THE Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society handed over a total of 27 sets of Heavy Duty Series Breathing Oxygen Concentrators to the state Health Department today.
The handover ceremony was witnessed by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He thanked the association for helping to meet the needs of the Covid-19 patients at hospitals and quarantine centres.
“The Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society has heeded the call by the state government. The state has welcomed all non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate sectors as well as the community to join hands in ensuring there is an adequate supply of medical equipment at healthcare centres and quarantine centres.
“Medical equipment such as the oxygen concentrators are deemed as important to optimise the recovery of Covid-19 patients who have breathing difficulties at hospitals and quarantine centres.
“Most importantly, it could also help to reduce the death rate of Covid-19 patients. The oxygen concentrator can be a life saving medical device for patients,” said Chow after witnessing the handover ceremony at the Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society this morning.
Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society president Datuk Seri Lim Cheah Chooi presented the oxygen concentrators to the representative from state Health Department, Chan Pei Hong.
Chow said that the state Health Department would later distribute the oxygen concentrators to the relevant hospitals, clinics and quarantine centres.
“The oxygen concentrators, which are worth over RM60,000, will be managed by the state Health Department.
“The devices will be distributed to the hospitals, clinics and quarantine centres that are in need of them.
“The Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society has exhibited the spirit of ‘helping each other’ during a crucial time such as this. Let this spirit be instilled among all,” Chow added.
Also present were state Welfare and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh, Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society vice president Datuk Lim Theng Hooi, Choong Yit Choon (secretary), Datuk Seri Chew Weng Khak (advisor), Datuk Seri Khor Teng How (advisor) and members of the association; Datuk Tan Siu Lian, Datuk Loh Nam Seng and Sim Lay Bee.
Story by Tanushalini Moroter
Pix by Law Suun Ting
Video by Chan Kok Kuan