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KUALA LUMPUR, 15 October 2019 – Yayasan PETRONAS, the CSR arm of PETRONAS, today kicked off a series of activities in celebration of Deepavali, as part of its Sentuhan Kasih programme, involving 1,000 PETRONAS volunteers and 500 beneficiaries from various charities, schools and homes across seven states. Yayasan PETRONAS is working with several state agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) until 24 October to distribute basic necessities, household items, hampers as well as new clothes, worth a total of RM280,000 to less privileged families and orphans. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “Our team believes in the spirit of sharing especially during festive occasions when these children need more love and attention – especially when they’re not able to celebrate at home with loved ones. We hope our small presence makes a difference in their lives.” The celebration today at Rumah Kebajikan India Ephrata in Rawang saw 31 beneficiaries receiving household items and vouchers for the purchase of new clothes. The volunteers will also bring the children shopping to prepare for their Deepavali celebration. One of the volunteers, M Faiz Zaidani Fazilah said: “I  am grateful to Yayasan PETRONAS for enabling me to contribute my time and effort to be with the beneficiaries. It was such a humbling experience to see how much they appreciate what little we have to give.” 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’Joyvideo,featuringvolunteersandbeneficiaries 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

MORE THAN 1,000 SCHOOL COUNSELLORS HAVE BEEN UPSKILLED IN TOTAL UNDER THIS PROGRAMME SANDAKAN, 14 October 2019 – A total of 150 school counsellors from Sandakan participated in a two-day seminar starting today to equip them with skills in guiding students on career opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), particularly in the oil and gas sector. The PETRONAS Counsellors Programme (PCP) seminar in Sandakan, which marks the seventh and final in a nationwide PCP series organised this year, has upskilled more than 1,000 school counsellors. Present at the seminar were Sabah Education Department Director Dr Mistirine Radin, Deputy Director of Student Affairs, School Management Division of the Ministry of Education Faridah Yang Yazali, and Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, Nelly Francis Shariah. “Through this programme, PETRONAS aims to equip school counsellors to help shape the younger generation’s career choice and ultimately provide a steady stream of talents for STEM-related careers, particularly in the oil and gas sector,” Nelly said. She said that PETRONAS’ investment in human capital development covered a wide spectrum of programmes designed to enable a continuous and sustainable pipeline of skilled workforce for the nation. The school counsellors were given an overview of PETRONAS’ operations in Sabah and on the PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP), which is awarded to deserving students to pursue tertiary education at universities abroad as well as at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). Over the two days, PETRONAS staff provided perspectives on their career in the national oil and gas company while PETROSAINS delivered talks on ways to promote STEM creatively to the younger generation. The counsellors were also privy to information about opportunities provided by UTP and Akademi Laut Malaysia as well as other technical institutions in the country. The PCP is part of the PETRONAS’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme spearheaded by its CSR arm, Yayasan PETRONAS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Issued by Media EngagementGroup Strategic CommunicationsPETRONAS

Largest Programme Targetting 21,000 Students From Low-Income Families Kuala Lumpur, 4 October 2019 –Primary school students from low-income households across Malaysia will soon receive school supplies for the 2020 academic year under Yayasan PETRONAS’ Back To School 2019 (BTS 2019)  programme.  The identified students from low-income families, the Bottom 40% (B40) households,  will each receive a school bag, tumbler, poncho, stationery along with two pairs of school uniform, and a pair of socks and shoes. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “This is our largest nationwide outreach since the programme started 17 years ago and we’re glad that we can help 21,000 students prepare for their school next year. We hope that by removing one of the barriers that students from low-income families often experience, they will be motivated to stay and finish school. “Every child should be given a chance to pursue quality education for a better future and to get out of poverty. These children can one day improve their lives and that of their communities,” Lita added. According to recent reports by the Ministry of Education, school dropout rates in Malaysia have declined slightly from 0.34% to 0.29% between 2014 and 2017, and the Ministry aims to further reduce the rates to 0.27% in 2019. BTS 2019  will run from mid-October to November 2019, supported by more than 800 PETRONAS volunteers who will be selecting school uniforms and shoes for the children, packing and delivering the items to schools. One of the volunteers, Saeksarn Sinnaso Pla Set said it is hard to imagine that children opt out of school because of the lack of proper shoes or uniforms. “It may not seem that much to some, but to those struggling to ensure that their kids stay in school, it is a much-needed aid. I’m so glad to have been part of something that would make a difference,” he added.  Petrosains will also be conducting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshops at selected schools. Download photos here: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/back-to-school-2019/ 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

Free Bottled Drinking Water and N95 Face Mask for Motorists KUALA LUMPUR, 25 September 2019 – In an effort to ease the plight of motorists battling the haze, Yayasan PETRONAS, the corporate social responsibility arm of PETRONAS, in collaboration with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) recently handed out 10,000 bottles of mineral water and 4,000 N95 face masks at selected locations in Selangor and Sarawak. The items were distributed to motorists at 20 PETRONAS stations between the peak hours of 6.00am to 10.00am and between 4.30pm to 8.30pm, at locations where the Air Pollution Index recorded unhealthy air quality readings.  Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said, “Health reports have shown that the risk of long term exposure to the haze could cause respiratory system and other health issues. We hope these items can help make the daily commute more comfortable for motorists who have to travel daily in poor weather conditions.”  This relief effort is part of the Yayasan PETRONAS Sentuhan Kasih programme, within the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area. 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/ About PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad  PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad is the principal domestic marketing arm of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), the national oil company, which holds 69.86% of its equity. Incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 on 5 August 1982 and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia on 8 March 1994, PDB has since established itself as Malaysia’s leading retailer and marketer of downstream oil and gas products.  The Company markets a wide range of high-quality petroleum products including motor gasoline, aviation fuel, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, bunker fuel, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bitumen in Malaysia. Issued on behalf of:YAYASAN PETRONAS 

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