KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia today handed medical equipment and supplies to Indonesia to help the republic in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister of Foreign Affairs Saifuddin Abdullah handed the supplies to Indonesia\u2019s ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono, at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base, Selangor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saifuddin said the initiative is a testament to the strong and excellent relations between the two countries, and Malaysia and Indonesia will continue to collaborate closely in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlthough Malaysia is still facing the COVID-19 pandemic and the constraints that come with it, it does not stop us from helping according to our ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn addition to our domestic efforts to address the COVID-19 outbreak, we also need to look at the situation and welfare of those around us, including our neighboUrs,” he said at the handover ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malaysia\u2019s aid to Indonesia comprise ISO tank containers with liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators, therapeutic medicines and disposable medical items, which will be sent by RMAF plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today’s donation marked the first of several batches to be sent in stages to Indonesia, which is expected to be completed by the end of this month, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Hermono said the Indonesian government and people greatly appreciated the assistance provided by the Malaysian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This contribution means a lot to us. Although Malaysia is battling the COVID-19, they also think of their \u2018brothers\u2019 in Indonesia to help fight this pandemic, together, “he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also present were Senior Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, MInister at the Prime Minister\u2019s Department (Special Functions) Mastura Mohd Yazid, and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Affendi Buang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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