Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad Contributes to the Nation’s Unsung Heroes – ATM and PDRM |
| Wednesday, 6 Mei 2020 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KUALA LUMPUR, 6 May 2020 – Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (”BPMB”) recently contributed 100,000 face masks to Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (“ATM”) and Polis Di-Raja Malaysia (“PDRM”). The face masks were for distribution to the army and police officers who manned roadblocks during the Movement Control Order (“MCO”). The contribution of face masks is part of BPMB’s efforts in supporting the frontliners. “The Armed Forces and the Police have played an important role in ensuring that Malaysians abide by the rules set by the Government during the MCO,” said BPMB President/Group Chief Executive Officer, Arshad Mohamed Ismail. “This is the least we can do to help protect the officers in return for their sacrifices while on duty.” “The army and police officers have made significant sacrifices to ensure that Malaysians remain safe and healthy,” he continued. “On behalf of everyone at BPMB, we would like to thank ATM and PDRM for their selfless dedication.” Arshad represented BPMB in handing over the masks to representatives of ATM and PDRM in a simple handing over ceremony at Menara Bank Pembangunan in Kuala Lumpur. ATM was represented by Colonel Ahmad Najib bin Othman and Captain Muhamad Hanafi bin Othman while PDRM was represented by CP Dato’ Sri Rosli Ab Rahman and SAC Tuan Azizee Bin Ismail. About Bank Pembangunan Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) was incorporated on 28 November 1973 with a role in the development of the Malaysian economy by assisting entrepreneurs involved in small and medium-sized industries through the provision of various financing facilities, training and advisory services, particularly to the Bumiputera entrepreneurs. Today, BPMB is mandated to provide medium to long-term financing to the strategic sectors of the economy. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pembangunan Leasing Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (PLC), BPMB also provides financing to small and medium-sized businesses including those involved in manufacturing, construction, supply, transportation, agriculture, hospitality and information technology. Owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated, BPMB has been accorded the highest rating ‘AAA’ by both RAM Rating Services Berhad (RAM) and Malaysia Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC). It is regulated and supervised by Bank Negara Malaysia under the Development Financial Institution Act 2002. With a combined asset value of RM24.7 billion (as at 31 December 2018), the BPMB Group is well-positioned to meet the financing and business development needs of Malaysian businesses in the priority sectors. For more information, please contact: |
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