Earth Hour 2009 - Sunway Pyramid Malaysia, Countdown Completed (Updated with more videos)

Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM to show their support for action on climate change. The event began in Sydney in 2007, when 2 million people switched off their lights. In 2008, more than 50 million people around the globe participated. In 2009, Earth Hour aims to reach out to 1 billion people in 1,000 cities.

Earth Hour hit Sunway Pyramid's shore on March 28. The clock ticks at 5.30pm, counting down to 8.30pm where total darkness will eclipse all (exterior facade only) for an hour. So don't panic thinking the mall is out of business.

This video shots below were taken from the padestrian crossing bridge. Shin were on standby at bridge since 7.50pm. Since Shin were early, got into shopping mall to grab a quick bite for dinner. What type of food that is quick and can be taken while on the move, that's right American fast food (1901 Hot dog, 2 regular dog for RM10.00).

Hurried back to the padestrian crossing bridge and munching away 1 dog. Found a good spot to setup tripod for camcoder. Already there were two group of teenager on standby to capture the event on their camera and camcorder. While setting up, Rakyat@Work called and he and his family were on the way to Sunway Pyramid to witness this event too.

Curious passerby who saw us on standby with ours camera ask Shin if there were a fireworks show about to take place at the pyramid? Shin told them about the Earth Hour and most of them stay on to witness the event. This event had somehow created awareness to those around the vicinity.

At 8.30pm, the moment that we are waiting for arrived. The countdown begin over at the main entrance of Sunway Pyramid where the event took place. Shin could not be at both location at the same time to capture the moment. Shin posted this video by WayneLiew90 for those not able to be there, then The countdown completed.


- Video courtesy from WayneLiew90.

The birdeye view.


Soon after Shin left and hopped on to joint Rakyat@Work for a ride and witness that most of the neighbourhood in SS15 were in total darkness. Subang Parade, Holiday Villa, Mesiniage and Subang Jaya Medical Center were part of this event too and their exterior facade lights were notably switched off.

Eventhough this 1 hour event had ended but people must realise that this effort to curb global warming is a continous effort and should be observe/practise in our daily life. You may ask, Could Just One Degree Change the World? Well view the video clip below courtesy from NationalGeographic. Lets us all make our planet a better place to live. Save our earth, we have only one earth. If she is destroy, we have on more place to dwell.

Could Just One Degree Change the World? -Courtesy NationalGeographic



More video on Earth Hour 2009 Malaysia.

Earth Hour Malaysia 2009: Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) -Courtesy from LessThanPrefect.


Courtesy from FlorenceAnn95


KLCC from a different angle - Courtesy from J3FFL4U


Earth Hour 2009 Countdown @ CapSquare K.L.- Courtesy from nazshemah

Earth Hour 2009 Countdown at CapSquare Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on the 28th of March 2009 at 8.30 p.m. Countdown done by Channel [V] VJ, Joey G!



Countdown to Light On - Courtesy from amz1608


Also view Earth Hour 2009 - Walk Of Hope

TODAY Is EARTH HOUR - 28th March 2009, 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Earth Hour Malaysia website temporarily down! Moving to a bigger server!

Earth Hour Malaysia Events:

Earth Hour Logo Giant Projection @ Dataran Merdeka.

Events at Sunway,Cap Sq,Shah Alam,Mont Kiara,Penang,KK,Kuching,Bintulu and many more.

"SWITCH OFF ALL YOUR LIGHTS TODAY AT 8.30PM - 9.30PM"

5 Days To Earth Hour 2009

Dear Friends of Earth Hour,

With less than 5days to go before our planet switches off, its time to tell your friends,family and everyone you know about Earth Hour.

Updates

- To date we have more than 23,000 individuals,companies,schools and organizations that have signed up in Malaysia.
- More than 350 companies have pledged their support
- More than 9 events have been planned for you to celebrate Earth Hour with. (Log on to earthhour.org/malaysia -> events for details)
- 2140 cities have pledged their support to go dark in support of Earth Hour, this is more than the target of 1,000 cities that was set for Earth Hour 2009
- Earth Hour Facebook Group has more than 35,000 friends and growing by the day
- Earth Hour Malaysia Youtube channel now has all video's and tv commercials
- KLCC,Dataran Merdeka,KL Tower,Putrajaya are amongst the famous Malaysian icons that have confirmed their participation and more will be updated on earthhour.org/malaysia -> news


10 Things To Do During Earth Hour

1. Gather family & friends for a night picnic
2. Dine in one of the many Earth Hour participating restaurants by candlelight
3. Organise a family night playing board games
4. Throw an Earth Hour street party with your neighbours
5. Arrange a house party lit by torches
6. Take the dog for a night walk
7. Hand write a letter to loved one by lantern
8. Sit in the dark and share stories
9. Read a book using a book light
10. Share a romantic night in with your loved one



Finally don't forget to log on to http://www.earthhour.org/malaysia for the latest updates and sign up to pledge your support towards Earth Hour 2009





   Earth Hour 2009 by WWF - Sign up for Earth Hour!

Earth Hour : 28th March 2009, 8.30pm - 9.30pm

VOTE EARTH

YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm

Imagine a major part of Kuala Lumpur turning its lights out almost simultaneously for one hour. On Saturday, March 28 2009, Malaysia will be taking part in a global movement to stand united with 1000 cities for Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm (local time). Launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is aimed at promoting awareness to fight against climate change. We do our little bit by turning off our lights.

The Fairly Current Show speaking with Earth Hour Malaysia ambassador Yasmin Ahmad about the series of events planned leading up to March 28, as well as finding out what she will be doing for that one hour of darkness. Yasmin Ahmad is a filmmaker and Creative Director of Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur.


(Video courtesy of PopTV)


View 1 min video clip below on Earth Hour Malaysia.



My fellow blogger and bloggee you can support Earth Hour Malaysia by heading on to http://earthhour.org.my/ and sign up. They aim to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world.