Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) launched its “Workplace of the Future” initiative in support of the 2050 National Transformation or TN50 programme helmed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The initiative was officially launched by Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Through the initiative, BPMB is committed towards providing an ideal workplace which caters to an upcoming generation of young Malaysian talents, to meet their aspirations in terms of hard infrastructure, working conditions and job satisfaction.
“The image of a banking institution is that of an inflexible workplaces - one of the last places to embrace change. Not necessarily the first port of call for millennials that are looking to be inspired, to inspire and be the agent of change,” said BPMB President/Group Chief Executive Officer Encik Shaharuddin Zainuddin.
“Our greatest asset is not our balance sheet, or our capital or our building – but it’s our people. Hence, we need to have an environment where the staff are motivated, inspired, ambitious, and happy to work here.”
“The Ministry has engaged with Malaysian youth from all over the country through various channels including on-ground dialogues, and listened to their voices and aspirations. We have engaged with more than 1.7 million youths and gathered over 60,000 unique aspirations,” said Khairy at the event.
The minister also shared some of the aspirations given by the youth including flexible working hours, the choice of working from home, better support systems for working moms, gender equality; as well as a greener and more sustainable workplace.
Five youths from BPMB were given the opportunity to engage in a session with the Minister to voice out their aspirations for 2050. BPMB also introduced its TN50 Brand Ambassador, Encik Mahadzir Derani, who received a Sports Excellence Award for representing Malaysia in Chess at the 9th ASEAN Para Games. He received a bronze medal for his effort during the Games.
The event was also attended by BPMB Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz bin Wan Abdullah, BPMB board members, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia.
