Community

Underprivileged and disability groups

In 2009, the Company organised the second Wisma Genting Charity Week which was held from 7 to 11 December 2009. The Genting employees, tenants and guests of Wisma Genting came out in good support of this event and raised RM10,555 in sales proceeds. The Company then matched “Ringgit-for-Ringgit” for every Ringgit value raised at the event, bringing the total amount raised to RM21,110. The funds raised for this event benefited four charity organisations, namely United Voice, Cheshire Home Selangor, Hope Worldwide and Harvest Centre. Various items were sold, ranging from freshly made pop corn, cakes, clothing and many more. The event was made merrier by the personal contribution and volunteering support from the employees of the Genting Group. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Wisma Genting also supported by donating RM1.00 for every beverage sold at their outlet on the final day of the event.

In Malaysia, the Group hosted over 3,000 underprivileged children and senior citizens from 59 schools and organisations for festive celebrations at RWG in 2009. A fairytale Christmas party themed “Your Christmas Wish Comes True” was organised where special children, their parents and minders received presents that were entirely sponsored by Group employees. The Group also organized two Hollywood blockbuster movies for 265 underprivileged children from six schools. The Group donated RM268,000 to 67 charitable organisations ranging from welfare homes to non-governmental organisations during the Festive Season Contribution. In addition, the Group donated a custom-made wheelchair to 9-year-old Adam Firdaus who suffers from cerebral palsy.

In Singapore, RWS organised its second annual aRWSome Kids’ Date in June 2009, to raise funds for charity and at the same time brought cheer to under-privileged children by hosting a movie screening for them. The efforts raised S$30,000 for The ST School Pocket Money Fund. Some 300 children from community groups Mendaki, Sinda and CDAC attended the event. During the year, many employees of RWS participated in the employee volunteer programme despite their busy work schedule, making good efforts of their time and resources to help the community.

In August 2009, RWS participated in the People’s Association (PA) corporate partnership scheme, committing over S$1 million in event and venue sponsorship to enable PA to facilitate a number of pro-family activities at RWS.
 

Source: Genting Berhad Annual Report 2009