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INSTEP Claims the Prestigious HRD Corp Award for Training Provider East Coast Region

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INSTEP has proudly secured its second accolade from HRD Corp, following its initial triumph in 2014 for Training Provider Award and in 2017 for Human Resources Development (HRD) Awards in the Data Analytics Category. This time, INSTEP wins the prestigious HRD Corp Award for Training Provider East Coast Region, which represents yet another noteworthy turning point in the company’s trajectory toward innovation and excellence. 

The winner was declared at the gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur on October 30, 2023. This award is a testament to the INSTEP’s commitment, dedication, innovation, and remarkable endeavour in shaping the future of technical education. 

Also present during the event were Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Plantation and Commodity Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof and Minister of Human Resources, Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar and featured 44 winners across three categories, covering businesses, individuals, trainers and training providers

En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP received the award presented by Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar, Minister of Human Resources.

En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, reflected on this notable win, expressing his gratitude for the dedication and hard work of all INSTEP members. “This collective effort in achieving this award also marks our success in working as team, and celebration of our dedication to producing not just graduates, but professionals equipped with the knowledge and expertise to thrive in the modern, ever-evolving technical landscape.” 

Through the nomination invitation in August 2023, INSTEP was selected as the winner for Training Provider after successfully portraying its enthusiasm in nurturing talent and fostering expertise within the training landscape. INSTEP was nominated as finalist for 2 categories, which are, Human Resource Minister Award & Human Resource Development Corporation Award (East Coast) under Training Provider Category. 

Since its inception in 2001, the HRD Awards aimed to honour outstanding achievements and creative ideas in human resource development. It recognizes employers, training providers, and trainers who have not only shown high professional standards but have also played a significant role in shaping the country’s workforce and fostering innovation.  

INSTEP has proudly secured its second accolade from HRD Corp, following its initial triumph in 2014 for Training Provider Award and in 2017 for Human Resources Development (HRD) Awards in the Data Analytics Category. This time, INSTEP wins the prestigious HRD Corp Award for Training Provider East Coast Region, which represents yet another noteworthy turning point in the company’s trajectory toward innovation and excellence. 

The winner was declared at the gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur on October 30, 2023. This award is a testament to the INSTEP’s commitment, dedication, innovation, and remarkable endeavour in shaping the future of technical education. 

Also present during the event were Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Plantation and Commodity Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof and Minister of Human Resources, Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar and featured 44 winners across three categories, covering businesses, individuals, trainers and training providers

En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP received the award presented by Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar, Minister of Human Resources.

En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, reflected on this notable win, expressing his gratitude for the dedication and hard work of all INSTEP members. “This collective effort in achieving this award also marks our success in working as team, and celebration of our dedication to producing not just graduates, but professionals equipped with the knowledge and expertise to thrive in the modern, ever-evolving technical landscape.” 

Through the nomination invitation in August 2023, INSTEP was selected as the winner for Training Provider after successfully portraying its enthusiasm in nurturing talent and fostering expertise within the training landscape. INSTEP was nominated as finalist for 2 categories, which are, Human Resource Minister Award & Human Resource Development Corporation Award (East Coast) under Training Provider Category. 

Since its inception in 2001, the HRD Awards aimed to honour outstanding achievements and creative ideas in human resource development. It recognizes employers, training providers, and trainers who have not only shown high professional standards but have also played a significant role in shaping the country’s workforce and fostering innovation.  

Kimanis Petroleum Training Center (KTC) Career Fair Bridges Sabahan Technical Workforce

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Career fairs serve as pivotal platforms connecting eager, soon-to-be graduates to a myriad of professional opportunities. Taking another step in bridging the future technical workforce through the transition from secondary education to further vocational pursuits, Kimanis Petroleum Training Center (KTC) held a career fair on 21 November 2023 at Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre campus.   

This event affords SPM leavers and other visitors the opportunity to acquaint themselves with various vocational fields and industries. Featuring exhibitors from 10 companies, KTC and Vista Career Fair received almost 171 visitors from various background.

The event invited En. M Shahrizal B Jasmani from MPM as the guest of honor to officiate the event.

“Receiving this award helps me to elevate TVET significance among public perception, since it is essential for the young talents to stay ahead and relevant in the ever-changing industry landscape,” Aleesyah Bt Asa mentioned in her sharing. 

TVET Icon Sabah 2023, Aleesyah Bt Asa shared her success story.
Sharing session about Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) Kota Kinabalu Sabah by Pn. Herzawanie B M Tahir @ Awang Tahir.

“This fair will widen the students’ perspectives, enabling them to explore the array of potential career paths available to them. Moreover, it aids in aligning their academic interests and aspirations with the skill development pathways,” En. Alfie Mahathir B Semanis, Head of KTC mentioned in his speech during the fair. 

All in all, this career fair stands as a cornerstone in their journey from secondary education into the professional world through provision of guidance, and opportunities crucial for informed decision-making for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their academic and professional journeys. 

Career fairs serve as pivotal platforms connecting eager, soon-to-be graduates to a myriad of professional opportunities. Taking another step in bridging the future technical workforce through the transition from secondary education to further vocational pursuits, Kimanis Petroleum Training Center (KTC) held a career fair on 21 November 2023 at Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre campus.   

This event affords SPM leavers and other visitors the opportunity to acquaint themselves with various vocational fields and industries. Featuring exhibitors from 10 companies, KTC and Vista Career Fair received almost 171 visitors from various background.

The event invited En. M Shahrizal B Jasmani from MPM as the guest of honor to officiate the event.

“Receiving this award helps me to elevate TVET significance among public perception, since it is essential for the young talents to stay ahead and relevant in the ever-changing industry landscape,” Aleesyah Bt Asa mentioned in her sharing. 

TVET Icon Sabah 2023, Aleesyah Bt Asa shared her success story.
Sharing session about Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) Kota Kinabalu Sabah by Pn. Herzawanie B M Tahir @ Awang Tahir.

“This fair will widen the students’ perspectives, enabling them to explore the array of potential career paths available to them. Moreover, it aids in aligning their academic interests and aspirations with the skill development pathways,” En. Alfie Mahathir B Semanis, Head of KTC mentioned in his speech during the fair. 

All in all, this career fair stands as a cornerstone in their journey from secondary education into the professional world through provision of guidance, and opportunities crucial for informed decision-making for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their academic and professional journeys. 

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

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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.