Petronas' Gawai initiative aligns with PCDS 2030 goals, says Sagah
SERIAN (July 11): Initiatives by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) through its social impact arm Yayasan Petronas are exemplary in fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and harmonious society, said Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn.
He said social inclusion is a core component of Sarawak's Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, which aims to ensure economic benefits reach all levels of society, particularly the B40 group and rural communities.
'The 'Petronas Memacu Kehidupan Gawai 2025' programme today aligns with the objectives of PCDS 2030.
'Organised in partnership between Petronas and the Welfare Department (JKM) Serian Division, the programme reached out to 150 recipients through the distribution of essential food baskets in the Serian district.
'These contributions not only alleviated the burden during the festive season but also brought joy to families celebrating Gawai Dayak,' he said when officiating the programme at Kampung Tarat Melawi here today.
Each food basket contained cooking oil, glutinous rice, canned goods, condiments, and locally-produced coffee.
Petronas Sarawak general manager Norazibah Md Rabu handed over the festive contributions to Serian Division Social Welfare officer Robert Jullong Bengat during the programme.
In her speech, Norazibah said the initiative reaffirms Yayasan Petronas' commitment to uplifting marginalised communities.
She said the programme was part of Petronas' Community Well-being and Development initiative, aimed at spreading festive joy.
'We believe that everyone deserves happiness, especially when celebrating meaningful occasions such as Gawai,' she said.
A total of 750 families across Sarawak have been selected to receive the contributions this Gawai, including 400 households in Miri and Bintulu, she noted.
'It is our hope that these contributions not only lessen the burden of those in need but also kindle the festive spirit of Gawai – filled with gratitude, love and joy,' she said. Gawai pcds 2030 Petronas Roland Sagah Serian social welfare
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