KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group has reaffirmed its commitment to community empowerment with a RM3.6 million pledge over two years, aimed at improving the livelihoods of 9,000 residents across several People’s Housing Projects (PPR) in the Klang Valley. Through a comprehensive approach, the initiative focuses on education, skills training, and sustainable economic opportunities to create lasting social impact.
Under CIMB Foundation, the initiative seeks to enhance literacy, numeracy, and graduation rates among students from B40 families by providing free tuition. By removing financial barriers to education, CIMB is ensuring that more children have the opportunity to excel academically and secure brighter futures.
To drive economic empowerment, CIMB Islamic has introduced various programmes to nurture entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency. Program Keusahawanan 7.0, iTEKAD Rider Entrepreneur, MicroBizReady, and Sewing Skills Upskill Training equip aspiring business owners with the knowledge, tools, and financial resources needed to establish and grow their ventures, particularly in the gig economy and micro-business sectors.
Recognising the immediate needs of vulnerable communities, CIMB is also providing essential aid through the Food Basket Programme, ensuring low-income households have access to nutritious meals. Furthermore, the Back to School programme supports students by supplying school essentials and uniforms, easing financial burdens on families as they prepare for the academic year.
As part of its mission to inspire and motivate, CIMB also organised KITA BAGI JADI, a motivational sharing session featuring Malaysia’s cycling legend, Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang, aimed at instilling resilience and ambition among young Malaysians.
By addressing both immediate needs and long-term development, CIMB continues to drive meaningful change, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for social progress and economic resilience within underserved communities.
