- An easier journey for Mercy Malaysia
UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd gave away three Toyota vehicles worth RM798,400 to Mercy Malaysia recently in a ceremony held in Shah Alam, which coincides with the launch of the UMW Volunteer Programme.
These vehicles will be used mainly in Sabah and Sarawak.
Making a difference: (From left) Suseela, Abdul Halim, Jemilah, and Raja Riza Shazmin with the mock cheque.The event was graced by UMW group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Halim Harun, UMW Corporation executive director Suseela Menon, Mercy Malaysia president Datuk Dr Jemilah Mahmood and Mercy Malaysia honorary secretary Raja Riza Shazmin Raja Badrul Shah.
Besides the three vehicles, which is part of its community service grant, the company said they would help to fund the community programmes that involved free health checkups.
Jemilah thanked UMV for its contribution and added that it would help to end the transportation problem encountered when it came to sending volunteers and delivering medicine and medical equipment into remote and forest areas in Sarawak.
Suseela said the company felt compelled to support the NGO in its quest to help the poor.
Source: Written by The Star, http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/6/6/central/4052456&sec=central
- PLUS advises cyclists not to use its highway
KUALA LUMPUR: Highway concessionaire Plus advises the cyclists to avoid using its highways as it might be dangerous for them due to the differences in speed of bicycles and other vehicles.
In fact, under the Road Transport Act 1996, bicycles are forbidden from using highways, said PLUS Corporate Communication general manager, Khalilah Mohd Talha, said in a statement here today.
Even though PLUS highways have a wide emergency lane, she stressed that it is still dangerous for the cyclists to use it, as other vehicles might go out of control and skid into them.
Thus, she said, Plus Ronda teams were assigned to prevent such activity for their own safety and that of other highway users.
"Therefore, those who see such activity (cyclists on the highways) are advised to contact PLUSline at 1800-88-0000 so that an immediate action can be taken to avoid accidents,"she added. -- BERNAMA
Source: Written by New Straits Times, http://www.nst.com.my/latest/plus-advises-cyclists-not-to-use-its-highway-1.91302#
- 22 students get Maybank aid to study abroad
LIFELONG LEARNING: Top achievers get chance to go to Ivy League universities
KUALA LUMPUR: MAYBANK is extending its support for human capital development by rewarding 22 students with scholarships worth RM13.2 million this year.
The scholarships from the Maybank Foundation offer young achievers the opportunity to further their studies in 36 top foreign universities, including University of Cambridge, University of Melbourne, Yale University and Princeton University.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Menara Maybank, president and CEO of Maybank Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar said the bank was committed towards lifelong learning and the career progression of the future generation.
"The scholarships are given to students pursuing financial and non-financial disciplines.
"These are aligned with Maybank's global presence and support our aspiration to be a regional financial service leader operating from the heart of Asia.
"It is more than just developing academic skills and employment security upon graduation. Talent with international expo-sure and different disciplines enrich and complement the people in our group," said Wahid, who is also the chairman of the Maybank Foundation's Board of Trustees.
Present at the ceremony were the scholarship recipients who went through rigorous assessment process and met the criteria of coming from middle to low-income households.
Penang-bred Paul Aron Raymond Raj who scored 10 As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination, said his dream had come true.
"I have always wanted to study over-seas and become a chartered accountant. I am happy beyond words and I want to support my family and relatives after I graduate."
The four-time best athlete from Penang Free School added that he was grateful that the scholarship also offered him a five-year contract as a Maybank staff after graduation.
Another recipient, Wan Amira Ahmad, who was the secretary of her school's prefect board, aspired to become the nation's top female financial analyst.
When asked where she preferred to pursue a degree in Banking and Finance, she said, "Of course, in the United Kingdom."
Amira will have to undergo pre-university education in local universities for two years before flying overseas.
Source: Written by Nuradilah Noorazam, The New Straits Times, http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/22-students-get-maybank-aid-to-study-abroad-1.99990
