Kuala Lumpur, February 4, 2025 -- Yayasan PETRONAS spreads festive cheer to 2,100 families nationwide through the distribution of festive packs as part of its Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) Initiative this Chinese New Year.
Abu Hanzalah Abu Bakar, Senior Manager of PETRONAS Central and Northern Region (left), Siti Azlina Abd Latif, PETRONAS General Senior Manager of Strategic Communications, Group Strategic Relations and Communications (center), and Che Samsuzuki Che Noh, Director of the Social Welfare Department, Kuala Lumpur (right), at the PETRONAS Uplifting Lives Festive Chinese New Year media luncheon and web film screening.
The festive packs include essential food items, along with specially sourced festive cookies from entrepreneurs participating in the MEKAR (Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat) Programme under Yayasan PETRONAS.
At a glance
- Company
- Yayasan PETRONAS
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key figures
- Families receiving festive packs
- 2,100
- States reached
- 15 states
People
- Abu Hanzalah Abu BakarSenior Manager of PETRONAS Central and Northern Region
- Siti Azlina Abd LatifPETRONAS General Senior Manager of Strategic Communications, Group Strategic Relations and Communications
- Che Samsuzuki Che NohDirector of the Social Welfare Department, Kuala Lumpur
- Shariah Nelly FrancisCEO of Yayasan PETRONAS
Products and programs
Uplifting Lives Festive distribution this year reaches across 15 states in Malaysia, sharing the joy of the festive season with communities nationwide. The contributions were made in collaboration with the Welfare Department and PETRONAS’ regional offices.
Shariah Nelly Francis, CEO of Yayasan PETRONAS said, “Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, reunion, and goodwill. Through our Uplifting Lives Festive, we strive to uplift communities across Malaysia by spreading festive joy. Our festive programme reflects our commitment of sharing joy with all who celebrate, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need”.
The Uplifting Lives Festive programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ effort to support community well-being and development across Malaysia.
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Questions around this news
How many families received festive packs through the Chinese New Year initiative?
The release says the initiative distributed festive packs to 2,100 families. The packs contained essential food items and festive cookies sourced from entrepreneurs participating in the MEKAR Programme.
What is the MEKAR Programme?
The release identifies MEKAR as a Yayasan PETRONAS programme involving entrepreneurs whose festive cookies were included in the packs. It gives the programme’s full Malay name as Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat, but does not provide further details about its activities or eligibility.
What are festive packs?
Festive packs are collections of goods assembled for distribution around a holiday or celebration. They may contain food, household necessities, or seasonal items, depending on the organizers and the needs of recipients.
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