James Kon

In less than two weeks after the launch on March 21, the COVID-19 Relief Fund collection surged to BND3,249,221.97 yesterday thanks to donations from companies, associations, private agencies and the public.

The latest figure of the COVID-19 Relief Fund was disclosed by Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar in a press conference held yesterday at the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) Al-‘Afiah Hall.

The minister expressed the ministry’s deepest gratitude and appreciation, especially to LSL Sdn Bhd for contributing to the construction of the extension building of the Molecular Diagnostic Unit for Respiratory Viruses, National Vilorolgy Reference Laboratory in Jalan Sumbiling.

He also thanked other contractor partners including Trane Aire Sdn Bhd, Daya Engineering Sdn Bhd, Amberhigh Sdn Bhd, Beaver Engineering Sdn Bhd, Kha Arkitek, Swee Sdn Bhd, Petar Perunding Sdn Bhd, Supinda Electronic & Trading Company, Razaco Transport Services and Gaya Reka Sdn Bhd that also contributed to the construction of the additional building. The total cost of the construction was BND569,348.

The minister conveyed his appreciation to companies, associations, private agencies and the public for their donations to the COVID-19 Relief Fund.