Yayasan Petronas delivered food packs to about 200 households in Kota Belud district as part of its Uplifting Lives Festive programme, supporting families during the Kaamatan harvest celebrations. The ceremony, attended by Sabah officials, highlighted themes of gratitude, unity and community care.
KOTA KINABALU: Festive cheer was brought to some 200 families in Kota Belud district when Yayasan Petronas came bearing food baskets to mark the Kaamatan season.
The initiative, through Yayasan Petronas’ Uplifting Lives Festive programme, reflects the spirit of gratitude, togetherness, and community care, said the General Manager of Petronas Sabah and Labuan Regional Office, Datuk Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab. She said Kaamatan represents a meaningful occasion for communities to come together in unity and thanksgiving.
“Through the Uplifting Lives Festive programme, Yayasan Petronas hopes to support the well-being of families while continuing our commitment to creating positive and lasting impact for communities across the country,” she added. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Kadamaian Assemblyman, Datuk Ewon Benedick, presented the festive food packs to selected recipients during the event. Held at Kampung Piasau on May 24, the handover ceremony took place amid ongoing Kaamatan celebrations honouring the harvest season.
“Kaamatan reminds us of the importance of gratitude, unity and caring for one another within the community. “Contributions such as these reflect the spirit of togetherness that has long been a part of our harvest celebration tradition, while helping ease preparations for families as they gather with loved ones,” Benedick said. One recipient, Noney Gondolos, 57, said the food pack would benefit her family and help ease their festive preparations.
“To me, Kaamatan is about bringing people together. It is important to preserve unity and strengthen the spirit of community,” said the mother of two from Kampung Rangalau.
Meanwhile, Rulita Yasap, 57, noted that many villages now organise their own Kaamatan celebrations, reflecting the community’s enthusiasm for the festival.
“I am very thankful for the festive food pack as it will help my family with our Kaamatan preparations and celebrations,” said the single mother of seven from Kampung Piasau Dimala. Earlier this month, Petronas also handed over a symbolic contribution of food packs to 300 households in Papar during the state-level launch of the month-long Kaamatan celebrations.
The Uplifting Lives Festive programme is part of Yayasan Petronas’ ongoing commitment to support community well-being and socio-economic development across the country, while fostering resilience and inclusivity among communities in need. AADK to deploy new detection kits for synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, from June
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