KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat received two international recognitions for its continued commitment to supporting communities and driving financial inclusion and environmental sustainability through its Community Outreach activities.
Bank Rakyat said in a statement that it was recognised as the 'Most Socially Responsible Bank' at the 12th International Finance Awards at the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Thailand, and also received the Best Environmental Excellence Award at the 17th Annual Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Awards 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The International Finance Awards organised by International Finance Publications Ltd recognise industry workforce, leadership skills, industry networth and capabilities on an international platform, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Meanwhile, the Annual Global CSR and ESG Awards organised by The Pinnacle Group International recognise companies for outstanding world-class products, services and programmes.
As a development financial institution, Bank Rakyat said it believes that it should play an important role in fostering economic and social well-being.
The recognition also motivates it to continue to increase the positive impact on the private sector and local community, it said.
"In the future, Bank Rakyat is dedicated to continuing to integrate sustainability in all operations and business strategies of the bank, while intensifying efforts to develop new solutions and collaborate with strategic partners and related institutions to catalyse positive social impact.
"The implementation of Community Outreach initiatives that are planned throughout the year such as the Kebun Nuri Nutrisi programme and the BaktiRAKYAT voluntary initiative are Bank Rakyat's main agenda in improving community welfare and meeting the current socio-economic needs of the needy, especially among the unserved and underserved groups," it said.
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