B40 families in Semenyih get food aid

More than 400 families from the B40 group in Semenyih, Selangor were given essential food aid by Boustead Properties Berhad

It was part of the #BousteadCares CSR initiative to ease the burden and alleviate the hardships faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Boustead Properties chief operating officer Eason Phan said employees and volunteers have extended a helping hand as many from the B40 community are finding basic necessities beyond their reach.

“As a socially responsible developer, the well-being of the wider community surrounding the Mutiara Hills township that we are building in Semenyih is important to us. We sincerely hope our humble contribution can play a small role to ease the burden of the communities affected by the pandemic,” he said.

Phan added that the CSR initiative was in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to end hunger by addressing the food needs of vulnerable communities.

Each family received basic food supplies such as non-perishable food items and essentials, while those with young children also received baby formula and diapers.

The affected families were identified from among households in Semenyih most impacted by the pandemic as listed on the digital platform, kitajagakita.com, a non-governmental organization set up to boost relief efforts for severely impacted communities.