Nurturing Communities Through Nature Bank Islam is committed to environmental sustainability and undertakes impactful initiatives to address critical ecological challenges in support of Malaysia’s sustainable development agenda. In 2024, the Group collaborated with Sultan Mizan Antarctic Research Foundation (YPASM) and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) to execute a mangrove reforestation project in Pantai Merchang, Marang, Terengganu. This initiative involved planting over 1,000 mangrove saplings intended to mitigate coastal erosion, enhance biodiversity, foster long-term ecological resilience, and safeguard the socioeconomic well-being of the surrounding community. This project underscores Bank Islam’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation, embodying its overarching sustainability agenda. The collaboration involves close to 200 volunteers, including students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Imtiaz Yayasan Terengganu and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim (PERKAYA) Terengganu, coming together to make a meaningful impact. “The support from Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad is invaluable. Mangroves serve as powerful carbon sinks, storing significant amounts of CO2. This programme will not only help in reducing global warming but also in protecting our coastal areas and biodiversity. Due to global warming, the alarming rate of ice melting at the polar regions significantly contributes to rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions, posing a threat to communities and ecosystems globally,” said Abd Shukor Jamaluddin, Chief Executive Officer of YPASM. Bank Islam is committed to environmental preservation, consistently making a significant impact. Previous initiatives include beach clean-up programs at Pantai Sepat and Pantai Balok in Kuantan and the planting of 2,000 mangrove saplings at Pantai Sepat, Tanjung Lumpur, and Pantai Chendor in Pahang. These efforts helped preserve these natural habitats and raised awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. In conjunction with its 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2023, the Group successfully planted 4,000 mangrove saplings in Pantai Cherating, Pahang, supported by 170 volunteers from four higher education institutions and strategic partners. Through strategic collaborations and community empowerment, Bank Islam aims to leave a legacy of environmental stewardship and resilience, aligned with its broader vision of fostering sustainable progress for future generations. 139 www.bankislam.com 01 02 03 04 05 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 06 07 08 09
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