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KUALA LUMPUR, 23 December 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS has launched its Sentuhan Kasih Festive initiative to usher in the year-end festive season, delivering care and Christmas gift packages to 1,348 B40 families and 409 beneficiaries from various orphanages, old folks homes and welfare centres across Malaysia. The Foundation is distributing essential food provisions and festive gifts worth a total of nearly RM482,000 which include rice, cooking oil, milk powder, dry goods as well as festive food items such as chocolate chip cookies, butter cookies, jam tarts and decorative items to low-income beneficiaries in 11 states and territories – Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak, and Selangor. Distribution efforts started in the Southern region on 14 December 2021, in which the packages, comprising items such as a wheelchair, forehead thermometers, pulse oximeters, hand sanitisers, COVID-19 self-test kits and toys were given to orphans at the Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak Kanak Terencat Akal in Kulai, Johor. In the Northern and Central regions, Yayasan PETRONAS provided pulse oximeters and COVID-19 self-test kits to 285 families, thanks to the contribution of RM25,000 from the Association of Wives and Women Employees of PETRONAS (PETRONITA). Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “At Yayasan PETRONAS, we embody and live the spirit of giving. It is always important for us to give back and help to make a difference to underprivileged communities. We hope this contribution will add joy to everyone during the festivities.”  In conjunction with various festivals in Malaysia, Yayasan PETRONAS offers underserved communities supplies for their basic needs and well-being every year.  The Sentuhan Kasih programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ community well-being and development focus area. The programme is also in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS  

KLUANG, 2 December 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS, has reached out to brighten the lives of the Kampung Orang Asli Berasau community by providing solar-powered electricity to the village. A total of 11 houses, two cultural houses, and a community hall have been installed with solar power systems under the Sentuhan Harapan MEKAR Johor@Kluang programme. This programme is organised in collaboration with Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) Johor, Kampung Orang Asli Berasau and Yayasan Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). The aim is to enhance the livelihood and economic growth of the underprivileged communities through the provision of solar-powered electricity that promotes the sustainability essence in support of PETRONAS Sustainability agenda. Sentuhan Harapan MEKAR Johor@Kluang, under the flagship Program Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat (MEKAR), also supports Yayasan PETRONAS’ objective in promoting community well-being and development through long term sustainable advancements in the areas of socio-economic developments, healthcare, safety and living environments.  Located 50km from Kluang town, Kampung Orang Asli Berasau is the only settlement in Johor without access to the national grid. In the last 20 years, the community has been living in the dark, relying solely on diesel generators they shared amongst themselves for its 2-hour supply of electricity every day.Under this solar initiative, each house now receives a basic electricity supply with batteries that can last up to three days during the rainy season, LED lamps, fans, and several USB ports for phone charging. With solar-powered electricity, each household is able to save an estimated RM450 a month, reducing the financial burden the community has faced for many years. In addition, one of the Rumah Adat has been provided with a freezer (a common freezer for all) equipped with an additional solar panel to ensure that it remains functional for the community. With this initiative, it benefits 70 villagers from 17 families aged four to 70 years old. As part of this programme, the community was taught and trained to perform basic maintenance on the solar panels to ensure their efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, the solar power systems were inspected and verified by technical experts for safety. Sari Achu, Tok Batin, Kampung Orang Asli Berasau shared his joy of having solar-powered electricity with YB Tuan Vidyananthan a/l Ramanadhan, Johor Health and Environment Committee Chairman, during the launch of the Sentuhan Harapan MEKAR Johor@Kluang solar initiative in Kampung Berasau, together with Shariah Nelly Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS, and Sazli Zakaria, Head of PETRONAS Southern. “We appreciate the collaboration of all parties involved. It is heartening to see the advancement and amenities that we are able to provide with this programme. This initiative brings light and hope for so many, paving the road to a sustainable development and future for the community here. This is a start, and we aim to reach out to improve the livelihood of more communities and locations in the future,” said Shariah Nelly Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS. Sazli Zakaria, Head of PETRONAS Southern, also said, “We can now celebrate the successful implementation of this programme after months of hard work and collaboration with JAKOA, as well as the Orang Asli community. Our sincere thanks to all the parties involved, especially the community, for their full commitment to this sustainability programme. We do hope that by brightening their darker hours, we have somewhat paved their ways for a brighter future.” The Sentuhan Harapan MEKAR Johor@Kluang programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ community well-being and development focus area. This programme is also in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 October 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS has begun distributing food and hygiene care packs to a total of 1,940 beneficiaries from old folks homes and welfare centres across 11 states in Malaysia, in conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali celebration, as part of its Sentuhan Kasih programme. Throughout this week, the Foundation is distributing essential food supplies and hygiene care items such as rice, cooking oil, flour, salt, sugar, milk powder, first aid kits, thermometers and pulse oximeters, worth a total RM392,000, to the beneficiaries. The Deepavali themed packs, which also contain traditional snacks such as murukku, omapodi and ghee cookies, are being distributed to the less privileged in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Pulau Pinang and Selangor. For this year’s Festival of Lights, Yayasan PETRONAS brings a simple message: “Illuminating and caring for a brighter future.” Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “As we transition to the new normal, our team hopes that these food and hygiene care packs will ease the burden of vulnerable communities. It remains our main priority to ensure that underserved communities are being taken care of and we hope to give them the support they need and bring them joy during this celebration.”  Among the beneficiaries in Pulau Pinang were senior citizens at Tanes Caring Centre in Butterworth as well as B40 families in Seberang Perai Utara, who received their packages through the district’s Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat. In conjunction with major celebrations in Malaysia, Yayasan PETRONAS contributes items to underserved communities for their basic needs and well-being every year. The Sentuhan Kasih programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ community well-being and development focus area. The programme is also in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Issued by:Yayasan PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 September 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS continues to support the nation in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic delivering medical equipment and supplies to hospitals as well as COVID-19 quarantine and vaccination centres (PPVs). The Foundation  delivered five Hamilton-C1 ventilators amounting to RM400,000  to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM) on Monday, while earlier last week, 100 oxygen cylinders (10L) and 100 blood pressure monitors worth RM88,500 were delivered to the Greater Klang Valley Special Task Force (GKVSTF) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) COVID-19 Quarantine and Treatment Centre. Since the beginning of July, medical equipment and supplies worth RM3.4 million consisting of portable ventilators, medical oxygen cylinders, defibrillators, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), patient monitors for intensive monitoring, and personal protective equipment (PPE) have been delivered to Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Shah Alam, and Hospital Labuan. In Kelantan, the State Health Department had received 18 wheelchairs for use at its PPVs.   “With the high number of COVID-19 cases recorded daily, it is important that we support the country’s efforts in the vaccination process and help mitigate the health crisis in any way we can. We care about the well-being of the people, including those serving at the frontlines,” said Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer, Shariah Nelly Francis. The Foundation also contributed 1,200 care packs worth RM76,840 to the healthcare providers at Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hospital Shah Alam in July in appreciation of their hard work and sacrifice.  In June, 500 wheelchairs were distributed to six mega PPVs in the Klang Valley to better accommodate senior citizens and people with special needs during their vaccination process. The centres were the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Setia City Convention Centre, Ideal Convention Center Shah Alam (IDCC) and Stadium Bukit Jalil. These contributions complement PETRONAS’ Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals that focus on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. Issued by:Yayasan PETRONAS 

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 June 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS is distributing devices with data connectivity to 12,000 students nationwide which will enable them to have better access to online learning as the education landscape in Malaysia shifts to one of hybrid teaching and learning. The RM30 million worth of digital devices are being supplied to 81 schools in 69 districts, from 17 May until mid-June as part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ commitment to CERDIK, an initiative by Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) and Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) to provide digital access to students from underprivileged families.   Working in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Yayasan Hasanah (the Secretariat), as well as other GLC and GLIC partners, Yayasan PETRONAS prioritised schools with a majority of students from B40 households.  The devices provided through CERDIK are designed to support the students’ learning requirements for three academic years, and are fitted with data services, maintenance, warranty and technical support.  “Through CERDIK, we want to provide equitable access to quality education for students as it is the first step to close the digital gap towards enriching their educational experiences and lives,” said Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis.  “With these devices and Internet service, we hope more students – especially those from underprivileged and rural communities – can better participate in online lessons.”  According to a survey of 900,000 students conducted by MoE last year, 37 per cent indicated that they did not have appropriate devices at home to participate in online lessons last year.  “During these difficult times, we must help ensure that no one gets left behind in the pursuit of education,” Nelly added, recognising that many families are facing financial pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. “We thank Yayasan PETRONAS for their support to CERDIK, one of the most comprehensive pilot initiatives on digital learning in public schools nationwide. Despite logistics issues due to the movement restrictions around the world, we are still on track to deliver the devices based on the stipulated timelines,” said Shahira Ahmed Bazari, Managing Director of Yayasan Hasanah. The contribution to CERDIK complements Yayasan PETRONAS’ various education outreach initiatives benefitting students and teachers. These include the recent Back To School programme in March 2021, where school supplies and personal hygiene kits were distributed to 21,000 students from underprivileged families nationwide.  The foundation also rolled out its signature Program Duta Guru, a collaboration between Yayasan PETRONAS and MoE. Earlier this year, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers were provided with online teaching kits and guidance in delivering lessons for improved learning outcomes. ABOUT CERDIK CERDIK is a GLC-driven CSR pilot initiative announced in the Budget 2021 to provide digital access to education via accessibility of devices and data connectivity. In partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the initiative is fully funded by Government Linked Companies (GLCs), Government Linked Investment Companies (GLICs), and the private sector and it seeks to enable continuous learning in the new norm and provide education access to the most marginalised school children. The Secretariat of the CERDIK initiative is Yayasan Hasanah, the charitable foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Issued by:Yayasan PETRONAS 

Kuala Lumpur, 7 April 2021 –  Yayasan PETRONAS, through its Program Duta Guru (PDG) initiative, has successfully equipped  its first cohort of 136 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers for hybrid teaching via classroom and virtual modes across 113 school districts in Malaysia. Over the past months, each teacher received an online teaching kit which includes a mini green screen kit, a pedagogical book Pembelajaran Abad-21 and school stationery to help make online lessons effective, fun and interactive. They also received guidance on how to innovate and apply these items to create more engaging virtual lessons for their students. With public secondary schools reopening this week, over 180,000 school teachers are expected to transition back to regular teaching duties in Malaysia. Despite this, teachers would still need to continue with the online delivery of lessons as and when needed. “Our teachers are critical to the nation’s progress – they play such a huge role in the success of our students. Together with our partners, we are supporting the teachers’ professional development so they may better help students navigate the new normal and enhance their Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through the STEM subjects,” said Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis.  Initiated in 2019, PDG is a collaboration between Yayasan PETRONAS and the Ministry of Education’s Pusat STEM Negara, with Teach For Malaysia as the implementation partner. It aims to strengthen the teachers’ capability and continuously improve their teaching quality through training and coaching, curated content and by providing infrastructure. PDG was rolled out through a series of three virtual sessions last year, where teachers gained insights from successful innovators in STEM education, discussed trends and challenges in the field – including how to effectively manage online classrooms and improve student learning outcomes. Chief Executive Officer of Teach For Malaysia, Chan Soon Seng said, “Along with the rest of the world, the future of educators is one fused with technology. Teachers will need to become savvy users of digital tools, as well as creators of online content and knowledge. They need to help their students foster these skills for the future workforce as well.” Since the delivery of the online teaching kits in December, many teachers have taken the opportunity to prepare ahead for their lessons this year. “This programme is very beneficial to me. It has impacted how I apply integrated STEM teaching into delivering online lessons. It also helped in boosting my confidence to be a STEM leader in school,” said Zulfadzli Mahamad @ Muhamad, a teacher from SMK Trusan, Sarawak who is part of PDG’s Cohort 1. Another PDG inductee from Labuan, Angela Joseph went a step further to collaborate with Yayasan PETRONAS in creating videos on the practice of good personal hygiene for primary school students. The collaboration was part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ Back To School programme, where 21,000 underprivileged primary school students received school supplies and personal hygiene kits.  “PDG taught me how to engage with students virtually and share these key takeaways with our teacher community groups. Through the collaboration with Yayasan PETRONAS, I am glad that students nationwide can also benefit from science to help them remember to follow the SOPs and stay safe,” said Angela.  Senior Principal Assistant Director of the National STEM Centre, Dr. Ihsan Ismail said, “With STEM teachers so consequential to the future of our students, we must address their needs as they face new challenges in their work. We hope to see more organisations stepping forward to collaborate with us in improving the quality of teaching in Malaysia.”  By 2030, PDG aims to have empowered 4,500 teachers to be highly capable STEM educators serving as role models in enhancing students’ interest and competency in STEM education and higher order thinking skills. Each teacher cohort will undergo a two-year training comprising workshops, online training, industry visits, and participate in projects that address issues hindering the progress of STEM in their student communities. PDG’s Cohort 2 is set to be inducted through a virtual session this month.  Issued by:Yayasan PETRONAS 

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 March 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS, in collaboration with PETRONAS, is continuing its annual Sentuhan Kasih Disaster Relief Programme to help 111 families affected by floods in the efforts to refurbish their homes as well as communal facilities.  Over RM41,000 worth of basic supplies and refurbishment items will be distributed to assist affected households and improve several communal facilities, including two pre-schools and one primary school in Kemaman, Dungun and Kuantan.  Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “The pain of losing one’s home and the financial difficulties caused by the floods, especially during a pandemic, are often beyond what many underprivileged families can bear. We hope our contribution would help ease their situation as they continue to rebuild their lives.” Since last week, PETRONAS has distributed learning aids, including chairs, desks, racks and whiteboards to Tabika Kemas Kampung Teladas, Sekolah Kebangsaan Pasir Raja and Taska Kemas Kampung Shukur in Terengganu. Household items such as gas cookers, rice cookers, rice, cooking oil, amongst others, will be delivered to four villages in Pahang and two villages in Terengganu in the first week of April.  Floods in the East Coast earlier this year forced more than 10,000 people and over 23,000 people to be evacuated to relief centres in Terengganu and Pahang respectively. Amongst those worst hit were residents of Kemaman and Dungun, as well as Paya Bungor, Kuantan.  Head of PETRONAS East Coast Che Ahmad Tarmizi Abdul Rahman added: “We have been working closely with local community heads to assist the affected families and identify the communal facilities that require restoration and refurbishment. We hope that through our contribution, homes will be rebuilt and communal activities can resume in a safe and comfortable environment.” Yayasan PETRONAS’ Sentuhan Kasih Disaster Relief Programme is aligned with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. The Foundation has been working with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and non-governmental organisations to identify the needs of flood victims in various states across the country since the end of 2020.  Issued by:Yayasan PETRONAS 

Annual Back to School programme goes beyond basics KUALA LUMPUR, 8 March 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS will be providing 21,000 primary school  students from low-income households with personal hygiene kits and school supplies in  preparation for the 2021 academic year through its Back to School 2021 (BTS 2021) Programme.  The personal hygiene kits and school supplies are being distributed to schools across Johor,  Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis,  Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu, from 8 to 24 March 2021.  Through the programme, a total of 21,000 students will each receive two 3-layer reusable face  masks, a small towel, a box of paper soap, a school bag, a tumbler, a student activity notebook,  a pencil case and stationery items, as well as two sets of school uniforms and a pair of socks and  shoes. The student activity notebook includes several simple science experiments on personal  hygiene, health infographics and stickers, designed to spark interest amongst the students and  help them understand science and its application in real life.  In addition to helping students resume school with ease, Yayasan PETRONAS, in collaboration  with the Ministry of Education, is also providing teachers at beneficiary schools with lesson plans  to cultivate an interest in the science of personal hygiene amongst primary students this year.   Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “Our aim for Back To  School has been consistent since PETRONAS started with the programme 18 years ago. We  want to reduce one of the barriers that families from low-income households often experience,  which is the cost of school supplies, a factor linked to dropout rates. However, we are taking  additional steps this year by providing personal hygiene kits so that students can stay safe and  acclimatise to the ‘new normal’ as they resume school. “In addition to that, we also want to ensure we imbue two important factors – the pivotal role of  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in preparing our children  for the future, and the enduring role teachers play in inspiring their students. This is why we are  going beyond the basics this year,” Nelly added.  Labuan-based teacher Angela Joseph, who designed the science lesson plans for this said: “I’m  so glad that Yayasan PETRONAS gave me this opportunity to share information on the science  behind COVID-19 in a fun way with underprivileged students who otherwise may not have access  to information.” Angela, who is part of the first cohort of teachers in Yayasan PETRONAS’  Program Duta Guru, also prepared supplementary lesson plans and provided instruction sheets  for teachers to record and share them online.  Yayasan PETRONAS also released a three-episode video on the science of personal hygiene  featuring “STEM Man”. It reminds parents, children and their community of the importance and  responsibility of practising safe habits so that schools will not be affected by an outbreak. The  videos are available on Yayasan PETRONAS’ online and social media channels.  BTS 2021 will run until the end of the month nationwide with the support of PETRONAS staff who also took time to post notes of encouragement to students to motivate them in their studies via  Yayasan PETRONAS’ social media channels.  The Back to School programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ education focus area. Issued by Yayasan PETRONAS 

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 February 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS has commenced its annual series of contribution activities in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations nationwide this week.  From 8 to 11 February, Yayasan PETRONAS is collaborating with PETRONAS regional offices to distribute basic necessities, food supplies and personal hygiene care packages to 3,950 families from various charities and low income groups through Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) as part of its Sentuhan Kasih programme. This year, RM434,500 worth of goods are being distributed to children and the elderly across Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “We want to play a part in fostering more cheer, especially as some traditional Chinese New Year activities such as lion dances and family reunions are restricted. As such, our team is committed to support the less fortunate during this festive season with essential items which we hope will add a spark of joy.” On Monday, Yayasan PETRONAS had distributed a total of 1,300 care packages to various JKM offices in Johor, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Perak and Selangor, for their CNY celebrations. The remaining 2,650 care packages will be handed over to JKM offices in all other states nationwide throughout this week. “We hope these items can lighten some of their burdens and help tide them over this tough period as they stay home and safely usher in the Year of the Ox. We also want to take this opportunity to wish our Chinese friends a Happy and Safe Chinese New Year,” said Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, Head of Group Strategic Communications, PETRONAS.  Each year, in conjunction with major celebrations in Malaysia, Yayasan PETRONAS extends necessities aimed at improving the communities’ well-being. The intent of the Sentuhan Kasih Festive programme is to foster a memorable celebration for the less fortunate during the festive seasons to incite joy, love and care. Last year in January, PETRONAS volunteers took part in a ‘gotong-royong’ with members of the communities and some beneficiaries were treated to stage performances and meals. The Sentuhan Kasih programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ community well-being and development focus area. The programme is also in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Issued on behalf of:Yayasan PETRONAS