Malaysia: Young Entrepreneurs Display Their Talent at Citibank Earth Day Bazaar

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	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) April 25, 2008 Malaysia: Young Entrepreneurs Display Their Talent at Citibank Earth Day Bazaar Kuala Lumpur – The Citi Malaysia lobby was transformed into a mini bazaar today as students from the Citi sponsored Young Enterprise Program showcased their entrepreneurial skills. The 50 students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 13 and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Katolik were participating in one of Citibank's Earth Day celebration events. During the lunchtime market, they sold their self-designed and produced green-themed products (including key rings, decorative boxes, jars, potpourri and beads) to Citibank employees. The objective of the Citi Foundation funded Young Enterprise Program is to groom secondary students to be both financially successful and socially responsible future entrepreneurs. The initiative is part of Citi's financial education efforts to teach, guide and instill entrepreneurial skills and at the same time make students aware of the importance of corporate responsibility to the communities with which they co-exist. In essence, the program aims to create a new generation of capable business leaders who are also knowledgeable and committed to corporate social responsibility. In addition to senior Citi managers and many employees, Valerie Lynn-McDonough, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce and Barbara Devaraj, Manager of the Young Enterprise Program also joined in on the action. The Young Enterprise Program is a community service education program under the auspices of the American Chamber of Commerce. As part of this program, Citi sponsors secondary schools in Klang Valley and Penang to run a number of enterprise related projects. Citi volunteers in the role of consultants, also work closely with the student groups. Since 2003, the Citi Foundation has provided funding grants of RM285, 000 to expand the Young Enterprise Program. Today, 35 schools are involved in the initiative. # # # Citi Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi's major brand names include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where it works throughout the world. Globally, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Microentrepreneurship, which helps individuals become economically self-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses, leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education, which prepares young people for personal and professional success; Financial Education, which helps individuals make informed financial decisions; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment. In the U.S. and Canada, the Citi Foundation supports Community Development programs that help build and revitalize neighborhoods and Education programs that prepare students for college and careers. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.com/.