KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and the Sarawak government have channeled RM1 million and RM300,000 respectively to the Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers of Sarawak (Sabati).
According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the said funds were channeled to aid the association in continuing their charity works planned by its members especially in the education sector.
“With this assistance, we are confident that it can be used as best as possible to help the less fortunate, especially students in rural areas.
“Petros as the third largest oil company in Malaysia hopes that the funds given to Sabati will benefit the community as a whole,” he said during the launching of Laila Gallery at Wisma Sabati here today (Nov 19).
Meanwhile, Managing Committee chairman Datuk Dayang Morliah Awang Daud expressed her appreciation to Abang Johari for the support given to Sabati.
“We are grateful to the Premier and the state government for helping us in many ways so that our charity works can stay active and thrive,” she said.
She also disclosed that the Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has made Sabati its strategic partner in their Social Impact Programme.
“Through the cooperation, Petronas has channeled a total of RM1.3 million to us to help upgrade basic medical needs in 26 rural health clinics in Sarawak.
“So far, the pilot project at the Nanga Mujau Betong Clinic has been successfully developed and officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Oct 6,” she said.
