Petron renews partnership with RTM for Jelajah Aspirasi Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Petron Malaysia is once again partnering with Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) for the second consecutive year for the 2025 ‘Jelajah Aspirasi Malaysia’.

This is a nationwide tour in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

The month-long journey, organised in celebration of Merdeka Month and Malaysia Day, presents a series of specially curated programmes and activities aimed at fostering national unity through direct interaction with the Malaysian community.

The tour, which runs till Sept 13, 2025, brings together Petron service station dealers, employees and partners from both the government and private sectors.

Throughout this period, engaging programmes will take place at various locations across all states, beginning in Perlis, where Gua Kelam has been chosen as the flag-off point for the thrilling ‘Historace’ — a heritage-themed race designed to promote local history and tourism.

Building on the successes of the ‘Jelajah Ramadan RTM bersama Petron’ in 2024 and 2025 as well as ‘Jelajah Aspirasi Malaysia’ in 2024, Petron strengthens its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.

The Ramadan series focuses on faith-based CSR initiatives, while ‘Jelajah Aspirasi Malaysia’ highlights sustainability-centered programmes across social, socio-economic, and environmental pillars.

Beneficiaries for the programmes are carefully selected to represent Malaysians from all walks of life, including those with special needs.

This enables Petron to contribute toward building a progressive nation, as each programme is designed to drive development by investing in local communities and championing sustainable practices.

Petron Malaysia head of retail business Shaliza Mohd Sidek, shared, "Petron aspires to embrace the spirit of unity and togetherness with our fellow Malaysians during the months of
August and September, which mark two significant national celebrations: Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day."

"We hope programme participants will benefit from the activities, which are funded through both cash and in-kind contributions from our network of service station dealers.”

Programme highlights:
August 16 – The official flag-off of the 2025 ‘Jelajah Aspirasi Malaysia’ took place in Perlis, featuring the ‘Historace’ at Gua Kelam.

August 18 – In Kedah, Petron collaborates with the City Council on a programme involving eight selected schools.

In support of local talent, mural artists will showcase their talent and guide school children in mural painting.

A safety-themed mural competition will be held in Alor Setar.

August 20 – In Perak, Petron will focus on the fishing community by distributing essential household items that were damaged in a fire this year.

In collaboration with Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN), Petron will sponsor school children to open savings accounts to help secure their future.

August 26 – In Johor, Petron’s dealers continue their partnership with the Autism Kids Association.

Experts will guide special needs children through a handicraft workshop, with the completed items sold to raise funds for the association’s upcoming activities.

August 27 – In Melaka, the convoy will support Tourism Malaysia’s initiatives in conjunction with the World Tourism Day convention to be held in Melaka on September 27, 2025.

Petron dealers will collaborate with local tourism operators and vendors to promote tourism and craft-related items, as well as local cuisine, under the Petron’s ‘Sapot Lokal’ program at selected service stations.

September 13 – In Sabah, Kampung Brantian in Tawau will receive a rainwater harvesting system, solar-powered streetlights, and upgrades to its local community hall.

Petron service station dealers in Sabah will also donate televisions, stationaries and digital whiteboards to Sekolah Kebangsaan Brantian.

Petron will also participate in a bottle cap collection initiative to support a plastic recycling program under 2025 ‘Jelajah Aspirasi Malaysia’.

Meanwhile, in celebration of Malaysia’s 68th Independence Day, Petron will reward loyal customers through the ‘Petron Hypermarket Sweep’ and the ‘Petron Pasti OK Mini Sweep’ Treats stores.

Lucky customers will race against time to grab items from participating hypermarkets or selected Petron convenience stores across all states.