Proton sends drones to support disaster response

Summary

Proton has donated drones worth nearly RM 200,000 to Nepal to support disaster assessment and response after the Bhotekoshi River floods. Jagdamba Motors and Hotel Yak and Yeti have also contributed funds to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund for rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Key Points
  • Proton is sending drones worth nearly RM 200,000 to Nepal to aid disaster assessment and response after the Bhotekoshi River floods.
  • The drones were handed over to Malaysia’s National Disaster Management Agency and will be transported to Nepal by SMART, which is deployed on a humanitarian mission.
  • Jagdamba Motors donated Rs. 40 million to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, while Hotel Yak and Yeti contributed Rs. 10.11 million.
  • Hotel Yak and Yeti said its donation will support rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts for flood-affected people.
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