SEPANG - Malaysia Airports has responded to the Government’s call to action and pledged to contribute RM5 million for the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine (Akaun Amanah Kemanusiaan Rakyat Palestin / AAKRP), to demonstrate the airport operator’s solidarity with the people of Palestine following the recent unrest in Gaza.
This initiative will also see Malaysia Airports lead the airport community to make a collective impact by contributing to the welfare of those in need. Aside from its RM5 million pledge, Malaysia Airports is engaging its subsidiary Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd (Eraman) and its partners, as well as commercial tenants operating at its airports to contribute to the fund.
In addition, an internal donation campaign will be held to encourage Malaysia Airports employees to make personal contributions, which the company has pledged to match up to a total of RM1 million.
According to Malaysia Airports Chairman, Tan Sri Zainun Ali, “As the nation’s main airport operator, we are in a position to lead our business partners in the airport community to make an impact. We are proud to have the support of our subsidiary Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd (Eraman), who has stepped up to pledge RM100,000 towards this cause. Our sincere thanks also go out to our commercial partners, as well as our own employees, who will be joining us in this effort to send a message of compassion and much needed aid to the people of Palestine in their time of need.”