KUALA LUMPUR: Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company, announced a comprehensive flood relief initiative aimed at providing immediate support to communities affected by the recent floods in Malaysia. This effort that is jointly organized under the Kami Care and Astro Kasih initiative underscores Astro's commitment to social responsibility and community support during times of crisis.
Yayasan Astro Kasih Flood Relief Fund
Astro is actively collecting funds via Bantuan Bencana Banjir Astro Kasih, an initiative to support communities affected by the floods in Malaysia. The fund aims to help those displaced by the floods, ensuring they receive necessary supplies and support during these challenging times. Tax-exempt receipt is available upon request, details of the fund below.
In addition to mobilizing public donations, Astro is also crowdsourcing from other partner corporates and will make its own financial contributions to ensure that essential resources and aid reach those in need swiftly.
Astro Radio Kami Care Misi Banjir Donation Drive
In collaboration with the Malaysia Civil Defence Department (APM), Astro is organizing a donation drive to collect essential items such as basic dry foods, diapers, and household supplies. Community members are encouraged to contribute generously to help those who have lost their belongings in the floods. Collection points will be set up at Lotus’s Cheras Covered Car Park on Saturday, 7 Dec 2024 from 10am – 5pm.
Astro Box Replacement Program
Understanding the challenges faced by flood victims, Astro is offering an Astro Box replacement program. This initiative ensures that individuals whose Astro Boxes were destroyed in the floods can receive new ones, helping them to continue receiving Astro's services. To request for support, please do contact us via call or WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.
Volunteer Mobilization for Clean-up and Recovery
Astro will also mobilize staff volunteers to assist in the clean-up and recovery efforts. Volunteers will be deployed to the hardest-hit areas to help with debris removal, cleaning, and other recovery activities once it is safe to do so. Astro will be working with partner NGOs on this hands-on support which is crucial in helping communities return to normalcy as quickly as possible.
Voice for Good initiatives
Astro is using its platform as voice for good to rally support flood relief efforts and raise public awareness. The call for public support has been shared over Borak SeeNI and MeleTOP platforms in addition to Astro Radio stations & Astro Awani who has been providing extensive coverage of the flood situation. New crew on the ground provides public updates on the evolving situation, including the status of victims in evacuation centers and the areas most affected.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Astro invites everyone to join this cause by donating funds or contributing items to the Kami Care donation drive. Together, we can make a significant impact and help our communities recover from this devastating event.
Account Name : Yayasan Astro Kasih
Bank Name : RHB Bank Berhad
Account Number : 21412900254230
To receive your tax-exempt receipt, please send email with transaction slip, full name, IC and address to [email protected]
