Last Tuesday, on the 28th of September, thanks to Petronsains, we had the incredible opportunity to visit Petrosains at Suria KLCC. This allowed us to immerse ourselves in firsthand experiences of scientific activities, experiments, and modern technological simulations offered by Petrosains. It marked my very first visit to Petrosains, and I found myself utterly captivated by the place’s overall decor and design. While it was undoubtedly a fun and exciting experience, there were also a couple of less enjoyable moments that I encountered during our visit to Petrosains last Tuesday. Here, I will recount both the enjoyable and less enjoyable aspects of our visit.

On the day of our visit, we had agreed to meet up at the Kerinchi LRT station and then take the LRT to KLCC. Once we arrived at Petrosains, we were warmly greeted by the staff there. Given our sizable group, we decided to divide into smaller groups. I found myself grouped with Ms. Q and Amirul. This was particularly significant for us, who had a visual impairment. Ms. Q did an exceptional job explaining the various tools and graphics on display. It was truly impressive how she made the information accessible to Amirul and me. Indeed, for individuals such as Amirul and myself, who faced challenges in perceiving the visual exhibits, it would be greatly beneficial if Petrosains could offer audio explanations or Braille text to enhance accessibility for those with visual impairments. These provisions are not only vital but also profoundly advantageous for individuals who lack visual capabilities.

At lunchtime, we made our way to the Mesra Cafeteria within the Petrosains area. After an extensive period of walking and exploration, we found ourselves quite fatigued and ravenously hungry, anticipating a delectable meal ahead. To our surprise, our expectations were somewhat misled, as the cafeteria offerings were limited, and I could only manage to procure a sausage roll and a Matcha latte. Admittedly, we took into consideration that it was a school holiday, and the place was bustling with visitors. Given the sizable crowd, the cafeteria should have been better prepared with an adequate supply of food to satisfy the hungry patrons.

As I mentioned earlier, being in the midst of the school holiday season, it was entirely expected that a place like Petrosains would be bustling with energetic children darting about. While such behavior is understandable for children, I would like to suggest that Petrosains consider employing additional staff to help manage and supervise the young visitors. Furthermore, I noticed that some of the equipment on display was either damaged or incomplete. This aspect could benefit from some attention to ensure a more seamless and fulfilling experience for all visitors.

In summary, our one-day visit to Petrosains was a truly enjoyable and fun experience. I’d like to extend a special shoutout to Petrosains for generously sponsoring our visit and express my heartfelt gratitude to the ENOKU team for their assistance in ensuring we could partake in as many activities and simulations as possible during our time there. Without the combined efforts of Petrosains and the ENOKU team, this memorable trip to Petrosains wouldn’t have been possible. I will cherish the memories and experiences gained at Petrosains for a lifetime.