Fu (right) with Dr Foo showing the Puductor 2 disinfection robot donated by EITA to the Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic.
A HEALTH centre welcomed a state-of-the-art robot into its premises to boost sanitisation efforts with the help of a local leading electronics company.
EITA Resources Bhd (EITA) donated a disinfection robot to Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic in a handover ceremony held at Wisma LTS in Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.
The donation was part of the company’s social responsibility efforts.
EITA is primarily in the business of manufacturing, marketing and distribution of elevator systems, electrical and electronic equipment and components.
The robot named Puductor 2 was manufactured by Pudu Robotics, a tech-oriented business based in Shenzhen, China, that specialises in commercial service robots.
EITA group managing director and founder Fu Wing Hoong said the robot was an essential asset for public health, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic.
“With today’s advancements in technology, it is almost impossible to avoid considering the application of advanced robotics in day-to-day use,” said Fu.
“Puductor 2 is equipped with ultrasonic dry mist disinfection and 360-degree sterilisation. Successful implementation of the robot would mean creating a safe and sanitised environment for patients and staff at the clinic.”
Fu said his role as commissioner of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation prompted him to carry out the gesture of goodwill.
“As society progresses, we must not forget our moral roots, since good deeds sustain our businesses and environments.
“At EITA, we strive to promote the spirit of volunteerism within our staff to broaden their hearts and embrace a life of compassion.
“The Tzu Chi Free Clinic is a good humanistic example of serving the community by providing important healthcare services for the disadvantaged,” he said.
Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic director Dr Foo Seay Liang, a physician by profession, is also the head of the refugee affairs department of Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia.
Dr Foo emphasised the importance of philanthropy and offering charitable healthcare for the needy.
“For vulnerable persons, modern healthcare has become inconvenient and financially demanding. In reality, charity and medicine should go hand-in-hand.
“As such, our clinic provides free healthcare for low-income earners, disabled patients, care recipients and refugees,” Dr Foo added.
The free healthcare centre also has branches in Melaka, Kedah and Penang, serving refugees from around 50 countries.
EITA has also worked with the foundation in a group-wide recycling campaign, where recyclables were collected to raise funds as financial aid for charity.
