HULU SELANGOR, February 2, 2024 -- Gas Malaysia Berhad (“Gas Malaysia”), a member of MMC Group, spearheaded a "Back To School" initiative aimed at assisting about 350 underprivileged students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Batang Kali (“SMKBBBK”) in Hulu Selangor as they begin the new schooling term.
The event was graced by the Group Chief Executive Officer of Gas Malaysia, En. Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap and several members of the management team. Also, present as dignitaries were Puan Hafizah Kamaruzaman, School Improvement Specialist Coaches+, from Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Hulu Selangor, together with Puan Hanishah Mohd, Pengetua Cemerlang SMKBBBK.
Recognising education as a fundamental catalyst for societal progress, Gas Malaysia has maintained its unwavering focus on creating a positive social impact and fostering sustainable development, especially in the regions where it conducts its operations. This commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives underscores Gas Malaysia’s profound belief in the transformative power of education, which aligns closely with one of its CSR pillars, specifically “Education”.
The community outreach initiative aimed to enhance the living conditions of students by supplying essential school necessities for the 2024 schooling term. These included school uniforms, shoes, bags and other related items. Gas Malaysia sought to ease the financial burden of families and ensure that every student, regardless of their economic background, had the necessary tools to pursue their education through its annual Back To School programme.
At the handover ceremony, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Gas Malaysia, En. Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap said, “We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. Our “Back To School” programme reflects our commitment in supporting the communities we serve and empowering future generations.”
In brief
Gas Malaysia Berhad says its annual Back To School programme provided school necessities to about 350 students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Batang Kali in Hulu Selangor. The initiative was intended to help students prepare for the 2024 school term and reduce financial pressure on their families. Items included uniforms, shoes, bags and other related supplies. At the handover ceremony, Group Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap said the programme reflects the company’s commitment to supporting communities and educational access. The release describes education as one of Gas Malaysia’s corporate social responsibility pillars and says the company focuses on social impact in areas where it operates.
Key takeaways
- Gas Malaysia says about 350 students at a Hulu Selangor secondary school received school necessities.
- Supplies included uniforms, shoes, bags and other items for the 2024 school term.
- The company says the programme aims to ease families’ costs and support students’ education.
- Education is identified as a pillar of Gas Malaysia’s corporate social responsibility work.
“By actively engaging in initiatives that uplift communities, it reaffirms Gas Malaysia’s position as being the employer of choice, inspiring its employees to feel valued and empowered, to make a positive difference not only within the company but also in the communities we serve,” En. Ahmad Hashimi concluded.
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About Gas Malaysia Berhad
Gas Malaysia Berhad, a member of MMC Corporation Berhad, was established on 16 May 1992 to sell, market and distribute natural gas as well as to construct, operate and maintain the Natural Gas Distribution System (“NGDS”) within Peninsular Malaysia. Gas Malaysia is licensed under the Gas Supply Act, 1993 (“GSA”) by the Suruhanjaya Tenaga (“ST”), with the approval of the Minister, to supply and sell reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia. On 15 December 2000, Gas Malaysia was granted the licence to supply and sell reticulated Liquefied Petroleum Gas (“LPG”). This licence further expands Gas Malaysia’s business in the supply of reticulated LPG to commercial and residential sectors within Peninsular Malaysia. Gas Malaysia currently operates and maintains over 2,800 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network across Peninsular Malaysia, supplying natural gas and LPG to over 1,000 industrial customers, about 1,900 commercial customers and over 21,000 residential customers.
For more information, please visit www.gasmalaysia.com
About MMC Corporation Berhad
MMC Corporation Berhad (MMC) has evolved over the years to be the Malaysia’s leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses under three core divisions; energy & utilities, ports & logistics and engineering & constructions. As an active player with a diversified portfolio of businesses in utilities and infrastructure, MMC Corporation has and will continue to make significant contributions to the development of human and intellectual capital as well as to the environment and the local community.
For more information, please visit www.mmc.com.my
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Questions around this news
Who benefited from Gas Malaysia’s Back To School programme, and what was provided?
The initiative was for about 350 underprivileged students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Batang Kali in Hulu Selangor. It supplied necessities for the 2024 school term, including uniforms, shoes and bags, with the stated aim of helping families manage schooling costs and ensuring students had essential items.
What does Gas Malaysia Berhad do?
The release says the company sells, markets and distributes natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia, and constructs, operates and maintains the Natural Gas Distribution System there. It also supplies and sells reticulated liquefied petroleum gas to commercial and residential sectors. The company operates under licences issued pursuant to Malaysia’s Gas Supply Act.
What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
Corporate social responsibility refers to a company’s efforts to consider its effects on people, communities and the environment, alongside its business activities. Such efforts can include community support, education or environmental programmes. The scope and priorities vary between organisations, and CSR initiatives may be carried out directly or with community partners.
What is a natural gas distribution system?
A natural gas distribution system is infrastructure that transports gas from a supply source to end users. It can include pipelines, control and measurement equipment, and related facilities. Distribution systems generally serve customers such as homes, businesses and industrial sites, with network design and operating requirements varying by location.
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