KOTA KINABALU, 12 Sept – Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) contributed RM12,000 to Yayasan Kebajikan Suria (YKS) as part of its’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) program organised in conjunction with the Malaysia Day Celebrations. This effort marks the second CSR programme in Sabah this year after the recent RM100,000 contribution for the Ranau Disaster Relief Fund.
The cheque was presented by CGC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Encik Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak to the Headmaster of Sekolah Agama Yayasan Kebajikan Suria, Tuan Haji Awang Raplah Bin Salil. Also present at the event was Encik Mohd Zulfikar Datuk Haji Ahmad, Vice President, Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia (DPMM) Sabah and their members along with CGC Kota Kinabalu branch team.
“We are delighted to extend our support to the less fortunate especially in supporting the development and well-being of the children at Yayasan Kebajikan Suria,” said Zamree.
The centre receives funds from the Department of General Affairs of Sabah on an annual basis to support their activities and to maintain the day-to-day operations of the centre. YKS is equipped with facilities such as hostel blocks to accommodate the children, a mosque and a mini library for the ease of the 50 children, aged between 7 to 17 years, who reside at the centre.
“We are most grateful that CGC is lending a hand to support our centre. Most of the children who reside at YKS are orphans and children who are from poor families across Sabah. We would like to provide the best that we can for these children so that they will develop to be well – rounded individuals with a bright future ahead. We believe that this is the best thing we can do for the children apart from giving them continuous care and support. We hope more companies will take CGC as an example and lend a hand to those in need,” said Awang Raplah.
The guests were given a tour to view the facilities available at YKS and followed by a talk on “Kebaikan dan Amalan Menabung – Financial Prudence,Benefits of Savings” for the benefit of the students. The talk was presented by CGC’s Kota Kinabalu Deputy Branch Head, Puan Agnes Vivvy Toisin.
CGC’s community engagement efforts through the CSR programmes has transcended across the nation and aids a variety of causes and communities. Early this year, CGC extended aid and volunteer support towards flood relief efforts in Kelantan. Apart from that, CGC is also committed in extending support and spreading joy to underprivileged members of the community during festive seasons such as Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Chinese New Year, and Deepavali. Earlier this week, CGC held its CSR program at Bengkel Seri Sarawak in Kota Samarahan.
“We look forward to doing more of such programmes for a wider cross-section of the Malaysian community across the country,” added Zamree.
As a financial institution dedicated to promoting the growth and development of small and medium enterprises, CGC looks forward to strengthening its position as a top-of-mind facilitator for access to financing for the SMEs in the country. Since its incorporation in 1972, CGC has assisted over 430,000 SMEs and has issued guarantees over RM56 billion.