KTS Trading marks 50-year Suzuki partnership with Santubong beach cleanup
KUCHING (July 5): KTS Trading Sdn Bhd carried out a beach cleanup at Long Beach, Kampung Pasir Panjang in Santubong near here today in celebration of its 50-year partnership with Suzuki Marine.
The initiative was held in conjunction with the Clean Up the World Campaign – Suzuki Clean Ocean Project, which brings together communities and businesses around the world to protect marine environments through beach cleanups, removal of marine debris, and promotion of ocean conservation.
Around 35 participants, comprising KTS Trading staff and local residents, joined hands in the early morning to clear litter, plastics, and marine debris from the beachfront and surrounding areas.
Among those who took part were KTS Trading representatives David Tang and Dominic Imau.
KTS Trading said the cleanup was part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
'This effort not only marks a milestone in our partnership with Suzuki Marine but also reflects our dedication to safeguarding the environment for future generations.
'We hope to leave a cleaner and healthier legacy for the future generations while also strengthen the corporate mission in building a sustainable future that is balanced between development and conservation of nature,' said a spokesperson from KTS Trading.
The Suzuki Clean Ocean Project is a global initiative active in over 26 countries. To date, it has rallied more than 20,000 volunteers worldwide and successfully removed over 120 tonnes of marine waste.
The initiative aimed to raise public awareness on the importance of marine conservation while encouraging collective action to protect natural resources. beach clean-up KTS Trading Sdn Bhd Suzuki Marine
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