Shell Malaysia recently showed their support and care for the nation’s frontliners during this fight against COVID-19. Their aid was made through a series of outreach initiatives aimed to lessen the worries and challenges faced by those who are at the front of our fight against this very infectious virus. Essential items such as hand sanitizers, mineral water, food and beverages were among the items contributed and were sent to Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh.
Additionally, Shell Malaysia had stated that they have also contributed essential items to local communities and frontliners through their network of Shell stations throughout Malaysia. Part of the initiatives include supplying electricity for lamps and fans to temporary tents as well as contributing food and drinks to local authorities. So technically, not only two hospitals are benefiting from Shell, but many other places everywhere.
Shairan Huzani Husain, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd (who is wearing a mask in the photo above - other photos of him are on this blog if you search for 'shell') said, “The act of caring for others, and looking out for each other is essential for all of us as Malaysians to survive, and thrive through these uncertain and certainly testing time. Shell is committed to the well-being of the communities where we operate, and we want to do everything we can to help our frontliners in the fight against this global pandemic. We recognize the challenges faced by these brave Malaysians and we hope these care packages, made up of essential items will give our frontliners some needed support”.
“We also have our very own Shell frontliners who are on the ground, every single day, taking care of our customers’ needs, and ensuring the nation’s heroes can get to work and do what they need to for the safety of every Malaysian. As one of Malaysia’s essential service, we are helping to fuel the nation through the dedication of these very frontliners. We are also ensuring care packages are provided to them as our gesture of thanks for their courage in ensuring Shell stations remain open and ready to continue serving customers. They are all our heroes.” he added.
It is extremely good to hear that more and more news of the good deeds being done by those in the automotive industry in this fight against Covid-19. If you think about it, Shell Malaysia is actually giving back at a time where things are basically in a semi-lock down situation. There are less vehicles that use their fuel and the prices of the fuel is also lower due to lower global demand. Yet, they are still giving back to Malaysia in times of need.
Good that large global corporations think like this actually.
Shell and BonusLink
Other than the care packages, Shell and BonusLink have joined forces to launch an initiative to enable customers to contribute to the nation’s frontliners.
From 2nd to 7th April 2020, BonusLink members can show their support to the frontliners by simply contributing a minimum of 100 points, which is equivalent to RM1, which will be channeled directly to the COVID-19 Fund by Ministry of Health Malaysia’s (MOH). Shell has pledged to match RM1 for every 100 points (RM1) donated during the period. Donations can be made at www.bonuslink.com.my or via the BonusLink app from Google Play and Appstore.
All donations to Tabung COVID-19 will be used to assist MOH purchase medical equipment, PPEs and other medical necessities. So you are contributing something through the use of your BonusLink card at Shell stations.
Shell urges all Malaysians to stay safe by staying at home during the Movement Control Order (MCO), and by practicing meticulous personal hygiene as advocated by MOH.
Together, we can flatten the curve of COVID-19 and hopefull help protect others from being infected. You may be strong, but if you have elderly people around you, staying at home and keeping clean may be helpful to those around you.
For more information on Shell’s initiatives, visit www.shell.com.my.
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