Press Release 2018

UOB Malaysia's Personal Financial Services Team raises more than RM100,000 for the Children's Home of Hope

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 March 2018 - United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) is giving back to the community with a donation of more than RM100,000 to the National Cancer Society Malaysia's Children's Home of Hope, a care facility for children battling cancer¹.

UOB Malaysia's donation will be used to help the Children's Home of Hope provide a recreational therapy programme which uses drama, music, art and games to communicate with and help children resolve the psychosocial challenges associated with cancer. The donation was made by UOB Malaysia's Personal Financial Services (PFS) team and the Bank's business partners as part of the UOB Malaysia Heartbeat Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

A cheque amounting to RM105,972 was presented to Mr Sudhaharan Nair, General Manager of National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) during the Personal Financial Services 2018 Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner on 02 March 2018. During the evening, there was a special performance from Hong Kong-born singer and cancer survivor, Ms Frances Yip, in tribute to the strength of cancer survivors. The PFS team and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia also held a special "Tea Talk" for customers on 01 March 2018, where Ms Frances Yip shared her own personal experience of battling with cancer.

Mr Ronnie Lim, Managing Director and Country Head of Personal Financial Services, UOB Malaysia said that he and his team were honoured to help support the Children's Home of Hope and thanked the Bank's business partners for their contribution.

"Giving back to the communities in which we operate is fundamental to our business philosophy. We are deeply committed to supporting inclusive communities in the areas of art, education and children, which we believe are essential for the progress of a country, its economy and its people. It is now both a custom and a tradition that we give back to the community each year.

"This year we are pleased to have the support of our business partners in our effort to help children across the country who are battling cancer. The practical and emotional support provided to child cancer patients and their families by The Children's Home of Hope is significant, and we are thankful for the opportunity to help them continue their good work."

On receiving the donation, Mr Nair said, "We are grateful to UOB Malaysia for supporting us in our efforts to provide care and support for child cancer patients and their caregivers. This generous contribution will help us build our recreational therapy programme to support the emotional and mental well-being of child cancer patients and their families who visit our home. With UOB Malaysia's help, the Children's Home of Hope can continue to be a 'home away from home' for many more of these unfortunate children."

The UOB Malaysia Heartbeat CSR Programme is the Bank's flagship CSR programme focused on art, children and education. It comprises various fundraising and outreach initiatives, including the annual UOB Heartbeat Run/Walk event, the UOB Commercial Banking Lunar New Year outreach event and the UOB Heartbeat Employee Volunteerism programme.

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¹ The Children's Home of Hope is a care facility managed by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. It provides child cancer patients - and their caregivers - residing outside of Kuala Lumpur free accommodation while they undergo treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. This "Home Away From Home" is equipped with fully furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a playroom. Source: https://www.cancer.org.my.