BAYAN LEPAS, Penang, Aug 14 (Bernama) — B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd. (BMI) reaffirmed its commitment to giving back to the community, by donating RM226,500 to three local charities: Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE Worldwide Malaysia, Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya Penang, and House of Hope. The funds were raised during the B. Braun Charity Run, which saw 630 employees running for a good cause. The company’s signature corporate social responsibility event has generated funds totalling RM1,488,040 since its inception in 2018.
The donation will be used to support pressing community needs, covering educational, medical and living expenses of the children and families supported by the selected organisations. Part of the funds will also be used to provide basic healthcare services and food assistance to about 400 Orang Asli families in the country.