THE Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society Malaysia in Penang, together with four corporations have come forward to donate medical supplies to the newly established Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital.
The four corporations were ViTrox Corporation Bhd, Texchem Resources Bhd, Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn Bhd and Innotech Textile (M) Sdn Bhd.
Tzu Chi and the corporations donated 5,000 isolation gowns, 10,000 face masks, 200 face shields, 500 N95 masks and 500 KN95 masks.
Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital board director and medical superintendent Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan thanked the contributors for the donation.
“The hospital has successfully provided high quality medical services to the patients of all ethnic groups since its opening last month.
“Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital, being a specialist hospital managed by Yayasan Kek Lok Si, is equipped with modern and state-of-the-art medical equipment and devices.
“Being a non-profit private hospital, our charges are cheaper than other private hospitals.
“Patients who cannot afford to pay the full medical bill can apply to the hospital welfare department for assistance,” he told a press conference at the hospital today.
Tzu Chi commissioner Datuk Khoo Boo Leong said the organisation received joy from helping others.
He praised the hospital for its mission to help patients obtain affordable medical services.
Among those present were Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital board chairman Ven Seck Jit Heng and board member Datuk Seri Steven Ooi.
Khoo said Tzu Chi appreciates the public donations which enabled the organisation to provide continuous help to the needy.
“We appreciate the blessings from the donors. We hope that the public can continue to support us so that we can provide our services to the community,” he said.
Those who wish to contribute can channel their donations to Buddhist Tzu-Chi Merits Society Malaysia at 507013126489 (Maybank) or 3102212517 (Public Bank Berhad).
Donors can e-mail their name, identity card number and postal address to [email protected] to receive the official receipt.
They can also mail to 316, Jalan Macalister, 10450 Penang, Malaysia.
Call 04-2281013 for more details.