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How PPB Group Berhad Gives Back To Society?
PPB Group Berhad
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Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PPB Group Berhad (“PPB”) is an investment holding and property investment company with operations in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. PPB’s principal businesses are divided into 6 segments; Grains and Agribusiness, Consumer Products, Film Exhibition and Distribution, Environmental Engineering and Utilities, Properties, Investments and Other Operations.
The Group takes a holistic sustainability approach to harmonise economic performance with their impact on the environment and on society following four sustainability pillars which are Environmental Impact, Working Environment, Marketplace Engagement, and Community Investment.
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Fiscal Year-End: 31 December 2024
PPB Group reported a drop in their net profit from RM1.39 billion in FY2023 to RM1.22 billion in FY2024.
The year on year net profit growth at PPB Group decreased by 13%
The Group’s dividend payout for the FY2024 is RM597 million, consistent with the previous financial year.
The Group did not specify the total amount of contribution made towards Zakat during FY2023.
Total community investment made by PPB during FY2024, was RM3.59 million based on their Performance data table from Bursa ESG Reporting Platform.
The total employee volunteer hours reported by PPB Group Berhad is 926 hours.
PPB Group Berhad:
Cash, In-Kind and Employee Volunteer Hours
| No. | Contribution | Based on Previous Yr | Cash Giving | In-kind Giving | Employee Volunteer Hours | Beneficiaries | |
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| 1 | Baking for a Better Future |  | RM98.66k | N/A | N/A | 323 beneficiaires | The Group supports NGOs in flour-based baking initiatives by establishing and upgrading baking studios and tailoring support to training needs. In 2024, PPB refurbished the baking studio at YWCA’s Vocational Training Opportunity Centre, which equips young women mainly from Orang Asli communities with employable skills. Overall, RM98,664 was invested in seven upskilling projects. |
| 2 | Empowering the Orang Asli community | | RM0.28M | N/A | N/A | 395 individuals | The Company supports communities in Malaysia through programmes focused on upskilling to improve employability and economic opportunities; enhancing living standards by addressing hygiene and access to sanitation; and providing medical assistance to increase access to healthcare. To date, 13 wells and 33 sanitation facilities have been built, 729 individuals have benefitted from medical screenings, and four Orang Asli community members have been upskilled. Since 2023, PPB has also partnered with medical practitioners and NGOs to expand access to healthcare services, providing medical screenings to 652 adults and 300 children, along with dental services and nutrition awareness. |
| 3 | Food Aid Programmes | | RM0.80M | N/A | N/A | 22,916 beneficiaires | The Group partners with FAF through initiatives such as Cooking for a Cause, Supermum, and the PPB F&B Entrepreneur Development programme. These efforts support various groups, including the urban poor, elderly, and single mothers, extending beyond food aid to focus on livelihood improvement, knowledge building, and strengthening community connections. A total of 22,196 beneficiaries were reached, with 2,000 hot meals delivered and RM797,328 invested. |
| 4 | Community awareness projects | | RM64.78k | N/A | N/A | 1,417 beneficiaires | GSC partnered with NGOs to raise national awareness on autism through the Loving Autism campaign, while an initiative with the Road Safety Marshal Club educated women on protecting themselves from street crime through interactive activities and demonstrations. |
| 6 | PWD Smart FarmAbility Enterprise |  | N/A | 5 satelite farms | N/A | PWD Smart FarmAbility Enterprise | In 2024, PPB continued its commitment to protecting and promoting children’s rights through social investment. PPB sponsored five satellite farms developed by PWD Smart FarmAbility Enterprise to grow organic vegetables and raise tilapia fish. The initiative helps students learn about food security and the importance of a healthy, nutritious diet, while also providing differently-abled students with hands-on farming experience. Located in schools with integrated special education programmes, these farms offer an alternative learning environment for children with special needs. |
| 7 | PPB-KF Welfare Fund for Perlis | | RM0.41M | N/A | N/A | 2,260 students | Established in 2010 to support underprivileged communities in Perlis, the initiative is backed by an RM10 million endowment fund. In 2024, a total of RM410,147 was disbursed to continue supporting its programmes and beneficiaries. |
| 8 | PPB50 Fund | | RM0.58M | N/A | N/A | 6,445 students | Established in 2019 to mark PPB’s 50th anniversary, the Fund seeks to alleviate poverty through education. Supported by an RM20 million endowment fund, a total of RM587,990 was spent in 2024 to further its initiatives. |
| 9 | Arts, culture & heritage | | RM71.95k | N/A | N/A | 1,211 beneficiaries | In May 2024, PPB Properties hosted the Penang Heritage Photography Fiesta for the third consecutive year, under the theme Taste of Penang Tradition: Capturing Penang’s Traditional Flavours. The event featured photography and videography workshops for participants of all ages, providing an opportunity to develop their skills while exploring Penang’s unique cultural heritage. |
| 5 | Environmental initiatives | RM0.37M | N/A | N/A | Environment | PPB expanded its partnership with the Global Environment Centre to strengthen the Peatland Fire Prevention Project. The initiative protects the Southeast Pahang Peatland Landscape by preventing fires during the drought season through community-based patrolling, while also creating job opportunities for the Orang Asli. To encourage recycling within the community, The REplace Project was expanded with new recycling stations at Megah Rise Mall and Cheras LeisureMall. PPB Properties also organised the Stop Food Waste Campaign at Megah Rise Mall and Cheras Plaza, raising awareness on food loss and food waste through various activities, workshops, and talks. Across these efforts; 11 projects implemented, 29,487 kg of materials collected, 25 Orang Asli engaged and 150 kg of cultivated vegetables donated | |
| 10 | Employee Volunteering | N/A | N/A | 926 hrs | Beneficiaries | The projects and their respective volunteer hours included Supermum Business Workshop (33 hours), Cooking for A Cause (324 hours), Festival Celebrations (216 hours), Medical Camps (81 hours), Stream Restoration at Taman Tugu (90 hours), Penang Heritage Photography Fiesta 3.0 (42 hours), Stop Food Waste Weekend (24 hours), Claws & Conservation Campaign (60 hours), and Sea You By The Bay beach cleaning at Batu Ferringhi, Penang (56 hours). |
Shows an increase monetarily or the number of beneficiaries from 2023 report.
Shows a decrease monetarily or the number of beneficiaries from 2023 report
1. The numerical value for total cash and in-kind giving was calculated based on individual monetary mentions in the Annual and Sustainability report.
2. The information above is derived from PPB Group Berhad’s 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report. Email correspondence was made between 1 November – 20 November 2025 to seek further clarification, as reflected in the table above.
This independent report is produced without sponsorship from any organisation. The objective of the Bursa Top 20 is to promote philanthropy and encourage charitable giving among for-profit organisations.
Focus Areas of PPB Group Berhad
Beneficiaries of PPB Group Berhad
PPB Group Berhad reported community investments of RM3.59 million in FY2024, with 55.6% allocated to educational initiatives, followed by environmental initiatives (22.2%) and community development and welfare, which accounted for 11.1% respectively. This contribution represented 0.29% of the Group’s cash-to-profit giving ratio, marking an increase from 0.17% in the previous financial year.
As part of its educational efforts, PPB implemented notable initiatives such as Baking for a Better Future and the PPB Welfare Fund. These ongoing initiatives benefited a total of 31,221 individuals.The majority of PPB’s contributions were directed towards community beneficiaries (44.4%), followed by youth (33.3%), and environmental as well as Orang Asli/Asal beneficiaries, each accounting for 11.1%. Additionally, PPB Group Berhad reported a total of 926 employee volunteer hours in its annual or sustainability report.
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