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Five Teams Offer Business Plan in Environmental Solutions for Yayasan PETRONAS’ AAY 2019 KUALA LUMPUR, 13 September 2019 — Five secondary schools teams which participated in Yayasan PETRONAS’ Sentuhan Harapan-All About Youth 2019 (AAY 2019) programme have secured another opportunity to win RM30,000 in the competition’s Chairman’s Circle Award this December.   Yayasan PETRONAS, the CSR arm of PETRONAS, today announced the five teams that will develop the best environmental solution for potential commercialisation and become the ultimate winner of the Chairman’s Circle Award. The teams were selected from 50 schools involving 1,000 Form 2 and Form 4 students from Melaka, Johor, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak, based on their product design and viability as well as the promotion of their ideas via social media, to garner public votes. The finalists must now develop a business plan over the next 10 weeks, based on their prototype, keeping to the theme “Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Better Future”. Yayasan PETRONAS CEO Lita Osman said AAY 2019 offers the opportunity for bright young talents to showcase innovative business plans for the benefit of society.  “Through AAY 2019, Yayasan PETRONAS hopes to provide students with creative, lateral thinking and collaborative skills to develop capabilities as future leaders. AAY also aims to spur social innovation and supports the Government’s 60:40 target ratio of STEM-Arts enrolment as well as the country’s aspiration to reduce carbon emissions,” she said. 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 detection and warning system that helps prevent the spread of forest fires, especially around Kijal. This invention detects increased levels of smoke and carbon emissions in the environment and sends out alerts to the local Fire Department via SMS. SMK Tun Habab, Johor PELTZ is an alternative to conventional air conditioners as the device does not rely on chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) gasses but instead uses the ‘Pelting effect’ to cool surrounding areas, thereby reducing carbon emissions. SMK Tebobon, Sabah Eco-Smart Classroom transforms an existing classroom with smart switches and device to minimise electricity consumption, thus reducing carbon emission levels. SMK Riam, Sarawak Riam Xplug is an alert device for people to unplug their gadgets and automatically shuts off the electricity after three minutes. SMK Teja Putra, Terengganu KEMELAM is an environmentally-friendly paper developed from palm oil bunches. 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 towards the National Finals held in August.  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, more than 200 impactful community projects have been successfully developed. Download photos here: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/sentuhan-harapan-all-about-youth-2019/ Notes 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/?category=media-releases#news About Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan 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

STUDENTS EMBRACE STEM TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE Yayasan PETRONAS’ CEO, Lita Osman, shares her thoughts on how the issue of climate change presents an opportunity for youths to seed solutions which can help us all flourish. In late 2018, as thousands of primary school students were preparing for the 2019 school year, the Malaysian government explored the feasibility of a Climate Change Act.  The two occurrences may seem disconnected, but by the time the Act gets tabled and enacted in the coming years, any of the students could make the next big breakthrough in mitigating climate change.  Studies already indicate that surface temperature, sea level and extreme weather events in Malaysia are trending upwards.  Global warming and weather changes have caused droughts leading to water shortages, forest fires and floods that cause death and affected the livelihoods of hundreds of communities each year, especially in the East Coast.  Thankfully, Malaysian students, when called on to innovate to help mitigate the effects of climate change, have been exploring a number of interesting approaches.  Sludge, Trash, Exhaust and Muck: STEM? The recent All About Youth (AAY) 2019, competition provided a platform for 1,000 secondary school students nationwide to put on their thinking caps to find solutions to protect the planet, and better the future for their communities.   The solutions offered by the youngsters, from air pollution detecting drones, forest fire warning systems to beeping bins capable of differentiating waste types,  were quite exciting. Other solutions offered by them include repurposing waste, biodegradable plastic compounds, solar-powered traffic lights system, carbon dioxide converters and a range of filters, detectors, sensors and automated systems which harness energy from natural sources. All the solutions centred on one ultimate aim,  to create a flourishing future by reducing carbon emissions.  As the climate change indicators for Malaysia point upwards, its citizens continue to grapple with the negative effect of rapid urbanisation, waste from neighbouring countries and a growing population – adding more sludge, trash, exhaust and muck to deal with alongside the development and economic growth. The Need For More Malaysian Whizz Kids! The current generation is obviously more conscious about how their actions may impact the planet, but the question is are we doing enough – to fix the effects of climate change, and mitigate its consequences?  Tackling the issue of climate change will require more thinkers, investigators and stronger public-private partnerships that drive towards reducing the country’s carbon intensity through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  As we advance to a developed country status, Malaysia will need more students pursuing STEM. If the intensity and results from AAY2019 are anything to go by, I believe there is a ray of hope as more ‘planet-savers’ and ‘nature inspectors’ come to the fore. We look forward to the day when Malaysian youths will helm discoveries in nanoscience and nanotechnology which increase the efficiency of solar cells, an important fossil fuel alternative or discover effective solutions to improve air pollution and acid levels in the oceans.  Issues = Opportunity For Impact Youths today will face the more severe impact of climate change and yet, also stand to benefit from the technology revolution and new jobs as a result of the challenges posed by climate change.  They need to be involved in exploring the impact and importance of protecting the environment, to commit and take action, connect with others who are taking action as well as explore new opportunities.  Students participating in AAY have shown how the next generation can lead in tackling climate action locally, nationally and even globally, as we shape a more sustainable future. Green is, after all, the new gold.

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 September 2019 – Yayasan PETRONAS, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of PETRONAS, has pledged RM8 million to Cancer Research Malaysia (CRM) to support cutting-edge research in hereditary cancers among Asians. The funding will also enable CRM to expand its ground-breaking research and position Malaysia as a cancer research hub for Asia.  Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said at a cheque presentation ceremony here today, that eventhough Asians make up for more than 50 per cent of the world’s population, Asians make up less than 10 per cent of cancer studies worldwide.  “The work CRM is spearheading requires more investigation as it will significantly improve patients’ survival chances and treatment options. This partnership will also allow us to contribute to the well-being of Malaysians, who have one of the lowest survival rate for breast cancer in the Asia Pacific region,” she said. Cancer Research Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Professor Dr Teo Soo-Hwang said that World Health Organisation projected that 45 million Asians would be diagnosed with cancer in the next five years.  “Research grants are important so that we can continue to break new grounds towards effectively reversing cancer. Thanks to the support from Yayasan PETRONAS, Malaysia is now in the global spotlight for cancer research, paving the way for CRM to be an engine that drives cancer research in Malaysia to international level,” she said. She added that research shows that one in 20 Malaysians develop breast cancer by inheriting a specific gene, the BRCA 1/BRCA2 gene and CRM is leading the largest study of Asian women on the role of these rare genetic variants, as well as common genetic variants in risk to breast cancer. “This information is now incorporated into the clinical guidelines for Malaysian doctors and is used in the development of cancer genetics services nationwide. Through this work, Malaysia is the first middle-income country to enable genetics services to be available widely, rather than just in specialist hospitals in major urban hospitals,’’ she added. PETRONAS has been one of the leading corporate funders for CRM since 2001 when the partnership started. PETRONAS has contributed RM13.5 million to-date, towards CRM’s work in six internationally significant programmes, including in the areas of discovery, tool development and intervention of the disease. Yayasan PETRONAS continues with this commitment with the grant announced today. PETRONAS has been active in promoting awareness of the disease including fund-raising through the annual Orchid Run & Ride (since 2015) and lighting up the PETRONAS Twin Towers in pink for breast cancer awareness in 2013. There were also cancer awareness talks for employees, donations to cancer support groups, and hosting the World Cancer Congress 2018 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Notes 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/?category=media-releases#news About Cancer Research Malaysia (CRM) Established in 2000, CRM is the country’s first and only independent and non-profit cancer research organisation. Funded entirely by donations and research grants, it conducts research in cancers often found in Asian population. It currently has a team of over 40 scientists working in collaboration with global teams in the fight against cancer. It is the first Malaysian organisation to win the prestigious Wellcome Trust Collaborative Science Award and the Medical Research Council Global Challenge Research Fund. For more information, please visit the website at www.cancerresearch.my About Yayasan PETRONAS   Yayasan 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

Melaka — 6 August 2019 — SM Imtiaz Yayasan Terengganu Kemaman has been announced here today as the champion of Yayasan PETRONAS’ Sentuhan Harapan – All About Youth (AAY) 2019 programme, bringing an exciting end to the eleven weeks of hard work by participating students from the school. It was a close finish for 100 students from Form 2 and Form 4 of five secondary schools representing State finalists from Johor, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu, who presented environmental solutions based on the theme “Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Better Future”. Led by presenters Nur Farah Ismahani Mohd Faizal and Muhammad Hilmi Mohd Nazi during the final judging held at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), the school won over the judges with its project titled “CO2NCER” and took home RM20,000 in prize money for its winning entry. “CO2NCER” is a detection and warning system to prevent the spread of forest fire. The winners were amongst 1,000 students who participated in the competition this year. The Ministry of Education’s Director of Educational Planning and Research division Dr Ahmad Rafee Che Kassim said youths today will face the more severe impact of climate change and yet also stand to benefit from the technology revolution as a result of the issue. “I am heartened to note that the students participating in AAY have embraced the seriousness of the issue and have developed viable solutions to benefit their community. This should propel them to take the lead in climate action locally, nationally and globally as we shape a more sustainable future,” he said. Yayasan PETRONAS CEO Lita Osman said AAY offers the opportunity to showcase not only an idea but solutions to unearth creative and innovative solutions for the benefit of society. “Through AAY, the students’ experiment, innovate and collaborate for real-life sustainable solutions. The judges were impressed at how the teams applied science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to create a better future. The teams have transformed their ideas into practical solutions, and we look forward to the teams refining their solutions and roll it out nationwide,” she continued. Lead presenter Nur Farah shared her excitement and said: “We feel excited and blessed to have won. All our efforts paid off, and we are truly grateful for our buddies (PETRONAS volunteers) who guided and supported us throughout this journey. However, our work does not end here as we enhance “CO2NCER” further to compete at the Chairman’s Circle level.” AAY focuses on driving social innovation, providing students with tools and techniques to create solutions which improve the well-being of society. AAY is also aimed at supporting the Government’s 60:40 target ratio of STEM enrolment as well as the country’s aspiration to reduce carbon emissions. SMK Tebobon (Sabah) was named the first runner-up, taking home RM10,000 and SMK Tun Habab (Johor) emerged as the second runner-up with a prize of RM5,000. SMK St Francis (Melaka) and SMK Asyakirin (Sarawak) were awarded consolation prizes. Following the AAY 2019 national finals, the five teams will once again compete among the 200 participating schools to take part in the Chairman’s Circle in December, that offers a grand prize of RM30,000. Selection will be based on projects that are most ready for commercialisation. About AAY 2019 This year, 50 schools in five states – Johor, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu – competed in AAY. 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: 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://yayasanpetronas.com.my/media-releases/?category=media-releases#news About Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan 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

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 May 2019 – Yayasan PETRONAS volunteers, in the spirit of Ramadan, visited the children’s cancer ward at Kuala Lumpur Women and Children Hospital (WCH) today, surprising 40 children with toys and ‘duit raya’. The visit, part of the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme, also saw the 20 volunteers spending time with the young cancer patients aged between two months and 17 years old. Speaking at the event, Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Lita Osman, said it was a humbling experience to be with the children and their parents, to see their strength in the face of adversity. “Time spent at the hospital are long and filled with anxiety. It gets more difficult during Ramadan, which is usually spent with friends and family. Through Sentuhan Kasih we are continuing the consistent efforts of PETRONAS employees since 2005, when the programme started, creating space where good can flourish,” she said. “We are grateful to WCH for the opportunity to spend time with the children and their families. We wish the children speedy recovery and for the families to remain strong. We believe in the spirit of sharing, especially during festive occasions and are expanding our Sentuhan Kasih programme nationwide to impact more people,” she said. In addition to distributing toys for the children, the volunteers also handed out diapers and milk to the Kumpulan Ibu Bapa Dan Sokongan Anak- Anak Kanser (KIDS). A volunteer, Hafreez Aizat Hasni said: “Experience with the children here has taught me to be more positive and courageous in facing adversity. Together with other PETRONAS volunteers, we are grateful for the opportunity to offer the children and their family some support.” Earlier this morning, another 20 PETRONAS Volunteers went to SK Dato Keramat 1 and 2 to organize talks, distribute ‘duit raya’ and conduct various group activities with 70 asnaf students in Primary 4, 5 and 6. Spreading Joy with More Malaysians Nationwide This year, the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme aims to reach at least 2,800 less privileged Malaysian families, celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kaamatan and Gawai. The Foundation will be distributing RM815,000 in cash and kind during this festive period. From 8 May until 15 June 2019, Yayasan PETRONAS is joining hands with state agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and volunteers from the PETRONAS group to assist families in need. The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme is part of the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area, initiated to coincide with every major celebration in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for Yayasan PETRONAS to work with communities to provide for their basic needs and well-being. About Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan 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. For more information, visit: W: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.myFB: https://www.facebook.com/yayasanpetronasmyIG: https://www.facebook.com/yayasanpetronasmy/ Issued by: YAYASAN PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 May 2019 – The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS festive programme is back again, bringing cheer to at least 2,800 less privileged Malaysian families and individuals, celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kaamatan and Gawai. From 8 May until 15 June 2019, Yayasan PETRONAS is joining hands with state agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and volunteers from the PETRONAS group to assist families in need and hand out basic necessities, household items, hampers and ‘duit raya’ nationwide. The Foundation will be distributing RM815,000 in cash and kind throughout the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programmes in May and June this year, starting with Ramadan, followed by Kaamatan, Gawai and Aidilfitri. The planned activities include nationwide Iftar ceremonies throughout Ramadan, ‘gotong royong’ with volunteers, and life skills training for members of the respective communities. Yayasan PETRONAS Acting Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “We want to ensure good flourishes through acts of kindness. It brings me great joy that we are able to expand the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS festive programme to more states, communities and families this year. Our team of volunteers is stronger than ever, so we can direct more resources to do more good.” Farhanuddin A Razak, a regular volunteer who will be taking part said: “Even though I’ve helped out many times at similar events, I am still eager to help others as it gives me a sense of purpose. It’s especially meaningful if we could make this festive season more joyful for those who are not able to celebrate with their family or friends.” The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme is part of the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area, initiated to coincide with every major celebration in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for Yayasan PETRONAS to work with communities to provide for their basic needs and well-being. About Yayasan PETRONAS   Yayasan 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 by:YAYASAN PETRONAS

50 Schools in 5 States Compete in Projects to Reduce Carbon Emissions KUALA LUMPUR, 18 April 2019 – Secondary school students from 50 schools in five states are competing in Yayasan PETRONAS’ Sentuhan Harapan – All About Youth (AAY 2019) – a programme for Malaysian students to become agents of change by transforming their ideas into powerful solutions. The competition, involving 200 students from Form Two and Form Four, from schools in Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu, Melaka and Johor, will carry the theme, “Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Better Future”. The students will compete to develop and implement sustainable community projects, supported by their teachers and PETRONAS volunteers. Acting Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS Lita Osman said through AAY 2019, PETRONAS is encouraging youths to address issues which can positively impact the society. “We want to help develop citizens who care for the planet and embrace sustainable development by creating opportunities for students, particularly from rural areas, to turn their ideas into impactful inventions. They can transform concepts into action by applying their knowledge in science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM),” she said. Lita added that Yayasan PETRONAS believes AAY 2019 will provide students with the skills on creative, lateral thinking and collaborative work to help them develop capabilities to become future leaders. AAY 2019 includes a new feature, the Technology Toolbox, which allows students to develop a functional prototype to compete during the Chairman’s Circle championship in December, that offers a grand prize of RM30,000. All About Youth focuses on driving social innovation, providing students with tools and techniques to create solutions which improve the well-being of society. AAY is also aimed at supporting the Government’s 60:40 target ratio of STEM-Arts enrolment as well as the country’s aspiration to reduce carbon emissions. 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. Gallery of Sentuhan Harapan All About Youth 2019 AAY 2019 Programme Mechanics Past AAY Winners 2015 Champion: SMK Tamparuli, Sabah Issue: Residents often cross the low-lying Tamparuli bridge in times of heavy rain, resulting in people being stuck or washed away by the currents.Solution: A flood alert system to warn pedestrians and motorists not to cross the bridge when it is deemed unsafe. 2016 Champion: SMK Tatau, Sarawak Issue: Rising cost of living – including higher utility bills.Solution: An eco-friendly Green Toilet at their school using solar gutter lights and rain water to save energy and water. 2017 Champion: SMK Tinggi Melaka Issue: History is often considered to be a boring subject among students.Solution: A mobile app (Histomap) to help secondary school students study History. The team had summarised 42 chapters of their History textbooks (Forms One to Five) in the form of 370 mind maps in PDF format. To date, the app has recorded more than 1,500 downloads. List of Participating Schools in AAY 2019 Issued by:Yayasan PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April 2019 – In addressing the issue of poverty, Yayasan PETRONAS with its partners have rolled out an entrepreneurship programme, Sentuhan Harapan – Planting Tomorrow. It is aimed at harnessing the skills and improving the financial strength and livelihood of those in the B40* community bracket. More than 460 low income families in Sabah and Terengganu have participated in the Sentuhan Harapan – Planting Tomorrow programme since it started in 2017 and the results have been promising – with some gaining a three-fold increase in their household income. Yayasan PETRONAS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Puan Lita Osman said, “The Planting Tomorrow programme is in support of the government’s efforts to alleviate poverty in the country. It has delivered positive impact – increasing the household income of the poor and improving the local economy in several states.” The programme includes six months training on financial management, product marketing, motivation and personal grooming. Additionally, participants also received monthly food aid worth RM80 for a year through a partnership with non-profit organisation, Yayasan MyKasih, via its cashless payment system. Yayasan PETRONAS provided other amenities including a water gravity-feed supply, homestay development, agriculture equipment and seeds in order to help these communities cultivate a sustainable income. In Sabah, for example, villagers who used to spend four hours on foot to fetch water are now able to translate this time to growing their crops and other productive enterprise activities, thanks to the water gravity-feed supply. Lita explained: “Social progress is inclusive and we’re encouraged that more Malaysians will have a better quality of life through these programmes. Yayasan PETRONAS intends to scale out the programme across a few states in Malaysia targeting 600 B40 communities this year, based on the success and impact of the Planting Tomorrow programme.” Testimonials: Planting Tomorrow Programme Participants Haslinda Abdullah, 38, started a snacks business about two years ago in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. “As soon as I returned from one of the programme sessions, my daughter and I decided to rebrand our products from ‘Kerepek Megi’ to ‘Keropok Megi Linda Homemade’. We applied what we learned from the programme to improve our product packaging to suit consumer preferences.” Haslinda also exercised intensive promotion on social media, installed banners and distributed business cards to the surrounding areas. As a result, demand for her products has increased. She now uses up to six kilogram of ingredients a day, up from one kilogram previously, whilst generating RM790 a month from just RM100-RM200 a month previously. Wan Maznah Othman, 58, is proud to have surpassed her business targets. The single mother of four children, who runs a small kuih business said, “When I started the programme, I was only targeting to earn around RM1,000 a month. Alhamdulillah, after six-months, I have achieved RM1,500!” Wan Maznah’s business now includes frozen products in addition to the kuih-muih she sells at Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. Justa Dahlan, 32, from Pitas, Sabah said: “With the help of PETRONAS, we finally had water flowing into the village through the gravity-feed system. Before, we had to walk to the river, fill up our bottles and buckets and carry them back, three times a day,” Justah related.  Her sister Ritah added that Planting Tomorrow opened her eyes to the benefits of working together. “Previously, we used to work on our individual land. Now, we help each other, and reap more profit. We also work faster together.” They are now financially comfortable with RM1,500 – RM3,300 a month, compared with their previous earnings of RM150- RM500 – a three-fold increase. Haina Sapah, 33, a home operator in Kg Imbak, Sabah said, “Setting up the homestay was challenging initially. I had to come up with funds, to add to the provisions by PETRONAS to equip my house with the required facilities. But I enjoy doing homestay. It helps supplement our main income from the oil palm plots. As long as Imbak Canyon is here, I think our homestay will thrive.” Haina has three children and is one of 22 registered operators for the homestays in Kampung Imbak, which are known as “Homestay Po’pomponan” or “a place of gathering”. About Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan 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. Planting Tomorrow is an initiative by Yayasan PETRONAS within its Community Well-being & Development focus area. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable, scalable impact with shared success through its programmes. *B40 refers to the bottom 40% of households with monthly income of RM3,900 and below – Department of Statistics Malaysia Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS

TONGOD, Sabah, 26 March 2019 (Tuesday): Amidst lush greenery and the beautiful Imbak Falls, the Imbak Canyon Studies Centre (ICSC) was officially open today, marking a milestone for the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area (ICCA), a pristine rainforest in the heart of Sabah, and home to a wide variety of flora, fauna and unique landscapes. Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd Shafie bin Haji Apdal officiated at the opening ceremony, accompanied by the Director of Yayasan Sabah Datuk Haji Jamalul Kiram bin Datuk Haji Mohd Zakaria; PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS Chairman Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh; and President and Group Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin. The launch of the ICSC is an important step in the Sabah State Government’s move to protect the State’s rainforest heritage and the environment, adding to its capabilities to host world-class biodiversity and environmental research. ICCA is one of the five conservation areas managed by Yayasan Sabah Group, in addition to Danum Valley, Maliau Basin, Silam Coast and Taliwas River. Since 2010, PETRONAS has committed a total of RM83 million towards the conservation of Imbak Canyon – making it the first and largest ever local partnership with Yayasan Sabah Group to conserve a gazetted forest protection area in the State. Today, the parties extended their partnership for the ICSC through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).  ICSC is a 27-hectare facility that sits within the 27,599-hectare core zone of the ICCA. Chairman of PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh said: “ICSC is central to the conservation work at Imbak. In order to spur research activities here, PETRONAS through Yayasan PETRONAS, plans to introduce an environment research grant to spur research related to biodiversity, carbon sink as well as in new energy.” “We are confident that the partnership with Yayasan Sabah Group will enable us to protect intellectual property rights and commercial patents that may arise from the research conducted in Imbak Canyon,” he said. “We want to continue the work in conservation in a sustainable and scalable way, where there can be shared success,” Datuk Nizam added. Meanwhile, the Director of Yayasan Sabah, Datuk Haji Jamalul said: “ICSC will strengthen the position of ICCA as a centre of learning for the indigenous communities, in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources as well as gene bank conservation and exploration of pharmaceutical and biotechnological potentials. Additionally, Yayasan Sabah Group is also committed to empowering the local community towards a better standard of living for a sustainable future.” The construction of ICSC expands the close collaboration between Yayasan Sabah Group and Yayasan PETRONAS towards the conservation and development of the Tongod community in particular and for the state of Sabah. “In line with the mission to improve the quality of life of Malaysians in Sabah, the construction of ICSC will create more jobs for communities living nearby in the Imbak area, especially young people, in hospitality and tourism related activities. Through these we hope they can improve their livelihood in a sustainable way,” Datuk Haji Jamalul added. About Yayasan  Sabah Group Yayasan Sabah Group is a foundation for the people in Sabah. It provides various educational and social programmes for the betterment of Sabahans. These efforts include agro-plantation, hospitality and tourism, shipping and real estate development in the seventies and eighties. In order to meet global demand, Yayasan Sabah Group has invested into biotechnology and horticulture, fisheries and food industries, oil and gas besides Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industries. Please visit the website:  https://www.yayasansabahgroup.org.my/bm/  for more information. About Yayasan PETRONAS For 45 years, from marine to mangroves, forests and rivers, PETRONAS has been consistently contributing to the well-being of our environment through various initiatives at key stages of conservation. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, Yayasan PETRONAS, the organisation will deepen its efforts in research, rehabilitation, training and public awareness programmes as well as activating the network of PETRONAS staff volunteers for a number of environmental conservation to restore the balance in nature. Local community development is also a key aspect of Yayasan PETRONAS’ conservation efforts. Yayasan PETRONAS’ investment in Imbak Canyon is part of its commitment towards environmental conservation in three areas – Research, Rehabilitation and Renewables. Please visit the website: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/  for more information. About Yayasan Sabah Group-PETRONAS Imbak Canyon Conservation Partnership Phase 1: 2010-2013 PETRONAS’ contribution: RM6 million Areas of collaboration: environmental education, public awareness, community outreach, research, ethno-forestry study and documentation, capacity building, formulation of the ICCA Strategic Management Plan, and initial works for ICSC. Phase 2: 2014- 2017 PETRONAS’ contribution: RM77 million Areas of collaboration: construction of the ICSC and related facilities, including the construction of the Ulu Kinabatangan Information Centre and the Ulu Kinabatangan Jetty. Imbak Canyon Studies Centre (ICSC) Size: 27-hectareManaged by: Yayasan SabahFacilities suitable for research, education, training and nature recreationExpected visitors: VVIPs, educational groups to researchers and jungle trekkers and scientists.

LAHAD DATU, 10 March 2019 – Housewife Siti Hanyah Johardi enters the health clinic in Tungku here carrying her three-year-old daughter Nor Ani Sazira. One can easily notice the healthy and jovial little girl, but a couple of months ago her condition was the complete opposite – she was very thin and suffering from malnutrition. In last August, Nor Ani, the youngest of Siti Hanyah’s five children, was identified among the 76 children in Lahad Datu, as suffering from malnutrition. She was immediately placed under Food Basket programme, a collaboration between the State Health Department and PETRONAS, which was initiated in mid-2017. Nor Ani joined the rest of about 700 children who have benefited from the programme where PETRONAS provides funds for the supply and delivery of monthly food packages to 130 government clinics in 13 districts in the state. The children, identified by the Department, receive a monthly food package comprising essential food including rice, breakfast cereal, milk as well as multivitamins and other supplements, until their nutritional condition improves to a satisfactory level as set by the Ministry of Health. Siti Hanyah says she is willing to make the long trip to the clinic, getting up early in the morning once a month to walk to a paved road with her daughter in her arms. She then will hitch a ride to the health clinic about 13km away to collect the food package so that she can give her daughter a chance to grow well and healthy. “I just hope she can be healthy. I cannot bear to see her so thin and sickly,” she said. Now going into the sixth month of collecting the monthly package under the programme, Siti Hanyah smiles every time she looks at her daughter. “She was 8.0kg before. She then slowly increased to 8.5kg, 9.0kg and eventually to 11.0kg,” she said, beaming. “I am so grateful for this assistance and hope that she will be stable by next month,” Siti Hanyah said referring to her daughter. A round trip to the clinic would cost Siti Hanyah about RM6. A small amount to most people but not to her. As Siti Hanyah’s husband who works in a factory is the sole breadwinner, there’s not much money left to spend every month after the usual, essential expenses. But Siti Hanyah will save whatever little she can so that she will have enough money to take her daughter to the clinic every month. Besides Lahad Datu, other districts benefitting from the programme are Pitas, Kota Marudu, Kinabatangan, Tongod, Sipitang, Kudat, Kuala Penyu, Kota Belud, Beaufort, Tuaran, Penampang, and Ranau. For the remaining districts in the state, the Department will handle the supply and delivery on its own. The Food Basket programme is part of PETRONAS’ sustai`nable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort that aims to contribute to the well-being of society. Yayasan PETRONAS, the CSR arm of PETRONAS, is working closely with the State Health Department to implement the programme. Apart from Food Basket, other programmes in Sabah include Planting Tomorrow – a nurturing livelihood programme in Kota Marudu and Pitas – and two education infrastructure projects, namely the Asrama Harian Luar Bandar in Pulau Balambangan and MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Ranau. Issued byMedia Engagement,Sabah and Labuan Regional OfficeGroup Strategic CommunicationsPETRONAS