𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦 - Peace Poster, Colouring and Recycle Collage Competition

By Emily Lowe 

Mark your calendar for 21st September 2025. 

From 9.30am to 2pm, the Lions Club of Perak Silver State will be hosting a lively 4-in-1 event at AEON BiG Falim combining art, creativity and health in one vibrant community gathering.

One of the highlights is the Peace Poster Contest, a Lions International signature project that inspires children aged 11 to 13 to share their vision of peace. This year’s theme, “Together as One”, is all about imagining what happens when people stand united. 

The winning artwork won’t just earn prizes and recognition locally. It may even travel the world to compete for the international title and a grand prize of USD 5,000.

For children aged 7 to 10, the Colouring Contest will be a chance to splash colours onto paper and let their imagination shine. Beyond fun, colouring builds focus and creativity, and with prizes, trophies and certificates up for grabs, it’s sure to bring plenty of smiles.

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐭

The Recycle Collage Art Contest welcomes participants of all ages to get creative with everyday items. From bottle caps to packaging, anything can be turned into an artwork that tells a story while sending an eco-friendly message. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always need shiny new materials.

While the kids get busy with their contests, parents and visitors can take part in the Health Carnival. With Pantai Hospital Ipoh offering free health screenings, plus ear checks by Pure Sound Tech Enterprise and eye tests by SL Chan Optometrist, it’s a thoughtful way to look after your wellbeing while enjoying the event.

𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭

With more than RM6,000 worth of prizes waiting to be won, this event is shaping up to be a day full of excitement, creativity and community togetherness.

Green Our Earth, Save Our Future Generations at SK Methodist Tg Rambutan

Lions Cub of Perak Silver State in collaboration with SK Methodist Tg Rambutan will be planting trees at the school in conjunction with the school's month long STEM programme on 17 May 2024.

The trees chosen to be planted are of the Ficus Elastica species which can sequestrate CO2 and release Oxygen besides beautifying the school with its ornamental nature.

The trees planted will be given a tag number from No. 135 to 137 which means these are the 135t to 137th trees being planted, an initiative of Lions Club of Perak Silver State under its President, Dr. Richard Ng.

Dr. Richard Ng, was awarded the JCIM 2018 and 2022 "Best in Climate Change" national awards. recently he was awarded the Top President 2023-2024 award by Lions Club District 308B2 Governor, Lion Dr. Alan Thoo.

A Health Carnival will also be held on the same day with the support from Pantai Hospital Ipoh, SL Chan Optometrist, Pure Sound Tech Enterprise, JINHO Wellness and Eye Mission. Teachers and students will be given FREE Health Screening which include; Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, BMI, Eye and Ear Check. There is a free demonstration of the use of Meridien Physio Machine.

Programme Report:

This morning, Lions Club of Perak Silver State held a successful Health Carnival and Tree Planting at SK Methodist  Tg. Rambutan, in conjunction with the school's month long STEM programme. Together with Pantai Hospital Ipoh, which helps to do the BP, glucose, and BMI screening, the programme was also supported by SL Chan Optometrist,  Pure Sound Tech Enterprise for eye and ear test as well JINHO Wellness for Meridian Physio and Eye Mission for eye test. 

Presents this morning include; Puan Fauziah Binti Zun, Headmaster of SK Methodist and Ms. Yow Huai Mim. Acting CEO of Pantai Hospital Ipoh .

An MOU was signed between SK Methodist and LCPSS as well as PHI for future collaboration to help uplift the education quality of the students.

Three Ficus Elastica trees were planted at the school compound with QR code tag containing info about the trees planted. LCPSS with 7 members led by President Dr. Richard Ng and participated by 300 students and 20 volunteers.

About Ficus Elastica:

According to Wikipedia, Ficus elastica, the rubber fig, rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber bush, Indian rubber tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to eastern parts of South and Southeast Asia. It has become naturalized in Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and the US state of Florida. Despite its common names, it is not used in the commercial production of natural rubber.

It is a large tree in the banyan group of figs, growing to 30–40 m (100–130 ft) – rarely up to 60 m or 195 ft – tall, with a stout trunk up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter. The trunk develops aerial and buttressing roots to anchor it in the soil and help support heavy branches.

It has broad shiny oval leaves 10–35 cm (4–14 in) long and 5–15 cm (2–6 in) broad; leaf size is largest on young plants (occasionally to 45 cm or 17+1⁄2 in long), much smaller on old trees (typically 10 cm or 4 in long). The leaves develop inside a sheath at the apical meristem, which grows larger as the new leaf develops. When it is mature, it unfurls and the sheath drops off the plant. Inside the new leaf, another immature leaf is waiting to develop.