KUALA LUMPUR, 14 NOVEMBER 2025 – Hong Leong Bank (“HLB” or “the Bank) has announced the launch of EcoKita, a new program focused on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy and improving community waste management practices. This initiative is a collaborative effort with Think City, an impact organization specializing in urban regeneration, and GreenSteps, a company focusing on innovative urban re-design strategies that drive communities and corporations toward a low-carbon circular economy. EcoKita aims to foster sustainable practices and significantly reduce urban greenhouse gas emissions in Malaysia by implementing community-led waste treatment solutions and promoting waste separation, particularly within public housing areas.



As the initial phase of this initiative, the Bank launched its pilot site at PPR Taman Mulia. This tightly-knit complex houses over 4,000 residents, and is strategically situated near the LRT Bandar Tun Razak station and a vibrant commercial area. The residents there have already demonstrated environmental responsibility and income generation by resourcefully converting underutilized spaces into a successful community garden.