DBOS Corporate Social Responsibility with RM500,000 Charitable Contribution

Venue: Level 22, Wisma Bapa Malaysia

Development Bank Of Sarawak (“DBOS”) is committed to community welfare with a charitable donation totalling RM500,000. This contribution, aimed at fostering socio-religious harmony, preservation of inclusivity and supporting underprivileged communities, was formally presented on 27th  June 2024 at Wisma Bapa Malaysia.

In a ceremony marked by goodwill and solidarity, DBOS allocated RM250,000 each to two esteemed organisations respectively, Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (“TABUNG ZAKAT”) and Unit For Other Religions Charitable Trust (“UNIFOR”).

The contribution ceremony was graced and witnessed by our YAB Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Abang Haji Openg and accompanied by DBOS, headed by Tan Sri Chairman Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad bin Abdul Ghani, DBOS Board of Directors; Dato Christopher anak Adrian, Datu Haji Abang Halmi Bin Ikhwan, Mr. Peter Chin Mui Khiong, and Mr. Awang Za'aba bin Awg Mahmud, and also DBOS Chief Executive Officer; Datu Laura Lee Ngien Hion. The inaugural contribution session as the recipient was Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak, represented by YBhg. Datuk Haji Misnu bin Haji Taha, Yang Dipertua Majlis Islam Sarawak, and YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli bin Haji Abd Mohd Nailie, Pengurus Besar Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak. 

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani, DBOS’s Chairman (standing six left) hands over the mock cheque to YBhg. Datuk Haji Misnu bin Haji Taha, Yang Dipertua Majlis Islam Sarawak (standing eight left) as representatives for Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (“TABUNG ZAKAT”).

Meanwhile, the subsequent session with Unit For Other Religions Charitable Trust (“UNIFOR”) saw the esteemed presence of Chairman YB Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas and recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John Kennedy.

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani, DBOS’s Chairman (standing six left) hands over the mock cheque to Chairman YB Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas (standing eight left) as representatives for Unit For Other Religions Charitable Trust (“UNIFOR”).

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak was established in 1985 as the representative of the Majlis Islam Sarawak, responsible for the management of Zakat, Sadaqatul Jariah, and Wakaf funds. Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak plays a crucial role in providing infrastructure for the collection, distribution, and administration of these funds, as well as raising awareness among the Islamic community about the obligation of giving Zakat. Meanwhile, the Unit For Other Religions Charitable Trust in Sarawak is a gazetted Sarawak charitable trust organisation that provides financial assistance to non-Muslim houses of worship and mission schools in the region. It operates and was set up in 2018 under the Charitable Trust Ordinance 1994 and focuses on socio-economic programs to support deserving individuals.

DBOS is proud to contribute to a brighter, more equitable future for all Sarawakians while at the same time reflecting DBOS' commitment to corporate social responsibility as part of DBOS’ sustainable ESG initiatives.

Source of News: Development Bank of Sarawak Berhad