AmGroup Foundation Brings Clearer Vision and Brighter Futures to Underprivileged Students in Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream and realise their full potential. Recognising that something as simple as clear vision can make a life-changing difference, AmGroup Foundation contributed prescription eyewear to 44 underprivileged students of the B40 category from SK St. Mary, Kuching, helping them see the classroom and their future with greater confidence.
 
The outreach provides complimentary eye screenings and vision assessments, followed by new prescription spectacles for students who require them. The programme is made possible through a collaboration with Eyesight Optic, one of AmBank's valued clients in Kuching in creating meaningful and lasting community impact.
 
For many children from underserved communities, poor eyesight often goes unnoticed or untreated due to financial constraints. Left unaddressed, vision impairment can affect classroom participation, academic performance and self-confidence. Through this initiative, AmGroup Foundation hopes to remove one of these barriers, enabling students to focus on what truly matters, their education and aspirations.
 
The handover ceremony was graced by Shazman Shahid, Head of Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group along with Simon Su, Regional Director of Sarawak region, where the students were presented with their new spectacles, symbolising the Bank's commitment to supporting communities beyond banking.
 
"Good vision is something many of us take for granted, yet for a child, it can make all the difference between struggling to keep up in class and having the confidence to learn, participate and pursue their dreams. Through AmGroup Foundation, we are committed to creating opportunities that have a meaningful and lasting impact on people's lives,” said Shazman Shahid, Head of Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group.
 
Shazman also added that “This initiative goes beyond providing prescription glasses, it is about investing in the future of our children, easing the financial burden on families, and ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed. We are equally grateful to our valued partner, Eyesight Optic, whose support demonstrates how businesses from different areas can come together to create positive change within the communities we serve.”
 
Beyond improving students' eyesight, the programme also promotes greater awareness of eye health while strengthening collaboration between the Bank, its clients and the local community. It reflects AmGroup Foundation's broader commitment to advancing education, health and social inclusion through initiatives that empower underserved communities across Malaysia.
 
As AmGroup Foundation continues to expand its community outreach efforts nationwide, initiatives such as these reaffirm its belief that small acts of care can open doors to bigger opportunities, helping every child see a brighter future, one pair of glasses at a time. 

About AmGroup Foundation
AmGroup Foundation is the corporate responsibility arm of AmBank Group, dedicated to creating sustainable and meaningful impact through initiatives that empower communities, promote education and well-being, and improve the lives of underserved Malaysians. Through strategic partnerships and employee volunteerism, the Foundation strives to build stronger, more inclusive communities across the nation.
 
About AmBank Group

AmBank Group is a leading financial services group with over 50 years of expertise in supporting the economic development of Malaysia. We have over three million customers and employ over 8,000 people.
 
The Group was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of more than RM22 billion as at 31 March 2026.
 
AmBank Group serves over three million individual and corporate customers. It provides services in wholesale banking, retail banking, business banking, investment banking and related financial services which include Islamic banking, underwriting of general insurance, life insurance, family takaful, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts.
 
For more information, please visit www.ambankgroup.com 

SOURCE: AmBank Group 

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