As part of its commitment to supporting education and community well
being, Berjaya Cares Foundation (“BCF”) has contributed RM1 million in financial aid to 2,000
underprivileged schoolchildren from 15 secondary schools across Perak. The initiative forms
part of Berjaya Corporation Berhad’s (“BCorp”) ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.
PRESS RELEASE
Berjaya Cares Foundation Donates RM1 million in Financial Aid
to 2,000 Schoolchildren in Perak
Date: 25 April 2025
Venue: Ipoh, Perak
IPOH, 25 April 2025 5 – As part of its commitment to supporting education and community well
being, Berjaya Cares Foundation (“BCF”) has contributed RM1 million in financial aid to 2,000
underprivileged schoolchildren from 15 secondary schools across Perak. The initiative forms
part of Berjaya Corporation Berhad’s (“BCorp”) ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.
The largest-ever single financial aid donation to schoolchildren in the Perak State was presented by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Chairman of BCF, to YB Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, Perak State Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman, witnessed by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, and YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government, during the “Santuni Kasih” event held at SMJK Poi Lam.
The selected recipients were underprivileged schoolchildren studying in 15 secondary schools in Ipoh, Chemor, Tambun, Ulu Kinta, and Tanjung Rambutan. Each student received RM500 in cash assistance to help ease the cost of essential school items such as uniforms, shoes, school bags, and stationery.
“Education knows no boundaries. We believe that quality, accessible, and inclusive education is a powerful force for positive change, one that can transform children’s lives and help shape a prosperous future for Malaysia,” said Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan.
He further shared that BCorp, through Berjaya Cares Foundation, is committed to uplifting underprivileged communities by investing in education and nurturing talent.
“Through Berjaya Cares Foundation, we aim to ease the financial burden of families, especially those in the lower-income bracket, while helping to reduce dropout rates and improve access to education,” added the Founder and Advisor of BCorp.
Also present at the event were YB Puan Jenny Choy Tsi Jen, Deputy Speaker of the Perak State Legislative Assembly, Puan Sri Esther Tan, wife of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, and Mr Shashitharan Nair, Executive Director of Berjaya Group Berhad.
The largest-ever single financial aid donation to schoolchildren in the Perak State was presented by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Chairman of BCF, to YB Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, Perak State Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman, witnessed by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, and YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government, during the “Santuni Kasih” event held at SMJK Poi Lam.
The selected recipients were underprivileged schoolchildren studying in 15 secondary schools in Ipoh, Chemor, Tambun, Ulu Kinta, and Tanjung Rambutan. Each student received RM500 in cash assistance to help ease the cost of essential school items such as uniforms, shoes, school bags, and stationery.
“Education knows no boundaries. We believe that quality, accessible, and inclusive education is a powerful force for positive change, one that can transform children’s lives and help shape a prosperous future for Malaysia,” said Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan.
He further shared that BCorp, through Berjaya Cares Foundation, is committed to uplifting underprivileged communities by investing in education and nurturing talent.
“Through Berjaya Cares Foundation, we aim to ease the financial burden of families, especially those in the lower-income bracket, while helping to reduce dropout rates and improve access to education,” added the Founder and Advisor of BCorp.
Also present at the event were YB Puan Jenny Choy Tsi Jen, Deputy Speaker of the Perak State Legislative Assembly, Puan Sri Esther Tan, wife of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, and Mr Shashitharan Nair, Executive Director of Berjaya Group Berhad.
About Berjaya Cares Foundation (“BCF”)
The Berjaya Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of Berjaya Corporation Berhad. Its mission revolves around empowering individuals and communities through various initiatives. Among the foundation’s core focus areas are education for underprivileged children and youth, outreach programmes for marginalised communities, health and well-being, community welfare and development, local arts and culture, humanitarian aid, animal welfare, and environmental protection.
The Berjaya Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of Berjaya Corporation Berhad. Its mission revolves around empowering individuals and communities through various initiatives. Among the foundation’s core focus areas are education for underprivileged children and youth, outreach programmes for marginalised communities, health and well-being, community welfare and development, local arts and culture, humanitarian aid, animal welfare, and environmental protection.
About Berjaya Corporation Berhad (“BCorp”)
Berjaya Corporation Berhad is a publicly-listed company on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. It is a diversified consumer group with four core business segments: Retail (Food & Non-Food), Hospitality, Property, and Services. BCorp’s interests span various industries, including consumer marketing, financial services, hotels and resorts, recreation, gaming, environmental services, motor trading and distribution, telecommunications, IT, and investment holding. For more information, please visit www.berjaya.com
Berjaya Corporation Berhad is a publicly-listed company on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. It is a diversified consumer group with four core business segments: Retail (Food & Non-Food), Hospitality, Property, and Services. BCorp’s interests span various industries, including consumer marketing, financial services, hotels and resorts, recreation, gaming, environmental services, motor trading and distribution, telecommunications, IT, and investment holding. For more information, please visit www.berjaya.com
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