HULU SELANGOR, 2 February 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.”
“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.
