Global nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition and its non-profit corporation Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), have recently spearheaded various pandemic relief initiatives to provide a helping hand to Malaysians during this tough time.
The global nutrition company donated about RM80,000 worth of medical equipment to two government hospitals under Ministry of Health, Hospital Ampang and Hospital Bukit Mertajam. This included multi-parameter patient monitors, stethoscopes and pulse oximeters, amongst other vital medical equipment.
Meanwhile, HNF partnered with social activist and philanthropist Kuan Chee Heng, popularly known as Uncle Kentang, and his organization, as well as non-profit organisation Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK), to support vulnerable communities and families.
The collaboration with Uncle Kentang saw Herbalife Nutrition members across the nation stepping up to donate more than RM15,000 to HNF, which supported Uncle Kentang towards relief efforts and charitable causes such as food aid, financial assistance, medical assistance, ambulance services, transportation services, temporary accommodation, education and tuition funding.
HNF also granted more than RM250,000 to YCK for its Covid-19 project and food aid programme, as well as in sponsoring online educational programmes for children by providing data plans and refurbished tablets and smartphones.
Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia and Singapore senior director and general manager Steven Chin said the company aims to extend support to those in need during this critical time through the joint efforts of Herbalife Nutrition and HNF.
“By aiding the hospitals with medical devices and equipment, in addition to our contributions to Uncle Kentang and YCK, we hope that these initiatives will help to ease the burden, especially for those vulnerable communities who are among the most affected by the pandemic,” he said.
Chin added, “A special mention to our members that have contributed towards these initiatives. They inspire us every day with their passion to make a positive difference in our communities, especially during tough times. With their generosity, we are able to help those currently in need and we hope to be able to help more in the future together.”
Kuan aka Uncle Kentang said the Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact and any form of aid provided would be greatly appreciated.
“Even though the Covid-19 situation has improved recently in Malaysia, many people are still affected and in need of assistance. This is why contributions from the public or other organisations like HNF are vital to keep our services and efforts going. Through this collaboration, we hope that this will raise awareness and inspire others to contribute to charitable causes, as even the smallest amount can make a difference,” he said.
Yayasan Chow Kit founder Dato Dr Hartini Zainudin said through the technological tools provided by HNF, children can have access to online education without their learning disrupted.
“By teaming up with HNF, we are pleased to reach many underprivileged families during this difficult time. This is testament to the fact that there is always strength in numbers, and we hope to see similar partnerships in the future to ensure that no one is left behind as Malaysia recovers from the pandemic,” she said.
