Yayasan
PETRONAS has commenced its annual series of contribution activities in
conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations nationwide this week.
From 8 to 11 February, Yayasan PETRONAS is collaborating with
PETRONAS regional offices to distribute basic necessities, food supplies
and personal hygiene care packages to 3,950 families from various
charities and low income groups through Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat
(JKM) as part of its Sentuhan Kasih programme.
This year, RM434,500 worth of goods are being distributed to
children and the elderly across Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur,
Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis,
Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor.
Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer Nelly Francis Shariah
said: “We want to play a part in fostering more cheer, especially as
some traditional Chinese New Year activities such as lion dances and
family reunions are restricted. As such, our team is committed to
support the less fortunate during this festive season with essential
items which we hope will add a spark of joy.”
On Monday, Yayasan PETRONAS had distributed a total of 1,300
care packages to various JKM offices in Johor, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur,
Perak and Selangor, for their CNY celebrations. The remaining 2,650 care
packages will be handed over to JKM offices in all other states
nationwide throughout this week.
“We hope these items can lighten some of their burdens and
help tide them over this tough period as they stay home and safely usher
in the Year of the Ox. We also want to take this opportunity to wish
our Chinese friends a Happy and Safe Chinese New Year,” said Datin Anita
Azrina Abdul Aziz, Head of Group Strategic Communications, PETRONAS.
Each year, in conjunction with major celebrations in Malaysia,
Yayasan PETRONAS extends necessities aimed at improving the
communities’ well-being. The intent of the Sentuhan Kasih Festive
programme is to foster a memorable celebration for the less fortunate
during the festive seasons to incite joy, love and care. Last year in
January, PETRONAS volunteers took part in a ‘gotong-royong’ with members
of the communities and some beneficiaries were treated to stage
performances and meals.
The Sentuhan Kasih programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’
community well-being and development focus area. The programme is also
in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals.