GEORGE TOWN, September 24 – PETRONAS has successfully wrapped up its 2024 BeDigital Bootcamp series, marking its first entry into the Northern Region. The 10th cohort of the programme, held at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pulau Pinang, saw the participation of 98 final-year students from five universities. This year’s bootcamp series, supported by 27 local universities and over 90 hiring partners, digitally empowered 860 students with 276 successful job placements since its inception in 2022.
The closing ceremony, graced by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, highlighted PETRONAS’ commitment to strengthening digital literacy and improving job prospects among students. PETRONAS’ Senior Vice President Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong praised the programme for its impact on Malaysia’s digital future, emphasizing collaboration with higher learning institutions and industry partners.
