KOTA KINABALU, 26 May – Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) this evening organised a contribution and charity dinner session with 35 residents of Sabah Cheshire Home as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in conjunction with Keamatan Festival.

Sabah Cheshire Home is a private, non-profit and charitable organization, which provides care for individuals with disabilities irrespective of race, religion and culture working with them to help them to live independently, in promoting and implementation of independent living in exercising their rights.

“We are delighted to share the joy of festive mood with the residents of Sabah Cheshire Home this evening. This programme exhibit as one of our many initiatives in contributing and providing financial and moral support to the special members of the society especially during the festive season,” said CGC’s President / Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak.

“We truly understand the significance of the festivals celebrated by the various ethnic groups. This time of year, we are reaching out to the community in Kota Kinabalu and we hope that our humble contribution will not only ease their financial burden but also give them hope, cheer and happiness during this joyous time of the year,” added Zamree.

A cash contribution of RM10,000 was presented by CGC’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning, Mohd Reza Mohd Hatta and CGC’s Kota Kinabalu Assistant Manager to the State Manager of Sabah Cheshire Home, Ms. Jenifer Liew.

“We appreciate CGC’s generosity in organising a charity dinner for the residents of Sabah Cheshire Home. In line with the home’s objective to create an enabling environment for our residents to lead a normal life within their capabilities within the society, every contribution helps to fulfil the residents’ wish of celebrating Pesta Keamatan like anyone else”, said Jenifer.

CGC’s Pesta Keamatan CSR programme with Sabah Cheshire Home saw the participation of CGC staff from both its headquarters in Kelana Jaya, Selangor as well as its Kota Kinabalu branch.

According to Zamree, CGC’s CSR programme is an ongoing effort in fulfilling its responsibility as a responsible corporate citizen. By incorporating these values, we hope to engage with the society, be it our customers, stakeholders or society at-large in a meaningful way.

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 various CSR programmes in conjunction with major festivals in Malaysia.

In the last two (2) years, CGC has contributed about RM350,000.00 through the Corporate Social Responsibility programmes as part of its initiatives in giving back to the society.