AIGB AR06-2c_060706.qxd 7/7/06 12:31 AM Page 76 76 AmInvestment Group Berhad • Annual Report 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility Encik Mustafa Mohd Nor (Kelab AmBank Group Deputy Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Prof W Y Chin, Vice-President of Olympic President, far left) being congratulated by YB Dato’ Razak (centre) on stage with Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Council of Malaysia (left), and Encik Mahdi Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil (Women, Family and Hashim (Chairman, AmBank Group, second from Murad, Executive Director, AmBank (M) Berhad, Community Development Minister and Acting Federal left) and other dignitaries ushering in the New Year holding up logos to signify the partnership Territories Minister, third from left) while Tuan Haji at the AmBank Group Gemilang 2006 concert. between the AmBank Group and Olympic Salleh Yusop (Director-General, Dewan Bandaraya Council of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, second from left) and YBhg Tan Sri Mohd Amin Osman (President of Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association, far right) look on at the AmBank-Kuala Lumpur International Marathon 2006 cheque presentation ceremony. As the Main Sponsor of the launch to all Malaysians, but to all visitors, evening of the Visit Malaysia Year who will be able to enjoy the richness 2007 (VMY 2007), the AmBank Group and diversity of Malaysian geography, on 31 December 2005 staged the culture, history and the warmth of the AmBank Group Gemilang 2006 people. The evening marked the concert which also ushered in the second time in three years (a pause in New Year. Officiated by YAB Dato’ Sri 2004 was taken to respect victims of Najib Tun Razak, the Deputy Prime the tsunami disaster) that the AmBank Minister, the joint effort with the Group staged an event of such Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Malaysia proportions, demonstrating its role as and Kuala Lumpur City Hall provided a caring corporate citizen and the rousing entertainment throughout the private sector’s collaboration with the evening and a dazzling display of Government to represent Malaysia fireworks to a crowd which swelled Incorporated. onto the streets surrounding Dataran AmBank Group Director, Group Public Affairs, Merdeka. Well-known Malaysian Syed Anuar Syed Ali (right), presents a placard In further promoting Malaysia as a signifying the School Sponsorship Programme entertainers including Reshmonu, global player in sports, the AmBank to YB Dato’ Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Ruffedge, Zainal Abidin and Daniel Minister of Education. Group became the Official Banking (Malaysian Idol 2005) were featured, Group for the Olympic Council of wooing the crowd with their varied Malaysia. The announcement took and rousing presentations. The event place in February 2006 and affirmed not only supported the Malaysian Children from Persatuan the Group’s continued support not Kebangsaan Pekak Malaysia Government’s promotion of Malaysia only for sports in Malaysia but also in pose for a group shot together with the AmBank Group and National Zoo officials. AIGB AR06-2c_060706.qxd 7/7/06 12:32 AM Page 77 AmInvestment Group Berhad • Annual Report 2006 77 AmBank-KL International Marathon runners in eager anticipation at the starting line. First Place in the Women’s Category, presented by Encik Mohamed Azmi Mahmood, Managing Director, Retail Banking, AmBank (M) Berhad. the international sporting arena. Rumah Amal Hashimiah (a shelter for Through this agreement, the AmBank 150 orphans and disabled children) Group provides its suite of banking and to Rahmat Ramadan, a charity facilities and financial expertise to event at Dataran Merdeka co- OCM and its affiliates, which include organised by the Ministry of Women, 47 National Sports Associations and Family and Community Development their athletes. By supporting the for 5,000 underprivileged citizens from OCM, the Group will also be the Klang Valley. Support was also supporting the Malaysian contingent given to Tijarah Ramadan, 30-second to such notable events as the Asian episodes aired on TV1 throughout the Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group (left), shaking hands with Team AmBank Games (Doha, December 2006) and month of Ramadan. Further activities Malaysia Rotax Junior driver Ooi Fei Hoong before further afield, to the Beijing 2008 included a visit for children from the the final race of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Olympic Games. Persatuan Kebangsaan Pekak Finals 2005. Malaysia to the National Zoo, where The AmBank Group further supported the Group presented RM30,000 for its the cause of international sporting 19th consecutive year of support for events as a means of building the Dromedary Camels. understanding and friendships between foreign countries, when it Participation as sponsor in the New sponsored for the second time the Straits Times’ School Sponsorship AmBank-Kuala Lumpur International Programme provided free copies of Marathon (by an amount of the paper to schools to aid RM400,000), which attracted over improvement of students’ command 8,000 local as well as international of English. The Skim Mudah Milik runners. The worldwide Rotax Max RM1 with AmBank as exclusive bank Women, Family, and Community Development Challenge Grand Finals 2005 in made affordable housing accessible Minister, YB Dato’ Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil (left) Langkawi was also sponsored in an to lower income groups in Pulau accepting a camel coin box from Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Director of Group Public Affairs, AmBank Group, effort to spur young drivers to succeed Pinang while the Tabung Perumahan while AmBank Group staff look on during the in the competitive world of international Sabah provided this in Sabah. “Rahmat Ramadan” charity event. kart racing. RM30,000 was contributed to Malaysia’s hosting of equestrian In supporting health-related sports in the Malaysian Open 2005 and campaigns, the AmBank Group Merdeka Masters 2005. contributed RM200,000 to the “Feast with Pride Dinner” to raise Among the initiatives in aiding the awareness for breast cancer, and poor and the underprivileged were the also RM88,000 towards the Charity annual ‘Buka Puasa’ sessions during Dinner organised by the Malaysian the month of Ramadan. In 2005, Liver Foundation. In September, staff members of the AmBank Group were of AmBank Group came together in a on hand to bring cheer, Raya gifts and blood donation drive in support of a treat of an array of delicacies to the National Blood Bank. Sponsors, including AmBank Group, pose with YBhg Tan Sri Francis Yeoh (centre) and the mock cheque presented at the “Feast with Pride Dinner”. AIGB AR06-2c_060706.qxd 7/7/06 12:32 AM Page 78 78 AmInvestment Group Berhad • Annual Report 2006 Calendar of Events: Business Activities April 2005 to June 2006 May 2005 • AmInvestment Group was successfully listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. • AmMerchant Bank signed an underwriting agreement with Eonmetall Group Berhad for a flotation exercise on the Second Board of Bursa Malaysia. A handshake to mark a new beginning, Ms Pushpa • AmMerchant Bank was a Joint Rajadurai (Executive Director, AmMerchant Bank, left) and Mr Lee Kah Keng (Group Managing Lead Arranger for the arrangement Director, Minetech Resources Berhad) smile on of RM120 million Serial Bonds for during the exchange of underwriting documents. Supermax Corporation Berhad. • AmMerchant Bank signed an underwriting agreement with Tenaga Kimia Berhad for a flotation exercise on the Second Board of 04 Bursa Malaysia. 05 April 2005 • AmMerchant Bank was a joint lead arranger for the provision of Islamic financing facilities of up to RM6.1 billion for Jimah Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd’s proposed power station in Negeri Sembilan. • AmMerchant Bank signed an underwriting agreement with Minetech Resources Berhad for a flotation exercise on the Second Board of Bursa Malaysia. • AmMerchant Bank signed an underwriting agreement with Tanjung Offshore Berhad for a flotation exercise on the Second Board of Bursa Malaysia. (L – R) YM Tunku Afwida Malek, CEO, MIMB; Encik Abdullah Mat Noh, Chairman, RHB Sakura; YB Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Energy, Water and Communications Minister; Tunku Naquiyuddin Ibni Tuanku Ja’afar, Chairman, Jimah Energy Ventures; Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group; YBhg Dato’ Abdul Manap Abd Wahab, CEO, Bank Muamalat; and Ms Surindar Kaur A/P Gian Singh, CEO, Mayban Trustees Berhad. AIGB AR06-2c_060706.qxd 7/7/06 12:32 AM Page 79 AmInvestment Group Berhad • Annual Report 2006 79 (From left) Ms Pushpa Rajadurai (Executive Director, AmMerchant Bank), Mr T C Kok (Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, AmMerchant Bank), Encik Yusli Bin Mohamed Yusoff (CEO and Executive Director, Bursa Malaysia), and Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim (Chairman, AmBank Group) give their thumbs up to the listing of AmInvestment Group. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz (far right) launches the ABF Malaysia website while Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim (far left) and YABhg Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin bin Haji Abdullah, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia look on. July 2005 • AmInvestment Group listed the ABF Malaysia Bond Index Fund on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. The Fund is the first exchange traded fund (ETF) in Malaysia, and the first bond ETF in Malaysia and also in South East Asia. June 2005 • AmMerchant Bank was the Adviser, Sponsor, Managing Underwriter • AmInvestment Group was awarded and Sole Placement Agent for Key five awards at the Rating Agency West Global Telecommunications Malaysia “RAM League Awards Berhad’s proposed listing on the 2005” for achievements in the MESDAQ Market of Bursa Malaysian Bond Market. Malaysia. 06• AmMerchant Bank signed an underwriting agreement with Comex Genesys Berhad for a flotation exercise on the MESDAQ Market of Bursa Securities. 07 AIGB AR06-2c_060706.qxd 7/7/06 12:32 AM Page 80 80 AmInvestment Group Berhad • Annual Report 2006 August 2005 September 2005 • AmMerchant Bank acted as the • FinanceAsia presented Adviser and Managing Underwriter AmMerchant Bank its “Best for GHL Systems Berhad’s Bond House in Malaysia” award Renounceable 3-for-5 Two-Call for the annual FinanceAsia Rights Issue.