TCC @ Mangkok

We are pleased to announce that we have acquired a small wooden building in Kampung Mangkok, Setiu to use as our base near the river terrapin nesting site in the Setiu River.

It is a humble place, 6 x 11 m and consists of two sections separated by a wall.  It used to be the Balai Raya (village community hall), then kindergarten and has been left vacant since the latter moved into its new premises.  As you can imagine, we had lots of cleaning to do, especially in scrubbing the grime off the wooden walls.  Thanks to 5 undergraduate volunteers from UMT, and the three C’s (Pelf, Fong and Chan), the place is now habitable.  Inner front walls have been painted, lights fixed, toilet walls repainted, sinks installed, floor lined with new linoleum and window latches fixed.  Our friend Nafizi has given us sufficient wood from his yard to fix one of the fences.  We are now putting up exhibits in the front section.

The villagers have been wonderful and seem to have embraced us. We are never short of visitors and help, especially from the young men around. The rest of the story will be told in pictures.