THE Penang government encourages more corporate companies to give back to the community during this time of need.
Penang Social Development and Non-Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Chong Eng said the Penang government was among the first states to announce numerous incentive packages under the Penang People’s Aid Package programme to help the people during this difficult time.
“Despite the various initiatives taken by the state, we believe that we can weather this situation together with the cooperation of the private sector and individuals.
“I want to take this opportunity to commend Greatech Technology Berhad and the kind donors for stepping forward to give back to society, especially now when many are calling for help,” she said during the Greatech Charity Day at Greatech Technology Penang on March 11.
Chong Eng said she was honoured to be invited to grace the occasion.
The meaningful event saw contributions to the Penang Welfare Association for the Mentally Retarded Children (RM200,000 from Greatech), SJKC Tar Thong (RM340,000 from Greatech and RM100,000 from Greatech independent non-executive chairman Ooi Hooi Kiang) and to Penang Chinese Girls’ High School (50 units of computer set worth RM22,146 from the collaboration between Greatech and Gleneagles Hospital Penang).