KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 -– As part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) effort, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has contributed RM151,000 worth of medical equipment and necessities to two Selangor public hospitals under an initiative to enhance the public healthcare system.
The car manufacturer said in a statement today that the company contributed, among others, diagnostic, rehabilitation and patient care equipment; dialysis machines; hampers for patients as well as necessities for frontliners at the Kuala Kubu Bharu and Selayang hospitals.
Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the intention is to assist institutions that give the greatest benefit to all Malaysians, such as government hospitals which are available to all.
“We believe that in order to make a difference, we need to be consistent in our effort. We are proud to assist those who work tirelessly in serving the nation. We will continue to work with such bodies in the future as we believe that this is the best way for us to give back for the support that has been shown to us,” he said.
The contribution was presented recently by Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Rozman Jaafar to the management of the hospitals.
Perodua has so far contributed medical and health equipment to several public hospitals and clinics across the country.
They include the Sarawak General Hospital; Selayang Hospital; Sungai Buloh Hospital; Sabah Women and Children’s Hospital in Likas; Shah Alam Hospital; Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital; Ampang Hospital; Putrajaya Hospital and several community clinics in Hulu Selangor.
