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Borneo Post
26-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Call to give rural S'wak school-leavers a chance at Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Julaihi delivers his speech. — Photo by Chimon Upon SEBUYAU (July 27): Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG), a subsidiary of Petronas, has been encouraged to facilitate higher education opportunities at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) for rural school-leavers, particularly from SMK Sebuyau, to help nurture local talent and bridge the rural-urban education gap. Sarawak Minister of Utility and Telecommunications, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, who is also Sebuyau assemblyman, said many rural youths possessed the potential and talent to excel if given access to quality education in a supportive learning environment. 'I strongly hope that Petronas will give special consideration to SPM school leavers here by opening the door for them to pursue their studies at UTP soon,' he told a press conference after officiating the Petronas Powering Knowledge: MLNG Bestari Outreach Programme handing over ceremony at SMK Sebuyau yesterday. He emphasised that such opportunities would allow rural students to experience the same educational environment and facilities as their urban counterparts, offering them a fair platform to succeed. 'They just need the space and support. I believe they can succeed and attain excellent results,' he said. Julaihi said with access to higher education, Sarawak could nurture more local engineering talent to serve in Petronas, the state government, or other players in the oil and gas sector including Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros). 'Therefore, I hope Petronas will respond positively and look into expanding higher education access for rural youth in Sarawak.' Meanwhile, he expressed appreciation for Petronas's contribution through its subsidiary, MLNG, to SMK Sebuyau, particularly in upgrading the school's facilities. He said SMK Sebuyau remains one of the older schools in the area and is in urgent need of a complete replacement. 'I've contributed canopies for the school's use, but they're still insufficient given the growing number of students,' he said, adding that assistance was also channelled under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to construct a new community hall. Julaihi revealed that the current student population at SMK Sebuyau has reached 936. 'With such a large number, I'm truly grateful for Petronas MLNG's support. 'Without facility limitations, this school could probably accommodate even more students,' he said. Julaihi Narawi mlng school-leavers Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Borneo Post
06-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MLNG's Bestari Outreach continues to empower rural education
(Standing back, from left) Mohamed Syazwan, Fatimah, Magdaline, Muhammad Nur Salhan and Ngieng in a group photo with the pupils who receive school-bags under MLNG's Bestari Outreach Programme. DALAT (May 7): Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG), a subsidiary of Petronas, continues to play a major role in empowering rural education through its 'Bestari Outreach Programme'. Carried out at SK Sungai Kut Tengah here yesterday, the initiative also signified the company's high commitment not only to the development of education, but also the well-being of communities in the rural areas. 'Programmes like this not only reflect genuine corporate concern, but they also open up opportunities for the children in the rural areas to gain access to quality education without feeling marginalised,' said Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Sarawak Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah in her opening speech for the programme. The Dalat assemblywoman also said that SK Sungai Kut Tengah and SJKC Poi Yuk were among the schools identified as beneficiaries of the programme last year. Among the contributions channelled included renovation works on and the provision of learning facilities such as smart televisions, tables and chairs, audio-video system, solar lights and various other educational equipment and devices. 'This effort is meant to ease the burden off the schools, while also improving the quality of daily learning,' said Fatimah. According to her, MLNG had previously implemented similar programmes in Roban, Betong, Sebuyau, Sibu and Tatau, including SK Nanga Tau on April 23. Adding on, Fatimah also expressed her appreciation to the educators for their commitment and dedication in guiding the younger generation. 'I hope that programmes like this could be continued and expanded to more areas to ensure that a balance of education between urban and rural areas could be achieved,' she said. Among those present were Dalat District Education officer Magdaline Jon, SK Sungai Kut Tengah headmaster Muhammad Nur Salhan Salam, SJKC Poi Yuk headmaster Ngieng Seng Hung, and MLNG chief executive officer Mohamed Syazwan Abdullah @ Laga Jenggi. Bestari Outreach Programme education mlng Petronas
