KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd’s employees have rallied together for a donation drive for victims of the recent year-end floods.

       The telco then matched the amount, bringing the total raised to RM105,871.18.

       “In channelling the funds, Maxis collaborated with Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) who helped identify recipient families in Johor, Kelantan and Terengganu that have been impacted by the floods. These families will receive cash vouchers to purchase household necessities,” Maxis said in a statement.

       “Maxis was one of the first organisations to step in to contribute towards our mobile vaccination initiative last year, and we are pleased to be working with them again. We are touched by the generosity of their employees as well as the company for matching their contribution,” MCRS national chairperson Her Royal Highness Datuk Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr) Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Binti Almarhum Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.

       “Many families, especially from the B40 group, have lost a lot due to the floods, and this will certainly ease their burden. MRCS will continue to be a conduit for corporations to provide care and relief aid to vulnerable communities, as part of our mission,” she said.

       Maxis chief executive officer Gokhan Ogut said the recent year-end floods have been a harrowing experience for many and during these trying times, Maxis has been inspired by Malaysians who came together to offer support.

       “We are immensely proud of our employees who, through their deep sense of social responsibility, rallied together and mobilised this internal donation drive.

       “We are honoured to be working with MRCS once again and hope that this contribution can bring more relief to those who are still feeling a sustained impact from the floods,” he said.