Past Projects

A ‘Berbuka Bersama’ session with residents of Kompleks Rumah Kebajikan and Pusat Bahagia as part of our ongoing community outreach efforts, reaching over 120 beneficiaries.

The event provided a meaningful opportunity to break fast together, share moments of joy, and foster a sense of togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. Through this gathering, we sought to spread warmth, compassion, and kindness while strengthening bonds with the community.

This initiative reflects our commitment to social responsibility and belief in giving back through meaningful engagement.

We continued to strengthen our CSR efforts and community engagement through a Donation Drive supporting local communities, Lumut and Serasa in Brunei Darussalam to deliver positive and long-lasting social impact.

Through this initiative, we reached a total of 80 beneficiaries, focusing on our operating areas, while extending support to residents of Kampong Bolkiah through a meaningful partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2025.

InnovFest 2025 served as a dynamic platform to promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students. It also provided opportunities for emerging talents to develop, refine, and showcase ideas and solutions. The festival brought together participants, academic institutions, and key innovation stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment.

Yusrein Hady Abd Ghani, Hibiscus Brunei CSR Strategy and Local Value Creation Lead, played an active mentorship role, focused on guiding students in refining their ideas, strengthening their strategic and critical thinking, and aligning their efforts on innovation towards values‑driven and sustainable outcomes. Through structured pitching sessions and idea presentations, students received constructive feedback that helped enhance the feasibility, impact and real‑world relevance of their proposed innovations.

The International Summer Leadership Programme 2025 brought together participants from ASEAN countries for an immersive and interactive leadership development experience. The programme created a dynamic learning environment where participants engaged in discussions, knowledge‑sharing, and collaborative activities across diverse cultural perspectives. It also emphasized active participation, allowing attendees to exchange ideas and apply leadership concepts to real‑world and professional contexts

Participants explored core leadership principles, effective communication strategies, and critical thinking skills through interactive lectures and facilitated discussions led by Yusrein Hady Abd Ghani, Hibiscus Brunei CSR Strategy and Local Value Creation Lead.

As part of its ongoing community outreach efforts, reorganized a donation drive to support the local communities in Serasa and Lumut, Brunei Darussalam.

The initiative provided essential items and assistance to families in need, reflecting our commitment to giving back to the communities of where it operates. Through this donation drive, we promoted care, solidarity, and social responsibility while strengthening relationships with the residents.

This effort forms part of our broader CSR commitment to supporting community well‑being and fostering meaningful, long‑term positive impact.

The Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Top Achievers Awards is an initiative to recognise outstanding academic excellence among their high‑performing students. Under this initiative, 5 top‑achieving students from UTB and UBD are awarded each year. The awards honours students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, consistency, and sustained commitment throughout their studies.

The awards also serve as a meaningful platform to motivate students to pursue continuous professional growth while reinforcing the importance of education, talent development, and youth empowerment in contributing to Brunei’s future workforce.

We signed the Vision Aid Project agreement with the Brunei Ophthalmology Society (BOS), marking the start of a collaborative effort to strengthen access to essential eye health services for communities across Brunei.

The Vision Aid Project focuses on delivering vision screenings, eye health awareness, and targeted support initiatives, aligning with Brunei’s national health priorities and global efforts to promote good health and well‑being. Held in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the initiative highlights the importance of inclusive and accessible vision care, particularly for communities with limited access to support.

The partnership commenced with an on‑site vision screening activity conducted by the BOS team, demonstrating the immediate and tangible impact of the collaboration. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to a long‑term, community‑focused approach to CSR by improving quality of life through sustainable partnerships. It aligns with UNSDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being) and UNSDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) which served as a Strategic Partnership for the 5th ICBEF 2025, held from 14 to 15 October 2025 in Brunei Darussalam.

The MoU formalises a long‑term, sustainable partnership with a shared commitment to advancing education, research, innovation, and capacity building. It supports Brunei’s economic resilience and energy transition by strengthening links between academic research, policy discourse, and industry practice. Both parties will explore opportunities for collaborative research, knowledge exchange, talent development, and innovation initiatives, particularly in areas related to sustainable business practices, energy systems, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability. It also reflects a shared aspiration to translate academic insights into practical, real‑world applications that generate lasting value for institutions, industry, and society.

The conference provided a platform to gain insights from Professor Jinhua Zhao, the David J. Nolan Dean at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, United States of America. His presentation on “Renewable Energies in the Era of Global Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities” offered meaningful perspectives on the evolving global energy landscape and reinforced the importance of evidence‑based solutions in addressing climate change.

This partnership reinforces our commitment to Brunei Vision 2035 as it supports  UNSDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and UNSDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and UNSDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

The Future Leaders Academy is a structured leadership programme in Brunei Darussalam designed to nurture future‑ready talent. The programme has reached over 250 students from leading higher education institutions, including the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE), Politeknik Brunei, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), and Maktab Duli.

Through interactive workshops, industry insights, and practical learning sessions, students are exposed to big‑picture visioning, strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and risk mitigation, while gaining real‑world perspectives on leadership, decision‑making, and workplace realities.

The programme also places strong emphasis on people and values, fostering integrity, responsibility, collaboration, and resilience as essential foundations of leadership. It aligns with UNSDG 4 (Quality Education), UNSDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and UNSDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

Hibiscus LEAP (Learn, Empower, Accelerate, Progress) brings together 27 local startups for an intensive four‑day bootcamp aimed at strengthening Brunei’s product‑based businesses.

Designed to deliver meaningful and sustainable impact, the programme equips entrepreneurs with practical tools to refine product strategies, strengthen financial foundations, and prepare for sustainable market expansion. Participants also benefit from one‑on‑one coaching and a final pitch session, where selected businesses receive continued mentorship and seed funding support.

Hibiscus LEAP reflects our commitment to creating shared value by empowering local enterprises that contribute to national growth and economic resilience. The initiative aligns with Brunei’s national development priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 – decent work and economic growth.

The programme is in collaboration with key ecosystem partners which includes the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), Bruneian Made, Projek TUNAS, BIBD SEED, BIBD ALAF, Politeknik Brunei, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and 1 Kampong 1 Product. Their collective expertise strengthens support for MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) development and success. It aligns with UNSDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and UNSDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

FRIM, established in 1926, is a renowned centre for forestry research, conservation and sustainable forest management. Spanning 545 hectares in Kepong, FRIM features key facilities including an herbarium, arboretum, research laboratories and ecotourism attractions. It is internationally recognised for its contributions to tropical forest science and ecosystem conservation.

In support of FRIM’s efforts, Hibiscus has contributed for the restoration of the wooden bridge at Sungai Kroh, the upkeep of a nature trail within the grounds, new information and interpretive panels, as well as the installation of wooden benches around the Arboretum Borneo, a botanical garden dedicated to Bornean trees. The project was officially unveiled during its launching ceremony in June 2025, officiated by YBhg Dato’ Dr Ismail Hj Parlan, Director General of FRIM. This programme aligns with UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), UN SDG 15 (Life on Land) and UN SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

We are proud to strengthen our commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through our collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI) and the National Science Centre on the following initiatives:

Robot Tempur Competition

The Robot Tempur competition is a national event centred around the design and battle of combat robots organised by MOSTI. It provides as a platform for innovation, teamwork and the development of technical skills in robotics. We supported the programme through prizes, event collaterals, and serving as an honorary jury member. This programme aligns with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and UN SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

The competition took place from 14 to 19 September 2024 at the National Science Centre in Kuala Lumpur, attracting a total of 28,030 visitors. A total of 28 teams, comprising 116 students from universities and institutions across the country, participated in the event. he final round on 19 September 2024 saw the winning team from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology take first place. The prize-giving ceremony was graced by YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof, Deputy Minister of MOSTI.

Kembara Sains Borneo in Sabah

Kembara Sains Borneo is an annual flagship programme under the National SciTech4U outreach series. It seeks to spark interest in STEM among students, particularly those in underserved and rural communities. Also, in collaboration with the Sabah State Government and several other agencies, we supported the delivery of high-quality STEM education to groups with limited access to such learning opportunities. This programme aligns with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), UN SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and UN SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

A total of 18,054 students and teachers from 15 schools in Sabah benefited from this inclusive and engaging programme that ran in August 2024. Key activities included interactive science exhibitions, STEM challenges, hands-on experiments, a mobile planetarium, and knowledge-sharing sessions by Malaysian scientists and Hibiscus’ leading energy experts. It was launched by YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof, the Deputy Minister of MOSTI.

According to the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the combination of obesity, stunting and anaemia in Malaysia is a growing public health emergency affecting young children. Data from National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 has shown that an alarming number of children under the age of 5 years-old are iron deficient (46%), stunted (21.2%), underweight (15.3%), too thin/wasting (11%) or overweight (6%).

Due to these statistics, we supported “Program Generasi Sihat”, a controlled 32-week pilot programme (June 2024 – January 2025) to improve the nutritional intake of 200 children aged 5 to 6 years old at Tabika Sri Melati, Taman Medan Cahaya, Petaling Jaya (PJ) as a form of intervention at an early age. Our aim is to cultivate a healthy lifestyle for tabika (pre-school) children and their carers to help them reach their optimal potential, while minimising the risk of chronic diseases. Through the programme, we empowered the community through practical nutrition education, centred on the “Quarter-Quarter-Half” plate concept. Activities included food prep session, gardening, nutritionist talks, a Farm Fresh excursion, food basket distributions and menu and kitchen upgrades.

This programme ran in collaboration with MARTABAT PJ, Universiti Malaya (UM) Paediatrics Department, KEMAS (Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat under the Ministry of Rural Development), and the Ministry of Health. It aligns with UN SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), and UN SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

On 8 May 2023, in conjunction with World Thalassaemia Day, we launched the third iteration of our awareness campaign, NowYouSEEme (NYSM) 3.0. This campaign ran until 7 December 2023 and continued our mission of educating secondary school students about Thalassaemia while encouraging them to actively contribute to managing and reducing the disease. It aligns with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) 3, Good Health and Well-being and UN SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals.

In collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, NYSM 3.0 harnessed students’ creativity by engaging them in storytelling through a social media contest. A total of 41,099 students from 70 schools nationwide participated online, showcasing their talents and creating relatable content to raise awareness about Thalassaemia among their peers.

This initiative represents our commitment to supporting local Thalassaemia communities and raising awareness about this hereditary blood disorder, which causes reduced haemoglobin levels and symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath. While there is no cure for Thalassaemia, early detection and lifelong blood transfusions remain critical in managing the condition.

Building on the success of our previous campaigns, including NYSM 2.0, we continued to leverage digital platforms to empower the next generation as informed and compassionate members of society. Through creative, student-driven initiatives, our aim was to make a lasting impact in the fight against Thalassaemia, supporting Malaysia’s goal to reduce the prevalence of this condition.

Prize giving ceremony for the winners of the NYSM 3.0 campaign competition.

Thalassaemia is a hereditary blood disorder that causes one’s body to have less haemoglobins (red blood cells that carry oxygen) which results in feeling weak and tired easily, and or shortness of breath. Presently, there is no cure for thalassaemia, instead, regular blood transfusions are the most common method of treatment which is a life-long procedure.

Hibiscus Petroleum is committed in our support of local Thalassaemia communities and our efforts to raise awareness about this disorder. Our goal is to get the community involved in the fight against the disease in order to reduce Thalassaemia in the nation which is in line with the Malaysian government’s target. With the support of Malaysia’s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education on the campaign, we hope to achieve our goal by engaging an important group of people –students – more effectively and impactfully.

In 2022, we launched NowyouSEEme (NYSM) 2.0 on World Thalassaemia Day after the successful collaboration last year with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. The campaign aims to educate secondary school students on the medical condition to be better informed and to play an active role in society to manage and eventually eradicate the disease.

The NYSM 2.0 campaign initiative taps into students’ creativity in storytelling to create content on social media platforms and engage in their respective school contests. We will see the involvement of 70 schools throughout the country competing, showcasing their talent and ingenuity to create awareness on Thalassaemia.

The NYSM 2.0 campaign is an important one to the cause of raising awareness on Thalassemia because the disease can only be best managed when detected early. The campaign has achieved its objective in sharing the Thalassaemia narrative through a fresh, different perspective – one that is relatable to their peers.

The future of education goes beyond the classroom and lies in digital platforms as we continue to shape the next generation into more holistic members of society. The campaign reflects how creative our students are in simplifying complex topics like Thalassaemia and how savvy they are in leveraging social media channels as a medium of learning.

We recognise that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on lives and livelihoods of our communities. Therefore, we have been supporting a food aid initiative for approximately 7,800 low-income households and those facing extreme hardship in these challenging times by working with charity organisations in the identification of the most impacted areas in the Klang Valley and Sabah/Labuan areas. Packs comprising non-perishable food items such as rice, noodles, canned sardines, baked beans, cooking oil, biscuits and milk powder have been distributed to such families. This initiative is being carried out for a period of 25 weeks until the end of 2021.

The Group distributed a total of 360 packs of food in May 2020 to frontline personnel as a sign of our appreciation to them and their role in “fighting” the COVID-19 pandemic. Food was also given to personnel at the Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Queen Elizabeth 1 Hospital, Kota Kinabalu Immigration Department, Customs, Civil Defence, local police stations as well as various charities. Those in senior citizen homes, orphanages and organisations nursing people with disabilities were also not forgotten.

The Anasuria team came together in aid of the Mission Christmas Cash for Kids 2019 Appeal during the Christmas period in December 2019. This charity aims to make Christmas day different for local children living in poverty, providing gifts to the less fortunate within the community. Their generosity led to a fantastic number of presents and monetary contributions being donated in support of this great cause.

In March 2019, a Beach Cleaning Programme was held in collaboration with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Sabah (DOSH Sabah) and Kota Kinabalu City Hall. Litter along a 2km stretch of Likas Bay in Kota Kinabalu was cleared with the help of approximately 150 volunteers, mostly comprising students from various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes in Sabah.

The programme also included a health and safety awareness talk by DOSH Sabah on heat stroke. We were encouraged by the active participation of students and believe that their awareness and appreciation for health, safety and the environment was enhanced by the programme.

In early 2018, we initiated the Hibiscus Hope Scholarship for deserving students of British nationality to pursue fully funded postgraduate petroleum engineering degrees at a reputable British university with a campus located in Malaysia. This scholarship recognises that it was from the acquisition of our Anasuria asset, offshore United Kingdom that we commenced building a sustainable business in our Company and it affords the successful scholar an opportunity to experience the unique cultural setting of Malaysia whilst also working for a master’s level qualification.

The first recipient of the Hibiscus Hope Scholarship was Amir Ali, a BEng (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering (Distinction) graduate from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He also holds a Higher Education Certificate (HEC) in Mechanical & Petroleum Engineering (Distinction) from the University of Salford and a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Accounting (Distinction) from City of Glasgow College.