SERENDAH, 8 December – Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) brought joyful experience to 158 school-going children from Ulu Melaka Orang Asli Settlement with ‘Back-to-School’ CSR Programme today.

The programme was part of CGC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to assist Orang Asli families with school-going children with ‘back-to-school’ supplies. It was organised in collaboration with the Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA) from the District of Hulu Selangor.

About 160 children who are attending kindergarten, primary and secondary schools were presented with new school uniforms, bags and stationery. They also participated in the fun-filled activities and had scrumptious lunch served especially for the children and their families.

“We are delighted to bring much excitement to the children of Ulu Melaka settlement with our ‘Back-to-School’ programme today. This is our third consecutive back-to-school programme in three (3) years organised as part of our noble initiatives in reaching out to the Orang Asli community with the main objective to ease their financial constraints especially when preparing their children for the new school session next year,” said CGC’s President / Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak.

“We hope our contribution today will serve as a motivation and encouragement to these children to take an interest in education and perform well in their studies to help themselves to a better future,” added Zamree.

Prior to the presentation of school items, activities such as colouring contest, musical chairs and soccer match were organised for the children, which was also participated by CGC’s management team and volunteers from Kelab Rekreasi CGC (KRCGC).

Throughout the year, CGC had extended aid and financial assistance towards various causes. In support of various community segments in the country, CGC had organised CSR programmes in conjunction with major festivals in Malaysia.

“These initiatives undertaken by CGC would always remain an integral part of our community outreach programme that are aimed at improving the quality of life and well-being of our fellow Malaysians nationwide.. We truly believe that we are able to make a difference to the underprivileged members of the society with our contribution in support of their respective causes,” clarified Zamree.