KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – The joint fight against COVID-19 has bonded Malaysia and China closer, as China sending much-needed supplies and support to Malaysia, Malaysian Foreign Minister, Hishammuddin Hussein said, Saturday.
In the handover ceremony of medical equipment from the Chinese government to Malaysia, Hishammuddin said, China has once again come forward to work closely with Malaysia, as his country faces very difficult times against COVID-19, quoting a Chinese saying: “We really truly know our friends in times of crisis.”
The medical equipment arriving in Malaysia on Saturday included test kits, N95 Medical Protective Face Masks, 3-ply surgical masks, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and 200 units of ventilators.
“This is an extraordinary contribution by a country to Malaysia, showing the close friendship, solidarity and consolidation both Malaysia and China share,” said Hishammuddin, adding that, his government will make full use of the supplies, including distribute them to the front-liners like doctors and nurses.
Hishammuddin applauded China’s success in containing COVID-19, saying, the joint fight against the pandemic provided Malaysia and China with an opportunity to further bilateral relations and cooperation.
“As the Chinese saying goes – In times of crisis, there is a blessing. The blessing of COVID-19, as far as bilateral with Malaysia and China, has bonded us and made us closer together,” he said.
Chinese ambassador to Malaysia, Bai Tian, who was also present at the handover ceremony, said, Malaysia had come to China’s assistance in the fight against COVID-19, and the medical supplies sent by the Chinese government served as a token of friendship and solidarity.
Bai said Chinese will continue to provide material and technical support to Malaysia, for fighting against COVID-19. “We will for sure win this war against COVID-19 together,” he said.
Malaysia recorded a total to 2,320 COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, with a death toll of 27 people.– NNN-XINHUA
