Eco-Shop donates RM36,000 to aid Kota Bharu fire victims
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Eco-Shop donated over RM36,000 in emergency aid, including cash and vouchers, to families affected by a fire in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
- The aid will support more than 20 families who lost their homes and belongings in the June 8 incident.
- Eco-Shop expressed hope that the contribution would alleviate immediate needs and provide encouragement as the families rebuild their lives.
Eco-Shop, a retailer known for affordable household goods, has provided significant emergency assistance to over 20 families in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The company donated more than RM36,000 in financial aid and vouchers to help those affected by a devastating fire in Kampung Gok Kapur on June 8. The blaze destroyed homes and possessions, leaving many families displaced.
At Eco-Shop, we believe communities become stronger when everyone supports each other during difficult times.
Patrick Teoh, East Coast Region General Manager for Eco-Shop Malaysia, stated that the company hopes its contribution will help meet the immediate needs of the affected families as they begin the challenging process of rebuilding their lives. "At Eco-Shop, we believe communities become stronger when everyone supports each other during difficult times," Teoh said in a statement.
"While we cannot erase the sadness and hardship experienced by the affected families, we hope this contribution can alleviate their immediate concerns and provide encouragement to move forward," he added. The aid was formally handed over at Masjid Al Ikhsan, where Alias Mamat, the head of the Kampung Gok Kapur Neighborhood Watch, received a replica check on behalf of the residents. Eco-Shop representatives then distributed cash vouchers directly to the families.
While we cannot erase the sadness and hardship experienced by the affected families, we hope this contribution can alleviate their immediate concerns and provide encouragement to move forward.
Eco-Shop emphasized its commitment to community support beyond its business operations, aiming to foster resilient communities across Malaysia. "We hope this small gesture reminds the families in Kampung Gok Kapur that they are not alone and that the community stands firmly with them throughout this recovery process," the company stated.
We hope this small gesture reminds the families in Kampung Gok Kapur that they are not alone and that the community stands firmly with them throughout this recovery process.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.