China's state-owned bank donates 15,000 masks to M'sia

CORONAVIRUS | China Construction Bank (Malaysia) has donated a total 15,000 masks to Malaysia as part of efforts to help contain the spread of Covid-19, according to the Chinese Embassy.

The masks, comprising 5,000 face masks and 10,000 medical face shields, donated by the China state-owned financial institution arrived today at the Sungai Buloh Hospital, the main hospital dedicated to treating Covid-19.

Chinese ambassador Bai Tian, who oversaw the handover today, said this was the first batch and more supplies will be coming soon. 

"A total of 3,500 set of testing kits are on the way, (we) will deliver them as soon as possible. 

"On top of that, the China government is making arrangement to get more materials needed by Malaysia, included masks, protective suits and ventilators," said Bai, according to the embassy's official social media page.

Bai pledged to help Malaysian authorities to get more medical equipment from China and encourage China's business community to help Malaysia.

Also present was Health director-general Dr Chen Chaw Min

Yesterday, China Ambassador Bai Tian met with Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, and both of them had discussed the pandemic and aid to be given by China.

"China and Malaysia share weal and woe together. China will spare no effort to support Malaysia defeating Covid-19," said Bai.

Last month, Malaysia donated a total 18,000 pairs of gloves to China at the height of the coronavirus crisis there.

China today reported zero domestic coronavirus cases for the first time while Malaysia has implemented a movement control order (MCO) to battle the sharp increase in Covid-19 infections.

As of noon yesterday, Malaysia recorded a total of 790 Covid-19 cases.

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