The Borneo Post (Sabah)

Etika to distribute over 45,000 units of mixed beverages to affected families

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KUALA LUMPUR: Etika Sdn Bhd (Etika), one of Malaysia’s leading halal beverage manufactur­ers, has joined forces with various reputable local organizati­ons to extend their support to families affected by the recent floods in the states of Pahang, Johor, Selangor, Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu.

The unfortunat­e floods that hit Malaysia’s east coast last week have left tens of thousands of people displaced as they find refuge in temporary evacuation centres and face an acute shortage of daily essential items like sufficient food and beverages.

Answering to the need of the community, Etika will undertake the distributi­on of over 2,000 cartons of mixed beverages (over 45,000 units) along with its’ partner organisati­ons, for victims in the evacuation centres.

This initiative is parked under Etika Cares, a long-term impact driving program by Etika that aims to undertake projects that not only serve as pillars of support but also help to maintain the welfare of the local communitie­s in times of need.

Throughout the pandemic, Etika Cares has been actively working with various groups including frontliner­s, local business owners, and various organisati­ons to cater to their requiremen­ts and needs to respond to the crisis.

“Etika is making a constant effort to offer care and support to various sections of our community as we navigate through challengin­g times,” Etika’s chief executive officer for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Khalid Alvi said.

“At Etika, we firmly believe in creating a positive impact with the work we do and enriching communitie­s wherever we lay ground. Our hearts go out to the victims of the recent flood and we will put our best efforts forward to offer our support to them.”

Khalid also added that Etika is already in the process of arranging the said requiremen­ts for the flood victims and will be ensuring the immediate distributi­on of their products for the communitie­s in needs.

Alongside the partnershi­p with Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia and various organizati­ons to reach out to other flood victims in affected States within Malaysia, Etika aims to create impact within our communitie­s under its Etika Cares program.

One such measure includes providing additional sustenance to over impacted 100 Bottom 40 per cent (B40) families in meeting their daily necessitie­s with Gibraltar BSN Life Bhd.

“One of the biggest lessons that we adopted from the pandemic and recent flood situation is the importance of supporting and helping out one another in times of crisis,” Khalid added.

 ??  ?? Volunteers working together to distribute supplies to the affected families.
Volunteers working together to distribute supplies to the affected families.

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