In response to distressed Malaysians whose livelihood
has been disrupted by the ongoing
MCOs, Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), and Direct Selling Association of Malaysia (DSAM) have joined hands to raise emergency funds to purchase essential food supplies for those in
desperate need. With the aim of raising RM500,000 from this initiative, food boxes are being distributed
by both associations to more than 10,000 families within the Klang Valley and its adjacent vicinities
since 3rd July 2021.
To date, the food boxes have reached 2000 families at
9 distribution locations including PPR
Pantai Ria, Kuala Lumpur; PPR Sri Sabah, Kuala Lumpur; Kampung Tasek
Permai, Ampang Jaya; Kampung Labu
Lanjut, Sepang; Kampung Baru Sungai Chua, Kajang; Salak Selatan Baru, Kuala Lumpur; PPR Seri Nilam, Ampang; PPR
Hiliran Ampang, Kuala Lumpur; and PPR Pandan
Mewah, Ampang. More locations are currently being finalised for ongoing
distributions. In these events, each
recipient will receive a food box containing rice (5kg), instant noodles,
vermicelli noodles, sardines, baked
beans, malt-based chocolate drink powder, and biscuits.
Ms. Shirley Tay, President of MRCA added that “Many of our members are badly hit by
this pandemic. Some cannot sustain
beyond 3 months with their current cash flow positions. However, we believe that this collaboration with DSAM
will be at least help the less fortunate as every contribution would lessen the suffering of
the rakyat”
“During this
difficult time, we understand many families are struggling to put food on the
table. With this initiative, we are
working alongside our retail partners from MRCA to help the affected families. Through this small gesture, we hope
to help them to get through these challenging times,” said Datuk Tan Chong Guan, President of DSAM.
Cash contributions to this cause can be made directly
via;
MRCA (CIMB no. 8600617216 or via this form https://bit.ly/3r595cZ)
For more information, kindly contact Simon Wong or Lee Choo via Whatsapp at +60
12 438 0435 or visit MRCA’s website www.mrca.org.my;
DSAM (Public Bank Account no. 3078 894 406 or via this form https://bit.ly/2TAVpdw) For more information from DSAM kindly contact Lawrence Cheah or Feriz Mohamad via WhatsApp at +60 19 378 7937 or visit DSAM’s website www.dsam.org.my
About Direct Selling Association of Malaysia (DSAM)
DSAM was established in 1978 as a national trade
association aimed at promoting the Direct
Selling industry on a national and international level, as well as act
as the de facto voice of the industry.
As the country’s bearer of ethical Direct Selling, our mission is to support
Direct Selling companies in the areas of
governance, education, communications, consumer protection and ethics. In 2012, DSAM initiated the ASEAN
Direct Selling Associations Working Committee and is currently the permanent Secretariat. DSAM
is also affiliated with the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) and is the
world’s body Association Advisory Council for the Asia Pacific Region. DSAM currently has 128 Member
companies, with more than 2.5 million
Independent Distributors. Our Members generated almost RM11 billion in
sales for 2020, significantly
contributing to Malaysia’s global Direct Selling ranking of 7th in the world
and 4th in Asia Pacific. DSAM Members
are made up of approximately 50% local and multi-national Direct Selling companies.
About Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA)
Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), founded in
1992, is an association for chain store retailers and franchisors determined to enhance the retail and franchise
environment in Malaysia and abroad.
Today, the MRCA has grown to become an influential entity comprising of more
than 450 leading retail chain stores and
franchisors, including established brands such as Poh Kong, Bonia, OSIM, Nelson’s Franchise, Focus Point,
Rotol Food-Chain, Sunrider International, Maxis
Berhad, ADV, Fusionex Sdn Bhd, RHB Bank Berhad, and many others.
About MRCA Branding Education Charity Foundation
As the leading Retail Chain Association in the nation, the Malaysia Retail Chain Association achieved a tremendous breakthrough in the year 2010. Under the initiatives and leadership of its 2008-2010 President Dato’ Tay Sim Kim, the MRCA raised RM1 million for the set-up of the MRCA Foundation.
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