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SPREADING RAMADAN CHEER TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED
Caring for Children

Being socially responsive and constantly looking out to make a
sustainable difference in the community, the Bank has consistently,
during the month of Ramadan, taken the opportunity to spread cheer
among neglected segments in society.
In 2021, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim dan Asnaf Baitun
Nurrawdhah (“PKAYABN”), an orphanage located at Setiawangsa,
was selected as the Bank’s initiative in caring for underprivileged
children. RM20,000 worth of donations in cash and kind were given
to PKAYABN.
The contribution helped support the home’s day-to-day expenditures,
improve its facilities, as well as ease the financial burden faced by
the home as they prepare for the fasting month of Ramadan and the
subsequent Raya celebrations.
Food packs for Iftar were also distributed to bring cheer and allow
memorable celebrations for the children.

Established in 2014, PKAYABN supports a total of 33 residents, comprising children ranging from
a six month old infant to 20 years old, and a single mother. The cost of living has risen due to the
COVID pandemic and PKAYABN depends solely on donations from companies and NGOs for its livelihood.
Groceries, toiletries and personal care products were contributed, in addition to PKAYABN two sets of
study tables and chairs to create a conducive environment for learning.

Not Leaving Anyone Behind

Orphans are not the only ones in the eyes of EXIM Bank in our
CSR initiatives. The neglected parts of the society are also in
the Bank’s radar, namely Pusat Jagaan Al-Fikrah Malaysia
(“PJAFM”). This senior old folks home located in Kajang
continues to enjoy the partronage of the Bank.

This year, the Bank donated RM13,000 to the home to support
its daily expenditure and ease the financial burden during
the holy month, in addition to a breaking of fast treat to the
residents of the old folks.
PJAFM caters to a total of 70 senior citizens, and derives its source
of income solely through donations from corporate companies,
non-governmental organisations (“NGOs”), charitable organisations
and personal donations to sustain its monthly expenses.

Apart from that, PJAFM’s staff also breeds catfish and other
farm animals to support its finances and runs a small farm for
gardening activities that allow their residents to interact with
nature. These neglected senior citizens, who have been taken
care off at PJAFM deserve some pills of happiness especially
during Ramadan.