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Saturday May 17, 2008

RM100,000 to help quake victims

By OH ING YEEN


NV MULTI Corporation Berhad has contributed RM100,000 to aid the victims of the recent earthquake in Sichuan, China through the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.

One of the three moves taken by the corporation to help the victims, the sum is just the initial contribution as some 500 staff members and 2,000 agents of NV Multi had also pledged to contribute part of their salaries to the victims.

Extending a helping hand: Kong (left) presenting the mock cheque to the People's Republic of China Embassy representative Chen Fung (right). With them are (second from left) NV Multi Foundation chairman Tan Kean Huat (second from left) and adviser Lai Kuan Fook.

Moreover, donation boxes would be placed in NV Multi branches nationwide as well as in their branch in Jakarta. The donation boxes were distributed to the branch managers at a press conference held in Wisma NV Multi recently.

The press conference started with a slideshow on the current situation in Sichuan. before NV Multi Corporation Berhad group managing director Datuk David Kong presented the mock cheque to a the People’s Republic of China Embassy representative Chen Fung.

“I hope to visit the scene (of the disaster) personally to help the needy.

“As citizens of the world, it is our responsibility to help and care for each other,” Kong said in his speech, urging everyone to lend a helping hand to the victims in Sichuan.

Kong also pointed out the importance of taking precautionary measures during natural disasters. “We lack the knowledge on how to react when natural disasters occur,” he said, adding that there should be a systemic approach when facing unforeseen disasters.

Chen expressed his gratitude to Malaysians and the Malaysian government for their help.

“I'm touched by this donation from NV Multi, which managed to come up with this amount in so short a time.

“The assistance and support that we have received symbolises the good relationship between Malaysia and China,” said Chen, who gave an assurance that the donation would be delivered to China as soon as possible.

He added that there was a nationwide effort and co-operation between the different sectors in China to rescue the quake victims.

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