KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Foundation has contributed RM200,000 to the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zong) for the construction of its new 12-storey building in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
The contribution was part of the group’s ongoing efforts to work with the Chinese community in support of the development of its culture, education and social-economic standing, said CIMB Group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Nazir Razak.
“We are glad we are able to aid Hua Zong in its quest to better serve its members and the community by having its own building after having operated under the roof of the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall for the past 19 years,” he said at a press conference here yesterday.
Nazir also announced a personal donation of RM5,000 to the RM55mil building which will house a Chinese museum, library, reading room, information and research rooms, meeting rooms, conference hall and a multi-purpose banquet hall.
The public can also donate directly to Hua Zong’s building fund via CIMB Cares, the bank’s online donation portal.
CIMB Bank customers can donate a minimum of RM10 via their personal accounts on CIMB Clicks, while customers of other banks can also participate through CIMB Clicks, facilitated by the MEPS FPX mechanism (debit payment for internet banking).
Hua Zong president Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah said the movement had raised RM39mil for the construction of the building, and he hoped more funds could be collected.
“Hopefully, we can hold the groundbreaking ceremony by August while the entire project is expected to be completed in two years’ time,” he said.
For information on how to contribute towards Hua Zong’s building fund via CIMB Cares, visit www.cimbclicks.com.my or call 1300-880-900.(theedgemalaysia.com)
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