Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
is the 2nd Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

Led by 9 Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia, the project is set upon

the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.

Lasting 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team will not only be contributing to the

conservation of sea turtles, but will also be 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.

"Leave the place a little better than you first found it." - Lord Baden Powell
UPDATE: The blog will be updated from time to time with more turtle new issues. However, Project Orion blog will be replaced by the next project when it starts with the new team. So, DO STAY TUNED!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Mr. Ricky Sim, Honorary Secretary, Scout Council

Project Orion Sponsor

Mr Ricky Sim is the Managing Director of Chesterton Suntec International Pte Ltd and Chief Operating Officer of Suntec Investment Group of Companies.

He is a nature lover and strongly feels that it is everyone’s responsibility to care for and protect the world we all live, work and play in. He is hopeful that as the world becomes increasingly concerned over the effects of climate change, more will come forward to play their part in nature conservation and shaping the long term future of our biodiversity.

The world’s turtles are disappearing as a result of habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation, collection for food and folk remedies and collection for the pet trade. The dwindling population of sea turtles will cause the commercial value of its meat, shell and eggs to rise even further, thereby creating a viscous cycle. Hence, Ricky is keen to personally contribute to the worthy cause of Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles project.

Apart from playing an active role in the Singapore Scout’s Association as its Honorary Secretary, Ricky Sim is also contributing his time and effort in the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM), the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA), Social Innovation Park (SIP) and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) to name a few.