Iftar With PETRONAS at Masjid An-Nur Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (23 Aug 2010)
Organising iftar gatherings in conjunction with Ramadan, has become a tradition practised throughout the PETRONAS Group every year. This is a way to strengthen ties with the local community and ease the burden of the needy, so that everyone would be able to enjoy a more meaningful Aidil Fitri.
On 23 August 2010 / 13 Ramadan 1431, the Iftar with PETRONAS in Perak was held in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and hosted by Puan Nuraini Ismail, Vice President, Treasury, PETRONAS.
In the spirit of sharing and giving, the gathering saw the turnout of more than 2000 guests, including 60 less fortunate members of the community from nearby areas such as from Lambor Kanan, Kg Padang Kunchor, Kg Padang Changkat, Kg Serkai Jadi, Kg Kurnia, Kg Merbau, Kg Melayu Bali, Taman Bali Mas, Taman Maju dan Bandar Universiti. They were treated with delectable feast, some goodies and hari raya tokens. The special guests were obviously touched by the gesture judging by their expressions of joy and excitement.
The evening event began with a presentation of contribution to the needy families. Later, Puan Nuraini Ismail joined the guests to break fast together followed by the Maghrib, Isya' and Tarawikh prayers.
Other PETRONAS Operation Units namely PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB), PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) and Malaysian International Trading Corporation Japan Sdn Bhd (MITCO Japan) joined hands in organising the event. Also present were representatives from Perak Government Departments, local authorities, members of UTP Management Committee, staff and students of UTP.
