Sarawak Energy celebrates International Women’s Day with charity event
Sarawak Energy recently celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 with an innovative ‘Spin a Wheel for a Cause’ initiative in the spirit of women empowerment and community support.
Organised by the Sarawak Energy Leading Women Network (SELWN) in partnership with Hope Place, the charity event reflected the spirit of this year’s IWD theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’, while making a meaningful impact on the community.
Sarawak Energy in a release said the theme aligned with the utility company’s commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion as well as women empowerment in building a progressive organisation.
The event drew an enthusiastic turnout of 150 participants who took part in five spinning class sessions to raise funds for 55 families in need, with a focus on single mothers and women among 300 disadvantaged families in Kuching and its surrounding areas.
Following the spin classes, the IWD celebration concluded with a celebratory lunch which was joined by Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili.
“Sharbini underscored the importance of the day’s events and the ongoing commitment of Sarawak Energy to fostering an inclusive environment that values and promotes gender equality in his address.
“Drawing on the themes of empowerment, resilience, and collective efforts, he emphasised the organisation’s initiatives and the strides made towards creating a more equitable workplace and society,” said Sarawak Energy in the release.
Sharbini also took the opportunity to thank SELWN, Hope Place and all collaborators and attendees for their dedication and contributions to the success of the event.
He highlighted SELWN’s vital role in driving women’s empowerment through targeted development programmes, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
“These initiatives are crucial for enabling women to fully realise their potential, demonstrating SELWN’s substantial influence in promoting an inclusive and equitable culture within Sarawak Energy,” added the release.
Sarawak Energy Corporate Services senior vice president Siti Aisah Adenan reaffirmed the organisation’s dedication to inspiring inclusion and extending support to those in need.