the flooring and the installation of
the cistern. Arvind and I stayed around to help abang Bee and friends with simple
errands like moving bricks, mixing plaster, etc.
We finished at 2am, and by then I could hardly think. All I wanted at that point in
time was to catch some sleep.
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DAY 12 - 1 July 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
1300hrs Lunch
1600hrs Burial of a dead turtle
2000hrs BBQ Dinner
Lights out
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I had a pretty good rest, and the rest of the day I was recharged and ready to go.
As usual, after breakfast we carried on with the renovation work. I was pretty
frustrated with the progress of the renovation work and was hoping for the work
to be done as soon as possible.
We had to lay 3 more layers of bricks for the ventilation window at the top of the
toilet walls each, and that means more plastering. A welcome break came
around evening time when I volunteered to help out with the burial of a dead
turtle.
The turtle had died from drowning and was discovered by a local fisherman. It
was a gross sight to see the turtle bloated up and blood dripping out from its eyes
and mouth. Flies were swarming all around the carcass. After taking a few
measurements, Nurul determined it to be a sub-adult female, about 20 years in
age; we proceeded to dig a hole to bury the turtle.
That evening we had a BBQ dinner, which was meant to be our farewell dinner,
and throughout the dinner, the villagers were very warm and friendly to us. They
kept insisting on serving us and even had performances - Muay Thai! Tomoi and
Silat to entertain us.
The night ended abruptly when Oliver, our team leader was stung by a
centipede. Nurul help to send him to the nearest hospital for medical assistance.
The night wrapped up when and I volunteered to follow River to release a batch
of hatchlings from Talaga Papan.
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DAY 13 - 2 July 2009
TIME ACTIVITIES
0630hrs Reveille
0730hrs Breakfast
0830hrs Cleaning of equipment
1300hrs Lunch
1400hrs Painting works at the WWF Info Centre
1900hrs Dinner
2000hrs Debrief
Lights out
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Nothing much for the day, as we begin to wrapped up the last of our work here in
Setiu. After breakfast, we collected our equipment from the renovation sites and
cleaned them. After cleaning we proceeded to have lunch and helped WVVF to
complete its paint work and repairs for their window hinges.
The evening ended with a debrief by Oliver, the project leader and our thanks to
Nurul and River from WVVF, Malaysia.
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Post Event: Mangrove Reforestation Programme
About Sungei Buloh

The 87 ha wetland site was designated as a nature park in 1989 following a
proposal put up by a group of avid birdwatchers from the then Malayan Nature
Society (Singapore Branch). Originally a series of prawn ponds and fish farms,
the area was redeveloped into a park for wildlife.
Nearly ten years later, on 10 Nov 01, it was announced that Sungei Buloh would
be gazette as a Nature Reserve, which came to pass on 1 Jan 02. Expanded to
130ha, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is the first area (together with Labrador
Park) to achieve Reserve status since Singapore's independence. In the same
year, the Reserve was recognized as a site of international importance for
migratory birds. (WildSingapore, 2003)
Mangrove Salvaging @ Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve

We arrived at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, 8.30am on 22 August for the
session on mangrove salvaging. For this activity, Participants removes surplus
mangrove saplings from the mudflats and put them in planting bag for future use.
The saplings are then moved to the designated holding pond.
Guiding us for the activity was Mr Bari, a nature guide with the Sungei Buloh
Wetlands Reserve. And joining us were Scouts from Beatty's Beavers, Bishan
Park's Lightning, Raffles' 01 and SJI's Pelandok.
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Mangrove Replanting @ Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve

We arrived at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, 9.00am on 12 September for the
session on mangrove replanting. For this activity, the participants plant mangrove
saplings along the coastlines. This is done to increase mangrove flora diversity
and population at the areas affected by coastal erosion and pollution.
Guiding us for the activity was Mr Khalid, a nature guide with the Sungei Buloh
Wetlands Reserve. And joining us were Scouts from Beatty's Beavers, Bishan
Park's Lightning, and SJI's PeJandok.
For the mangrove reforestation programme, we

salvaged 100 mangrove saplings and replanted
100 of them. Through this reforestation
programme, we hope that the Scouts participating
with us in this programme can learn and like us,
experience the beauty of nature.
'~s a Scout, you are the guardian of the woods. A Scout never
damages a tree by hacking it with his knife or axe. It does not take
long to fell a tree, but it takes many years to grow one, so a Scout
cuts down a tree for a good reason only - not just for the sake of
using his axe. For every tree felled, two should be planted...
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Conclusion
As this marks the end of the Scout of the World Programme: Project Orion -
Rovering with Turtles, I am very fortunate to be able to have come this far with
both Malaysian and Singapore Scouts.
Through this trip, I have made new friends, experienced the Terengganu culture,
their warmness, their hospitality. But more importantly, I have come to a better
understanding of turtle conservation and how it affects the livelihood of the Setiu
villagers. The villagers that we came across, many may not have the luxury of
stepping out to experience life outside their village, but I hope we have brought
joy to these villagers.
However, in reality, the conservation situation is Setiu is very much still in its
infancy, and more work needs to be done for both inside and outside of Setiu as
well as in and outside of Malaysia. Turtles don't belong to anyone country; they
will cross borders, latitudes and longitudes. If the turtles continue to get hunted
by poachers on the high seas, then no amount of conservation work on land can
save these fragile creatures from extinction. They have survived for millions of
years; can it survive the next century? Very much like the turtle we saw back in
Setiu that drowned, it took 20 years to grow to such a size, only to have drowned
in some fisherman's net.
Although the situation looks grim, but we can, at the same time, see that
improvements have been made in worldwide. Compare now and 20 years ago,
there are more awareness programmes and activities inside and outside of
Malaysia. New legislation is being introduced and existing ones are toughed,
although the conservation process is slow, but someday we will be able to
witness these turtles taken off from the list of endangered creatures.
Creating a Better World.
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References
Books & Journals
1. Krishnapillay & Ong (2003), Forestry Statistics and Data Collection.
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
2. Global Environment Facility (1999), Draft Annual Report 1999. GEF Council.
Electronic Sources
1. UWS (n.d.), Singapore Underwater World Sea Turtles Research and
Conservation [Online].
http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg/consrv_turtles_iframe.htm
[Accessed 16 September 2009].
2. WildSingapore (2003), Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve [Online].

http://www.wildsingapore.com/places/sbwr.htm
[Accessed 16 September 2009].
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SIN,GAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
(A National Member of rhe Royal Life Saving Society - Commonwealth and
Illtemational Life Saving Federation)
Awarded to
NICHOLAS KOH YONG ZHI
Having passed preliminary tests

on water safcty, land-bascd and non-contact resclIcs.
)~
Date of EX<lIllination 3/10712007 ~allager
Examination Ref. No. L5/1/3312007 f. Hon\ Secretary General
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SIN'GAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
(A Natiollal Member of The Royal Life Savillg Society - Commollwealth alld
Illternational Life Saving Federatioll)
IFESA'TING 2
ERTIFICATE
Awarded to
Having pas~ed further preliminary tests

on water sarety, resuscitation, land-based and non-contact rescues.
~
lIager
Date of Examination 27107102007
Examination Ref. No. LS21L0812007 f. Hon.1secrctary General
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SINGAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
(A National Member of The Royal Life Saving Society - Commonwealth and
International Life Saving Federation)
LIFESAVING 3
CERTIFICATE
Awarded to

Having passed tests on water safety.
resuscitation and life saving preparatory
to the Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion Award.
Date of Exaillinmion
0410912007 atlllger
Examination Ref. No. LS311071200 7 f. Ho\i. Secretury General
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SINGAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
(A National Member of rhe Royal Life Saving Society - Commonwealth and
Illternatiollal Life Saving Federation)
CARDIO PULMONARY
RESUSCITATION AWARD
Awarded to
KOH YONG ZHI NICHOLAS
Having passed a tcst of ability

to perform the lifesaving techniques of
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and knowledge of first aid.
Date of Examination 1611012007

xamination Ref. No. CPRlI911200 7
Validity of Certificate: Three Years
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Richard To" Mi"g Kirk

Hon. Secretary General
A&:./
Pre~ident
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THE SINGAPORE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
(A Natiollal Member of the Royal Life Savillg Society Commol/wealth and
Illtertlatiollal Life Savillg Federatioll)
BRONZE MEDALLION
AWARD
Awarded to
Having passed the basic test

for qualified lifesavers of
the Royal Life Saving Society
Date of Examination ()4103/1008 .,).-I'h

Examination Ref. No. BMI09312008 c",."",,.~tMnll""
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Chief Scout
H,s Excellency
Singapore MR S. R. NATHAN
President of the Republic of Smgapore
President
Scouts MR NOEL HON., _ ..,._
Chief CommissIOner
MR NICHOLAS TANG NING
7'" November 2009
To: Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi
Dear Nicholas,
Letter of Appointment
We would li~e to congratulate YOIJ on your appointment as Programme Head of the 3'd
National Rover Council. We wish you all the best in your journey ahead.
Mr. Chow Hock Lin Dr. Jeffrey Ho Kai Kwong

Lead Advisor Asst. Chief Commissioner
To the National Rover Council (Programme)
The Singapore Scout Association

Ee Peng Uang Building
1 Bishan Street 12 Singapore 579808
General OffICe: Tel. (65) 6259 2858 Scout Shop: Tel. (65) 6259 0207 Fax. (65) 6259 2118
E-mail: hq@scoul.org.sg • Website: hltp:llwww.scoul.org.sg
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~ersonal Particulars
Name Nicholas KOH Yong Zhi
Date of Birth 22 April 1984
Nationality Singaporean
Contact 97652516
Email ky.nich@gmail.com
Occupation IT Auditor
Appointment History
Year Membership
Sep 2007 - Present Venture Scout Leader
Jan 2005 - Aug 2007 Assistant Venture Scout Leader
Apr 2003 - Dec 2004 Assistant Scout Leader
Jan 1997 - Dec 2000 Senior Patrol Leader
Jan 1995 - Dec 1996 Assistant Sixer
Membership History
Year Membership Unit
Jan 2002 - Present Rover Scout Cuon Scout Group
Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 Venture Scout Cuon Scout Group
Jan 1997 - Dec 2000 Scout Greenview Garuda Scout Unit
Jan 1993 - Dec 1996 Cadet Scout Chongzheng Primary School
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Achievements
Year Award Organization
2010 Wood Badge Award Singapore Scout Association
2009 World Scout Environment Badge Singapore Scout Association
2009 National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) NYAA
2009 Scout of the World Award Singapore Scout Association
2007 School's Contribution Award Greenview Secondary School
2000 School CCA's Excellence Award Greenview Secondary School
Service
Year Event Capacity
2009 International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Organizing Chairperson
Patrol Leaders' Training Course Facilitator
Venture Leadership Course Facilitator
2008
National Camp Facilitator
Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony Dy. Contingent Leader
International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Organizing Chairperson
District Heritage Badge Trail Facilitator
2007 Korea's 13th DMZ Peace Trek Dy. Contingent Leader
International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Organizing Chairperson
Patrol Leaders' Training Course Course Director
2006 Hong Kong Goodwill Trip Facilitator
2005 Patrol Leaders' Training Course Sub-Camp Chief
2003 Singapore-Hong Kong Joint Nature
Facilitator
Conservation Programme
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EXPLORER supporting documents & certificates 44

VOYAGER supporting documents & certificates 56

PATHFINDER supporting documents & certificates 59

BADEN-POWELL AWARD supporting documents & certificates 68

Personal Particulars 170

Re-enact through a short play a learning example in "Rovering to Success" or provide

Provided my personal insights to my Rover Crew on a chapter in Rovering to Success -

~:UNIT iNVOLVEMENT [1] Date completed: 24 March "2006

1. Organize and execution of

A total of 16 participants participated in the course.

Please see attached Annex A for more information.

2. Organize and execution of

Please see attached Annex B for more information.

• Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course (ULTWBC) -

Part of the ULTWBC required us to embark on an expedition starting after lunch

• Venture Scout Standard Exploration Test (VSSET)-

In addition, being a Venture Scout Leader required me to impart relevant orienteering

"RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION Date completed: 25 August 2009'

:'PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [1] Date completed: 27 February 2009

;"FIRS'T AID [1] Date completed: 27 October 2006

Course Reference: RFA 21/06

Complete the selfreflection and investiture.

Invested as a Rover Scout in 2009 under Cuon Scout Group.

Attend Unit Leader Training introductory Course

Certificate Number: 01 /405/ IC

Please see attached Annex C for more information.

"EXPEDITION [1] Date completed: 29 October 2006

Self-Reliance and Initiative Course-

Activity hours: Approximately 42 hours

Together with a fellow Rover, we undertook an adventurous journey around Singapore.

This journey was done in parallel to my companion's NY AA silver.

:. SCOUTING SKILL [2] Date completed: 28 Jun~ 2008

• Unit Leader Training Wood badge Course (ULTWBC) -

During ULTWBC's residential camp in Sarimbun, each patrol had to build at

As the Venture Scout Leader, I was involved in the campsite development

Patrol Leader Training Course -

Please see the attached Annex D for more information.

PLANNING [1] Date completed: 22 September 2007

International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore -

, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [1] Date completed: 14 September 2008

AL/end and complete Unit Leader Training Basic Course

Certificate Number: 03/400/ BC

Please see attached Annex E for more information.

UNIT INVOLVEMENT [2] Date completed: 8 August 2009

Prepare and instruct a group of youth in acquiring a proficiency badge or equivalent

Footdrillinstructorship Course (AIC)-

Please see attached Annex F for more information.

, SCOUTING SKILL [3] Date completed: 22 March 2009

, FIRST AID [2] Date completed: 27 October 2006

Become a qualified Adult First Aider or Bronze Medallion Life Saver.

Course Reference: RFA 21/06

Please see attached Annex G for more information.

2. National Camp 2008 -

Please see attached Annex H & I respectively, for more information.

: PLANNING [2] Date completed: 19 November 2007

Patrol Leader Training Course -

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~PHYSICAL PURSUIT Date completed: 28 December 2007

Training Duration: 23 April to 28 December 2007

;:PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS [2] Date completed: 14'jun~ 2009

At/end and complete Unit Leader Training Advanced Course

Certificate Number: 2009/ WBC / 056