LBS Foundation (LBSF), the philanthropic arm of LBS Bina Group Berhad, has extended a helping hand to the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria by donating RM500,000.
The earthquake that struck the eastern Turkish province of Van on February 28, 2023, with a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale, has caused extensive damage, loss of life, and rendered many people homeless.
In response to this tragic disaster, LBSF has contributed RM500,000 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Calamity Fund (TBKLN) to assist with the ongoing relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. The aforementioned contribution was handed over by Tan Sri Lim Hock San, Board of Trustees of LBSF to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General, Dato’ Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, witnessed by YBhg Dato’ Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, the Minister of Foreign Affairs at China World Hotel, Beijing.
With a strong track record of supporting communities in crisis, the LBS Foundation has previously contributed to disaster relief efforts, including COVID-19 (RM1 million), flood relief to Pahang (RM50,000), and Selangor for COVID-19 (RM20,000).
“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has occurred in Turkey and Syria, and our hearts go out to the affected communities”. As a responsible corporate citizen, we recognize our obligation to support the relief efforts and extend our support to the people of Turkey in this time of need,” said Tan Sri Lim Hock San.
LBS Foundation’s donation is part of its ongoing commitment to assist and uplift communities worldwide. “We believe that our donation will make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria and help support the critical work of humanitarian organizations on the ground,” added Tan Sri Lim Hock San.
