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KUALA LUMPUR, 4 March 2026 – In conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Yayasan PETRONAS continues its annual Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) initiative to spread festive joy to families across Malaysia. Through the programme, Yayasan PETRONAS is reaching 4,850 families nationwide by providing festive food packs to families as they prepare for the celebration.  Distribution which began on 20 February is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) and PETRONAS regional offices, ensuring the timely delivery of festive packs to in need families across Malaysia.  The ULF initiative is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ Community Wellbeing and Development efforts, in line with the Sejahtera MADANI aspirations. Shariah Nelly Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS, shared, “The distribution of festive care packs during major festive celebrations such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ mission to nurture social well-being by ensuring the underserved communities receive the care and support, particularly during the festive season. This entails meeting families’ essential needs while also promoting sustainable livelihoods through social entrepreneurship. Through ULF, we hope to bring meaningful joy and a sense of shared celebration to those marking this special occasion.”

Kuala Lumpur, 6 February 2026 –Yayasan PETRONAS is celebrating and sharing the joy of CNY with 2100 families through its Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) initiative this Chinese New Year season, distributing festive food packs to household nationwide.The ULF programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ ongoing community wellbeing and development efforts, in line with the Sejahtera MADANI aspirations. Shariah Nelly Francis, CEO of Yayasan PETRONAS, said:“Chinese New Year is a celebration of togetherness and harmony. Through our Uplifting Lives Festive initiative, we hope to bring joy and cheer to families during this festive season. Yayasan PETRONAS remain committed to uplifting lives and enhancing the well-being of communities across Malaysia.” Families receiving the festive care packs could look forward to staples such as cooking oil, rice, chicken curry along with festive items like dry mushroom, rice vermicelli, sesame oil, and taucu sauce. To add a special touch, families will also enjoy festive cookies produced by entrepreneurs under Yayasan PETRONAS’ MEKAR (Memperkasakan Kesejahteraan Rakyat) programme, which supports income generation and capacity-building for local micropreneurs, demonstrating the Foundation’s long-standing commitment towards creating sustainable livelihoods. The nationwide distribution, which began on 6 February in Penang, is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) and PETRONAS regional offices to ensure the timely delivery of festive packs to families across Malaysia. The Uplifting Lives Festive programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ effort to support community well-being and development across Malaysia.

Yayasan PETRONAS Spreads Festive Joy to Underprivileged Families Across Malaysia Through Uplifting Lives Festive InitiativeKUALA LUMPUR, 5 December 2025 – Yayasan PETRONAS brought festive cheer to the families across the nation this Christmas season, through its Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) programme by distributing essential and festive food packs to underserved communities. A total of 2,350 families across 11 states will receive festive food packs for a more joyful celebration as the programme comes in support of the Sejahtera MADANI initiative this year. The festive food packs featured festive cookies, local tea and chocolate malt drink, bringing warmth, and festive cheer to households nationwide. Shariah Nelly Francis, CEO of Yayasan PETRONAS shared, “Festive celebrations are a time to nurture the spirit of community. Through the Uplifting Lives Festive initiative, Yayasan PETRONAS hopes to bring joy to all who are celebrating.” Additionally, cookies included in the festive food packs were sourced from entrepreneurs under the Yayasan PETRONAS MEKAR (Memperkasakan Kesejahteraan Rakyat) Programme. The distribution of festive food packs which commenced on 5 December is being carried out in collaboration with the Welfare Department and PETRONAS’ regional offices nationwide. This Christmas initiative, along with other major festive celebrations, saw Yayasan PETRONAS distributing festive food packs to more than 13,000 families this year.

JOHOR BHARU, 14 April 2023 – Yayasan PETRONAS is distributing 250 packages of food items to beneficiaries here under its “Memacu Kehidupan: Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023” programme.  The programme, supported by the Social Welfare Department of Malaysia, provides basic food necessities and festive food supplies such as glutinous rice, coconut milk, rendang paste and peanut sauce to families.  The handing over of the Memacu Kehidupan items took place today at the Asrama Akhla Kempas, Johor Bharu and was officiated by Puan Aiman Athirah Sabu, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM).  Additionally, this year’s distribution includes PETRONAS gift cards from PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd for the beneficiaries to purchase fuel or Kedai Mesra items at PETRONAS stations. The Memacu Kehidupan: Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 programme goes along with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s Bakul Rahmah initiative.  Head of Group Strategic Communications, PETRONAS, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz said: “The festive season is a time for everyone to gather with their loved ones. Yayasan PETRONAS is committed to doing its part to usher in some festive cheer for individuals and families,” “The Memacu Kehidupan programme is designed to provide not just food, but to also foster a sense of community and support during the festive season,” Anita added. Distribution under the programme started in Kedah this year, with Yayasan PETRONAS contributing to 4,900 families in 13 states and two federal territories. In addition, 32 recipients from four welfare homes will also receive the food items. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS

SIK, 28 MARCH 2023 – Yayasan PETRONAS recently announced the gradual rollout of its “Memacu Kehidupan: Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 Programme” in support of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s (KPDN) Bakul Rahmah Initiative.  The programme, which will be implemented in stages is aimed at providing food assistance to those in need so they can celebrate the upcoming festive season with joy. Supported by PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd (PDB) and Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM), Memacu Kehidupan: Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 will provide basic food necessities and festive food supplies such as glutinous rice, coconut milk, rendang paste and peanut sauce. This year’s distribution also includes PETRONAS gift cards for beneficiaries to purchase fuel and Kedai Mesra items at PETRONAS stations. Representatives from PETRONAS, Yayasan PETRONAS and JKM visited the identified beneficiaries at their homes to distribute the items during the initial programme rollout in Kedah In addition, a special handover ceremony was held at the As-Salam Mosque in Sik and the event was graced by the Menteri Besar of Kedah, Dato’ Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said, “Through the Memacu Kehidupan initiative, Yayasan PETRONAS extends necessities aimed at improving the well-being of the communities. We understand that the festive season can be particularly difficult for the less fortunate and Yayasan PETRONAS is committed to doing our part to make the season a little brighter for these individuals and families,” “Uplifting communities is close to our hearts. Therefore, Yayasan PETRONAS is pleased to support this meaningful initiative with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and KPDN. Our Memacu Kehidupan programme is designed to provide not just food, but to also bring about a sense of community and support during the festive season,” she added. PETRONAS Head of Northern and Central Region, Zukifli Othman said, “We will continue to work closely with JKM to identify those who require our support and assistance and ensure that they receive it.” The Memacu Kehidupan: Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 Programme will continue to other districts and regions in the coming weeks, with national launch events to take place by mid-April to further raise awareness about the importance of supporting those in need. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS  

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 MARCH 2023 – Yayasan PETRONAS today rolls out its Powering Knowledge: Back to School Programme (BTS 2023), contributing school supplies and school uniforms to 21,000 lower primary and lower secondary school students from low-income households across Malaysia, in line with the start of the 2023 academic year. Yayasan PETRONAS CEO Shariah Nelly Francis said: “Yayasan PETRONAS is committed to the academic success of students as we understand the importance for students to be equipped with the classroom essentials to not only help them stay in school, but to thrive in their respective classrooms as well.”  “By providing students with these essential school supplies through BTS 2023, we can help set them up for success and ensure that they are well-equipped to face the challenges of the new school term,” she said at the launch of BTS 2023 at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Jalan Batu that was officiated by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Students will each receive vouchers for one set of school uniform, a pair of black shoes, socks and sports attire. In addition, a classroom kit comprising a school bag, color pencils, stationery set will be distributed to lower primary school students, while the classroom kits to secondary school students will also include scientific calculator.  Powering Knowledge: Back to School Programme began over 10 years ago as part of PETRONAS’ goal of enabling students from low-income families to continuously participate in the education process and finish school, while also helping to reduce the financial burden of their parents. For the current school year, BTS 2023 runs from mid-March to May 2023 across 16 states. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS  

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 January 2023 – Yayasan PETRONAS handed over its Sentuhan Kasih Home Ward contribution through a symbolic handover ceremony in collaboration with Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) and Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kebajikan Am Sabah (JPKAS) held at Rumah Ehsan, Kuala Kubu Bharu.  Under the programme, a total of 609 hospital beds, 44 oxygen concentrators and 312 wheelchairs were distributed in stages to underprivileged families and welfare homes nationwide with support from PETRONAS’ regional offices. The symbolic handover ceremony was attended by JKM Director-General, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot with representatives from JKM, PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS. The event was also joined by residents of the welfare home. Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Shariah Nelly Francis said, “We continue to expand this initiative from last year to help low-income families in providing care for their loved ones who require special care in the comfort of their own home, as well as extending our contribution to welfare homes that are in need of the equipment.” Yayasan PETRONAS also launched its Sentuhan Kasih Festive Programme in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year and has begun distributing essential food supplies and festive food hampers to over 2,000 B40 families nationwide. The contributions were also extended to four welfare homes under the Sentuhan Kasih Home programmes this year. In conjunction with major celebrations in Malaysia, Yayasan PETRONAS contributes items to underprivileged communities for their basic needs and well-being every year via its Sentuhan Kasih Festive programme while Sentuhan Kasih Homes is an extension to its yearly initiative. The Sentuhan Kasih Homes programme serves as a sustainable initiative that supports and funds welfare homes for a better living environment for its occupants whilst supporting them to be self-sustaining. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS