Foundation uplifts lives in Sabah with food packages for 500 families
Kitingan (centre) with Siti Ayu (to his right) at the launch of the Uplifting Lives Festive programme in Tambunan.
FOOD packages will be distributed to families in Sabah under PETRONAS Foundation's 'Uplifting Lives Festive' programme in conjunction with the Kaamatan celebration.
As part of the initiative, the foundation will hand out essential food items and festive food packages to 500 families in Tambunan, Kepayan, Tongod and Manggatal who were selected by Sabah Welfare Department (JPKA).
The programme was launched in conjunction with the month-long state-level Kaamatan celebration in Tambunan.
To kick off the initiative, state-level Kaamatan main committee chairman and Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan presented the contribution to five Tambunan recipients.
The remaining packages for Tambunan will be distributed by JPKA, with additional deliveries scheduled throughout the month in the other areas.
PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan regional office general manager Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab said 'Uplifting Lives Festive' was part of an ongoing effort to support communities in need during key festive seasons in Malaysia.
'This contribution is about easing the load for families who may be struggling, especially during Kaamatan.
'Through Yayasan Petronas, we hope to bring some comfort and joy during this festive period,' she said.
The Kaamatan celebration was launched by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — By STEPHANIE LEE
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