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Global Environment Centre (GEC) as implementation partner to assist in upskilling communities KUALA LUMPUR, 19 February 2021 – Yayasan PETRONAS announced today its commitment to plant 50,000 trees as part of its environmental conservation Sentuhan Alam initiative. The project, which involves planting trees and enhancing the management of the trees in 14 sites across 11 states in Malaysia, is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by more than 200 tonnes.  Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “Yayasan PETRONAS has a long legacy of safeguarding the environment. We aim to better the environment through biodiversity conservation and carbon-neutral programmes, such as rainforest conservation in Imbak Canyon, Sabah; marine biodiversity restoration in the Biodiversity, Environment & Conservation (BEACON) project in Sarawak; mangrove rehabilitation and the establishment of the EcoCare Centre in Kerteh, Terengganu. “We are also working with the Ecosystem Conservation and Tourism programme of the Setiu Wetlands State Park, Terengganu, to upgrade their facilities and drive programmes to eradicate poverty amongst the local communities that live off the biodiversity of the surrounding areas. These efforts began at our areas of operations and are scaled out nationwide, complementing our larger goals for greater environmental sustainability,” she added.  Yayasan PETRONAS’ appointed implementation partner Global Environment Centre (GEC) will be managing the programme for three years until August 2023. GEC’s duties include identifying and managing the setup of suitable planting grounds, selecting suitable plant species, facilitating community nurseries, site preparation, monitoring and ensuring the sustainable growth of the trees planted. The majority of sites consists of mangroves and peatland forests, with suitable tree species for mangroves sites such as the Rhizophora Mucronata (Bakau Kurap), Rhizophora Apiculata (Bakau Minyak), Bruguiera spp. and more, while the peatland sites will feature species that include the Melicope Lunu-ankenda (Tenggek Burung), Macaranga Pruinosa (Mahang) and Alstonia spp.  Nelly added: “The planting sites and tree species have been carefully identified to ensure it is ecologically viable and sustainable. Our aim is to guarantee at least 70 per cent survival rate for our trees and an improvement in the livelihoods of local forest-reliant communities.” Improving the livelihood of communities  Yayasan PETRONAS, through GEC, will be engaging communities in the nearby areas where the tree saplings will be planted, to either start up or expand their nurseries. They will be trained on how to care for and effectively monitor and manage the growth of these trees over a period of three years.  Director of GEC, Faizal Parish said: “In addition to establishing the forest tree nurseries, we will offer community groups extensive training in the proper collection and handling of seeds and wildlings, the preparation and maintenance of the planting sites and more. Through the empowerment and skills transfer, we want to enable them to attain a more sustainable livelihood by generating income from forest management and protection to support their daily lives and those of their family.”   Apart from a source of sustainable livelihood, the community is also expected to benefit in other ways from the rehabilitation of forests. This includes enhanced protection from coastal erosion and increases in fisheries for mangrove projects. For peatland forest projects, surrounding communities will benefit from a reduction in peatland fires and haze, as well as enhanced protection of peatland water sources and non-timber forest products. The rehabilitation efforts in lowland forest sites will offer its surrounding communities new opportunities in recreation and ecotourism, as well as protect their water sources.  “Tree planting and forest protection are among the best climate change solutions. Beyond being a great place to store carbon, forests will also help us better adapt to the consequences of the climate crisis – by protecting coastal areas from erosion, reducing the risk of flooding and providing a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and other plant species,” added Faizal.  PETRONAS Employees Step In Through Walk4Trees Yayasan PETRONAS’ initiative folds in a commitment made by PETRONAS and its employees in 2019 through a walking challenge called ‘Walk4Trees’. Through this programme, PETRONAS pledges to plant one tree for every million steps completed by its employees, contributing 20,000 out of the 50,000 trees commitment. “With 20 billion steps, employees are therefore contributing 20,000 trees out of the total that is being planted through this initiative,” said Nelly. The collective step count currently stands at 12.4 billion, or equivalent to 12,400 trees – and PETRONAS employees are confident that they will achieve its target by June 2021. Besides contributing their steps towards the programme, PETRONAS employees will also have an opportunity to volunteer in the tree planting programmes. The programme reflects PETRONAS’ commitment to contribute to the society and environment, aligned with the organisation’s Sustainability Agenda on safeguarding the environment.  In addition to conserving the environment, this project also gives PETRONAS employees a meaningful platform to positively impact their health, improve the climate and deliver positive outcomes for communities in need. In the spirit of inclusivity, the Challenge is also extended to the public, offering them an opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation for a sustainable future. Members of the public may register for the Challenge and record their steps via the BookDoc application, available on the App Store and Play Store. Within its environment focus area, Sentuhan Alam, Yayasan PETRONAS aims to improve the environment through biodiversity, conservation and carbon-neutral programmes towards enriching lives for a sustainable future. About Yayasan PETRONAS   Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to enrich lives for a sustainable future. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable impact, improving the quality of life and socio-economic outcomes for communities across the nation through its focus areas in Education, Community Well-being and Development and the Environment. About Global Environment Centre (GEC) Global Environment Centre (GEC) is a Malaysian non-profit organisation established in 1998 to work on environmental issues of global and local importance. GEC has supported community-based natural resource management throughout the ASEAN Region. It was recognised in 2020 as a role model for coastal forest rehabilitation by the Malaysian Ministry of Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 November 2020 – Yayasan PETRONAS in collaboration with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB), has begun distributing festive and personal hygiene care packages to 400 beneficiaries from various charities and homes for Deepavali, as part of its Sentuhan Kasih Festive programme. From 6 to 12 November 2020, food supplies, plush toys, tumblers, masks and hand sanitisers are being donated to beneficiaries in Kuala Lumpur and seven states  — Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak and Selangor.   Yayasan PETRONAS and PDB are working together with several state agencies to distribute these items worth RM88,000 to the beneficiaries, including orphans, underprivileged senior citizens as well as those who are vulnerable and at high risk during this COVID-19 pandemic. Commenting on the effort, Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said: “We may not be able to celebrate this festive season in large gatherings or with regular activities this year, but good flourishes when we choose to give during challenging times. Our team is committed to offering a ray of hope during this festive season, amidst the challenges brought about by the pandemic.” PDB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Azrul Osman Rani said: “It is a challenging time for the nation as a whole and I’m sure it will be even harder for the less fortunate. We hope that through this small gesture, we can help make a difference for them this Deepavali.  “We are glad to have the support from PETRONAS station dealers who helped facilitate the sourcing and distribution of the items, which made the entire process a seamless one for our recipients. This is indeed a time for all of us to come together to give back meaningfully to the community that sustains us,” he added. In Klang Valley, Yayasan PETRONAS distributed 50 care packages each to Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) Kuala Lumpur and Sepang respectively for their Deepavali celebration. Three hundred beneficiaries in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor will also be receiving a care package each. Director of JKM Wilayah Kuala Lumpur, Hezleen Hassan, said: “We look forward to having more reputable organisations contributing during the festive seasons. Even though this year is different, on behalf of our beneficiaries, we are grateful for them to be able to celebrate Deepavali with the generous gifts from Yayasan PETRONAS.” 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, but with restrictions in place, the teams has decided to distribute the care packages to bring joy to the beneficiaries.    This Deepavali, Yayasan PETRONAS brings a simple message: “Joy with positive impact.” 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

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 November 2020 – Yayasan PETRONAS today officially handed over medical equipment and supplies worth RM2.5 million to the Sabah State Health Department for distribution across public hospitals and health clinics in helping medical front-liners mitigate COVID-19 in the state. Since last week, 10 units of powered air purifying respirators, two units of humidifiers with integrated flow generator, and five units of four-parameter vital sign monitors are being delivered to six public hospitals in Sabah.  These hospitals include Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and Sabah Women and Children’s Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sandakan, Tawau Hospital, Keningau Hospital and Lahad Datu Hospital. The medical equipment and supplies will be used in the hospitals’ nursing care, emergency and trauma, intensive care and paediatric intensive care wards. Additionally, a total of 1,000 jumpsuits and 600,000 nitrile gloves will be distributed to the public hospitals and health clinics through the Sabah State Health Department. Head of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan Rokiah Sulaiman said: “We recognise the urgency and need for more medical equipment and supplies at public hospitals and health clinics here in Sabah. We hope that our contribution can ensure the well-being of the front-liners whilst helping them cope with COVID-19 cases.”  Sabah Health Director Datuk Dr. Christina Rundi said: “We appreciate the timely contribution by Yayasan PETRONAS to better equip our hospitals and medical front-liners in managing COVID-19 cases. As we aim to flatten the curve again, we strongly urge the public to continue avoiding the 3Cs (crowded places, confined spaces and close conversation) and practising the 3Ws (wash your hands with soap often, wear masks and heed warnings).” In September, Yayasan PETRONAS contributed a total of 1,504 bottles of hand sanitisers, 2,500 pieces of surgical face masks and 2,390 medical gowns to QEH. The Foundation also contributed two units of ventilators to the hospital in August. In April, a total of 14 intensive care unit beds were given to several hospitals in Sabah, including QEH, Sabah Women and Children Hospital in Likas, Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sandakan, Tawau Hospital, Lahad Datu Hospital, Keningau Hospital, and Labuan Hospital.  As of November 2020, the initiatives and efforts undertaken by the PETRONAS Group to support the nation in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 stands at more than RM42 million which also includes a contribution from PETRONAS’ employees amounting to RM6.4 million These initiatives are in line with PETRONAS’ Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 that focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. Issued byMedia EngagementGroup Strategic CommunicationsPETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 October 2020 – PETRONAS, through its corporate social  responsibility arm Yayasan PETRONAS, is contributing RM2.5 million worth of medical equipment and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to hospitals across Sabah to support the efforts of medical front-liners in managing the recent rise in  COVID-19 cases.  Yayasan PETRONAS will be providing medical equipment which include powered air  purifying respirators, high flow nasal cannula, 4 parameter vital sign monitors and high end physiologic monitors for the nursing care, emergency and trauma, intensive care  and paediatric intensive care wards. The contribution will be channelled in stages to  public hospitals in Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad Datu.  Commenting on the effort, Yayasan PETRONAS Chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Nizam  Salleh said: “With Sabah recording alarming cases daily, it is becoming ever more  important for us as a nation to stand together with our fellow Malaysians in the fight  against the virus. In collaboration with the State Health Department, it is my hope that  our modest contribution will help aid the Sabah state in overcoming the third wave of  infections soonest.”  PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tengku Muhammad Taufik  added: “PETRONAS remains resolute in ensuring that our contributions benefit the  well-being of all Malaysians, especially in the time of crisis. We will continue to intensify  our efforts together with government agencies in extending our support to hospitals  and medical front-liners who have selflessly served those in need throughout this difficult period.”  Earlier this month, Yayasan PETRONAS contributed a total of 1,504 bottles of hand  sanitisers, 2,500 pieces of surgical face masks and 2,390 medical gowns to the Queen  Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Kota Kinabalu. The Foundation also contributed two units  of ventilators to the hospital in August.  These contributions are in addition to Yayasan PETRONAS’ provision of critical  medical equipment and supplies worth RM20 million to aid the country’s hospitals,  healthcare front-liners, and high-risk groups in mitigating the spread of the COVID-19  pandemic in March this year. As at 30 June 2020, the initiatives and efforts undertaken by the PETRONAS Group  to support the nation in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 stands at approximately RM40 million which includes contribution from PETRONAS’ employees amounting to RM6.4 million. Issued by Media Engagement Group Strategic Communications PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 August 2020 — Yayasan PETRONAS today announced its initiative to assist 3,400 B40 or low income families in targeted districts across Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor and Terengganu through the foundation’s Sentuhan Harapan – Program MEKAR (Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat).  The programme, which is being rolled out in phases over a period of 24 months, aims to address poverty at the grassroots with the provision of basic needs such as water, electricity and food. It also provides skills training to improve the B40 communities’ living standards and income stream. Commenting on the initiative, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS, Lita Osman, said: “We believe socioeconomic progress is inclusive and all Malaysians should experience a better quality of life.   “Efforts to reduce poverty and unemployment require a long-term commitment. We are taking this opportunity to invest in resources for at least two years to ensure sustainable economic growth amongst the communities in these targeted districts. “Through Program MEKAR, we want to create an equitable society and narrow the income gap as Malaysia progresses into a high-income developed nation. Hand-in-hand, we can flourish,” she said.  Yayasan PETRONAS had first collaborated with the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) to kick off empowerNCER – Program MEKAR in Kedah in November 2019. To date, the initiative has seen targeted beneficiaries in the State recording significant income improvements, with some earning 10 times more than previously.  One of the beneficiaries, Norhazima Abdul Jalil, 34, from Pendang, said: “Previously, I stayed home and earned about RM500 a month selling food, in addition to helping my husband work at a rubber plantation. I took the courage to participate in the skills and entrepreneurship training offered via empowerNCER – Program MEKAR funded by Yayasan PETRONAS.  “Today, I own a stall selling various types of noodles and earn 12 times more than my previous income. I have a steady income to support my family, and I am able to help other women in my community,” added Norhazima. A previously unemployed beneficiary, Ubal Kulim, 33, from Baling, had also benefited from participating in the skills and entrepreneurship training programme offered via empowerNCER-Program (MEKAR). Now, he is successfully running a burger stall with a monthly income of RM1,500, which is four times more than what he earned before, enabling him to assist other poor families in his community.  Through Program MEKAR, Yayasan PETRONAS aims to ensure healthy lives and well-being, as well as promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for Malaysians, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 8 as well as PETRONAS’ Sustainability Agenda. Issued on behalf of: YAYASAN PETRONAS