Uplifting the Community MSM engages with local communities through steadfast commitment to aid the disadvantaged and underprivileged through contributions of sugar essentials, financial aid and volunteerism. In optimising our impact, we actively collaborate and support existing programmes with various government agencies, welfare institutions and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). MSM’s guiding principle for sponsorships and donations, as stated in its Sponsorship and Donations Policy, emphasises on enhancement of humanity, including considerations on risks and opportunities to the economy, environment and society. Activities deemed suitable for achieving and granting sponsorships or donations are: Community infrastructure Emergency assistance Humanitarian effort and social events Educational, research and publications Environmental and sustainable development Sports, healthcare and related programmes CSR Sponsorship In FY2021, MSM contributed more than 27,000kg of sugar products to aid communities and employees impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and flood disasters. MSM also contributed cash and in-kind to various CSR programmes in collaboration with local government agencies and NGOs; providing support and assistance to underprivileged segments of society and victims of natural disasters. A contribution was also made to Wakaf Felda Foundation which caters to the welfare of over 2,000,000 FELDA settlers and to the public at large. During the flash floods in December 2021, MSM extended assistance of over 5,000kg of Gula Prai refined sugar to the Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia to be distributed to flood victims in the Klang Valley, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu through several temporary relief centres. A further 483kg was also handed over to Masjid Al Madaniah, USJ 18 in Selangor, which helped 281 families of all races and religions, affected by the floods. Volunteer Hours 1,693 Corporate Contributions in 2021 Sponsorship & Donations RM127,148 Zakat &Wakalah Contributions RM307,252 SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY HOWWE ARE GOVERNED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 161
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