Sarawak State Govt To Execute Affin Bank Shares Agreement With LTAT Once Approval In Hand
Sarawak State Govt To Execute Affin Bank Shares Agreement With LTAT Once Approval In Hand
Sarawak and the Armed Forces Fund Board or Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) will finalise the sale and purchase agreement for additional shares in Affin Bank Bhd after obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, said Sarawak's Premier, Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg.
萨拉瓦克州和国防基金会或Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera（LTAT）将在获得必要的监管批准后完成向Affin Bank Bhd的额外股份的销售和购买协议，萨拉瓦克州首席部长丹斯里阿邦·乔哈里·阿邦·欧本说。
He said this at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak State Government and LTAT to explore potential cooperation, information sharing, and mutual support.
他说，在萨拉瓦克州政府和LTAt签署备忘录（MoU）探索潜在合作，信息共享和相互支持后，他发表了这番言论。
"Regarding the acquisition of additional shares in Affin Bank by the Sarawak Government from LTAT, both parties will execute the sale and purchase agreement upon obtaining the required regulatory approvals.
关于萨拉瓦克政府从LTAt收购Affin Bank的额外股份，双方将在获得所需监管批准后执行销售和购买协议。
"We believe that Affin Bank can gain access to a broader network in Sarawak, where it can collaborate and leverage its capabilities in banking, investment, and treasury," he said.
他说：“我们相信Affin Bank可以获得在萨拉瓦克更广泛的网络，从而在银行，投资和财务方面进行协作和借力。”
Present at the MoU signing ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, and Deputy Defense Minister Adly Zahari.
副总理拿督斯里法迪拉·尤索夫，妇女，家庭和社区发展部长拿督斯里南希·舒克里和副国防部长阿德里·扎哈里出席了备忘录签署仪式。
It was previously reported that the Sarawak State Government plans to increase its stake in Affin Bank to around 30 percent from the current 4.8 percent.
萨拉瓦克州政府此前曾报道称计划将其在Affin Bank的持股比例从当前的4.8%增加到约30%。
However, the signing of the sale and purchase agreement for these additional shares, which was supposed to take place today, has been postponed.
然而，本应于今天进行的这些额外股份的销售和购买协议的签署已经推迟。
Abang Johari then mentioned that Sarawak has several green initiatives in its planning, and he believes there are opportunities for Affin Bank to participate and expand its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) portfolio.
阿邦·乔哈里随后提到，萨拉瓦克州的规划中有几个绿色倡议，他认为Affin Bank有机会参与并扩大其环境，社会和治理（ESG）组合。
Moreover, he said, Affin Bank could expand its retail customer base as there are untapped potentials in Sarawak's retail market.
此外，他说，Affin Bank可以扩大其零售客户群，因为萨拉瓦克州的零售市场存在未开发的潜力。
"The opportunities to collaborate with Affin Bank are vast, including promoting cashless payments and digital banking usage in Sarawak. In addition, Affin Bank could explore collaborations to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing access to affordable financing, while enhancing financial literacy and leveraging Affin Bank's network platform.
他说：“与Affin Bank合作的机会是巨大的，包括在萨拉瓦克推广无现金支付和数字银行业务。此外，Affin Bank可以探索合作，通过提供可负担的融资，增强金融素养，并利用Affin Bank的网络平台来支持中小企业（SMEs）。”
"We believe this will have an additional impact on Sarawak's development as it will provide a financial platform to further enhance the economy through SME development, entrepreneurship programs, and providing services to Sarawak as a whole," he said.
他说：“我们相信，这将对萨拉瓦克的发展产生额外的影响，因为它将为中小企业发展，创业计划提供金融平台，并向整个萨拉瓦克提供服务。”
Abang Johari stated that, together with strong shareholders, Affin Bank will expand its reach, enhance innovation, improve efficiency, and deliver shareholder value.
阿邦·乔哈里表示，与强大的股东一起，Affin Bank将扩大其影响力，增强创新能力，提高效率并提供股东价值。
He was confident that this synergy will strengthen Affin Bank's position as a major player in the financial industry.
他相信这种协同作用将加强Affin Bank在金融行业的地位。
"This initial cooperation with LTAT is just the beginning of potential and greater opportunities. Indeed, the signing of this MoU will create a platform for Sarawak to continue its collaboration with LTAT," he said.
他相信：“这次与LTAt的初步合作只是潜力和更大机会的开始。的确，签署这份MoU将为萨拉瓦克继续与LTAt合作创造一个平台。”