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INSTEP Inspires 36 Primary School Students through Discovery Day

Posted on by syahirahsyamimi.mabd@petronas.com

INSTEP recently welcomed 36 primary school students from SK Chabang 4 for its Discovery Day programme, designed to introduce young minds to the world of the oil and gas industry. The initiative also aimed to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among students at the early stage of their education. 

Prize giving session with the quiz winners
The students were invested during the sharing session.

The day kicked off with an engaging sharing session titled “Jom Kenali Industri Oil dan Gas”, delivered by En. Aswade bin Ali, an Exploration and Production (E&P) Instructor at INSTEP.

The session provided a simplified overview of the oil and gas industry, and was presented in a fun and relatable tone to capture the students’ interest. The session concluded with a lively quiz to test their newfound knowledge and understanding.

“INSTEP sees this as an opportunity to give back to the community. One of the best investments we can make is exposing young students to the oil and gas industry early on. By sparking their curiosity in STEM, we hope to cultivate future talents who will one day contribute meaningfully to society,” remarked Ts. Azhar bin Ahmad on this programme.

As of August 2025, the INSTEP Discovery Day initiative has successfully reached 111 secondary school students and 36 primary school students since its inception in 2024, continuing its mission to inspire and educate the next generation. 

INSTEP recently welcomed 36 primary school students from SK Chabang 4 for its Discovery Day programme, designed to introduce young minds to the world of the oil and gas industry. The initiative also aimed to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among students at the early stage of their education. 

Prize giving session with the quiz winners
The students were invested during the sharing session.

The day kicked off with an engaging sharing session titled “Jom Kenali Industri Oil dan Gas”, delivered by En. Aswade bin Ali, an Exploration and Production (E&P) Instructor at INSTEP.

The session provided a simplified overview of the oil and gas industry, and was presented in a fun and relatable tone to capture the students’ interest. The session concluded with a lively quiz to test their newfound knowledge and understanding.

“INSTEP sees this as an opportunity to give back to the community. One of the best investments we can make is exposing young students to the oil and gas industry early on. By sparking their curiosity in STEM, we hope to cultivate future talents who will one day contribute meaningfully to society,” remarked Ts. Azhar bin Ahmad on this programme.

 

As of August 2025, the INSTEP Discovery Day initiative has successfully reached 111 secondary school students and 36 primary school students since its inception in 2024, continuing its mission to inspire and educate the next generation. 

Engineering Dreams: INSTEP Inspires 30 Next-Gen Future STEM Leaders

Posted on by Wan Asrie Wan Ayu

INSTEP hosted a Social Impact Management (SIM) initiative, welcoming 30 outstanding SPM school leavers from Rakan Elit Murid Intelek Terengganu (REMiT), a Terengganu-based non-governmental organisation focused on education excellence.

The half-day programme featured a comprehensive agenda comprising presentations, career talks, sharing sessions, and a guided tour of INSTEP’s campus and facilities. Participants included high-achieving students from 10 schools across eight districts in Terengganu.

In his opening address, Senior Manager of Learning Consultancy & Communication, En. Raja Idzam Shah Bin Raja Mohamad, emphasised the importance of STEM-related roles, not only within PETRONAS but also in institutions like INSTEP that plays a pivotal role in nurturing industry-ready talent.

Students gained valuable insights into the oil and gas industry and STEM education through a session by En. Ameer Mustakim B Abadi (Operations & HSE Academy) and an overview of academic and career pathways by En. Wan Asrie Bin Wan Ayub (LCC Industry and Stakeholder), featuring PETRONAS scholarships, internships, and the GEES Protégé programme.

One of the participants, Auni Sofea, expressed how deeply inspired she was by the session, stating that the experience sparked her confidence and affirmed her decision to pursue a career in engineering.

SPM leavers seeing first-hand the inner workings of Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), Explained by En. Abir Bin A Patah from Plant Operations.

This marks the third time REMiT students have had the opportunity to experience INSTEP firsthand. Earlier visits were held in 2017 and 2018, with a virtual engagement conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

Also present were INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, En. Mohamad Bin Nasir, REMiT President, En. Hamzah Bin Kammapu, Senior Manager of Learning Experience, En. Ahmad Rushdan Bin Mohd Ghazali, and REMiT representatives En. Azmee Bin Osman and Dr. Munirah Abd Rahman.

INSTEP hosted a Social Impact Management (SIM) initiative, welcoming 30 outstanding SPM school leavers from Rakan Elit Murid Intelek Terengganu (REMiT), a Terengganu-based non-governmental organisation focused on education excellence.

The half-day programme featured a comprehensive agenda comprising presentations, career talks, sharing sessions, and a guided tour of INSTEP’s campus and facilities. Participants included high-achieving students from 10 schools across eight districts in Terengganu.

In his opening address, Senior Manager of Learning Consultancy & Communication, En. Raja Idzam Shah Bin Raja Mohamad, emphasised the importance of STEM-related roles, not only within PETRONAS but also in institutions like INSTEP that plays a pivotal role in nurturing industry-ready talent.

Students gained valuable insights into the oil and gas industry and STEM education through a session by En. Ameer Mustakim B Abadi (Operations & HSE Academy) and an overview of academic and career pathways by En. Wan Asrie Bin Wan Ayub (LCC Industry and Stakeholder), featuring PETRONAS scholarships, internships, and the GEES Protégé programme.

One of the participants, Auni Sofea, expressed how deeply inspired she was by the session, stating that the experience sparked her confidence and affirmed her decision to pursue a career in engineering.

SPM leavers seeing first-hand the inner workings of Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), Explained by En. Abir Bin A Patah from Plant Operations.

This marks the third time REMiT students have had the opportunity to experience INSTEP firsthand. Earlier visits were held in 2017 and 2018, with a virtual engagement conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

Also present were INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, En. Mohamad Bin Nasir, REMiT President, En. Hamzah Bin Kammapu, Senior Manager of Learning Experience, En. Ahmad Rushdan Bin Mohd Ghazali, and REMiT representatives En. Azmee Bin Osman and Dr. Munirah Abd Rahman.