# PETRONAS educational initiatives in Sarawak

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/petronas-educational-initiatives-in-sarawak
> Updated: 2026-08-26T04:41:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

PETRONAS has allocated approximately RM28 million to sponsor more than 100 Sarawakian students for higher education at domestic and international institutions. 

In addition to scholarships, the company is implementing educational initiatives in Sarawak, including the ‘Discover PETRONAS @ Schools’ program and a collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak to distribute 60 Mobile STEM Kits across 30 districts. Yayasan PETRONAS is also providing professional development for educators and supporting 10 schools with laboratory improvements and innovation support.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: PETRONAS allocates RM28 million for Sarawak student sponsorships

PETRONAS is investing approximately RM28 million to sponsor over 100 Sarawakian students for higher education in Malaysia and abroad, alongside broader STEM and teacher development initiatives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petronas-allocates-rm28-million-for-sarawak-student-sponsorships

### 2026-08-10: Penang allocates RM12.3 million for STEM education and digital learning

Penang has allocated RM12.3 million to train 100,000 STEM students by 2030, targeting the semiconductor sector, while MGS received smart boards to bolster digital learning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/penang-allocates-rm123-million-for-stem-education-and-digital-learning

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