KAPIT: Petronas has expanded its educational outreach to rural communities through an interactive mathematics camp aimed at introducing pupils to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Discover Petronas @School Outreach: Mathematics Camp Baleh was held at SK Nanga Bawai on Nov 5 in collaboration with the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS).
“The programme featured various interactive learning activities designed to strengthen pupils’ understanding of mathematics while providing early exposure to emerging technologies,” said Petronas in a press statement today (Nov 10).
Its modules included mathematics, robotics, computational thinking and AI supercomputing technology, offering pupils opportunities to explore STEM concepts through practical learning experiences.
Petronas said the initiative aimed to ensure that pupils, particularly those in rural areas, had access to hands-on educational experiences and opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in STEM and AI.
“Complementing the educational outreach, Petronas also distributed school starter kits containing essential educational supplies to pupils and schools identified by the Sarawak Education Department (JPNS), in collaboration with the Kapit District Education Office.”
A total of 534 pupils from 10 schools across the Baleh area benefitted from the assistance.
Each recipient received two sets of school uniforms, sports trousers, school shoes and socks, alongside learning essentials such as school bags and other stationery supplies.
The beneficiary schools were SMK Baleh, SK Temenggong Koh, SK Bawai, SK Nanga Sempili, SK Nanga Mujong, SK Nanga Kain, SK Lepong Gaat, SK Nanga Stapang, SK Tunoh and SK Entulu.
The assistance forms part of Petronas’ ongoing commitment to strengthening educational opportunities through its social impact pillar, Petronas Memperkasa Ilmu (Powering Knowledge).
The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families while ensuring pupils have access to essential school necessities ahead of the 2027 academic session.
It added that through its combination of interactive learning activities and educational assistance, Petronas seeks to support rural pupils in gaining access to quality learning opportunities while encouraging greater interest in technology-driven fields.
