KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD 12 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2025 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Furthermore, 2025 marked the launch of ThinkIMPACT, a sustainability campaign themed “Leading with Purpose, Inspiring Sustainable Impact”. Through interactive panels and workshops, employees developed a deeper understanding of sustainability issues and skills to develop compelling narratives on the Group’s sustainability initiatives and ambitions. Supplier and vendor workshops were also introduced to enhance understanding of supply chain expectations. The campaign further strengthened internal ownership, as well as ensured efforts that inspire action reach across all stakeholders. These strides, which kept us on track, charted not just progress but also recognition for the Group. As in previous years, we frequently found ourselves among industry leaders across various sectors, receiving commendations for the work we continue to build on together. In 2025, we were awarded by esteemed bodies such as The Edge, The Star, the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei, Euromoney, Asia Asset Management and ESG Business, affirming the Group’s commitment and progress in sustainability. Empowering People and Communities During the year, investment in the Kenanga Emerging Leadership Programme, aimed at deepening management capability and reinforcing succession planning, remained central to our performance management priorities, supporting the organisation’s readiness for future growth. Fostering an engaged and connected workforce also remained a priority. Throughout the year, a range of initiatives— including team-building, festival-themed engagements, wellness‑focused programmes and professional development opportunities—supported collaboration, belonging, and a shared sense of purpose, cultivating a motivated workforce that plays an active role in shaping the Group’s culture and performance. This same commitment to empowerment extends to the communities we serve. The Group’s approach to social impact is rooted in a long‑standing philosophy of supporting social enterprises and marginalised communities through sustained partnerships. Over the past decade, Kenanga Group has delivered meaningful and measurable change, contributing over RM1 million to community‑focused initiatives and positively impacting the lives of over 10,000 individuals through programmes that promote inclusion. The Group continues to support Dialogue Includes All, a social enterprise which advocates for an inclusive society between the abled and disabled. Through this partnership, our employees gain exposure to the lived experiences of persons with disabilities, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to accessibility. Similarly, the Group’s ongoing partnership with Silent Teddies Bakery, a social enterprise operated by hearing‑impaired youth, supports economic participation within underrepresented communities. Our role in enabling the set-up of its expanded facilities, which now includes a learning centre, training workshop and bakery café, illustrate how sustained collaboration can help scale impact and broaden access to skills development and income‑generating opportunities. Employee volunteerism and employee‑led contributions continued to shape the Group’s social impact agenda in 2025. During the year, employees rallied together to support Pertubuhan Rahoma Darul Fakir Malaysia, an all‑female orphanage housing girls aged seven (7) to seventeen (17), through a Back‑to‑School donation drive for essential school supplies and full-year sponsorship of school transportation. The Group also deepened its engagement with Pertiwi Soup Kitchen, where employees helped prepare and distribute meals to the homeless. Together, these initiatives reflect a social responsibility philosophy centred on continuity, collaboration and the development of human potential. Looking Ahead For over five (5) decades, the Group has navigated both strong markets and challenging cycles, each reinforcing our resolve and deepening our understanding of the industry. In a year that tested confidence, our long-held principles of prudence, consistency and practicality have helped sustain trust and keep us committed to value creation over the long run. The operating environment will continue to present both challenges and opportunities. Guided by prudent stewardship, strong governance, and strategic oversight, I am confident, that the Group is well-positioned to navigate evolving dynamics and make the most of emerging opportunities.
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