Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia –
Magnum Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (Magnum) was honoured ‘Company of the Year’ under the number forecast operator (NFO) category for Social and Community Care initiatives at the prestigious Sustainability& CSR Malaysia Awards 2023, held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 26 July 2023.
The coveted award recognised Magnum’s commitment towards corporate social
responsibility activities in the areas of outstanding community initiatives and
dedication towards overall societal welfare throughout 2022, including financial
contributions, sustainability initiatives, and philanthropic activities for various
underprivileged communities across Malaysia, totalling approximately RM2.5
million.
2022 saw Magnum continue its relentless efforts to champion various causes from
welfare and community, health, and well-being, to education, and environmental
issues while also addressing targets set by the United Nation’s Sustainability
Development Goals. Magnum contributed significantly towards uplifting the lives
of the B40, Orang Asli, OKU, single mothers, and refugee communities, positively
impacting and empowering over 26,000 lives throughout the nation. Significant
projects include providing food and essential aid, home enhancement and
restoration initiatives at welfare homes, supporting learning and upskilling
opportunities, and providing quality medical and health support. At the same time,
over 6,000 students received various educational assistance, as part of Magnum’s
effort to help enhance education excellence in the country.
In addition, more than 1,300 hours were contributed by over 250 Magnum
employees in 2022 in the newly established Magnum Volunteering Programme.
Notable results include planting 500 trees, recycling over 5,000 kg of items, caring
for rescued animals, beach cleaning activities, and implementing sustainable
practices at welfare homes. Magnum is also the first and only NFO in Malaysia to
receive the highest level of Responsible Gaming certification awarded by the World
Lottery Association.
Commenting on this remarkable achievement, Datuk Chan Chee Fai, Executive
Vice President – Group Chief Commercial Officer expressed his gratitude, “We
are deeply honoured to receive this recognition which is truly a testament to our
efforts and commitment towards making a positive impact in the community we
serve and the environment we operate in. To be recognised by this prestigious
platform only encourages us to strive stronger in ensuring greater impact
towards our social and environmental footprint. We are humbled by this
recognition and will continue our commitment to drive meaningful change, and
to create a more sustainable future for everyone”.
This prestigious recognition is also truly timely for Magnum as 2022 saw the
company further solidify its sustainability agenda driven by a strong
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment towards instilling
sustainable practices throughout its business operations. A commitment that is
further recognised with its inclusion within FTSE Russell’s FTSE4GOOD indices, a
recognition testament to its robust corporate responsibility and sound ESG
practices. In 2021, Magnum obtained a 4-star rating, reflecting the company in
the top 25% by ESG Ratings amongst public listed companies.
The annual Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2023 is proudly organised by
CSR Malaysia Publications and Pertubuhan Amal Tanggungjawab Kemapanan &
Korporat Malaysia. It is Malaysia’s No. 1 event for honouring and promoting
sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The Awards honour outstanding
corporations in Malaysia that have excelled in the role of change agents in the
socio-economic and environmental transformation of Malaysia. This year’s event
was officiated by the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development,
Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy binti Haji Shukri, recognising notable
community contributions of corporates in Malaysia.
