JOHOR BARU – Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar today called on the private sector to also contribute assistance towards the fight against Covid-19 in the state.
The sultan said cash aid from the private sector is important to ensure that healthcare institutions and hospitals in Johor are equipped with various medical equipment to continue treating Covid-19 patients.
“We need to tackle (the) Covid-19 (pandemic) jointly and not just rely on the government. I hope the private sector will also come forward to provide financial assistance so that medical equipment can be delivered to hospitals.
“Contributions can be given to Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Johor for the purchase of medical supplies, while donations to Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor will be used for food assistance to the needy," Sultan Ibrahim said in a post on his Facebook page.
Sultan Ibrahim also received an application for a list of medical equipment from the Johor Health Department to deal with the pandemic, including beds, oxygen regulators (bull nose), oxygen regulators (pin index), oxygen flow meters, 10L cylinder medical oxygen gas/regulator/trolly, blood pressure monitoring sets and so on.
The ruler also agreed to make a personal contribution of RM5 million to purchase equipment for hospitals in the state.
Those in the private sector wishing to donate can contact Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Johor at 07-2355252 or Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor at 07-3564848.
Sultan Ibrahim added that anyone in the state who needs food assistance can contact the district office or the penghulu’s office in their respective areas. – Bernama, August 7, 2021
