IMR 455 FINDING AIDS (PETRONAS)

BUSINESS ARCHIVES PROFESOR MADYA DR SAIFUL FARIK BIN MAT YATIN ADMINISTRATION OF ARCHIVES (IMR455)

ADVISOR PROFESOR MADYA DR SAIFUL FARIK BIN MAT YATIN COMPILERS CECILIA ANAK TUNJUN (2021488944) AJRAA AZMI BINTI AMRAA (2021628058) KHAIRUN NISA BINTI MOHAMAD ALI (2021620176) SHAHRUL ZAINAZLEEN BINTI ZAINON (2021878204) NUR ATHIRAH FARHANI BINTI ARSYIDI ( 2021854008)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful. Sincere thanks to Allah for His blessings and the completion of this task. We are grateful to Allah for providing us with the chances, challenges, and resources necessary to finish the project. Through this process, we gained a lot of knowledge both intellectually and personally. We sincerely thank the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), whose way of life has been a continuing source of motivation for us. First and foremost, we would like to thank our lecturer, Dr. Saiful Farik bin Mat Yatin, for his guidance, comprehension, patience, and most importantly for offering encouraging words and a friendly demeanor that helped us finish this assignment. Having him as our lecturer has been a privilege and an honor. All of our family members have our deepest gratitude. Without their aid, we would not be able to do this task. We also want to thank our friends who stood with us and helped us through thick and thin. Last but not least, we also like to express our gratitude to National Archive Malaysia, and the administrative staff at the archive, for their assistance and support with the administrative tasks. We sincerely thank them. May Allah shower the above-cited personalities with success and honor in their life.

EXPLANATORY NOTES The compiled data on these discoveries consists of records and archives concerning Petronas. The information has been obtained through physical sources like articles, newspapers, and letters, as well as electronic sources such as websites and e-libraries. The purpose of these findings is to assist readers and researchers in easily obtaining the desired information. The collected data primarily focuses on details about the general information. The research is based on information and content sourced from the National Archives of Malaysia (NAM), which can be accessed online.

CUF ABBREVIATIONS CTBUH CENTRALISED UTILITY FACILITIES CSR COUNCIL FOR TALL BUILDINGS AND URBAN HABITAT ECOS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GPP EUROPEAN COALITION ON OIL IN SUDAN NAM GAS PROCESSING PLANTS NATIONAL ARCHIVES MALAYSIA

PGU ABBREVIATIONS PGB PDB PENINSULAR GAS UTILISATION STEM PETRONAS GAS BERHAD UTP PETRONAS DAGANGAN BERHAD SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

INTRODUCTION Petronas, short for Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is a globally recognized Malaysian multinational oil and gas company. Established in 1974, Petronas has evolved into a leading player in the energy industry, involved in various sectors such as exploration, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum and petrochemical products. With its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Petronas operates in over 50 countries, with a strong presence in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. The company is known for its extensive oil and gas reserves, advanced technology, and commitment to sustainable practices. Petronas plays a crucial role in the Malaysian economy as it contributes significantly to the nation's revenue and development. The company has made substantial investments in exploration and production activities, both domestically and internationally, ensuring a steady supply of energy resources. Petronas is also involved in numerous corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on education, community development, and environmental conservation. The company is committed to sustainable practices and has implemented initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency. Overall, Petronas is recognized as a global energy powerhouse, contributing to the growth of the energy industry while upholding its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

CHAPTER 1: HISTORY

PETRONAS GAS BERHAD (PGB) was incorporated as a private limited company on 23 May 1983 under the Companies Act, 1905 of Malaysia and converted to a public limited company on 28 March 1995. FIGURE 1: Datin Seri Dr. Siti Hasmah handed over a FIGURE 2: PETRONAS, Visit by Prime Minister Datuk check donation to the chairman of the Malaysian Ex- Hussein Onn At Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur; 12.11.1976. Servicemen's Association Fund, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid ACCESSION NO: 2001/0044082W Bidin, Kuala Lumpur; 05.05.1983 Fund, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bidin, Kuala Lumpur; 05.05.1983. PGB is the gas processing and transmission ACCESSION NO: 2010/0004229W company of PETRONAS, the national oil company which holds 60.63% equity. PGB was listed on the Main Board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange on 4 September 1995.

In addition, to processing and transmission gas, PGB activity has a new included supply of industrial utilities such as steam, electricity, oxygen, nitrogen, compressed air, demineralized water, and wastewater treatment to the petrochemical complexes in the Kertih- Gebeng industrial zone with the full completion at the Centralised Utility Facilities (CUF). FIGURE 3: Team Sauber PETRONAS Formula 1 Training Show at KLCC, 9 October 1999. ACCESSION NO: 2010/0003894W

FIGURE 4: Visit to the PETRONAS Twin Towers, The company operates six Gas Processing Kuala Lumpur, 13 May 1999. Plants (GPP) which process natural gas feed ACCESSION NO: 2010/0004229W from the fields offshore the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Four of these plants are located in Kertih and two are in Terengganu. The planned combined sales gas production capacity of 2000 million standard cubic feet per day. The sales gas produced is transmitted via 2,383 km Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) pipelines to end-users in the power, industrial, and commercial sectors.

CHAPTER 2: PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Processed Gas Undergone various treatments and purification processes to remove impurities and contaminants. It is used in various applications, including residential heating, electricity generation, industrial processes, and as a feedstock for the production of chemicals and fertilizers. Gassing Up and Cooling Down \"Gassing up\" refers to filling a system with a specific gas, while \"Cooling down\" involves reducing the temperature of a system or material. LNG Bunkering Provides an alternative to traditional marine fuels, enabling ships and vessels to reduce their emissions and comply with stricter environmental regulations. Virtual Pipeline System Involves the use of specialized equipment and transportation methods to deliver gas from a source to end-users.

CHAPTER 3: SPONSORSHIP

Petronas provides diverse sponsorship opportunities across various sectors. While specific details may vary, here are some common types of sponsorships offered by Petronas: Sports Sponsorships: Petronas actively sponsors motorsports, including Formula One and MotoGP. This involves supporting teams like the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and the FIGURE 5: EZPELETA (left) poses with Petronas Group's Senior General Manager of Petronas Yamaha Sepang Strategic Communications, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz after the national Racing Team, with branding on petroleum company became the main sponsor of the Malaysian GP starting this year. vehicles, uniforms, and related promotional activities. FIGURE 6: Petronas has been Mercedes' title sponsor since 2010.

Cultural and Arts Sponsorships: FIGURE 8: Head of Engineering and Operations, Petronas Petroleum Petronas supports cultural events, festivals, and artistic Technology Institute, Azmee Osman (center) posing for a picture with initiatives. This includes backing performances, some students during the 2016 Petronas Stem Fair & Back To School exhibitions, and festivals that celebrate local and Science Touch Program, at Serdang Nationality School, Dungun. international arts, music, theater, and dance, aiming to enhance cultural experiences and showcase artistic Educational Sponsorships: talent. Petronas engages in educational sponsorships, particularly FIGURE 7: Medan (fourth left) shakes hands with Linggi in STEM fields. The company supports educational following the signing of the sponsorship agreement for initiatives, scholarships, and programs focused on talent Dayak Cultural Foundation, witnessed by Jabu. development, research promotion, and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

CHAPTER 4: CONTROVERSIES & CRITICISM

PETRONAS VS. SEARS TOWER CONTROVERSY In 1996, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, challenged the long-standing title of \"World's Tallest Building\" held by the Sears Tower (now Willis Tower) in Chicago since 1974. The Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), responsible for determining building heights, declared that the Petronas Towers, measuring 451.9 meters/1,483 feet from sidewalk to the top of their spires, were the new world champions. FIGURE 9: Attached with Sears Tower (left) and Petronas Twin Tower (right).

FIGURE 10: Petronas White Angpow. PETRONAS WHITE ANGPOW 2018 CONTROVERSY In Chinese custom, white angpows are used for giving donations for funerals only. It is considered very insensitive and rude to give white angpows during Chinese New Year or any celebrations for Chinese custom. Because there is a word of ‘prosperity’, this white angpow can’t used for funeral. After the posts got viral, Petronas Malaysia offered official apology about the white angpow controversy.

WAR CRIMES ALLEGATIONS IN SUDAN FIGURE 11: Sudan representative. The European Coalition on Oil in Sudan (ECOS) published a report in 2010, alleging that PETRONAS, Lundin Petroleum, and OMV may have been complicit in war crimes and crimes against humanity while operating in Block 5A, South Sudan The reported crimes included indiscriminate attacks on civilians, burning of shelters, pillaging, destruction of essential objects, unlawful killings, rape, abduction, torture, and forced displacement.

CHAPTER 5: ACHIEVEMENTS

BRANDON HALL GROUP AWARDS FIGURE 12: Gold and Silver awards for Petronas. GOLD Best Advance in Learning Management Measurement/Business Impact Tools Best Advance in Online Coaching Tools SILVER Best Advance in Emerging Learning Technology Best Advance in Social Learning Technology Best Advance in Learning Management Technology (LMT) Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology PETRONAS won six categories at the 2022 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Fall Program in the United States. The award that was organized by Brandon Hall Group, the leader in recognizing Human Capital Management Excellence. This award demonstrates PETRONAS' commitment to demonstrating the use of technology that has benefited the workforce, and it is part of PETRONAS' initiative to develop talents by providing opportunities to grow through innovations for a sustainable future.

PUTRA BRAND AWARDS Gold Award in Automotive Fuel, Lubricant and Accessories Gold Award for Education and Learning PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) was awarded Gold in the Automotive Fuel, Lubricant, and Accessories category for the 12th time in a row at the Putra Brand Awards. This shows that PETRONAS has consistently been chosen by customers and demonstrates the brand's customers' ongoing confidence and trust over the years. Furthermore, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has received its first Gold Award for Education and Learning as one of the region's leading universities. As the Putra Brand Awards jury is made up of 11000 Malaysian consumers, this is a testament and reflection that UTP is recognized as a consumer's choice of brand among other universities in higher education.

CSR CHINA EDUCATION AWARDS FIGURE 13: CSR China Education Awards. CSR China SDG Special Award CSR China Public Recognition Special Award CSR China TOP 100 Rank PETRONAS China received three awards in the CSR China Education Award for a series of activities aimed at the youth in 2022, including a speech competition, educational workshop, and social practices. The CSR China Education Award focuses on policy issues such as rural education revitalization, youth growth and development, ecological civilization and environmental education, carbon emission reduction, and carbon neutrality. This is a significant acknowledgement of PETRONAS CSR efforts in China, as well as spreading PETRONAS sustainability agenda and NZCE 2050 aspirations, and stimulating these young minds towards a net zero carbon future through creative and self-expression capabilities.

CONCLUSION PETRONAS, a government-owned company operating as an oligopoly, supplies petroleum, and gas to the nation. It has achieved significant growth both domestically and internationally, expanding its markets beyond Asia to countries like Egypt in Africa. The company's profitability has positively impacted the country's economy. In addition to its core focus on petroleum and gas, PETRONAS collaborates with other sectors, particularly education, by providing sponsorship and loans to students in need. It has also established educational institutions to enhance the quality of education and contribute to national development. Furthermore, PETRONAS engages in the entertainment market as a major sponsor of the newly-formed Mercedes Grand Prix and the Malaysian Grand Prix.

LISTS OF ARCHIVAL FIGURES NO FIGURES DESCRIPTION 1 2001/0048238W 2 2001/0044082W SUMBANGAN DARIPADA PETRONAS, DATIN SERI DR SITI HASMAH MENYERAHKAN SUMBANGAN CEK KEPADA PENGERUSI 3 2010/0004229W TABUNG PERSATUAN BEKAS PERAJURIT MALAYSIA, TAN SRI ABDUL HAMID BIDIN, KUALA LUMPUR; 05.05.1983 4 2010/0003894W PETRONAS, LAWATAN OLEH PERDANA MENTERI, DATUK HUSSEIN ONN DI JALAN PUDU, KUALA LUMPUR; 12.11.1976 LAWATAN KE MENARA BERKEMBAR PETRONAS, KUALA LUMPUR, 13 MEI 1999 PERTUNJUKAN LATIHAN FORMULA 1 TEAM SAUBER PETRONAS DI KLCC, 9 OKTOBER 1999

LISTS OF FIGURES FIGURES NO. DESCRIPTION 1 SUMBANGAN DARIPADA PETRONAS, DATIN SERI DR SITI HASMAH MENYERAHKAN SUMBANGAN CEK KEPADA PENGERUSI TABUNG PERSATUAN BEKAS PERAJURIT MALAYSIA, TAN SRI ABDUL HAMID BIDIN, KUALA LUMPUR; 05.05.1983 2 PETRONAS, LAWATAN OLEH PERDANA MENTERI, DATUK HUSSEIN ONN DI JALAN PUDU, KUALA LUMPUR; 12.11.1976 3 LAWATAN KE MENARA BERKEMBAR PETRONAS, KUALA LUMPUR, 13 MEI 1999 4 PERTUNJUKAN LATIHAN FORMULA 1 TEAM SAUBER PETRONAS DI KLCC, 9 OKTOBER 1999 5 EXPELETA BERGAMBAR DENGAN PENGURUS BESAR KANAN KOMUNIKASI STRATEGIK KUMPULAN PETRONAS, DATIN ANITA AZRINA ABDUL AZIZ 6 PETRONAS TELAH MENJADI PENAJA UTAMA MERCEDES SEJAK 2010 7 MEDAN BERSALAMAN DENGAN LINGGI MENANDATANGANI PERJANJIAN PENAJAAN YAYASAN KEBUDAYAAN DAYAK YANG DISAKSIKAN OLEH JABU

LISTS OF FIGURES FIGURES NO. DESCRIPTION 8 KETUA KEJURUTERAAN DAN OPERASI, AZMEE OSMAN BERGAMBAR BERSAMA SEKUMPULAN PELAJAR DALAM KARNIVAL STEM PETRONAS 9 MENARA SEARS DAN MENARA BERKEMBAR PETRONAS 10 ANGPAU PUTIH PETRONAS 11 ORANG SUDAN 12 ANUGERAH EMAS DAN PERAK YANG DIMENANGI OLEH PETRONAS 13 ANUGERAH PENDIDIKAN CSR CHINA

DOCUMENTS LISTS OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS NO ACCESSION NUMBER TITLE 1 2017/0008199W ANNUAL REPORT 2015 PETRONAS GAS BERHAD 2 2007/0008395W PETROLEUM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) - NADA PETRONAS, FEBRUARI- 3 2007/0008408W DISEMBER 1989 [VERSI MELAYU DAN INGGERIS] 4 2007/0008379W PETROLEUM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) - DIRECTORY, 3RD ASEAN COUNCIL ON PETROLEUM (ASCOPE) CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, 2-5 DECEMBER 1985 PETROLEUM NATIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) - PETRONAS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS, 31 MARCH 1978 5 2007/0010265W PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENTS ACT 1974 6 2007/0018510W PETRONAS GROWING WITH THE NATION, JULY 2004 7 2007/0008385W PETROLEUM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) - PETRONAS 8 2007/0008390W PETROLEUM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) - NADA PETRONAS, JANUARI- SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER-DISEMBER 1986 [VERSI MELAYU DAN INGGERIS]

DOCUMENTS LISTS OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS NO ACCESSION NUMBER TITLE 9 2006/0058435W PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN. BHD. KERTEH 10 1985/0009977W PETROLIUM NASIONAL (PETRONAS) KUALA LUMPUR 11 1999/0014669W MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PETRONAS AND SUKOM 12 2007/0010411W PETRONAS DAGANGAN - ANNUAL REPORT, 1995 [VERSI MELAYU DAN INGGERIS]

INDEXES E 8, 13, 14 P 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Education 4, 6 Petronas. 1, 2 Electricity Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) 5, 6 6, 13 Pipeline F Fuel 1, 5, 6 S 7, 8 Sponsorship G 4, 6 Gas T 8, 12 3, 9 Technology I Industrial K Kuala Lumpur

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