22-06-2025
Petronas distributes 440 food baskets to rural families in Bintulu for Gawai
Thadeus (centre) presents a basket of essential goods to a beneficiary, as Shalby (fourth left) and others look on.
BINTULU (June 22): As part of its commitment to community welfare, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is distributing 440 food aid baskets to selected families in the interior areas of Sebauh, Tinjar and Baram, in conjunction with this year's Gawai celebration.
Sebauh District officer Thadeus Ling Bartholomew Allu emphasised that the initiative reflects more than just the act of giving — it represents a strategic partnership between the private sector and government agencies to strengthen the region's social support.
'This effort goes beyond physical assistance. It brings hope and assurance to our rural communities that they are not forgotten and remain a key focus of our development efforts,' he said at the 'Segulai Sejalai Memacu Kehidupan Gawai' programme held at Rumah Nikolie Nelly, Sungai Serakit, along the Bintulu-Sebauh road yesterday.
The aid is expected to benefit over 400 families across the three districts — a meaningful undertaking that exemplifies shared responsibility and one that should be emulated.
Describing Sebauh as a district rich in culture, strong family values, and a deep spirit of mutual support, Thadeus emphasised that the presence of a major corporation like Petronas is seen not just as an investor, but as a genuine development partner.
'At the local government level, we deeply value this kind of commitment to community-building,' he added.
Thadeus also expressed confidence that such efforts would pave the way for longer-term initiatives, particularly in education, health, and economic opportunities that would benefit future generations.
Earlier, Petronas Sarawak senior general manager Shalby Reduan reaffirmed the company's commitment to community empowerment, encompassing education, well-being, socio-economic development, and environmental stewardship.
'Through our social impact programmes under such initiative, we strive to ensure that every form of assistance provided creates lasting and meaningful impact.'
He added that this Gawai season, the programme continues as an annual initiative dedicated to community well-being, aimed at alleviating the burden of those in need and sharing the joy of the festive season. Bintulu Gawai lead Petronas welfare aid
