PAMB, UNIMAS Jointly Host Sarawak Grads Financial Convention

KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB), in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), recently hosted the Sarawak Graduate Financial Convention to improve financial literacy among graduates, aiming to positively impact their lives.

In a statement today, PAMB said the convention, called “Beyond Wealth: Empowering Success and Shaping the Future”, saw 1,000 students from 15 Sarawak higher learning institutions at UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, to learn effective financial management strategies. 

“Sarawak Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, represented the State Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn to officiate the event,” it said.

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In his speech read by Annuar at the convention, Sagah said the challenges facing young adults need to be addressed by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to succeed, as well as to achieve the vision for Sarawak to become a high-income state by 2030.

“The convention is a significant step towards empowering our graduates with the financial literacy they need to thrive in this rapidly changing world.

“I am pleased that Prudential and UNIMAS are working together to help prepare them for their future and ensure the continued growth and prosperity of this state,” he said.

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PAMB chief risk officer Kamarul Hisham said since 2018, they have helped almost 29,000 Sarawakian children and young adults on learning how to manage money through financial education programmes. 

“With 100 years of presence and commitment to building financial resilience in Malaysia, we are dedicated to the financial empowerment of Sarawak’s youth, especially the untapped potential among them. 

“Together with UNIMAS, we want to positively impact the lives and communities of the people in Sarawak and help graduates shape their future in line with various initiatives taken by the government,” he said.

Meanwhile, UNIMAS vice chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said partnering with PAMB to host the convention reflects the university’s commitment to providing a holistic education that goes beyond academic excellence and prepares students for all aspects of life.

“By equipping graduates with essential financial skills and real-world insights, we empower them to confidently navigate the complexities of the modern economy, so they are ready to make positive contributions to the community and the broader economy,” he said.

The conference was supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Financial Education Network (FEN), Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK), Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM).

The event featured interactive booths on financial literacy and the micro-insurance solution PRUKasih Aman, as well as a panel discussion on effective financial management strategies and practical skills on various financial topics. 

In addition, students also took part in winning prizes in the Prudence Money Challenge competition.

-- BERNAMA