RM1mil pledge for children in need

1 Fischer (third from left) and Dr Siti Hasmah (third from right) officiating the launch of the fund. With them are (from left) Palestine Embassy first counsellor Sofian M.T. Al-Khaldi, Tesco Malaysia Advisory Board chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Abid, Universiti Malaya vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohamad Amin Jalaluddin and Tesco Malaysia Advisory Board director and Caring Foundation chairman Datuk Dr Malek Hanafiah. 2 Dr Siti Hasmah with patients of UMMC and 12-year-old Nicholas Yoong (back row, right), who contributed six paintings for auction during the launch of Tesco Cares Jalinan Budi Children’s Fund. Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN

TESCO Malaysia has entered into a charitable effort with partners Universiti Malaya (UM), The Caring Foundation and The Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM).

During the launch of the Tesco Cares Jalinan Budi Children’s Fund, the retailer vowed to raise RM1mil to help underprivileged children with regard to their wellbeing and socio-economic development.