Petronas holds workshop for 150 MRSM students
KUCHING: Petronas held a threeday special workshop which ended yesterday for Mara Junior Science College ( MRSM) students as part of its commitment to support the development of national education and human capital in Sarawak.
The ‘Budi Petronas Programme’ was a collaborative effort between Petronas and Majlis Amanah Rakyat ( Mara) to support 150 deserving Sarawakian students studying at MRSM Kuching, MRSM Betong and MRSM Mukah.
These students were given financial allowance annually to pay for their school uniforms, text books, sports attire, learning aids and other basic necessities.
To date, a total of 285 students have benefitted from the programme since 2015.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat ( Mara) Sarawak deputy director Wan Alwi Wan Bujang officiated at the workshop to improve access to education and increase students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM). Additionally, the workshop aims to discover students’ passion, maximise their potential, nurture their soft skills, teamwork and leadership skills.
The programme modules were developed by Petronas’ learning partners namely Universiti Teknologi Petronas( UTP), Petronas Leadership Centre ( PLC) and Petrosains.
Meanwhile, Petronas Sarawak regional office manager (Strategic & Engagement Department) Rhymie Rashidie said Petronas aims to provide opportunities for deserving Sarawakian students to succeed in their studies in line with its mission to contribute to the wellbeing of the nation and the people.
“Petronas also contributes towards education and human capital development in Sarawak through the Petronas Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP), ‘Program Sentuhan Ilmu Petronas’ ( PSIP) and Trust School Programme,” he added.
Also present was Mara Skills Institute ( IKM) Kuching deputy director (Academic Affairs) Wan Jazlan Zuhairi
Petronas also contributes towards education and human capital development in Sarawak through the Petronas Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP), ‘Program Sentuhan Ilmu Petronas’ (PSIP) and Trust School Programme. Rhymie Rashidie, Petronas Sarawak regional office manager (Strategic & Engagement Department)
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Meanwhile, the national oil company will be building a new Mara Junior Science College ( MRSM) for technical education in Bintulu with a hostel or ‘Asrama Harian Luar Bandar’ at SK Orang Kaya Muda Pakeri, Paloh.
Under its Vocational Institution Sponsorship & Training Assistance ( Vista) programme, Petronas also sponsors youths to undergo vocational training at four technical institutions in Sarawak namely Centre of Technical Excellence (Centex) Sarawak, Sarawak Skills Development Centre ( PPKS), Miri Industrial Training Institute ( ILP) and National Youth Skills Institute ( IKBN) Miri.