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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

JOHOR BAHRU, 29 January 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS, in collaboration with Southern  Region PETRONAS had activated its Sentuhan Kasih Disaster Relief programme this week  and commenced a series of flood recovery activities to aid 1,600 affected individuals in Johor.  In the joint effort, RM35,000 worth of basic supplies and refurbishment items were distributed to  assist affected households and improve several communal facilities, including the preschool and  community hall in Kampung Laut and Kampung Sepakat Baru.  Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS Shariah Nelly Francis said: “Flood incidences  add to the financial upheaval of B40 families who are trying to survive during this pandemic.  Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) highlighted the need of many from these two  villages who were displaced and were being sheltered at the Disaster Relief Centres (DRC).”  On Monday, Southern Region PETRONAS distributed furniture and learning aid, including plastic  chairs, tables and whiteboards to the Ketua Kampung’s home at Kampung Sepakat Baru. Chairs  and tables for children, a teacher’s desk with drawers, a whiteboard and a fridge were also  delivered to Balai Raya Kampung Laut. The affected villagers in both sites also received an LPG  cylinder tank and refill each.  Head of Southern Region PETRONAS Sazli Zakaria added: “We have been working closely with  the Penghulu Mukim Tebrau, Hairul Hamid to assist the affected individuals and identify the  communal facilities that require restoration and refurbishment. We hope this small contribution  will help ease the burden of these impacted families so that they are able to resume daily duties  as soon as possible.” The number of flood victims in Johor peaked at 7,439 in early January. However, many B40  families are still facing challenges to rebuild their homes and restore what was lost. Yayasan  PETRONAS is working closely with NADMA and other non-governmental organisations to identify  the needs of flood victims in other states. In early January, PETRONAS Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation, with the help of Pejabat  Penghulu Mukim Pengerang & Pantai Timur, contributed standing thermometers, sanitary kits,  face masks, hand sanitisers and food items worth RM10,000 to the flood relief centres in  Pengerang to aid 77 families who were evacuated from their houses in the area.  Meanwhile, PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad delivered a total of 236 cartons of mineral water to  Kampung Laut and Kampung Sepakat Baru during the opening of the relief centres. Yayasan PETRONAS’ Sentuhan Kasih disaster relief initiative is a community well-being and  development focus area in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. Issued on behalf of: Yayasan PETRONAS 

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 December 2020 – Yayasan PETRONAS, in collaboration with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB), has commenced a series of Christmas celebrations by distributing festive gifts, food supplies and personal hygiene care packages to 2,000 beneficiaries from various charities as part of its Sentuhan Kasih programme. The basic necessities and festive gifts worth a total of RM220,000 are being distributed amongst the less privileged, including children, elderly, physically challenged and single parent families across Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor until 24 December. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “The act of giving must continue so that good flourishes amidst challenging times. We may not be able to spread Christmas cheer with fun activities this year, but our team is committed to support the less fortunate communities by providing them with basic necessities during this festive season.” PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Azrul Osman Rani also said: “This year has been challenging and wherever possible, we try to fulfil our duty as a responsible and caring organisation to assist those in need. We are glad to once again collaborate with Yayasan PETRONAS to expand the reach of the Sentuhan Kasih programme and we hope our contribution will bring joy to them this festive season.” Over the past few days, Yayasan PETRONAS had distributed 100 care packages to Rumah Bethany in Perak for their Christmas celebrations.  In Sarawak, 300 care packages were distributed to Long Lama District Office in Miri, while in Sabah, a total of 400 care packages were distributed to Mahkamah Anak Negeri in Penampang, Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Kota Kinabalu, Jireh Home in Tuaran, Taman Pendidikan OKU and Sri Harapan in Sandakan, as well as Sri Pritchard Old Folks Home, Holy Family Residence For Senior Citizens, and Rumah Kanak-Kanak Beringgis in Papar. Each year, in conjunction with major celebrations in Malaysia, Yayasan PETRONAS offers underserved communities items for their basic needs and well-being. In the past, activities including gotong royong and motivational talks would be carried out by volunteers. 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 Sustainability Development Goals. Issued on behalf of:Yayasan PETRONAS