CIMB ISLAMIC PLEDGES RM1 MIL TO ACCELERATE CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN PENANG HILL AND ROYAL BELUM

GEORGETOWN, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (“CIMB Islamic” or “the Bank”), together with The Habitat Foundation and Penang Institute, has renewed a two-year partnership to accelerate conservation efforts in Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve (“PHBR”) and Royal Belum State Park through CIMB EcoSave-i: Our Nature, Our Treasure initiative. Enabled through a RM1 million commitment via CIMB Islamic’s EcoSave-i savings account (“EcoSave-i”), this renewed collaboration builds on earlier efforts to expand environmental education, strengthen biodiversity protection and broaden community engagement in Penang and Perak.

The new phase will extend to Royal Belum State Park in Perak, with a dedicated focus on revitalising endangered seladang or Malayan gaur populations through improved habitat conditions and enhanced grazing zones to ensure adequate nutrition and healthier breeding herds. In collaboration with the local Orang Asli community as the stewards of the forest, the programme will support herd monitoring, saltlick maintenance and the identification of suitable new grazing areas.