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.
