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MENGGAPAI IMPIAN, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS
18 DECEMBER 2007
PETRONAS places great emphasis in undertaking its corporate social responsibility on the surrounding communities where it has its operations locally and abroad.
Similarly, the University shares the value espoused by PETRONAS and today it has taken the initiative to conduct a programme called ‘Menggapai Impian’ which is designed with the aim of enhancing the learning experience of the underprivileged in order for them to enjoy a better learning environment. Under this initiative, UTP staff volunteers adopted a child before the school semester starts and sponsored the child with a minimum of RM100.00 in the form of stationeries, schoolbags, uniforms and shoes for the preparation for the new school semester. 61 students (29 Muslims and 32 Non-Muslims) from two homes which are Pusat Jagaan Anak-anak Yatim & Warga Miskin Nurul Iman dan Praise Home,
This programme will also benefit the staff as one way to keep up with the spirit of sharing and giving to those in need. Coincidentally, this programme is conducted in conjunction with two major celebrations in the countries i.e the Idil Adha, where Muslims are reminded on the sacrifices that had been made many thousand years ago and Christmas. It is a festival of joy and sharing, and the event also appropriately reflects the spirit of these celebrations