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KUALA LUMPUR, 7 July 2020 – PETRONAS, through its corporate social responsibility arm Yayasan PETRONAS, is contributing hand sanitisers and dispensers to 104 schools, benefiting approximately 68,000 students, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Yayasan PETRONAS will be distributing the items to primary and secondary schools in Johor, Kedah, Labuan, Melaka, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang and Terengganu, through the respective State Education Departments, as part of its ongoing commitment towards enriching the lives of communities around PETRONAS’ areas of operations. Through this contributIon, Yayasan PETRONAS hopes to encourage the practice of proper hand hygiene amongst students, teachers, staff as well as visitors to the schools. Yayasan PETRONAS’ Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “Yayasan PETRONAS believes in the importance of ensuring good health and well-being for all. We hope that with our contribution of hand sanitisers and dispensers, we are able to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 among the students in line with the government’s target of achieving zero new cases of infection. “This effort is also 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,” she added. This initiative is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ contribution 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. Issued on behalf of:YAYASAN PETRONAS 

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 May 2020 – Yayasan PETRONAS, the CSR arm of PETRONAS, is collaborating with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) to spread festive cheer  amongst some 5,000 deserving families across Malaysia by contributing RM1 million ringgit in kind through this year’s Sentuhan Kasih Festive programme. The initiative is carried out in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations. Together with over 100 PDB station dealers, Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) representatives and other PETRONAS Group volunteers, Yayasan PETRONAS will be handing out food essentials such as rice, milk, oil, eggs, canned food, flour and  PETRONAS gift cards to selected families nationwide from 4 May until 5 June 2020. The initiative is meant to ease the burden of these beneficiaries in the run-up to Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the Kaamatan celebrations in Sabah this month, as well as the Gawai festival in Sarawak in June. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “While we continue to battle the challenges brought on by COVID-19, we are stepping forward to support the 5,000 deserving families in managing their daily expenses, especially during the festive season.  “Our contributions are embedded with the hope that all of us will emerge stronger and united as we continue to flatten the COVID-19 curve. We believe that no matter what the situation is, we have the power to collectively change the narrative of despair to one of hope and joy.” Commenting on the effort, PDB’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Azrul Osman Rani said the Company remains committed to contribute to the well-being of the society during this unprecedented situation. “Equally passionate are our PETRONAS station dealers, who have voluntarily joined the cause, assisted in procuring the items as well as delivering them to the identified homes across all states in Malaysia. This is indeed a time for us to come together and give back meaningfully to the community that sustains us,” he added. The Sentuhan Kasih programme is part of the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area, initiated to coincide with major celebrations in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for Yayasan PETRONAS to work with communities to provide for their basic needs and well-being. Issued on behalf of:YAYASAN PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 March 2020 – PETRONAS, through its CSR arm Yayasan PETRONAS, is contributing RM20 million worth of medical equipment and supplies to help hospitals and healthcare front-liners mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.  The contribution will be carried out in stages, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). MoH and NADMA will be channelling the critical medical equipment and supplies, including ventilators, hospital beds and mattresses, thermal imaging cameras, digital thermometers, virus test kits, masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to gazetted hospitals for COVID-19 and quarantine centres. Hand sanitisers will also be provided to senior citizens at selected homes.   Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS, Lita Osman said: “We are truly grateful to every single health worker and enforcement personnel who are working hard to stop the spread of COVID-19. They need all the help they can get, particularly as there are more than a thousand patients currently in treatment.  “Together, Yayasan PETRONAS is working with the government agencies to provide support at a time when the community needs it most. Our effort also reflects PETRONAS’ commitment towards improving the wellbeing of sociey,” she added. The contributions complement the recent initiative by PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, which had contributed cartons of Mesra Mineral Water and Mesra Bites buns to the medical staff stationed at the COVID-19 Screening Centre at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Selangor. PDB will also contribute cartons of Mesra Mineral Water to Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM), Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM).  PETRONAS has been supporting disaster relief efforts both on the local and foreign fronts in the past years. These include providing aid during and post-disaster in the form of cash or in-kind donation for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crisis, natural disasters or man-made calamities, with the aim to provide temporary relief to the victims. About Yayasan PETRONAS   Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to enrich lives for a sustainble 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. Issued on behalf of:YAYASAN PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 January 2020 – The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS festive programme has returned, aiming to bring joy and happiness to 1,500 less privileged Malaysians nationwide this Chinese New Year. From 15 January until 8 February 2020, Yayasan PETRONAS is collaborating with state agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and volunteers from PETRONAS to hand out basic necessities, household items, hampers and ‘angpow’ to assist families in need. Volunteers will be taking part in ‘gotong-royong’ activities with members of the communities, and the beneficiaries will also be treated to lion dance performances, ushering in the Year of the Rat. At this year’s inaugural Sentuhan Kasih Tahun Baru Cina programme here today, Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “We hope to fulfil the needs of less privileged Malaysian families and individuals and put smiles on their faces this new year through the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme.” Hazelyn Eliza Kamaruzaman, a PETRONAS volunteer, said: “I believe even a small act of kindness can impact the lives of those in need and, therefore, make their celebration more meaningful.” The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme is part of the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area, initiated to coincide with major festive celebrations in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for Yayasan PETRONAS to work with communities to provide for their basic needs and well-being. Issued by:YAYASAN PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 December 2019 – Yayasan PETRONAS, the CSR arm of PETRONAS, recently commenced a series of Christmas celebrations for more than 1,300 beneficiaries in eight locations throughout Malaysia as part of its annual Sentuhan Kasih Festive programme. Yayasan PETRONAS via Sentuhan Kasih Hari Natal 2019, together with state agencies and non-governmental organisations, spread cheer to the less privileged from 12-21 December with meal treats, donation of basic necessities such as new clothes, household items and hampers, to make Christmas a more joyous celebration. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “Christmas is always a time for joy, love and peace. We believe that good can flourish through collective acts of kindness. Our goal is to spend as much time as possible with the less fortunate and share presents. It is wonderful to see their faces light up with our small gestures.” Throughout the 10-day programme, a total of 185 PETRONAS volunteers will be visiting old folks’ homes and orphanages as well as low-income (B40) families in Melaka, Johor, Sabah, Labuan, Sarawak and Pulau Pinang, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. A PETRONAS volunteer, Tg Nurulhidayah Tg Ishak, said: “This has been such a rewarding experience for me. I am reminded to be grateful for the abundance of blessings I have in my life and to share it with others. I would continue volunteering as it allows me to use my time and energy towards something positive.” The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme is part of the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area, initiated to coincide with major celebrations in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for Yayasan PETRONAS to work with communities to provide for their basic needs and well-being. Download Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS 2019 photos here. Video footage of Yayasan PETRONAS’ Joy video, featuring volunteers and beneficiaries available here. About Yayasan PETRONASYayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to contribute to the well-being of society. 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. W: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yayasanpetronasmy/IG: https://www.instagram.com/yayasanpetronas/ Issued on behalf of:YAYASAN PETRONAS

Guru untuk masa depan: 4,500 guru bakal dilatih dengan kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi (KBAT) Kuala Lumpur, 13 Disember 2019 — Yayasan PETRONAS, cabang Tanggungjawab Sosial Korporat (CSR) PETRONAS, dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pendidikan, hari ini melancarkan Program Duta Guru Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia – Yayasan PETRONAS untuk mengukuhkan kemahiran 4,500 guru yang berfungsi sebagai guru teladan dalam Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT). Program ini disasarkan kepada tenaga pengajar yang giat dalam penyampaian Sains, Teknologi, Kejuruteraan dan Matematik (STEM), sebagai teras kepada membina daya saing Malaysia menjelang tahun 2030 di sekolah-sekolah, terutama di mana majoriti pelajarnya terdiri daripada keluarga dari golongan berpendapatan rendah (B40).  Menteri Pendidikan Dr Maszlee Malik, ketika merasmikan pelancaran program berkata: “Program Duta Guru akan melengkapkan guru dengan pengetahuan, kemahiran serta daya fikir untuk menjadi seseorang pendidik STEM yang berkesan dan berimpak tinggi. Ini seiras dan seterusnya melengkapkan program i-Think Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia yang bertujuan membentuk kemahiran berfikir di dalam persekitaran pembelajaran, dengan tujuan menghasilkan para pelajar berfikiran kreatif, kritis dan inovatif.” Usahasama Yayasan PETRONAS dan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, melalui Pusat STEM Negara ini, mempunyai 3 Strategi Utama – Pengerusi PETRONAS dan Yayasan PETRONAS, Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh berkata: “Program Duta Guru dibentuk untuk membangunkan “educreators” dari kalangan “educators” kerana kami percaya guru memainkan peranan penting dalam memupuk minat dan meningkatkan kecekalan pelajar dalam subjek STEM. Kami sedar betapa pentingnya usaha untuk meningkatkan kemahiran guru-guru secara berterusan dengan sumber relevan dan selari dengan perubahan zaman Industri 4.0.” Seramai 150 guru telah dipilih untuk menyertai kelompok pertama yang akan bermula pada Januari 2020, dan akan mendapat latihan kemahiran dan pedagogi selama dua tahun untuk memperkasakan KBAT.  Program Duta Guru ini juga akan memberi sokongan infrastruktur yang ditambahbaik melalui ‘STEM Hub’ yang ditempatkan di Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan Negeri (BPTN) dan Pusat Teknologi Pendidikan Bahagian (PTPB). Ia  akan dikelolakan oleh PETROSAINS di setiap negeri dan memberi para guru akses kepada bahan sumber STEM bermutu tinggi.  Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Yayasan PETRONAS Lita Osman berkata: “Yayasan PETRONAS akan terus melanjutkan usaha PETRONAS sepanjang 45 tahun lalu untuk memacukan kemajuan menerusi pendidikan. Kami percaya program-program yang memberi tumpuan kepada para guru demi pembangunan masyarakat akan memberi impak yang besar bagi menjamin kesejahteraan dan meningkatkan daya saing negara di peringkat global pada masa hadapan.” Menurut laporan Forum Ekonomi Dunia, 65 peratus daripada kanak-kanak di sekolah rendah kini akan berhadapan bidang kerja baharu berasaskan STEM. Justeru, peranan penting guru sebagai pemangkin bagi mencetuskan minat dan kompetensi kanak-kanak dalam bidang STEM, bagi memastikan Malaysia kekal kompetitif dengan kemahiran yang diperlukan bagi membina tenaga kerja yang produktif. Mengenai Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan PETRONAS merupakan cabang Tanggungjawab Sosial Korporat PETRONAS dengan misinya untuk menyumbang terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat. Yayasan PETRONAS berhasrat untuk menyampaikan kelestarian impak, mempertingkatkan kualiti kehidupan dan hasil sosioekonomi komuniti di seluruh negara menerusi bidang-bidang fokus yang merangkumi Pendidikan, Kesejahteraan dan Pembangunan Komuniti serta Alam Sekitar. Disediakan bagi pihak:YAYASAN PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 December 2019 — Yayasan PETRONAS today crowned SMK Riam, Sarawak the champion of its Sentuhan Harapan–All About Youth (AAY) — Chairman’s Circle Award, for developing a commercially-viable prototype, submitted at the beginning of the competition in April 2019. The school was among the five finalist teams from Johor, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak vying for the RM30,000 grand prize. The secondary school students were judged on innovation, relevance, sustainable impact and commercial viability of the projects, based on the AAY 2019 theme  on ‘Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Better Future.’ AAY, through the Chairman’s Circle Award, provides pathways for bright students to explore entrepreneurship while equipping them with capabilities to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. At the Award presentation Chairman of PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh said transforming ‘think into thing’ is no easy feat and The Chairman’s Circle Award presented the students with the real possibility of seeing their projects in the market. “Through programmes like AAY, we are advancing the platforms and pathways for enabling students to realise their potential. They engaged with businesses, received feedback from social innovators and interacted with industry leaders. We believe that social progress is inclusive. We hope to create a new breed of entrepreneurs who have sustainability and community at the core of what they do – demonstrating that together, we are enriching lives for a sustainable future,” he said. This year, 50 schools with 1,000 students in five states participated in AAY2019 in search for environmental solutions. Magdalena Suling Jalong, team leader from SMK Riam, Sarawak said,“We are excited to win the Chairman’s Circle Award, and are grateful for Yayasan PETRONAS for giving us the platform to develop our project. This programme allowed us to connect with subject matter experts, entrepreneurs and social innovators, giving us invaluable experience that we certainly can carry through into our future.” Desmond Sandum, a teacher from SMK Tebobon, Sabah said, “We are proud of our students who have come so far since the beginning of the programme. They have gained new skills,  more confident in their abilities and are more enthusiastic about learning. This is certainly not the end, and we are sure the students will continue developing the project once we are home.” During the National Finals in August this year, Sekolah Menengah (SM) Imtiaz Yayasan Terengganu Kemaman was selected as the champion. As the winner of the National Finals, the team took home RM20,000 in prize money and automatic entry into the Chairman’s Circle Award. AAY is supported by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change. All About Youth 2019 Chairman’s Circle Finalists and Project Description Name of School Project & Description SM Imtiaz Yayasan Terengganu Kemaman, Terengganu (Winner of AAY 2019 National Finals) CO₂NSER is a tool that detects heat signatures (i.e.temperature & infrared) and intense smoke emission inthe environment. It then sends warning notifications via SMS to local authorities to prevent the spread of forest fires. SMK Tun Habab, Johor PELTZ is an alternative air conditioner that does not rely on chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gasses but uses the‘Pelting effect’ to cool surrounding areas, thereby reducing carbon emissions. SMK Tebobon, Sabah I-CaRe is a smart product with dual purposes – to reduce carbon emissions and reduce carbon levels in the air. The usage of I-CaRe makes a room more comfortable. SMK Riam, Sarawak Riam Xplug is a device that alerts a user to unplug their gadgets and automatically shuts off electricity after three minutes. SMK Teja Putra, Terengganu KEMELAM is an eco-friendly innovation created bycultivating palm oil bunch waste into usable paper and food packaging for a more sustainable and green future. About AAY 2019 This year, 50 schools in five states – Johor, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu – competed in AAY 2019. Each team received RM1,000 seed funding, a Technology Toolbox worth RM1,250 and mentoring by PETRONAS volunteers to develop their project over eleven weeks. Since 2014, AAY has reached more than 200 schools and 4,600 students. More than 150 PETRONAS volunteers or ‘buddies’ have nurtured, tutored and motivated participants. As a result, 200 impactful community projects have been successfully developed. Download photos here: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/sentuhan-harapan-all-about-youth-2019/ Note To Editor:To preview and download broadcast-standard stock footage and press photos digitally, please visit the Yayasan PETRONAS News Center.On this platform, you can find high-resolution material for your media channels, i.e. to embed videos into your Web pages, share video via email links, and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow Yayasan PETRONAS on Facebook and Instagram.For more information, visit https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/media-releases/ About Yayasan PETRONASYayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to contribute to the well-being of society. 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. Issued on behalf of:YAYASAN PETRONAS

New Facility Improves Access to Education in Remote Island KUDAT, 19 October 2019 – The days of trekking through the jungle or riding boats to attend school are now over for the pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan Balambangan Banggi, 42km north of here, with the completion of a hostel, funded by PETRONAS, in the remote island. The construction of the RM5 million Asrama Harian Luar Bandar (AHLB), located within the school compound, was completed last month and is now ready to receive its first batch of pupils. It will provide the pupils with a place to stay during the school week, effectively addressing key challenges faced by them in attending school. “PETRONAS is committed to contributing to human capital development, and has supported a wide range of initiatives in the state that have benefitted more than 6,000 Sabahan students since 2003. The completion of this facility exemplifies our support of the government’s efforts to improve access to education among Sabahan students,” PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin said at the hostel’s handing over ceremony today, officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Shafie Apdal. The hostel consists of two accommodation blocks, with 60 beds each for male and female pupils. Other facilities include a dining hall, a surau and a warden’s office. This facility will help overcome the challenges faced by pupils of the island who had to walk for hours or ride boats in rough seas to go to school. The project, which began construction last year, was managed by KLCC Projeks Services Sdn Bhd, working together with Sabahan contractors and consultants. The hostel also received additional support from Yayasan PETRONAS, as well as from PETRONITA, the association for wives and female staff of PETRONAS, in the provision of furniture and other equipment. Pupils of SK Balambangan Banggi are mostly from three villages on the island, with Kampung Selamat being the nearest to the school. The others are from Kampung Batu Sirih where boats are the only means of transportation and Kampung Kok Simpul where pupils need to trek through the jungle from as early as 5 am to make it to the school by 7 am. At times, they had to skip classes, especially during bad weather due to safety concerns. The AHLB is one of two education infrastructure projects announced by PETRONAS in Sabah to improve access to education and deliver sustainable impact to Sabahan students. The other is the construction of a Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) in collaboration with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), which will be able to accommodate 450 students and is expected to be completed in 2021. PETRONAS has also invested in similar infrastructure projects in Sarawak, with the construction of an AHLB at SK Orang Kaya Muda Pekeri in Paloh, Sibu, as well as the Bintulu MRSM. Issued by Media EngagementPETRONAS Sabah and LabuanGroup Strategic Communications

Driving Education and Clean-Up Efforts towards New Plastics Economy Hulu Langat, Selangor, 19 October – PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) in collaboration with Yayasan PETRONAS today launched its Be Green programme with #recycleforlifecyle awareness campaign. The annual programme, which started in 2013, was launched by the Minister of Housing Development and Local Government, YB Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin at Institut Kemahiran Tinggi Belia Negara (IKTBN) Dusun Tua. Also present were PCG Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sazali Hamzah and Yayasan PETRONAS’ Board of Trustees member Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr Zaini Ujang. Speaking at the event, YB Hajah Zuraida said, “PCG’s efforts are in line with the Ministry’s, in increasing the community’s knowledge on environmental management. I applaud PCG for championing this cause and implementing the Be Green programme as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for the environment.” Datuk Sazali elaborated on PCG’s aspiration to become a solution partner in addressing plastic pollution and supporting the government to achieve its Circular Economy Roadmap through the ‘Malaysia Plastics Pact’. “Towards this end, we are currently collaborating with two industry players to evaluate the potential development of waste-to-energy and waste to crude naphtha plants. “To further complement PCG’s New Plastics Economy (NPE) goals, PCG’s Be Green this year, which will be conducted nationwide has been enhanced to support NPE’s education and clean-up initiatives. We hope to encourage Malaysians to embrace #recycleforlifecycle, the awareness campaign that will run up to next year,” he added. At the launch, more than 500 volunteers comprising community members, IKTBN students and PETRONAS employees participated in the clean-up of Sungai Langat and tree-planting. They also completed a mural painting depicting the aspiration for Sungai Langat’s future as well as its surrounding areas, followed by segregating the waste collected for the recycling centre. Earlier, PCG collaborated with Recycle Community Malaysia Lestari, an environmental-based non-governmental organisation to educate over 900 students on the benefits of 3R (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) and effective plastics usage. The programme is anchored upon two objectives: At the same time in a nearby village, Kampung Kuala Pangsun, PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) carried out its Water For Life programme. PDB, together with the Malaysian Nature Society installed over 7,000 metres of piping system from Sungai Langat dam, repaired the dam and its filtration system to allow villagers to enjoy clean uninterrupted water supply. The Water For Life programme is one of PDB’s key CSR initiatives aimed at providing local communities with access to clean water. Both PCG’s Be Green and PDB’s Water For Life support Yayasan PETRONAS’ mission to enrich lives for a sustainable future. These programmes extend the multiple environmental conservation and community livelihood programmes that Yayasan PETRONAS has been consistently supporting throughout the country. About PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) is the leading integrated chemicals producer in Malaysia and one of the largest in South East Asia. It operates a number of world-class production sites, which are fully vertically integrated from feedstock to downstream end-products. With a total combined production capacity of 12.8 million metric tons per annum (mtpa), it is involved primarily in manufacturing, marketing and selling a diversified range of chemical products, including olefins, polymers, fertilisers, methanol and other basic chemicals and derivative products. Listed on Bursa Malaysia and with three decades of experience in the chemicals industry, PCG is established as part of the PETRONAS Group to maximise value from Malaysia’s natural gas resources. PCG is one of the top 10 companies in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index, out of 200 largest companies ranked by market capitalisation. It is committed to ensuring that its business practices are in line with globally recognised standards for Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) practices. Further details on PCG can be found at www.petronaschemicals.com.my About Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. The Foundation 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.

KOTA KINABALU, 15 October 2019 – More than 150 staff volunteers from PETRONAS, Sabah Forestry Department, the local community, as well as other government departments and agencies today planted 1,000 trees at the Crocker Range Forest Reserve. In addition to the tree planting activity, efforts to raise awareness on environmental conservation also included workshops at St Michael’s Secondary School in Penampang, which recorded the participation of more than 100 students. General Manager of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan, Rokiah Sulaiman said these initiatives support PETRONAS’ larger focus on environment conservation, and are aligned to the aims set out by Yayasan PETRONAS, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm. “The two-day environmental conservation programme is a continuation of our collaboration with the Sabah Forestry Department in previous years. Last year, we planted 1,000 trees at the Kawang Forest Reserve in Papar and another 2,000 mangrove seedlings to rehabilitate a mangrove forest area in Tuaran in 2015 and 2017.” “We continue to collaborate with relevant authorities and communities through our Sentuhan Alam focus area. We hope that such programmes will continue to ensure we collectively and actively contribute towards the conservation of the environment for the benefit of future generations,” Rokiah added. The Crocker Range Forest Reserve covers an area of 350,584 hectares and is located south of Mount Kinabalu. It consists of mountain chains, hills and valleys and is home to a wide variety of vegetation types, from tropical lowland forest and hill dipterocarp forest, to upper montane forest. Through its CSR arm Yayasan PETRONAS, the national oil and gas company will deepen its efforts in environmental research, rehabilitation, training and public awareness programmes as well as activate the network of PETRONAS staff volunteers for environmental conservation. Apart from the Sentuhan Alam focus area, local community development and education are also key focus areas for Yayasan PETRONAS, through the Sentuhan Harapan and Sentuhan Ilmu respectively. Issued by Media Engagement PETRONAS Sabah & LabuanGroup Strategic Communications