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KTC Powering Knowledge: Igniting STEM Interest among Local Students in Kimanis, Sabah

Posted on by Wan Asrie Wan Ayu

Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC), run by PETRONAS, has been actively promoting and pushing for equal educational opportunities for young students in the surrounding community. In an effort to reach out to the local community, KTC has launched SPM Success Booster on 1 September 2023, and Play and Learn (PAL) on 4 October 2023. 

 

SPM Success Booster 

SPM Success Booster is an annual tuition programme for SPM students, established by KTC since the year 2019. Leveraging on the young talents from its current trainees on-campus, 2 of the trainees served as teachers for this 12-week intensive programme. With the aim to facilitate and assist SPM students to improve their academic accomplishment in Mathematics, Science and English, the tuition programme will effectively uplift their competency and proficiency in the STEM subjects through the modules and learning plans crafted by the KTC team.  

 

Additionally, it encourages students to apply Higher-Level Thinking Skills (HTH) and fosters the development of problem-solving abilities while expanding their knowledge in STEM subject.   

 

The selected 30 participants for the programme were chosen from B40 families in the area nearby Kimanis, involving 3 schooles, namely SMK Benoni, SMK Kimanis and SMK Bongawan. The programme gained full support and was lauded by Ketua Anak Negeri, that were present during the launching of the programme.  

 

This programme was officiated by Encik Azhar B Aris. Several other stakeholders that graced the occasion with their presence were District Chief, Tn. Haji Yunus Bin Matarin, Ketua Anak Negeri Encik Sulaiman bin Untol, Encik Haji Sukar Ngadiran and representative, Puan Fatimah Haji Mohamad, Puan Pasah Bt Tahir and Puan Jumidah Bt Ngadiran. 

En. Azhar B Aris (centre) presented mementos as a sign of recognition to the participants.
En. Azhar presented tokens of appreciation to District Chief Tn. Haji Yunus Bin Matarin and Ketua Anak Negeri Encik Sulaiman bin Untol.
En. Azhar B Aris, Ketua Anak Negeri and students during the launching of SPM Booster Tuition Programme 2023.

Play & Learn (PAL) 

 

In addition to SPM Success Booster, KTC also focuses its education delivery to primary school students through its Fun Learning – Play & Learn (PAL) Programme at SK Daingin which is located 12 km away from KTC. This initiative aimed to inspire young students’ love of learning through engaging and interactive learning activities.  A total of 35 students consisting of Primary 1 and 2 participated in this programme.   

  

KTC staff and trainees collaborated with PETROSAINS to ensure the programme was delivered in a fun way to cater to the young students’ lens, including using modules such as Paper Mache and Leafy Tea to attract the young students to develop Higher-Level Thinking Skills (HTH), foster creativity, and build problem-solving skills.  

Year 1 students are engaging in a Fun Learning Activity (Paper Mache).
KTC trainees with SK Daingin’s students doing Paper Mache.
The students are showcasing the results of their Fun Learning Activity (Leafy Tea Workshop).

In line with PETRONAS’ Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which focuses on providing quality education to youths and students, the Powering Knowledge programme aims to improve access to quality education, and promote learning and development activities, as well as enable deserving recipients to realise their career aspirations. 

Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC), run by PETRONAS, has been actively promoting and pushing for equal educational opportunities for young students in the surrounding community. In an effort to reach out to the local community, KTC has launched SPM Success Booster on 1 September 2023, and Play and Learn (PAL) on 4 October 2023. 

 

SPM Success Booster 

SPM Success Booster is an annual tuition programme for SPM students, established by KTC since the year 2019. Leveraging on the young talents from its current trainees on-campus, 2 of the trainees served as teachers for this 12-week intensive programme. With the aim to facilitate and assist SPM students to improve their academic accomplishment in Mathematics, Science and English, the tuition programme will effectively uplift their competency and proficiency in the STEM subjects through the modules and learning plans crafted by the KTC team.  

 

Additionally, it encourages students to apply Higher-Level Thinking Skills (HTH) and fosters the development of problem-solving abilities while expanding their knowledge in STEM subject.   

 

The selected 30 participants for the programme were chosen from B40 families in the area nearby Kimanis, involving 3 schooles, namely SMK Benoni, SMK Kimanis and SMK Bongawan. The programme gained full support and was lauded by Ketua Anak Negeri, that were present during the launching of the programme.  

 

This programme was officiated by Encik Azhar B Aris. Several other stakeholders that graced the occasion with their presence were District Chief, Tn. Haji Yunus Bin Matarin, Ketua Anak Negeri Encik Sulaiman bin Untol, Encik Haji Sukar Ngadiran and representative, Puan Fatimah Haji Mohamad, Puan Pasah Bt Tahir and Puan Jumidah Bt Ngadiran. 

En. Azhar B Aris (centre) presented mementos as a sign of recognition to the participants.
En. Azhar presented tokens of appreciation to District Chief Tn. Haji Yunus Bin Matarin and Ketua Anak Negeri Encik Sulaiman bin Untol.
En. Azhar B Aris, Ketua Anak Negeri and students during the launching of SPM Booster Tuition Programme 2023.

Play & Learn (PAL) 

 

In addition to SPM Success Booster, KTC also focuses its education delivery to primary school students through its Fun Learning – Play & Learn (PAL) Programme at SK Daingin which is located 12 km away from KTC. This initiative aimed to inspire young students’ love of learning through engaging and interactive learning activities.  A total of 35 students consisting of Primary 1 and 2 participated in this programme.   

  

KTC staff and trainees collaborated with PETROSAINS to ensure the programme was delivered in a fun way to cater to the young students’ lens, including using modules such as Paper Mache and Leafy Tea to attract the young students to develop Higher-Level Thinking Skills (HTH), foster creativity, and build problem-solving skills.  

Year 1 students are engaging in a Fun Learning Activity (Paper Mache).
KTC trainees with SK Daingin’s students doing Paper Mache.
The students are showcasing the results of their Fun Learning Activity (Leafy Tea Workshop).

In line with PETRONAS’ Sustainability Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which focuses on providing quality education to youths and students, the Powering Knowledge programme aims to improve access to quality education, and promote learning and development activities, as well as enable deserving recipients to realise their career aspirations. 

Celebrating Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2023 with Batu Rakit Beach Cleaning

Posted on by Ainul Nabilah M Asri

A nationwide celebration for the environmentalist and green enthusiast, Hari Alam Sekitar Negara (HASN) 2023 is celebrated from 20 to 27 October annually. Since its inception in October 1989, HASN has been an annual commemoration by Malaysia Federal Government as its continuous support to educate environment knowledge and instil awareness of environmental conservation and reservation among local community. 

Morning sun did not deter the participants to actively clean the shoreline.

Acting as a platform for Batu Rakit neighbourhood to experience ‘Gotong Royong Kutip Sampah Sambil Riadah’ or more famously known as KUDAH, MBKT in collaboration with Department of Environment and UNISZA celebrated HASN with beach cleaning activity at Pantai Batu Rakit.

 

Armed with trash pickers and plastic bags, 150 participants together with 15 volunteers from INSTEP roamed the Pantai Batu Rakit shoreline, with a mission, to restore the pristine sand beach to be free with trash. 

264kg trash were collected throughout the programme.

With almost of 8 million tons of plastic in our ocean worldwide and even more winding up on beaches every day, it is always our duty to combat environmental harm, and beach cleaning is one of the efforts worth the try.

Echoing PETRONAS’ efforts in sustainability while highlighting our social impact branding through engagement with community, this activity served its purpose in celebrating the event, aligned with the theme of ‘Alam Sekitar Tanggungjawab Bersama’.

A nationwide celebration for the environmentalist and green enthusiast, Hari Alam Sekitar Negara (HASN) 2023 is celebrated from 20 to 27 October annually. Since its inception in October 1989, HASN has been an annual commemoration by Malaysia Federal Government as its continuous support to educate environment knowledge and instil awareness of environmental conservation and reservation among local community. 

Morning sun did not deter the participants to actively clean the shoreline.

Acting as a platform for Batu Rakit neighbourhood to experience ‘Gotong Royong Kutip Sampah Sambil Riadah’ or more famously known as KUDAH, MBKT in collaboration with Department of Environment and UNISZA celebrated HASN with beach cleaning activity at Pantai Batu Rakit.

 

Armed with trash pickers and plastic bags, 150 participants together with 15 volunteers from INSTEP roamed the Pantai Batu Rakit shoreline, with a mission, to restore the pristine sand beach to be free with trash. 

264kg trash were collected throughout the programme.

With almost of 8 million tons of plastic in our ocean worldwide and even more winding up on beaches every day, it is always our duty to combat environmental harm, and beach cleaning is one of the efforts worth the try.

Echoing PETRONAS’ efforts in sustainability while highlighting our social impact branding through engagement with community, this activity served its purpose in celebrating the event, aligned with the theme of ‘Alam Sekitar Tanggungjawab Bersama’.

INSTEP Elevates Technical Competency for 23 TEP Graduates under MRCSB Sponsorship

Posted on by Ainul Nabilah M Asri

An avenue to celebrate the completion of 23 Technical Energy Enrichment (TEP) learners under Malaysia Refining Company Sdn. Bhd. (MRCSB) sponsorship, an intimate closing ceremony was held recently on 23 October 2023 in INSTEP, Batu Rakit. 

The ceremony was filled with a mix of emotions, a sense of pride for the accomplishments achieved, nostalgia for the experiences shared, and anticipation for the future endeavours.

Started their journey since February 2023, the 23 learners from Process, Electrical and Mechanical trade completed their 10-month study after enriching learning journey in INSTEP. The learning block for TEP is Comprised of Competency Based Assessment (CBA) modules, which are based on PETRONAS Occupational Skill Standard (POSS) and complemented with experiential learning at UDTP.

“As a leading downstream company dominating nearly 70% of Malaysia’s marketing, trading, and refining sectors, MRSCB proudly extends a warm welcome to our 23 new graduates. Embrace this opportunity as a pivotal moment in your journey to contribute to our nation’s economic prosperity and join our family in driving positive change,” En. Ahmad Farid b Yaacob, Chief Executive of MRCSB mentioned in his speech.

En. Arezudin delivered his opening remark during the event. 

“Keep in mind that as you venture further in your career later on, you will forever carry and represent the esteemed name of INSTEP. Be the exemplary ambassador of our brand, making us proud wherever your path leads,” En. Arezudin, Senior Manager of Technical Learning Solutions 2 mentioned in his speech during the event.

Prideful smiles were reflected on the learners face during the certificate giving session.

The learner’s representative, Muhammad Hafiz Rohan from Process Trade, rallied the progressive spirit from his batch mates through his speech during the event. “Let’s not be afraid to dream big. Our potential is limitless, and the world needs our unique talents, ideas, and contributions. Don’t let fear of failure hold you back. Instead, let it be the catalyst that propels you forward.”

The learners prepared a special performance during the event.

Ultimately, the event encapsulates the essence of a transformative journey. It is a celebration of accomplishments and an acknowledgment of the hard work invested by the learners throughout the 10 months of their training in INSTEP.

An avenue to celebrate the completion of 23 Technical Energy Enrichment (TEP) learners under Malaysia Refining Company Sdn. Bhd. (MRCSB) sponsorship, an intimate closing ceremony was held recently on 23 October 2023 in INSTEP, Batu Rakit. 

The ceremony was filled with a mix of emotions, a sense of pride for the accomplishments achieved, nostalgia for the experiences shared, and anticipation for the future endeavours.

Started their journey since February 2023, the 23 learners from Process, Electrical and Mechanical trade completed their 10-month study after enriching learning journey in INSTEP. The learning block for TEP is Comprised of Competency Based Assessment (CBA) modules, which are based on PETRONAS Occupational Skill Standard (POSS) and complemented with experiential learning at UDTP.

“As a leading downstream company dominating nearly 70% of Malaysia’s marketing, trading, and refining sectors, MRSCB proudly extends a warm welcome to our 23 new graduates. Embrace this opportunity as a pivotal moment in your journey to contribute to our nation’s economic prosperity and join our family in driving positive change,” En. Ahmad Farid b Yaacob, Chief Executive of MRCSB mentioned in his speech.

En. Arezudin delivered his opening remark during the event. 

“Keep in mind that as you venture further in your career later on, you will forever carry and represent the esteemed name of INSTEP. Be the exemplary ambassador of our brand, making us proud wherever your path leads,” En. Arezudin, Senior Manager of Technical Learning Solutions 2 mentioned in his speech during the event.

Prideful smiles were reflected on the learners face during the certificate giving session.

The learner’s representative, Muhammad Hafiz Rohan from Process Trade, rallied the progressive spirit from his batch mates through his speech during the event. “Let’s not be afraid to dream big. Our potential is limitless, and the world needs our unique talents, ideas, and contributions. Don’t let fear of failure hold you back. Instead, let it be the catalyst that propels you forward.”

The learners prepared a special performance during the event.

Ultimately, the event encapsulates the essence of a transformative journey. It is a celebration of accomplishments and an acknowledgment of the hard work invested by the learners throughout the 10 months of their training in INSTEP.

INSTEP Enhance Developing Countries Technology Innovation in Oil & Gas Industry through MTCP

Posted on by Ainul Nabilah M Asri

INSTEP has once again collaborated with Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) to organise a training session from 9 to 12 October 2023, as part of the collective effort by Malaysian Government to support growth of global talents in the oil & gas industry in developing countries.

 

MTCP entails prioritising developing countries of strategic interests and is conducted with the aims to share development experience with other countries while strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and other developing countries, and to foster South-South Cooperation (SSC) through technical cooperation among developing countries. This year’s session, INSTEP had received 13 participants from Jordan, Timor Leste, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Cambodia and Philippines.

The participants had the opportunity to test the VR module developed by INSTEP Creative Services team.

Interactive demonstration session with INSTEP Creative Services team to introduce INSTEP products.

The participants were immersed during the lecture conducted by INSTEP Learning Solutions team.

In this year’s theme, the topic centred around the advancement of novel innovation implemented in the energy industry that supports Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0. The programme incorporated theoretical learning in classroom, live demonstrations and simulations. Adding fun to the programme and to loosen up prior to flying back home, the participants visited KLCC Sky Bridge and Observation Deck on their last day in Malaysia.

MTCP participants also stopped by PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd for educational visit.

“Aligned with our programme title for the year 2023, INSTEP play our main role as PETRONAS technical training arm, in retooling human capital equation by designing, developing and delivering fit-for-purpose experiential learning to our learners, to help equip our technical workforce with the right skills and capability to embrace  the growth of novel technologies and advancements,” Dr. Azir Salleh, Senior Manager of Learning Experience, INSTEP mentioned in his remark during the closing ceremony for MTCP 2023 that was held at Impiana KLCC Hotel, on 13 October 2023.

 

Since its inception in 1980, more than 37,000 participants from 144 recipient countries have benefited from various programmes offered under MTCP. INSTEP as one of the leading learning institutions involved in annual programme of MTCP is committed to serve its purpose as technical training centre by conducting capacity building programmes in various key areas of development especially in industrial and technical training.

INSTEP has once again collaborated with Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) to organise a training session from 9 to 12 October 2023, as part of the collective effort by Malaysian Government to support growth of global talents in the oil & gas industry in developing countries.

 

MTCP entails prioritising developing countries of strategic interests and is conducted with the aims to share development experience with other countries while strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and other developing countries, and to foster South-South Cooperation (SSC) through technical cooperation among developing countries. This year’s session, INSTEP had received 13 participants from Jordan, Timor Leste, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Cambodia and Philippines.

The participants had the opportunity to test the VR module developed by INSTEP Creative Services team.

Interactive demonstration session with INSTEP Creative Services team to introduce INSTEP products.

The participants were immersed during the lecture conducted by INSTEP Learning Solutions team.

In this year’s theme, the topic centred around the advancement of novel innovation implemented in the energy industry that supports Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0. The programme incorporated theoretical learning in classroom, live demonstrations and simulations. Adding fun to the programme and to loosen up prior to flying back home, the participants visited KLCC Sky Bridge and Observation Deck on their last day in Malaysia.

MTCP participants also stopped by PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd for educational visit.

“Aligned with our programme title for the year 2023, INSTEP play our main role as PETRONAS technical training arm, in retooling human capital equation by designing, developing and delivering fit-for-purpose experiential learning to our learners, to help equip our technical workforce with the right skills and capability to embrace  the growth of novel technologies and advancements,” Dr. Azir Salleh, Senior Manager of Learning Experience, INSTEP mentioned in his remark during the closing ceremony for MTCP 2023 that was held at Impiana KLCC Hotel, on 13 October 2023.

 

Since its inception in 1980, more than 37,000 participants from 144 recipient countries have benefited from various programmes offered under MTCP. INSTEP as one of the leading learning institutions involved in annual programme of MTCP is committed to serve its purpose as technical training centre by conducting capacity building programmes in various key areas of development especially in industrial and technical training.

Beyond Boundaries: Appreciating INSTEP’s Inspiring Instructors

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A special occasion to commemorate INSTEP Learning Line Facilitators (LLFs), INSTEP Beyond Boundaries: Appreciating Our Inspiring Instructors was held on 25 September 2023, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. In addition to celebrating the backbone of our energy workforce technical growth, the event also served its purpose by being a platform to promote INSTEP Business Transformation.

En. A. Rushdan M. Ghazali during his sharing on INSTEP Business Transformation.

The session started with an insight on INSTEP Business Transformation by Senior Manager of Learning Resource & Delivery, INSTEP, En. A. Rushdan M. Ghazali. “INSTEP is positioned to deliver technical learning and development within the Capability Development Priority ecosystem for Technical, functional and sustainability aspects,” he highlighted in the sharing.

INSTEP’s offerings to upskill and reskill technical workforce include Technical Certification Solutions (TCS), Executive and Non-Executive Technical Solutions (ETS & NETS), Onboarding Solutions and HSE and Sustainability Solutions (HSESS).

Madam Arwani Abdullah enthusiastically presented in her sharing.

The event continued with a sharing session by Manager of Learning Partner Management, INSTEP, Madam Arwani Abdullah, with her sharing titled ‘Towards Certified Trainers’.

“In our effort to ensure INSTEP delivers high quality programme, we widen our lens, not to only focus on training facilities quality, but also to consider the quality of trainers delivering the training. The trainers should be able to meet the baseline quality standard and remain active, while continuously developing their technical and teaching skills throughout their training careers, according to HRD Corp”, she highlighted in her sharing.

According to HRD Corp, the term ‘trainer’ refers to a professional trainer certified or accredited by them and will be categorised as TTT Certified Trainers, TTT Exempted Trainers, and Accredited Trainers. A training is recognised as HRD Corp claimable in a condition where it is delivered by a certified or accredited trainer, unless exemption is provided.

The last session of the day was a forum session with guest speakers Mr. Jamari M Shah, Custodian of Petrophysics and Technologist Norfalisa Bt Jusoh, Staff of Process Design, together with the moderator in action, General Manager of Learning Academy, INSTEP, Mr. Azhar bin Ahmad.

Mr. Jamari M Shah during the forum session.

Mr. Jamari M Shah shared on his experience of being an instructor while working, which also helped him in incorporating lifelong learning. “In addition to teaching my learners, it also helped me in self-development through understanding the current needs of the industry, amidst the fast-paced changes of technology nowadays.”

Technologist Norfalisa Bt Jusoh during the sharing session.

Meanwhile, Technologist Norfalisa Bt Jusoh shared about her experiences in handling wide group of learners in her class. “In order for me to prepare prior to the class delivery, it all starts with understanding our audience. By doing this, I can identify the best way to cater to individuals’ needs and requirements.”

En. Idris presented appreciation tokens to 5 instructors with top performance, based on number of programmes delivered and rating received from learners.

“In PETRONAS’ transition to renewable energy and lower carbon businesses, our LLFs play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable technical learning solutions, to upskill and reskill our current and future workforces, to help them adapt to new technologies and processes in developing new energy solutions,” INSTEP Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris expressed his notion regarding this event.

A special occasion to commemorate INSTEP Learning Line Facilitators (LLFs), INSTEP Beyond Boundaries: Appreciating Our Inspiring Instructors was held on 25 September 2023, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. In addition to celebrating the backbone of our energy workforce technical growth, the event also served its purpose by being a platform to promote INSTEP Business Transformation.

En. A. Rushdan M. Ghazali during his sharing on INSTEP Business Transformation.

The session started with an insight on INSTEP Business Transformation by Senior Manager of Learning Resource & Delivery, INSTEP, En. A. Rushdan M. Ghazali. “INSTEP is positioned to deliver technical learning and development within the Capability Development Priority ecosystem for Technical, functional and sustainability aspects,” he highlighted in the sharing.

INSTEP’s offerings to upskill and reskill technical workforce include Technical Certification Solutions (TCS), Executive and Non-Executive Technical Solutions (ETS & NETS), Onboarding Solutions and HSE and Sustainability Solutions (HSESS).

Madam Arwani Abdullah enthusiastically presented in her sharing.

The event continued with a sharing session by Manager of Learning Partner Management, INSTEP, Madam Arwani Abdullah, with her sharing titled ‘Towards Certified Trainers’.

“In our effort to ensure INSTEP delivers high quality programme, we widen our lens, not to only focus on training facilities quality, but also to consider the quality of trainers delivering the training. The trainers should be able to meet the baseline quality standard and remain active, while continuously developing their technical and teaching skills throughout their training careers, according to HRD Corp”, she highlighted in her sharing.

According to HRD Corp, the term ‘trainer’ refers to a professional trainer certified or accredited by them and will be categorised as TTT Certified Trainers, TTT Exempted Trainers, and Accredited Trainers. A training is recognised as HRD Corp claimable in a condition where it is delivered by a certified or accredited trainer, unless exemption is provided.

The last session of the day was a forum session with guest speakers Mr. Jamari M Shah, Custodian of Petrophysics and Technologist Norfalisa Bt Jusoh, Staff of Process Design, together with the moderator in action, General Manager of Learning Academy, INSTEP, Mr. Azhar bin Ahmad.

Mr. Jamari M Shah during the forum session.

Mr. Jamari M Shah shared on his experience of being an instructor while working, which also helped him in incorporating lifelong learning. “In addition to teaching my learners, it also helped me in self-development through understanding the current needs of the industry, amidst the fast-paced changes of technology nowadays.”

Technologist Norfalisa Bt Jusoh during the sharing session.

Meanwhile, Technologist Norfalisa Bt Jusoh shared about her experiences in handling wide group of learners in her class. “In order for me to prepare prior to the class delivery, it all starts with understanding our audience. By doing this, I can identify the best way to cater to individuals’ needs and requirements.”

En. Idris presented appreciation tokens to 5 instructors with top performance, based on number of programmes delivered and rating received from learners.

“In PETRONAS’ transition to renewable energy and lower carbon businesses, our LLFs play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable technical learning solutions, to upskill and reskill our current and future workforces, to help them adapt to new technologies and processes in developing new energy solutions,” INSTEP Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris expressed his notion regarding this event.

KTC Continues to Support Technical Capability Development Among Sabahan Youths

Posted on by Tong Ru-Yi

PETRONAS-run Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) continues to support technical capability development among Sabah youths and has so far produced 194 graduates, including the 20 newly graduated trainees from Batch July 2019 intake, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower Sabahan youths with technical skills to support nation energy workforce.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Mr. Idris Ibrahim delivered his speech during the event.

Highlighting the importance of skills development, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris B Ibrahim said KTC has gone a long way since its inception in 2011 as part of PETRONAS’ social impact programme in Sabah to support the state’s human capital development.

“KTC is committed to prepare Sabahan talents with essential skills and qualification for them to contribute towards enriching the state and the country’s energy workforce, and simultaneously improving state’s economic sector” he said at the KTC convocation ceremony.

“On top of that, KTC graduates’ employability rate approaches almost 100 per cent employment by the oil and gas as well as by other industries,” he added.

The Best Graduate of 2023, Nurul Syafiqah Najmuddin delivered her appreciation speech during the event.

Nurul Syafiqah Najmuddin, the Best Graduate of 2023 in her speech mentioned about the essence of accomplished students. “In my personal definition of accomplished students, in addition to seeking the knowledge, we also need to be mindful of our attitude and emotional aspect.”

KTC is the first institution in Sabah to be recognised as an Accredited Centre by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources. It offers a three-year full-time diploma-level training in Industrial Instrumentation & Control System – Monitoring & Control (Level 4), Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM).

The graduates from KTC were also identified as potential feeders to INSTEP’s Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP). TEP, as one of INSTEP’s signature training programme, is a pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by PETRONAS Operating Units.

A rhythmic and energetic cultural dance performance by the learners gained thunderous applause from the audiences.

From left: En. Alfie Mahathir B Semanis (Manager of Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre), En. Sy Muhafiz B Sy M Bakar (General Manager of Human Capital Investment), Pn. Farehana Hanapiah (Senior Vice President of PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management), En. Idris B Ibrahim (Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP) and En. Azhar B Ahmad (General Manager of INSTEP).

Senior Vice President of PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management Puan Farehana Hanapiah presented the graduation files to the trainees. Also present at the ceremony were Secretary of State Home Affairs and Research Office, Chief Minister’s Department, Datuk Awang Shaminan Awang Sahari; and Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, Syed Mohamad Muhafiz Syed Bakar.

PETRONAS-run Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) continues to support technical capability development among Sabah youths and has so far produced 194 graduates, including the 20 newly graduated trainees from Batch July 2019 intake, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower Sabahan youths with technical skills to support nation energy workforce.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Mr. Idris Ibrahim delivered his speech during the event.

Highlighting the importance of skills development, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris B Ibrahim said KTC has gone a long way since its inception in 2011 as part of PETRONAS’ social impact programme in Sabah to support the state’s human capital development.

“KTC is committed to prepare Sabahan talents with essential skills and qualification for them to contribute towards enriching the state and the country’s energy workforce, and simultaneously improving state’s economic sector” he said at the KTC convocation ceremony.

“On top of that, KTC graduates’ employability rate approaches almost 100 per cent employment by the oil and gas as well as by other industries,” he added.

The Best Graduate of 2023, Nurul Syafiqah Najmuddin delivered her appreciation speech during the event.

Nurul Syafiqah Najmuddin, the Best Graduate of 2023 in her speech mentioned about the essence of accomplished students. “In my personal definition of accomplished students, in addition to seeking the knowledge, we also need to be mindful of our attitude and emotional aspect.”

KTC is the first institution in Sabah to be recognised as an Accredited Centre by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources. It offers a three-year full-time diploma-level training in Industrial Instrumentation & Control System – Monitoring & Control (Level 4), Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM).

The graduates from KTC were also identified as potential feeders to INSTEP’s Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP). TEP, as one of INSTEP’s signature training programme, is a pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by PETRONAS Operating Units.

A rhythmic and energetic cultural dance performance by the learners gained thunderous applause from the audiences.

From left: En. Alfie Mahathir B Semanis (Manager of Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre), En. Sy Muhafiz B Sy M Bakar (General Manager of Human Capital Investment), Pn. Farehana Hanapiah (Senior Vice President of PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management), En. Idris B Ibrahim (Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP) and En. Azhar B Ahmad (General Manager of INSTEP).

Senior Vice President of PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management Puan Farehana Hanapiah presented the graduation files to the trainees. Also present at the ceremony were Secretary of State Home Affairs and Research Office, Chief Minister’s Department, Datuk Awang Shaminan Awang Sahari; and Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, Syed Mohamad Muhafiz Syed Bakar.

INSTEP Continues to Upskill Technical Workforce among Sabah and Sarawak Youths

Posted on by Tong Ru-Yi

167 Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) learners celebrated their completion of 10-month training programme in a graduation ceremony on 19 September 2023, in INSTEP, Batu Rakit, Terengganu. TEP is a 10-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by PETRONAS Carigali Sarawak Asset (SKA) and Sabah Asset (SBA). It is specially designed to develop essential technical competencies to upskill and produce certified job-ready technicians with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry.

This batch is the first batch of sponsored learners from upstream industries, for technical trades such as production, instrument, mechanical and electrical. Among the 167 graduates, 27 of them are Sabahan youths sponsored by SBA and 140 of the learners are Sarawakian youths sponsored by SKA.

The INSTEP signature training programme is tailored to cater upskilling and upgrading of technical competencies through theoretical and practical learning. The blended learning solutions also include On-Job-Training in Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), INSTEP.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP Mr. Idris Ibrahim delivered his speech during the event.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP Idris Ibrahim said INSTEP is keen in supporting human capital development by being PETRONAS’ competency development partner. “INSTEP’s roles  are to equip the young talents with the technical skills to contribute back to the development of the country, and support nation building through the energy transition agenda by reskilling and upskilling the energy workforce through world-class technical training delivery.”

Anticipation smiles were flashed on the learners’ faces during the event.

Nur Faizatul Aqilah Binti Mohd Sabta Zahiry, one of the graduates, sponsored by SBA, mentioned her gratefulness of being able to finish her studies in INSTEP. Being one of beneficiaries from PETRONAS’ high school education sponsorship programme, and diploma sponsored programme in Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre, Faizatul, despite being a female in the male-dominated field, had continuously strived for excellence in her studies.

Meanwhile, for Kelvin Chung, one of the graduates sponsored by SKA highlighted his learning journey in INSTEP. “My learning journey in INSTEP revealed the new knowledge of safety. Safety element is highlighted in every job we are doing, not only in theory, but also in the practical learning and On-job training in INSTEP.”

As for Andrew Megong Anak Meyu, the learners’ representative for the batch, he mentioned in his speech that mixture of cultural differences helped them to grow, as individual and team players. “

Andrew Megong delivered the learners’ representative speech.

Special performance of Bornean dance prepared by the learners.

INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, En. Idris Ibrahim mentioned in his speech “In the male dominated field, there are still female talents who were selected to be here with us. It is a symbol of women empowerment which we want to emphasise on, aligned with D&I agenda in PETRONAS itself.”

In addition to the graduated batch of TEP Upstream, one more batch of TEP Plus with 74 learners are still undergoing their studies in INSTEP. TEP Plus batch includes multiskill trades and blended learning for Process, Mechanical, Instrument & Electrical for 32 weeks (8 months). The next batch is expected to graduate in May 2024.

167 Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) learners celebrated their completion of 10-month training programme in a graduation ceremony on 19 September 2023, in INSTEP, Batu Rakit, Terengganu. TEP is a 10-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by PETRONAS Carigali Sarawak Asset (SKA) and Sabah Asset (SBA). It is specially designed to develop essential technical competencies to upskill and produce certified job-ready technicians with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry.

This batch is the first batch of sponsored learners from upstream industries, for technical trades such as production, instrument, mechanical and electrical. Among the 167 graduates, 27 of them are Sabahan youths sponsored by SBA and 140 of the learners are Sarawakian youths sponsored by SKA.

The INSTEP signature training programme is tailored to cater upskilling and upgrading of technical competencies through theoretical and practical learning. The blended learning solutions also include On-Job-Training in Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), INSTEP.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP Mr. Idris Ibrahim delivered his speech during the event.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP Idris Ibrahim said INSTEP is keen in supporting human capital development by being PETRONAS’ competency development partner. “INSTEP’s roles  are to equip the young talents with the technical skills to contribute back to the development of the country, and support nation building through the energy transition agenda by reskilling and upskilling the energy workforce through world-class technical training delivery.”

Anticipation smiles were flashed on the learners’ faces during the event.

Nur Faizatul Aqilah Binti Mohd Sabta Zahiry, one of the graduates, sponsored by SBA, mentioned her gratefulness of being able to finish her studies in INSTEP. Being one of beneficiaries from PETRONAS’ high school education sponsorship programme, and diploma sponsored programme in Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre, Faizatul, despite being a female in the male-dominated field, had continuously strived for excellence in her studies.

Meanwhile, for Kelvin Chung, one of the graduates sponsored by SKA highlighted his learning journey in INSTEP. “My learning journey in INSTEP revealed the new knowledge of safety. Safety element is highlighted in every job we are doing, not only in theory, but also in the practical learning and On-job training in INSTEP.”

As for Andrew Megong Anak Meyu, the learners’ representative for the batch, he mentioned in his speech that mixture of cultural differences helped them to grow, as individual and team players. “

Andrew Megong delivered the learners’ representative speech.

Special performance of Bornean dance prepared by the learners.

INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, En. Idris Ibrahim mentioned in his speech “In the male dominated field, there are still female talents who were selected to be here with us. It is a symbol of women empowerment which we want to emphasise on, aligned with D&I agenda in PETRONAS itself.”

In addition to the graduated batch of TEP Upstream, one more batch of TEP Plus with 74 learners are still undergoing their studies in INSTEP. TEP Plus batch includes multiskill trades and blended learning for Process, Mechanical, Instrument & Electrical for 32 weeks (8 months). The next batch is expected to graduate in May 2024.

INSTEP Secured MSOSH Gold Merit Award after Three Years of Bagging Gold Award

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After winning the MSOSH Gold Class 1 Award for three consecutive years, INSTEP stepped up its efforts and received the MSOSH Gold Merit Award. This indicates INSTEP’s commitment to improving and striving for excellence in the Safety and Health Management system and, supporting the company objective, to create a generative HSSE culture.


The awardees were announced on 5 October 2022 and the award ceremony was held on 21 December 2022, at Sunway Resort & Spa, with INSTEP Head of Training Plant and Asset Management, Mr. Haziman Mamat Yusof in presence to receive the award. Additionally present at the ceremony were Mr. Mohd Anuar Embi, Director of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and Mr. Ahmad Fakhrul Anuar Ismail, President of MSOSH.


The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Social Security Organization (SOCSO), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), SIRIM Berhad, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), the MSOSH, multinational corporations, and private companies conducted documentation and site verification audit reports before rewarding INSTEP with this award.


Mr. Alizan Ismail, INSTEP Head of the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Department, expressed his appreciation for the efforts undertaken in order to win this award. “Everyone should celebrate that INSTEP won this award instead of just INSTEP HSSE Department. This recognition demonstrates INSTEP’s unwavering commitment to moving forward in establishing a Generative HSE Culture, where we strive to go beyond the line of responsibility.”


In order to achieve high quality safety standards as the preferred technical learning solutions, INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Idris Ibrahim, asked for concerted efforts by the INSTEP community to flourish even more in the upcoming times. “INSTEP is on the right track to raise the bar for occupational safety and health, but we must make sure that we retain or, even better, that we improve this high standard of performance.”


Since its establishment in 1981, the institute has produced more than 130,000 skilled technical employees all over the world. As it enters its fourth decade in 2022, INSTEP aspires to take its role as the technical learning solutions partner even further in retooling the human capital equation in the energy sector.

After winning the MSOSH Gold Class 1 Award for three consecutive years, INSTEP stepped up its efforts and received the MSOSH Gold Merit Award. This indicates INSTEP’s commitment to improving and striving for excellence in the Safety and Health Management system and, supporting the company objective, to create a generative HSSE culture.


The awardees were announced on 5 October 2022 and the award ceremony was held on 21 December 2022, at Sunway Resort & Spa, with INSTEP Head of Training Plant and Asset Management, Mr. Haziman Mamat Yusof in presence to receive the award. Additionally present at the ceremony were Mr. Mohd Anuar Embi, Director of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and Mr. Ahmad Fakhrul Anuar Ismail, President of MSOSH.


The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Social Security Organization (SOCSO), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), SIRIM Berhad, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), the MSOSH, multinational corporations, and private companies conducted documentation and site verification audit reports before rewarding INSTEP with this award.


Mr. Alizan Ismail, INSTEP Head of the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Department, expressed his appreciation for the efforts undertaken in order to win this award. “Everyone should celebrate that INSTEP won this award instead of just INSTEP HSSE Department. This recognition demonstrates INSTEP’s unwavering commitment to moving forward in establishing a Generative HSE Culture, where we strive to go beyond the line of responsibility.”


In order to achieve high quality safety standards as the preferred technical learning solutions, INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Idris Ibrahim, asked for concerted efforts by the INSTEP community to flourish even more in the upcoming times. “INSTEP is on the right track to raise the bar for occupational safety and health, but we must make sure that we retain or, even better, that we improve this high standard of performance.”


Since its establishment in 1981, the institute has produced more than 130,000 skilled technical employees all over the world. As it enters its fourth decade in 2022, INSTEP aspires to take its role as the technical learning solutions partner even further in retooling the human capital equation in the energy sector.

INSTEP Continues to Accelerate Papua New Guinea Human Capital Development

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INSTEP is ending the year 2022 with another success story marking the date of 15th December 2022 after 10 engineers from Santos Limited, Papua New Guinea, had successfully completed 4 months of the customised Petroleum Technology Programme (PTP). This event further validifies INSTEP’s reputation as an internationally acknowledged preferred learning solutions partner.


A cosy closing ceremony was held at Paya Bunga Hotel, Kuala Terengganu to commemorate the completion of the 4-month training programme. The programme started in August until December 2022 with a total of 19 learning weeks. Involving learners from various engineering backgrounds, INSTEP designed this programme with the intention to ensure all learners are exposed to multiple engineering fields and to upskill technical knowledge to boost up their capability.

Anticipation and cheerful smiles were reflected on the learners’ faces alongside INSTEP staffs.

INSTEP’s pivotal role with Santos Limited which previously known as Oil Search Limited (OSL), was established since 2018, when INSTEP had been actively providing technical learning solutions to OSL engineers and technicians through customised training programmes.

Mr. Muhammad Asri Omar, INSTEP Head of Marketing & Sales delivered his welcoming remarks during the ceremony.

Mr. Muhammad Asri Omar, INSTEP Head of Marketing & Sales extended his heartiest congratulations to the learners. “Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, congratulations to everyone. Four months might be considered a long time for you, but eventually here we are today, celebrating your successful completion after the challenges and hurdles you have gone through this programme.”

He also mentioned about INSTEP’s fervent effort in enriching the Papua New Guinea energy workforce. “INSTEP will continue to contribute to Papua New Guinea technical talents pipelines through our technical training programmes. Besides from your batch, we also have the apprentices who are currently undergoing training in INSTEP and will be finishing in April 2023.”

Mr. Biang Kanasa in his sharing as the learners’ representative.

Quoting Mr. Biang Kanasa in his learners’ representative speech, “Though we are from the same company, we just had the chance to connect and bond after joining this programme. In addition, now I am proud to say, we are able to speak the same language across different fields of engineering.”


Mr. Biang Kanasa also conveyed his gratitude towards INSTEP hospitality and 5-star services provided through his 4-month stay in INSTEP. “We were exposed to cultural differences when we just arrived here, but luckily in no time, we were able to adapt quickly since everyone at INSTEP is so warm and welcoming”, he added.

Mr. Muhammad Asri during the certificate presentation to one of the learners.

INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Idris bin Ibrahim also congratulated the learners upon their course completion. “Congratulations to all learners and thank you for your strong trust and confidence in choosing INSTEP as your preferred technical learning solutions partner. Hopefully all of the valuable experiences you gain here in INSTEP will be helpful in crafting your career pathway.”


With the commissioning of Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) since 2014, it allows rooms for mistakes, enabling learners to reflect and understand errors prior to actually performing the job later at live plant. In the effort to deliver the value of industry & technology driven technical learning solutions, INSTEP is committed to continue progressing and accelerating local and international energy workforce competency development while enriching lives for a sustainable future.

INSTEP is ending the year 2022 with another success story marking the date of 15th December 2022 after 10 engineers from Santos Limited, Papua New Guinea, had successfully completed 4 months of the customised Petroleum Technology Programme (PTP). This event further validifies INSTEP’s reputation as an internationally acknowledged preferred learning solutions partner.


A cosy closing ceremony was held at Paya Bunga Hotel, Kuala Terengganu to commemorate the completion of the 4-month training programme. The programme started in August until December 2022 with a total of 19 learning weeks. Involving learners from various engineering backgrounds, INSTEP designed this programme with the intention to ensure all learners are exposed to multiple engineering fields and to upskill technical knowledge to boost up their capability.

Anticipation and cheerful smiles were reflected on the learners’ faces alongside INSTEP staffs.

INSTEP’s pivotal role with Santos Limited which previously known as Oil Search Limited (OSL), was established since 2018, when INSTEP had been actively providing technical learning solutions to OSL engineers and technicians through customised training programmes.

Mr. Muhammad Asri Omar, INSTEP Head of Marketing & Sales delivered his welcoming remarks during the ceremony.

Mr. Muhammad Asri Omar, INSTEP Head of Marketing & Sales extended his heartiest congratulations to the learners. “Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, congratulations to everyone. Four months might be considered a long time for you, but eventually here we are today, celebrating your successful completion after the challenges and hurdles you have gone through this programme.”

He also mentioned about INSTEP’s fervent effort in enriching the Papua New Guinea energy workforce. “INSTEP will continue to contribute to Papua New Guinea technical talents pipelines through our technical training programmes. Besides from your batch, we also have the apprentices who are currently undergoing training in INSTEP and will be finishing in April 2023.”

Mr. Biang Kanasa in his sharing as the learners’ representative.

Quoting Mr. Biang Kanasa in his learners’ representative speech, “Though we are from the same company, we just had the chance to connect and bond after joining this programme. In addition, now I am proud to say, we are able to speak the same language across different fields of engineering.”


Mr. Biang Kanasa also conveyed his gratitude towards INSTEP hospitality and 5-star services provided through his 4-month stay in INSTEP. “We were exposed to cultural differences when we just arrived here, but luckily in no time, we were able to adapt quickly since everyone at INSTEP is so warm and welcoming”, he added.

Mr. Muhammad Asri during the certificate presentation to one of the learners.

INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Idris bin Ibrahim also congratulated the learners upon their course completion. “Congratulations to all learners and thank you for your strong trust and confidence in choosing INSTEP as your preferred technical learning solutions partner. Hopefully all of the valuable experiences you gain here in INSTEP will be helpful in crafting your career pathway.”


With the commissioning of Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) since 2014, it allows rooms for mistakes, enabling learners to reflect and understand errors prior to actually performing the job later at live plant. In the effort to deliver the value of industry & technology driven technical learning solutions, INSTEP is committed to continue progressing and accelerating local and international energy workforce competency development while enriching lives for a sustainable future.

INSTEP Celebrates Second Batch of Job Ready Technicians for Sarawak’s First Methanol Project

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3 November 2022 marked another INSTEP’s success story when 43 learners from Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd have successfully completed the Technician Training Programme (TTP). They are the second batch of TTP, tailored by INSTEP to train the young technical talents in areas of Operations, Maintenance, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to be a qualified technician in delivering the state’s first mega methanol aspiration.

Certificate giving ceremony by the Chairman of Sarawak Petchem, YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

The closing ceremony was honored by the presence of Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain, Director-in-charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Datu Dr Hj Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel and YBhg. Datu Hj Abdul Hadi Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain in his speech regarded his acknowledgment to the enormous dedication from INSTEP as the key player in supporting the Sarawak’s first mega-methanol project.

Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain delivered his speech.

“INSTEP and PETRONAS are continuously exhibiting an unwavering endeavor on accelerating the human capital to reinforce the advancement of local workforce and technical talents, and concurrently lessening the dependency on external workforce, in an effort to establish Bintulu as a petrochemical hub,” he added.

The job-ready technicians will be stationed to multiple PETRONAS plants in Bintulu and Labuan to undergo On Job Training (OJT) as a part of the training development programme. This is crucial for the learners to get the exposure of the real-life working experience and to exercise safe working practices in the real plants.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim delivered his remarks during the event.

Quoting Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim’s words,” In a world that is increasingly volatile and uncertain, competency is currency. Equipping yourself with technical skills and knowledge can increase the employability and selling factor of oneself.”

He also touched upon the importance of setting the tone of professionalism to the learners. “The most important reminder to our learners before entering the professional field, is to stand firm and steadfast on your integrity belief. Knowledge and skills without discipline and self-integrity are insubstantial.”

Azri Ibrahim delivered his appreciation speech on behalf of his fellow colleagues.

Azri Ibrahim, the leader of Batch 2 Learners, conveyed his profound gratitude to be able to be a part of Sarawak Petchem legacy and joining the 1-year training programme at INSTEP.

“Despite coming from different family and educational background in Sarawak, we are able to adapt and study together here in INSTEP. We gained extensive new knowledge and skills including critical thinking and problem solving from our experienced instructors. This will be a momentous mark in our lives, personally and professionally,” he said.

Delightful smiles from the learners lit up the ceremony.

The dignitaries were also entertained with a stage performance from the learners.

This joyous ceremony is not the end for the learners, it only signifies the beginning of a new journey to them. With all the knowledge gained from INSTEP, this will be a kickstart to carve a new career pathway for the learners, endorsing INSTEP’s fruitful education system.


INSTEP has so far produced more than 130,000 technical graduates in various fields for the global energy sector over a period of four decades, an illustration of the passion in being the key player for PETRONAS human capital growth.

3 November 2022 marked another INSTEP’s success story when 43 learners from Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd have successfully completed the Technician Training Programme (TTP). They are the second batch of TTP, tailored by INSTEP to train the young technical talents in areas of Operations, Maintenance, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to be a qualified technician in delivering the state’s first mega methanol aspiration.

Certificate giving ceremony by the Chairman of Sarawak Petchem, YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

The closing ceremony was honored by the presence of Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain, Director-in-charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Datu Dr Hj Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel and YBhg. Datu Hj Abdul Hadi Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain in his speech regarded his acknowledgment to the enormous dedication from INSTEP as the key player in supporting the Sarawak’s first mega-methanol project.

Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain delivered his speech.

“INSTEP and PETRONAS are continuously exhibiting an unwavering endeavor on accelerating the human capital to reinforce the advancement of local workforce and technical talents, and concurrently lessening the dependency on external workforce, in an effort to establish Bintulu as a petrochemical hub,” he added.

The job-ready technicians will be stationed to multiple PETRONAS plants in Bintulu and Labuan to undergo On Job Training (OJT) as a part of the training development programme. This is crucial for the learners to get the exposure of the real-life working experience and to exercise safe working practices in the real plants.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim delivered his remarks during the event.

Quoting Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim’s words,” In a world that is increasingly volatile and uncertain, competency is currency. Equipping yourself with technical skills and knowledge can increase the employability and selling factor of oneself.”

He also touched upon the importance of setting the tone of professionalism to the learners. “The most important reminder to our learners before entering the professional field, is to stand firm and steadfast on your integrity belief. Knowledge and skills without discipline and self-integrity are insubstantial.”

Azri Ibrahim delivered his appreciation speech on behalf of his fellow colleagues.

Azri Ibrahim, the leader of Batch 2 Learners, conveyed his profound gratitude to be able to be a part of Sarawak Petchem legacy and joining the 1-year training programme at INSTEP.

“Despite coming from different family and educational background in Sarawak, we are able to adapt and study together here in INSTEP. We gained extensive new knowledge and skills including critical thinking and problem solving from our experienced instructors. This will be a momentous mark in our lives, personally and professionally,” he said.

Delightful smiles from the learners lit up the ceremony.

The dignitaries were also entertained with a stage performance from the learners.

This joyous ceremony is not the end for the learners, it only signifies the beginning of a new journey to them. With all the knowledge gained from INSTEP, this will be a kickstart to carve a new career pathway for the learners, endorsing INSTEP’s fruitful education system.


INSTEP has so far produced more than 130,000 technical graduates in various fields for the global energy sector over a period of four decades, an illustration of the passion in being the key player for PETRONAS human capital growth.