30th August 2023

On 30th August 2023, Thomas Philip organized a CSR program with Light Up Borneo at Kg Dubolon and reNIKOLA Holdings Sdn Bhd to install pico- and micro-hydropower that can generate electricity to Kg. Dubolon, Sabah. This benefits 10 houses and around 100 villagers. 8 staffs volunteered from Thomas Philip and joined this trip for 5 days 4 nights.

The journey was not smooth-sailing as we were to change 3 modes of transportation to get to our destination. It took us 3 hours flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, 2 hours journey from Kota Kinabalu to Keningau where our 4x4 jeeps were set, 4 hours off-road journey and 1 hour boat ride to Kg.Dubolon, Pensiangan, Sabah. 

It was the first time our 8 volunteers visited Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It is a valuable experience to explore new place and meet new people from different background. This CSR program was launched by our Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. During his visit, villagers had a chance to speak and inform what facilities that they need in Kg. Dubolon. The villagers were pleased that they no longer have to face interruptions of power especially at night.