BINTULU: In a commitment to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and foster enthusiasm for learning, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has introduced the Bintulu Port Academic Encouragement Scheme Special Award in conjunction with the SMK Baru Outstanding Student Award (APC) 2023.
The special award was presented to the top 10 students from Form 1 to Form 5 at the school, totalling 50 recipients. The initiative includes the Co-Curriculum Character and Uniformed Body Award, as well as the Bintulu Port Character Main Special Award.
BPHB Group chief executive officer Roslan Abdul Ghani, in his speech read by chief financial officer Daiana Luna Suip, said this programme, part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, marks the company’s first involvement in such an educational effort.
The awards aim to encourage active learning among selected students, emphasising that financial difficulties should not hinder their educational pursuits.
“In total, 65 students from SMK Baru Bintulu were selected to receive the Outstanding Student Award (APC) from Bintulu Port.
“The main objective of this Excellent Student Award (APC) is to indicate that our company is very concerned about the importance of education in the current modern world,” said Roslan, as he encouraged the awardees to value the significance of education.
He highlighted the need for a balanced approach between academic studies and extracurricular activities, stressing the importance of developing well-rounded individuals.
“Wise, intelligent, and fit is something that students need to highlight to become an all-round person.”
Roslan expressed hope for continued collaboration between corporate entities and the education sector, fostering a positive relationship for the benefit of students.
The event was attended by Bintulu District deputy education officer (planning sector) Yusup Harbi, BPHB Group corporate services head Maslihah Tioh, SMK Baru Bintulu PTA chairman Associate Prof Dr Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Adam Assim, and SMK Baru principal Fatimah Wan Adini.
