The initiative includes support for the national healthcare system and food provisions for communities across Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) — CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Group”) and its corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) arm, CIMB Foundation (“the Foundation”), announced today that the Group has committed to providing an additional RM10 million in pandemic aid via its Komuniti Kita COVID-19 Relief project. RM9 million is being funded collectively by CIMB Foundation and CIMB Group, while the Group is aiming to raise an additional RM1 million via an employee donation drive. The funds will be used to provide immediate much needed support to the national healthcare system and expand the Group’s CSR initiatives for communities in need across Malaysia. Out of the RM10 million, RM5 million has been committed, while the remaining amount will be earmarked for later use in the ongoing battle against the impacts of a possible prolonged pandemic.