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SMK Sebuyau gets RM800,000 boost from Petronas under MLNG Bestari programme
Julaihi (third right), Abang Yusuf (fourth right), state Education Department officers and others visit the new male dormitory at SMK Sebuyau. – Photo by Chimon Upon
SEBUYAU (July 26): SMK Sebuyau received a significant boost of RM800,000 from Petronas, through its subsidiary Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd, to upgrade its facilities.
The contribution was made under the Petronas Powering Knowledge: MLNG Bestari Outreach programme and facilitated the refurbishment of the school's computer lab, Form 5 classroom block and the construction of a new male dormitory.
According to Petronas LNG Assets senior vice president Abang Yusuf Abang Puteh, the initiative was not just a Corporate Social Responsibility effort, but a show of their unwavering commitment to rural community development and empowerment.
'We see this effort as a holistic approach that underscores the importance of access to quality education. Education is not only a fundamental right, it is a catalyst for societal progress and transformation,' he said during a handing over ceremony today.
The ceremony was officiated by Sarawak Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi.
Abang Yusuf said with such support, schools that faced any sort of constraints could now enjoy better facilities and learning resources.
'This initiative acts as a bridge connecting educational institutions, government agencies, the private sector and local communities to build a more sustainable and inclusive learning ecosystem.
'The impact goes beyond academic achievement and contributes to the overall well-being of the community,' he said.
The MLNG Bestari Outreach programme has also been extended to other areas including Ulu Roban, Tatau, Sebauh, Betong and Dalat mainly through the provision of learning equipment.
Abang Yusuf said that additionally, under the MLNG Borneo Bestari Programme, MLNG was collaborating with Yayasan Sarawak to sponsor 80 Sarawakian students from Form 1 to Form 5 annually to attend residential schools in Peninsula and Sarawak from 2024-2029.
'Our hope is that these sponsored students will excel in their SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) exams and become eligible for the Petronas Education Sponsorship Programme, which allows them to further their studies locally and abroad, and ultimately prepare them for employment at Petronas.
'This is our long-term goal — we want to not only support sustainable education but also meet future workforce needs in the oil and gas industry.
'In this regard, I hope that students from Sebuyau will also be among those selected to join the MLNG Borneo Bestari programme as we are confident that children from Sarawak, especially those from rural areas, can keep pace with their peers from major urban centres,' he said. MLNG Bestari Outreach programme Petronas SMK Sebuyau
