On 28th July 2012, about 150 participants comprising villagers from Kampung Loro, Kampung Kimihang Darat, Kampung Kimihang Laut, as well as students and teachers of SK Sikuati, SMK Sikuati I and II, SK Bangau and SK Kampung Minyak showed their support in the Mangrove Action Day at Kimihang Beach here. The event is part of the Kimihang Community Development project funded under the USD50,000 GEF-SGP grant received by BEST Society in 2010.

The event marked BEST Society’s recent effort to promote environmental awareness campaign to the local community to ensure they are continuously reminded about the importance of preserving a pristine environment for their own benefit. Representative from WWF Kudat, Ms. Suzianah Ramlee in her presentation emphasized on the benefits of mangrove and why conservation is important as well as the potential economic advantages the villagers can obtain from it.

Among the activities held was the drawing competition that included secondary and primary school categories. The competition was aimed to inculcate the idea of protecting and conserving the beautiful nature especially the mangrove forest. The program received praise from one of the school teachers who described the event acts like a double edge sword because it helps students to value the nature and at the same time sharpen their skills in art. Over RM6,000 was spent to organize this meaningful event.