AHB AR06-3_060706.qxd 7/7/06 2:19 AM Page 80 80 AMMB Holdings 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 Government’s promotion of Malaysia evening of the Visit Malaysia Year to all Malaysians, but to all visitors, 2007 (VMY 2007), the AmBank Group who will be able to enjoy the richness on 31 December 2005 staged the and diversity of Malaysian geography, AmBank Group Gemilang 2006 culture, history and the warmth of the concert which also ushered in the people. The evening marked the New Year. Officiated by YAB Dato’ Sri second time in three years (a pause in Najib Tun Razak, the Deputy Prime 2004 was taken to respect victims of Minister, the joint effort with the the tsunami disaster) that the AmBank Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Malaysia Group staged an event of such and Kuala Lumpur City Hall provided proportions, demonstrating its role as rousing entertainment throughout the a caring corporate citizen and the evening and a dazzling display of private sector’s collaboration with the fireworks to a crowd which swelled Government to represent Malaysia onto the streets surrounding Dataran Incorporated. Merdeka. AmBank Group Director, Group Public Affairs, Syed In further promoting Malaysia as a Anuar Syed Ali (right), presents a placard signifying Well-known Malaysian entertainers global player in sports, the AmBank the School Sponsorship Programme to YB Dato’ Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Minister of Education. including Reshmonu, Ruffedge, Zainal Group became the Official Banking Abidin and Daniel (Malaysian Idol Group for the Olympic Council of 2005) were featured, wooing the Malaysia. The announcement took crowd with their varied and rousing place in February 2006 and affirmed Children from Persatuan presentations. The event not only the Group’s continued support not Kebangsaan Pekak Malaysia pose for a group shot together supported the Malaysian only for sports in Malaysia but also in with the AmBank Group and National Zoo officials. AHB AR06-3_060706.qxd 7/7/06 2:19 AM Page 81 AMMB Holdings Berhad • Annual Report 2006 81 AmBank-KL International Marathon runners crossing the starting line. Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group (left), shaking hands with Team AmBank Malaysia Rotax Junior driver Ooi Fei Hoong before the final race of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2005. the international sporting arena. 150 orphans and disabled children) Through this agreement, the AmBank and to Rahmat Ramadan, a charity Group provides its suite of banking event at Dataran Merdeka co- facilities and financial expertise to organised by the Ministry of Women, OCM and its affiliates, which include Family and Community Development 47 National Sports Associations and for 5,000 underprivileged citizens from their athletes. By supporting the the Klang Valley. Support was also OCM, the Group will also be given to Tijarah Ramadan, 30-second supporting the Malaysian contingent episodes aired on TV1 throughout the to such notable events as the Asian month of Ramadan. Further activities Games (Doha, December 2006) and included a visit for children from the further afield, to the Beijing 2008 Persatuan Kebangsaan Pekak Olympic Games. Malaysia to the National Zoo, where the Group presented RM30,000 for its The AmBank Group further supported 19th consecutive year of support for the cause of international sporting the Dromedary Camels. events as a means of building understanding and friendships We participated as sponsor in the between foreign countries, when it New Straits Times’ School sponsored for the second time the Sponsorship Programme and AmBank-Kuala Lumpur International provided free copies of the paper to Women, Family, and Community Development Marathon (by an amount of schools to aid improvement of Minister, YB Dato’ Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil (left) RM400,000), which attracted over students’ command of English. accepting a camel coin box from Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Director of Group Public Affairs, AmBank Group, 8,000 local as well as international Further, the Skim Mudah Milik RM1 while AmBank Group staff look on during the runners. The worldwide Rotax Max with AmBank as exclusive bank made “Rahmat Ramadan” charity event. Challenge Grand Finals 2005 in affordable housing accessible to Langkawi was also sponsored in an lower income groups in Pulau Pinang effort to spur young drivers to succeed while the Tabung Perumahan Sabah in the competitive world of international provided this in Sabah. 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 Sponsors, including AmBank Group, pose with YBhg Tan Sri Francis Yeoh (centre) and members of the AmBank Group were of AmBank Group came together in a the mock cheque presented at the “Feast on hand to bring cheer, Raya gifts and blood donation drive in support of with Pride Dinner”. a treat of an array of delicacies to the National Blood Bank. Rumah Amal Hashimiah (a shelter for AHB AR06-3_060706.qxd 7/7/06 2:19 AM Page 82 82 AMMB Holdings Berhad • Annual Report 2006 Calendar of Events: Business Activities April 2005 to June 2006 May 2005 • AmBank Group held its 2nd • AmBank Group along with Mortgage Sales Conference and RealRewards launched the the first combined Mortgage and AmBank-RealRewards Cards National Sales Conference. MasterCard. • AmAssurance Berhad organised • AmInvestment Group was its 17th National Convention 2005. 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, Lead Arranger for the left) and Mr Lee Kah Keng (Group Managing Director, Minetech Resources Berhad) smile on arrangement of RM120 million during the exchange of underwriting documents. Serial Bonds for Supermax Corporation Berhad. A new addition to the family of AmBank Group cards: (L–R) Mr Nyang Koon Seng, Chief Executive Officer, Advance Information Marketing (AIM); Encik • AmMerchant Bank signed an Mohamed Azmi Mahmood, Managing Director, Retail Banking, AmBank (M) Berhad; Mr Perry Ong, underwriting agreement with General Manager, AmBank Card Centre; Encik Tenaga Kimia Berhad for a Mahdi Murad, Executive Director, Retail Banking, AmBank (M) Berhad; and YBhg Dato’ Shamsuddin flotation exercise on the Second Hayroni, Chairman, Electronic Commerce Board of Bursa Malaysia. Technology Sdn Bhd, holding up a mock AmBank- 04 RealRewards MasterCard. 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. AHB AR06-3_060706.qxd 7/7/06 2:20 AM Page 83 AMMB Holdings Berhad • Annual Report 2006 83 (L–R): 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 launches ABF Malaysia while Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim (far left), YABhg Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin bin Haji Abdullah, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia (third from left) and Encik Yusli bin Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia (far right) look on. July 2005 • AmInvestment Group listed the ABF Malaysia Bond Index Fund on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. The Fund was the first exchange traded fund (ETF) in Malaysia, and the first bond ETF in Malaysia and also in South East Asia. The launch of Menara AmBank, headquarters of the newly formed AmBank (M) Berhad. • AmMerchant Bank was the Adviser, Sponsor, Managing Underwriter and Sole Placement Agent for Key West Global Telecommunications Berhad’s proposed listing on the MESDAQ Market of Bursa Malaysia.