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Bridging the Gap to Basic Needs
Equal access to essential life-supporting facilities is the foundation of a dignified life. This is the core philosophy behind our Uplifting Lives® initiative, aimed at breaking cycles of hardship and bringing sustainable progress to underserved communities.
When disadvantaged groups struggle with access to basic resources, survival takes up their time and energy, leaving them unable to plan for their future when they are worried about today.
This is why our efforts to bring long-term sustainable progress begins with vital infrastructure such as reliable clean water systems, solar-powered electricity solutions, and access to healthcare.Once all barriers to livelihood are removed, only then can people fully focus their energy on making a living.
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Clean water is vital for human health and survival. Yet for many communities, it remains a daily challenge, impacting basic needs such as drinking, cooking, hygiene and overall well‑being.
Over the years, we have implemented various clean water projects by Yayasan PETRONAS to support healthier living conditions for rural and marginalised communities.
A recent effort includes the successful completion of a gravity-fed water supply and rainwater harvesting system for the villagers of Kampung Tinata Ulu in Kota Belud, Sabah. Implemented in collaboration with Taylor's University, this project includes a four-kilometre gravity-fed water pipeline and central storage tanks, with a total capacity of 3,600 gallons (13,630 litres).
There is also the provision of a clean water supply system for five villages in Pitas, Sabah, which utilises a gravity-fed system as well as solar-powered water pumps. Implemented over 18 months with support from various partners, the project also comprises water catchments, pipes, pump houses, water filters, main storage tanks and collection points.
These simple to operate systems eliminate the need for hazardous, long-distance treks to rivers. The villagers now have a steady supply of clean water that is easier and much safer to access.
To date, our clean water initiatives have benefitted over 650 households from around eight villages in Sabah and Sarawak states.
Rural and remote villages are often located far from traditional power grids. Extending the network to these remote locations would not only be costly — it would also take decades to implement. Because grid extension is often not practical for isolated communities, the focus has shifted heavily towards decentralised, clean energy solutions such as solar home systems.
Our notable projects include the Rays of Hope programme, which brought portable 6W micro-grid solar systems complete with LED lighting and USB ports to Orang Asli communities in Perak, Selangor, Pahang and Kelantan. In addition, selected community centres and orphanages were equipped with larger 10kW systems to reduce utility expenses.
We expanded Rays of Hope to remote areas in Pulau Banggi in Kudat, Sabah, replacing expensive diesel generators and hazardous kerosene lamps with solar energy systems that were installed across 140 homes and prayer halls.
In late 2025, we installed solar photovoltaic systems for a rural village in Sabah, benefiting approximately 190 residents. We also deployed a solar-powered water harvesting system for the village’s school, ensuring a steady supply of clean water for its students and teachers while improving daily operations and creating a more supportive learning environment.For these marginalised communities, solar power serves as a lifeline, enhancing their economic growth and livelihoods while enabling children to study after dark in a safe, conducive environment.
To date, our solar power initiatives have benefitted over xxx people from xxx villages in xx states.
Healthcare for underserved communities is critical to promoting health equity, reducing preventable illnesses and boosting overall economic prosperity.
Through our broad-based Health Interventions programme, we work with health NGOs and major research institutions via funding and research grants for initiatives that address deep-rooted public health challenges.
Among the notable projects we support is the SAGA Health Access Programme (SHAPE), a medical logistics initiative operated in partnership with the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF). Originally piloted in Sabah to assist people living with HIV, SHAPE provides travel and accommodation subsidies for economically challenged patients living in remote areas, so they can access life-saving treatments at local hospitals and clinics. The programme has since been expanded across Sabah and Sarawak to serve patients suffering from paediatric illnesses, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), kidney failure and other chronic diseases. In 2025, it has benefitted over 380 people. (note to client: to update with latest stats)
We also provide ongoing support to Cancer Research Malaysia (CRM)’s efforts in advancing precision medicine, cancer prevention and treatments for Asian populations. Another key CRM initiative that we champion is its Navigation, Outreach & Resource Access (NORA) programme, which helps vulnerable patients from underserved communities overcome financial and emotional barriers to prevent delays in cancer care.
Fostering Positive Change Through Skills Development
Once the infrastructure for basic needs is stable, our focus shifts to long-term self-sufficiency by empowering individuals and communities with livelihood and entrepreneurial skills for sustainable income generation and economic resilience.
With the right skills, support and access to opportunities, we believe people from underprivileged backgrounds can effectively climb the income ladder and achieve independent livelihoods with dignity.
Our strategy also includes empowering young Malaysian changemakers with essential start-up skills to launch sustainable social enterprises.
These efforts are aligned with national frameworks that include the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan, 2026-2030 (RMK13), which prioritises eradicating hardcore poverty while boosting the capabilities of entrepreneurs and enterprises to reduce inequalities and ensure a decent standard of living, particularly in less developed states.
Our work similarly champions the Social Entrepreneurship Action Framework 2030 (SEMy2030), Malaysia's national blueprint that aims to integrate impact-driven businesses into the mainstream economy to help tackle pressing socio-economic challenges.
