KUCHING, December 15, 2023 -- Yayasan PETRONAS is delighted to spread the joy of festive season through its contribution to uplift lives over the Christmas season. Through the Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) programme, the foundation aims to spread joy and festive spirit to underprivileged communities across Malaysia.
For Christmas, distribution will include essential food items along with festive treats such as butter cookies, sourced from participants of the foundation’s Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat (MEKAR) programme, in hopes of bringing smiles not just to the recipients who are celebrating but also to the communities.
The distribution of essential food items and festive treats is set to commence on 1st of December across 11 states throughout Malaysia, thanks to the support of the Welfare Department. The initiative aims to reach 2,350 families, including 400 families in Sarawak, bringing the gift of food and festivity to those in need.
With this Christmas initiative, Yayasan PETRONAS would have distributed festive food items to 11,850 families this year. The contribution, which covers major festive celebrations in Malaysia including Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Gawai, Kaamatan, and Deepavali, served as testament to the foundation’s commitment towards making a positive impact on the lives of those in need during auspicious festivals.
At a glance
- Company
- Yayasan PETRONAS
- Location
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Key figures
- States included in Christmas distribution
- 11
- Families targeted for Christmas distribution
- 2,350
- Families in Sarawak
- 400
- Families receiving festive food items this year
- 11,850
People
- Shariah Nelly FrancisChief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS
- Datuk Seri Nancy ShukriMinister of Women, Family and Community Development
- Adana JedJabatan Kebajikan Malaysia Sarawak Director
Products and programs
Speaking about the contribution, Shariah Nelly Francis, CEO of Yayasan PETRONAS, remarked, “Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, and through our Uplifting Lives Festive program, we aim to bring smiles to the communities we serve. At Yayasan PETRONAS, we believe in contributing to the needs of the communities and in spreading happiness.“
The Uplifting Lives programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ community well-being and development focus area. The programme is also in line with the PETRONAS Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (center) alongside Adana Jed, Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia Sarawak Director and Shariah Nelly Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS at the National Launch Ceremony of the Uplifting Lives Christmas 2023 Programme at Kuching, Sarawak.
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In brief
Yayasan PETRONAS says its Uplifting Lives Festive programme will provide essential groceries and seasonal treats to families in Malaysia for Christmas. The distribution, supported by the Welfare Department, is planned across 11 states and is intended to reach 2,350 families, including 400 in Sarawak. The foundation says the treats include butter cookies made by participants in its MEKAR programme. With the Christmas distribution, it expects to have provided festive food to 11,850 families during the year, covering several major celebrations in Malaysia. CEO Shariah Nelly Francis said the initiative is intended to support communities and bring festive joy. The programme falls within the foundation’s community well-being and development work.
Key takeaways
- The Christmas distribution is planned across 11 Malaysian states, with support from the Welfare Department.
- The programme aims to reach 2,350 families, including 400 in Sarawak.
- Butter cookies for the initiative are sourced from MEKAR programme participants.
- Yayasan PETRONAS says its festive food distributions will have reached 11,850 families this year.
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