KUCHING, 8 SEPTEMBER 2015: Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) contributed RM12,000 to Bengkel Seri Sarawak as part of its’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) program organised in conjunction with the Malaysia Day Celebrations. CGC’s contribution marks the first financial support for Bengkel Seri Sarawak from the private sector since its inception in 1991.

The cheque was presented by CGC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Encik Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak to the Bengkel Seri Sarawak’s Chairman, Mr. Joseph Heng Kheng Chong. Also present at the event was Mr. Terence Temenggong Jayang, the Executive Secretary of the Dayak Chambers of Commerce and Industry and their members along with CGC Kuching branch team.

“We consider this as our responsibility to reach out and extend a helping hand to the less fortunate members of the community. We sincerely hope our contribution would in some way make the lives of Bengkel Seri Sarawak members much better,” said Zamree.

The Centre which was established under the Sarawak State Welfare Department also receives funds from the department on an annual basis to support their activities and to maintain their centre.

“We are glad that CGC is lending a hand to support our cause. Most of our members who have been here with us since inception are mainly individuals with disabilities. We have managed to aid over 100 physically challenged individuals across Sarawak. We hope more corporations will take CGC as an example and lend a hand to those in need,” said Joseph Heng.

CGC and other invited guests and participants were given a tour around the centre to view the production process of the artificial limbs, cards and other products that are produced by the members.

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 Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and Deepavali. The most recent CSR initiative carried out by CGC in support of Ranau Community who were adversely affected by the June 2015 earthquake.

“We look forward to further assist less privileged communities through our upcoming CSR programmes,” 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.