A bank is committing RM5mil over three years to drive growth in Kuala Lumpur.
Through collaborative efforts with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the “Moving KL Forward – Kita Bagi Jadi bersama DBKL x CIMB” initiative will feature arts and cultural programmes that involve businesses.
These include festivals, concerts and events supported by CIMB, starting next month.
CIMB Group chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said the collaboration was intended to elevate arts, culture and heritage in the capital.
“We aim to build economically resilient communities and empower businesses, youth and entrepreneurs.
“To us, creative entrepreneurs are more than just business owners.
“They are local heroes, economic drivers and the guardians of our cultural identity,” he said in his speech during the Memorandum of Collaboration signing at Institut Latihan DBKL in Kuala Lumpur.
The agreement was signed by Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud and CIMB Group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin.
To kick things off, CIMB will organise the Moving KL Forward concert on May 16 and 17 at Panggung Anniversari, with free admission.
The event features DBKL Kuala Lumpur Orchestra alongside a lineup of local singers in tribute to former prime minister the late Tun Abdul Razak Hussein.
CIMB will also sponsor selected DBKL flagship events including Festival Orkestra Kuala Lumpur, Ambang Merdeka Concert, Rockestra Legenda and KUL Design Festival.
Collectively, these events are expected to engage over 100,000 attendees annually, reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a leading arts and cultural destination.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh hoped the bank would continue its support.
“While the current focus is on arts and culture, there are opportunities spanning infrastructure and community development.
“We want to build walkways to make Kuala Lumpur more pedestrian friendly.
“If we partner with the private sector, then we can work much faster,” she said.
