THE CATEGORY WINNERS
Community & Social Welfare
Winner:
CIMB Group Sdn Bhd
CIMB encourages its customers to propose Community Link projects. It then allocates funds for the projects, while customers contribute by transacting with the bank. These projects have included the purchase of vans and essential supplies for homes for the disabled, medical camps for the underprivileged, the purchase of dialysis machines, the construction of wheelchair ramps, academic awards, and computers for schools. CIMB has also supported sports development and assistance to flood victims.
Launched on 12 May 2007, CIMB Community Link won the inaugurral Community & Social Welfare, CSR Perdana Menteri Award in November 2007 against 316 nominations from established multinational corporations. I did it in 6 months, another feather on my cap.
