Petronas Community Outreach Brings Relief, Strengthens Rural Support Network
BARAM: A Petronas-led community outreach programme under the Memacu Kehidupan initiative brought meaningful assistance and closer engagement with rural communities when it was successfully held at Kampung Uma Akeh, here on Thursday.
Attending on behalf of Baram Member of Parliament Dato Anyi Ngau, the programme was officiated by the Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Dominic Nyurang Ajang, highlighting the government’s continued commitment to ensuring corporate social responsibility efforts reach grassroots communities.
A total of 70 recipients from five villages in the Baram Hilir area received food basket assistance contributed by Petronas through its Sarawak Shell Gas Plant (SSGP) operations.
The villages involved were Kampung Uma Akeh, Kampung Long Ikang, Kampung Long Puak, Kampung Long Banyok and Kampung Logan Sibong.
In his officiating remarks, Dominic expressed appreciation to Petronas SSGP for its sustained commitment to community-based programmes, noting that such initiatives play an important role in easing the burden of underprivileged families, particularly as the Christmas festive season approaches.
He said the assistance reflected a caring and inclusive approach by the corporate sector in complementing government efforts to safeguard the welfare of rural communities, especially in remote interior areas such as Baram.
The programme also served as a platform to strengthen collaboration between corporate partners, local administration, security agencies and community leadership, with the presence of representatives from the district office, police, fire and rescue department as well as traditional leaders.
Beyond material assistance, the Memacu Kehidupan programme highlighted the importance of sustained engagement and partnership in uplifting the socio-economic well-being of rural communities while fostering closer ties between stakeholders and residents.
A total of about 250 people attended the programme, reflecting strong community participation and support for initiatives that prioritise grassroots welfare and inclusive development. -UKASnews
