Month: March 2025

INSTEP to Further Enhance Oil & Gas, Services & Equipment Capability Development Programme through Grant by HRD Corp

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PETRONAS together with INSTEP was few of the companies present during the launch of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Premier Employers Network (PEN), recently held on 17 March 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. PEN is an exclusive initiative designed to provide premier employers within the network with personalised training management solutions and exclusive benefits, under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).

Also present at the event was the representative of Minister of Human Resources, YBhg. Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, Secretary General Minister of Human Resource.

As PETRONAS’ technical training arm, INSTEP’s signature training programme for the future technical workforce, the Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP), was highlighted as one of the key initiatives under the Oil & Gas, Services & Equipment (OGSE) Capability Development Programme.

TEP, a structured pre-employment sponsored training programme, is specifically designed to equip learners with essential technical competencies, while embedding sustainability and a generative culture mindset to accelerate their technical careers in the global energy industry. Through TEP, trainees will undergo several months of professionally curated training for both the upstream and downstream sectors at INSTEP’s campus in Batu Rakit, Terengganu.

Under the Future Workers Training Scheme (FWT), INSTEP has received a training grant amounting to RM68.23 million to train 527 trainees up to the year 2027, ensuring future workers transition seamlessly into the energy, oil, and gas sector.

Vice President of PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, En. Ruslan Islahuddin together with Chief Executive Officer of HRD Corp, Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood.

“Through this training grant, we look forward to further enhancing the Oil & Gas, Services & Equipment (OGSE) capability development programme, with the embedment of sustainability and energy transition elements in our learning modules, supporting the development of sustainable pipeline of skilled technical workforce,” En. Mohamad bin Nasir, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, remarked on the event.

PETRONAS together with INSTEP was few of the companies present during the launch of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Premier Employers Network (PEN), recently held on 17 March 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. PEN is an exclusive initiative designed to provide premier employers within the network with personalised training management solutions and exclusive benefits, under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).

Also present at the event was the representative of Minister of Human Resources, YBhg. Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, Secretary General Minister of Human Resource.

As PETRONAS’ technical training arm, INSTEP’s signature training programme for the future technical workforce, the Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP), was highlighted as one of the key initiatives under the Oil & Gas, Services & Equipment (OGSE) Capability Development Programme.

TEP, a structured pre-employment sponsored training programme, is specifically designed to equip learners with essential technical competencies, while embedding sustainability and a generative culture mindset to accelerate their technical careers in the global energy industry. Through TEP, trainees will undergo several months of professionally curated training for both the upstream and downstream sectors at INSTEP’s campus in Batu Rakit, Terengganu.

Under the Future Workers Training Scheme (FWT), INSTEP has received a training grant amounting to RM68.23 million to train 527 trainees up to the year 2027, ensuring future workers transition seamlessly into the energy, oil, and gas sector.

Vice President of PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, En. Ruslan Islahuddin together with Chief Executive Officer of HRD Corp, Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood.

“Through this training grant, we look forward to further enhancing the Oil & Gas, Services & Equipment (OGSE) capability development programme, with the embedment of sustainability and energy transition elements in our learning modules, supporting the development of sustainable pipeline of skilled technical workforce,” En. Mohamad bin Nasir, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, remarked on the event.

INSTEP Oil and Gas Wakalah TVET Programme as The Turning Point Episode 3

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Episode 3: A Journey in Shaping Technical Career

Firdaus bin Azman, a 19 year-old Terengganu lad, is currently undergoing Oil and Gas Wakalah TVET Programme (OGWTP) 2.0 at INSTEP, as a beneficiary for the sponsored programme under collaboration with Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM. As part of the second batch of OGWTP, Firdaus is now gaining hands-on experience through his internship at RB Spectra Sdn. Bhd.

Firdaus doing his routine job of metering reading during his internship.

A graduate of SMA Mahmudiah Kuala Berang, Firdaus earned his Sijil Tamat Pelajaran Sekolah Menengah Agama, a recognition for students who have successfully memorised the Al-Quran during their five years of study. Despite having the option to pursue Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), he chose a different path, venturing into the technical field through OGWTP 2.0 at INSTEP.

Firdaus’ journey into technical education began when he first worked as an air-conditioner technician in Kuala Lumpur after completing his SPM. Though it first started due to his family’s financial constraint, it soon sparked his interest in technical field and continued to fuel his passion to pursue study in TVET-related course.

Inspired by his teachers’ advice that knowledge is vast and one should never limit themselves to a single field, he embraced this transition and is now pursuing a Mechanical course at INSTEP, preparing himself for a future in the technical industry.

Firdaus as graduate from SMA is still actively pursuing religious knowledge during his time in INSTEP.

Beyond academics, Firdaus remains deeply connected to his religious pursuits, actively participating in religious activities during his free time. Guided by his principle of balancing spiritual and academic growth, he leverages INSTEP’s campus environment to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Firdaus and his classmates in front of UDTP, INSTEP.

The Oil and Gas Wakalah TVET Programme (OGWTP) serves as a lifeline for the less fortunate, particularly the B40 and Terengganu asnaf communities, offering them a pathway to a brighter future. With participants from diverse backgrounds, including SPM graduates, Tahfiz graduates, and technical diploma holders, the programme is designed to enhance employability and connect these learners with opportunities in the oil, gas, and energy industry within the region.

Episode 3: A Journey in Shaping Technical Career

Firdaus bin Azman, a 19 year-old Terengganu lad, is currently undergoing Oil and Gas Wakalah TVET Programme (OGWTP) 2.0 at INSTEP, as a beneficiary for the sponsored programme under collaboration with Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM. As part of the second batch of OGWTP, Firdaus is now gaining hands-on experience through his internship at RB Spectra Sdn. Bhd.

Firdaus doing his routine job of metering reading during his internship.

A graduate of SMA Mahmudiah Kuala Berang, Firdaus earned his Sijil Tamat Pelajaran Sekolah Menengah Agama, a recognition for students who have successfully memorised the Al-Quran during their five years of study. Despite having the option to pursue Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), he chose a different path, venturing into the technical field through OGWTP 2.0 at INSTEP.

Firdaus’ journey into technical education began when he first worked as an air-conditioner technician in Kuala Lumpur after completing his SPM. Though it first started due to his family’s financial constraint, it soon sparked his interest in technical field and continued to fuel his passion to pursue study in TVET-related course.

Inspired by his teachers’ advice that knowledge is vast and one should never limit themselves to a single field, he embraced this transition and is now pursuing a Mechanical course at INSTEP, preparing himself for a future in the technical industry.

Firdaus as graduate from SMA is still actively pursuing religious knowledge during his time in INSTEP.

Beyond academics, Firdaus remains deeply connected to his religious pursuits, actively participating in religious activities during his free time. Guided by his principle of balancing spiritual and academic growth, he leverages INSTEP’s campus environment to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Firdaus and his classmates in front of UDTP, INSTEP.

The Oil and Gas Wakalah TVET Programme (OGWTP) serves as a lifeline for the less fortunate, particularly the B40 and Terengganu asnaf communities, offering them a pathway to a brighter future. With participants from diverse backgrounds, including SPM graduates, Tahfiz graduates, and technical diploma holders, the programme is designed to enhance employability and connect these learners with opportunities in the oil, gas, and energy industry within the region.

INSTEP Agih Bakul Makanan kepada 80 Keluarga Asnaf Batu Rakit

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Seramai 80 keluarga asnaf daripada 20 kampung di  kawasan Batu Rakit menerima sumbangan bakul makanan hari ini, menerusi program Memacu Kehidupan: Jelajah Ramadan, anjuran Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif INSTEP, Mohamad Nasir menyampaikan sumbangan kepada Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Rakit, Mohd Shafizi Ismail.

Sumbangan itu disampaikan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif INSTEP, Mohamad Nasir, kepada Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Rakit, Mohd Shafizi Ismail, dalam satu majlis penyerahan yang berlangsung di Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat Batu Rakit.

Pengurusan INSTEP bersama penerima bakul makanan semasa kunjungan ke rumah di kawasan Batu Rakit.

Setiap keluarga terpilih menerima bakul makanan yang mengandungi barangan keperluan asas seperti beras, tepung gandum, sardin, garam, gula, pek kuih raya serta barangan keperluan asas lain sebagai usaha meringankan beban mereka dalam persiapan menyambut Aidilfitri. 

Sumbangan itu merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha INSTEP untuk menyantuni masyarakat sekitar kampus. Bantuan ini disampaikan kepada keluarga asnaf yang terpilih dari senarai berdaftar di Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat Batu Rakit.

Terdahulu, INSTEP juga telah menganjurkan program Ihya Ramadan dengan mengadakan aktiviti kemasyarakatan seperti “Jom Kacau Bubur Lambuk” dan program berbuka puasa “Iftar4U”, yang mana melibatkan pengagihan pek makanan serta bubur lambuk kepada masyarakat sekitar Batu Rakit.

Menurut Mohamad, kepelbagaian program yang dianjurkan adalah sebahagian daripada komitmen INSTEP dalam memperkukuh hubungan dengan masyarakat setempat.

“Di INSTEP, kami bukan sekadar melatih tenaga kerja industri, tetapi juga komited untuk menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan masyarakat di sekeliling kami. Melalui program ini, kami berharap dapat meringankan beban keluarga yang memerlukan, terutama menjelang sambutan Aidilfitri,” katanya.

Seramai 80 keluarga asnaf daripada 20 kampung di  kawasan Batu Rakit menerima sumbangan bakul makanan hari ini, menerusi program Memacu Kehidupan: Jelajah Ramadan, anjuran Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif INSTEP, Mohamad Nasir menyampaikan sumbangan kepada Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Rakit, Mohd Shafizi Ismail.

Sumbangan itu disampaikan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif INSTEP, Mohamad Nasir, kepada Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Rakit, Mohd Shafizi Ismail, dalam satu majlis penyerahan yang berlangsung di Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat Batu Rakit.

Pengurusan INSTEP bersama penerima bakul makanan semasa kunjungan ke rumah di kawasan Batu Rakit.

Setiap keluarga terpilih menerima bakul makanan yang mengandungi barangan keperluan asas seperti beras, tepung gandum, sardin, garam, gula, pek kuih raya serta barangan keperluan asas lain sebagai usaha meringankan beban mereka dalam persiapan menyambut Aidilfitri. 

Sumbangan itu merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha INSTEP untuk menyantuni masyarakat sekitar kampus. Bantuan ini disampaikan kepada keluarga asnaf yang terpilih dari senarai berdaftar di Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat Batu Rakit.

Terdahulu, INSTEP juga telah menganjurkan program Ihya Ramadan dengan mengadakan aktiviti kemasyarakatan seperti “Jom Kacau Bubur Lambuk” dan program berbuka puasa “Iftar4U”, yang mana melibatkan pengagihan pek makanan serta bubur lambuk kepada masyarakat sekitar Batu Rakit.

Menurut Mohamad, kepelbagaian program yang dianjurkan adalah sebahagian daripada komitmen INSTEP dalam memperkukuh hubungan dengan masyarakat setempat.

“Di INSTEP, kami bukan sekadar melatih tenaga kerja industri, tetapi juga komited untuk menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan masyarakat di sekeliling kami. Melalui program ini, kami berharap dapat meringankan beban keluarga yang memerlukan, terutama menjelang sambutan Aidilfitri,” katanya.

Terengganu Media Conquers Explorace in INSTEP

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On 26 February 2025, INSTEP hosted an Explorace: Media Pusing INSTEP participated by Terengganu Media from multiple outlets including Kosmo, Utusan Malaysia, Urusetia Penerangan Darul Iman, RTM, Sinar Harian and Bernama. 

The participants had the chance to wear PETRONAS coverall to visit UDTP.

The programme commenced with an experiential visit to INSTEP Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) as one of the first training plants that simulates real life experiences in the world. The participants took the chance to explore and gain insights in PETRONAS oil and gas operations and relating to the roles of INSTEP as PETRONAS technical training arm. 

Checkpoints were strategically arranged to share information about INSTEP and PETRONAS in a fun and interactive manner while showcasing INSTEP’s training capabilities and facilities.

Participants had the chance to dive deep into INSTEP’s offerings through quizzes and challenges in the Explorace games.

Through quizzes and challenges in the Explorace games, participants gained a deeper understanding of INSTEP’s offerings. The programme featured engaging activities such as matching puzzle pieces, creative news writing, and storytelling through photography, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.

The Explorace successfully promoted INSTEP’s offerings and aspirations but also fostered teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. By providing an immersive, hands-on experience, the event strengthened INSTEP’s network with Terengganu media outlets while making learning dynamic.

On 26 February 2025, INSTEP hosted an Explorace: Media Pusing INSTEP participated by Terengganu Media from multiple outlets including Kosmo, Utusan Malaysia, Urusetia Penerangan Darul Iman, RTM, Sinar Harian and Bernama. 

The participants had the chance to wear PETRONAS coverall to visit UDTP.

The programme commenced with an experiential visit to INSTEP Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) as one of the first training plants that simulates real life experiences in the world. The participants took the chance to explore and gain insights in PETRONAS oil and gas operations and relating to the roles of INSTEP as PETRONAS technical training arm. 

Checkpoints were strategically arranged to share information about INSTEP and PETRONAS in a fun and interactive manner while showcasing INSTEP’s training capabilities and facilities.

Participants had the chance to dive deep into INSTEP’s offerings through quizzes and challenges in the Explorace games.

Through quizzes and challenges in the Explorace games, participants gained a deeper understanding of INSTEP’s offerings. The programme featured engaging activities such as matching puzzle pieces, creative news writing, and storytelling through photography, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.

The Explorace successfully promoted INSTEP’s offerings and aspirations but also fostered teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. By providing an immersive, hands-on experience, the event strengthened INSTEP’s network with Terengganu media outlets while making learning dynamic.