PSN, Hibiscus in strategic partnership for a successful Kembara Sains Borneo

KOTA KINABALU (Aug 17): Kembara Sains Borneo (KSB) 2024 made its seventh stop at SMK Sri Nangka in Tuaran District on Thursday, attracting over 1,200 students as part of its 10-stop tour this year.

It was formally launched on Aug 2 in Lahad Datu by the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dato Mohammad Yusop Apdal, with the chairman of Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad, Zainul Rahim Mohd Zain in attendance.

KSB is aimed at raising awareness and highlighting the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) among the local communities in Sabah, especially the youth. The programme provides an excellent platform to engage students and communities in rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak through various interactive and engaging learning methods, employing a ‘hands-on, minds-on, hearts-on’ approach.

Mohammad Yusop made a special appearance at SMK Sri Nangka on Thursday for a walkabout of the booths and toured the exhibits including the Pusat Sains Negara’s exhibition bus, PSN TROOPERZ.

Joining him was Hibiscus Petroleum’s Country Head, Malaysia & Vietnam, Dr Pascal Hos.

Hibiscus Petroleum is the sponsor of the KSB programme in Sabah, as part of its CSR initiatives for the year.

In addition to sponsoring the event, Hibiscus personnel gave talks on ‘An Introduction to Energy’, whilst engaging with young audiences across five districts: Lahad Datu, Kota Belud, Tuaran, Kinarut and Kota Kinabalu.

In Mohamad Yusop’s launching address at Lahad Datu, he commended Hibiscus Petroleum for their support, stating “The strategic partnership between the National Science Centre and Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad demonstrates the private sector’s dedication to organizing science, technology and innovation-based programmes.”

He also said, “It is hoped that more public and private organisations will conduct similar interactive science activities and creative exhibitions.”