Agrobank Supports B40 And Asnaf Nationwide Through Food Basket In Conjunction With World Food Day
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 OCTOBER 2024 – Agrobank today extended its support to the local communities by distributing food basket to 1,260 individuals from the B40 and asnaf groups nationwide in conjunction with World Food Day. This programme was organised to support the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) initiative in enhancing awareness on hunger and nutrition worldwide.
According to Agrobank’s President/Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin, “Food is a basic human necessity for maintaining vitality and energy in daily life. Access to food that meets dietary requirements should be inclusive, reaching every corner of Malaysian society regardless of background.”
“Underprivileged Malaysians have difficulties in accessing sufficient, safe and nutritious food. In line with this year’s theme, “Global for Food Society”, Agrobank is reaching out to the B40 and asnaf groups by contributing food baskets. These food baskets contain essential items that allows recipients to prepare clean, safe and healthy daily meals.”
“Efforts to eliminate the gap in access to nutritious food among Malaysians ensure national food security, which is crucial for the well-being of society. However, when food accessibility is ensured, awareness to avoid wastage in food preparation and consumption also becomes our responsibility as well,” he added.
The World Food Day commemoration also witnessed the presentation of zakat contributions from Agrobank to the asnaf and B40 groups, totalling RM70,000.00, distributed through Agrobank’s regional offices throughout Malaysia. The event also featured a cooking demonstration led by President/Chief Executive Officer of Agrobank Dato’ Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin.
As a Development Financial Institution (DFI), Agrobank fully supports the World Food Day celebration by assisting farmers and industry players who contribute to every link in the food value chain, offering affordable banking products and services.