At a glance
- Company
- Yayasan PETRONAS
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key figures
- Families receiving Christmas festive packs
- 2,350
- States receiving Christmas festive packs
- 11
- Families receiving festive food items during major celebrations this year
- 11,850
People
- Abu Hanzalah Abu BakarSenior Manager of PETRONAS Central and Northern Region
- Tuan Haji AzmirDirector of Selangor Social Welfare Department
- Shariah Nelly FrancisCEO of Yayasan PETRONAS
Products and programs
KUALA LUMPUR, December 19, 2024 -- Yayasan PETRONAS is spreading festive cheer through its contribution of essential and festive food items to underprivileged communities across the nation during the Christmas season, as part of its Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) initiative.
Abu Hanzalah Abu Bakar, Senior Manager of PETRONAS Central and Northern Region (center) and Tuan Haji Azmir, Director of Selangor Social Welfare Department (right) at the Uplifting Lives Festive Christmas activation in Petaling Jaya.
The festive packs, comprising both essential and festive food items, will be distributed to 2,350 families in 11 states across Malaysia to meet the needs during the celebrations. As part of celebrating Christmas, the festive cookies included in the packs were sourced from entrepreneurs participating in the MEKAR (Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat) Programme under Yayasan PETRONAS.
The contributions were made in collaboration with the Welfare Department and PETRONAS’ regional offices.
CEO of Yayasan PETRONAS, Shariah Nelly Francis said, “Spreading festive cheer through acts of kindness has a profound positive impact on bringing people together and fostering a sense of unity. Through our Uplifting Lives Festive, we aim to uplift communities by giving back to those in need and spreading joy to those celebrating, creating an increased sense of community and togetherness for all.”
Yayasan PETRONAS has distributed festive food items to a total of 11,850 families this year during major festive celebrations, including this Christmas initiative.
The Uplifting Lives Festive programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ community well-being and development focus area.
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Questions around this news
Who is receiving food assistance through the Christmas initiative?
The release says festive packs are intended for 2,350 families in 11 Malaysian states. The packs contain staple supplies as well as foods associated with Christmas. Yayasan PETRONAS says the distribution is being carried out with the Welfare Department and PETRONAS regional offices.
Where did the Christmas cookies in the packs come from?
The cookies were purchased from small-business owners taking part in the MEKAR Programme, an initiative run under Yayasan PETRONAS. The release presents this sourcing as part of the contribution, connecting the Christmas distribution with entrepreneurs involved in that programme.
What is the Uplifting Lives Festive initiative?
It is a Yayasan PETRONAS programme that provides food contributions during major festive occasions. The release describes the Christmas distribution as one activity within its community well-being and development focus, and reports that festive food was provided to families during several major celebrations this year.
Which organizations are helping distribute the Christmas food packs?
The contribution is being made in partnership with the Welfare Department and PETRONAS regional offices, according to the release. The event caption identifies representatives of PETRONAS Central and Northern Region and the Selangor Social Welfare Department at a Christmas activation in Petaling Jaya.
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