Thomas TanThe global nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition recently donated about RM80,000 worth of medical equipment to two government hospitals under Ministry of Health.
Hospital Ampang and Hospital Bukit Mertajam received medical equipment’s including multi-parameter patient monitors, stethoscopes and pulse oximeters.
It was among the various pandemic relief initiatives spearheaded by the company to provide a helping hand to Malaysians during this tough time.
Its non-profit corporation Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) also partnered with social activist and philanthropist Kuan Chee Heng, popularly known as Uncle Kentang, in support of vulnerable communities and families.
The collaboration saw members raising more than RM15,000 towards relief efforts and charitable causes such as food aid, financial assistance, medical assistance, ambulance services, transportation services, temporary accommodation, education and tuition funding spearheaded by Uncle Kentang.
HNF also donated more than RM250,000 to Uncle Kentang’s non-profit organisation Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) for its Covid-19 project and food aid program.
The donation was also in support of online educational programs for children through distribution of refurbished tablets, smartphones and data plans.
“By aiding the hospitals with medical devices and equipment, in addition to our contributions to Uncle Kentang and YCK, we hope that these initiatives will help to ease the burden, especially for those vulnerable communities who are among the most affected by the pandemic,” Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia and Singapore senior director and general manager Steven Chin said.
Chin added, “A special mention to our members that have contributed towards these initiatives. They inspire us every day with their passion to make a positive difference in our communities, especially during tough times. With their generosity, we are able to help those currently in need and we hope to be able to help more in the future together.”
According to Uncle Kentang the Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on Malaysians.
“Even though the Covid-19 situation has improved recently in Malaysia, many people are still affected and in need of assistance. This is why contributions from the public or other organisations like HNF are vital to keep our services and efforts going. Through this collaboration, we hope that this will raise awareness and inspire others to contribute to charitable causes, as even the smallest amount can make a difference,” he said.
Yayasan Chow Kit founder Dato Dr Hartini Zainudin said through the technological tools provided by HNF, children can have access to online education without their learning disrupted.
“By teaming up with HNF, we are pleased to reach many underprivileged families during this difficult time. This is testament to the fact that there is always strength in numbers, and we hope to see similar partnerships in the future to ensure that no one is left behind as Malaysia recovers from the pandemic,” Dato Dr Hartini said.
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