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RESPONSIBlE CORPORATE

CITIZENShIP

The year under review has seen communities grappling with unparalleled challenges after being hard-hit by the
COVID-19 pandemic. We supported impacted communities in myriad ways – by providing meals and essential items to
those in need, monetary contributions to individuals and families affected badly by the pandemic, as well as support to
social organisations. Our operating subsidiaries, notably Bank Islam, through its AMAL corporate responsibility arm, and
Takaful Malaysia, have been doing their part as responsible corporate citizens in granting them help and hope in their
INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 AMAL Prihatin Relief in Sabah
time of need.

During the year under review, the state of
Sabah experienced a sharp increase in the
number of COVID-19 cases. Bank Islam
directed its efforts to ensuring the wellbeing
of the populace by contributing RM42,000
110 during the first wave of the pandemic.
An additional RM100,000 was contributed
during the second wave of the pandemic,
of which:
BIMB HOLDINGS BERHAD 199701008362 (423858-X) RM80,000 was distributed to 800 affected families in five districts – Tawau, Lahad Aid for Shelter Houses
RM20,000 was channelled to frontliners
in four districts – Tawau, Lahad Datu,
Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu – in the
form of food supplies, drinks and other
necessities.

Datu, Tuaran, Sandakan and Semporna – in the form of basic necessities. The
identification of families and distribution process were done through collaborations
The implementation of the
with Lahad Datu District Police Headquarters, Fisheries Development
Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) Sabah, Persatuan Skuad Komuniti Prihatin
(“MCO”) made it hard for shelter
Sabah, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Leluhur Nusantara Negeri Sabah and
homes to obtain basic provisions,
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Impian Malaysia (Borneo Komrad). Movement Control Order
including much-needed food for
their occupants. In view of this,
Bank Islam collaborated with
Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia in
helping to deliver food supplies,
Relief for Medical Workers
including rice, cooking oil, coffee,
Bank Islam provided relief tea, sugar, salt and soy sauce to
for medical workers at 19 11 selected shelter homes across
hospitals across the country. the country.
The contributions came in the form
of basic necessities and appliances
such as industrial and cooler fans,
relaxing chairs, air conditioners,
sofa beds, tables, kettles, pillows,
mattresses and mats. The aim
was to provide comfort for these
frontline workers as they continue
to work tirelessly in treating the
populace.