CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has announced a RM200 million commitment over five years (2026–2030) under its “Kita Bagi Jadi Komuniti” (KBJK) platform, reinforcing its ambition to empower communities and drive inclusive growth across Malaysia. The initiative underscores the bank’s long-term strategy to promote economic empowerment, strengthen community wellbeing, and enhance financial inclusion through skills development, particularly in digital and financial literacy.
The pledge was unveiled by CIMB Group Chief Executive Officer Novan Amirudin in Kuala Lumpur. He emphasised the socio-economic urgency of closing income inequality gaps, stating that nations with greater disparity often experience less sustainable development. “In contrast, a thriving, inclusive society that leaves no one behind benefits all its members. At CIMB, our purpose to advance customers and society is simple but powerful,” he said.
As part of the KBJK platform, CIMB introduced several targeted programmes aimed at key segments of society. Among them is the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme, designed to provide customised financing and networking support for women-led enterprises. The initiative aims to assist 300 women entrepreneurs over a three-year period.
In collaboration with the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK), CIMB is also delivering ‘Jaga Duit’ workshops – a financial literacy programme tailored for low-income employees within its corporate and SME client base. Nearly 1,500 individuals have already participated in these sessions.
Additionally, through the ‘Let’s Duit’ initiative led by TNG Digital, around 1,000 senior citizens nationwide have received practical, hands-on training in digital payment tools, helping them navigate the digital economy with greater confidence and safety.
CIMB continues to build on a strong foundation of social investment. Between 2021 and 2024, the group has disbursed over RM125 million in community-focused initiatives, keeping it firmly on track to meet its RM150 million target by end-2025. During the same period, the bank has channelled more than RM50 billion in financing to support low-income customers and SMEs, reaffirming its role as a responsible financial intermediary driving inclusive economic impact.
Through TNG Digital, CIMB has also facilitated nearly RM1 billion in salary disbursements to over 40,000 migrant workers while expanding financial access for refugees and gig economy participants.
-Bernama
