IPOH, 15 October – Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) continue its series of charity programme for this year by organising a Deepavali charity shopping spree for the underprivileged community in Perak and contributed a sum of RM16,000.00 in hopes to bring the light of joy to the underprivileged children, women and their family members.

This Corporate Social Responsibility Programme (CSR) is part of CGC’s initiative in reaching out and supporting the less fortunate and underserved members in the community which transcends across all races.

“The idea of having a shopping spree experience today is to give them a memorable and joyful outing to celebrate the upcoming Deepavali,” said CGC’s Chief Financial Officer, Encik Syed Naufal Shahabudin.

“Engaging with the community throughout the festive season has always been the core principal of CGC’s social programmes. This is to ensure that we are able to reach out to all cross-section of the underprivileged community in the country,” added Syed Naufal.

Each of the family had received RM350.00 worth of shopping vouchers from CGC to shop for basic necessities in preparation for the upcoming Festival of Lights. The contribution worth RM16,000.00 to the families were presented by Encik Syed Naufal Shahabudin and accompanied by CGC’s Branch Head in Ipoh, Madam Punitha Jeyabalan.

“We sincerely hope that our contribution and shopping experience will bring the children and the family members hope, cheer and happiness during this joyous time of the year, besides easing their financial burden. These are the community who have a special place in our heart as we are responsibly committed in giving back to the underprivileged society throughout our programmes,” said Syed Naufal.

“It is indeed a noble initiative taken by CGC to extend its lending hands for the children and their families today. We truly believe the Deepavali celebration this year will be a meaningful one for them, especially the children”, said Mr. Vincent, a representative from Caring & Sharing Friends – an NGO responsible in identifying the underpviledged community.

CGC’s Deepavali charity shopping spree at Mydin Mall in Bandar Meru Raya in Ipoh saw the participation of around 25 CGC staff who consisted of the senior management and staff from both the headquarters as well as the Ipoh branch.

“We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the management of Mydin Mohamed Holdings for sponsoring the venue this morning as part of their support towards this noble initiative,” added Syed Naufal.

The children participated in the activities and games organised by CGC and later they were treated with a sumptuous lunch together with the guests.

CGC has also extended aid and offered relief support towards various causes. In the last two (2) years, CGC has contributed more than RM300,000.00 through its CSR programmes as part of its effort in lending a helping hand and reaching out to all cross-section of the society throughout the country.