PANASONIC AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO 3

It is part of company’s drive to cultivate human capital development in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR

PANASONIC group of companies has awarded three scholarships to university students from different universities in Malaysia.

These scholarships, part of Panasonic’s efforts to contribute to society, were for the students to pursue their Bachelor’s degrees in national universities.

The students who received these scholarships were Ernest Yoong Gar Hon, majoring in mechanical engineering at Universiti Malaya, Nur Farizatul Syazrin Talaha, majoring in mechanical engineering at Universiti Technology Malaysia and Shum Kar Yen, majoring in electronics engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia.

“In line with our founder’s philosophy, Panasonic places a focus on activities aimed at ending poverty and inequality that exist even now in developed and emerging countries.

“Through the promotion of various activities that emphasises human development, offering opportunities and mutual understanding, we are working towards an inclusive society where everyone can enjoy the benefits of education.

“This Panasonic scholarship is one aspect of our efforts to nurture excellent human development by supporting all of you who say ‘I want to study’.

“It was created with the aim of cultivating an advanced human resource system to support the development of Malaysia,” said Panasonic Corp group-wide brand communications division general manager Rika Fukuda.

The scholarship programme was established in 1998 as a way for Panasonic to contribute to society as part of its corporate social responsibility.