Grab Malaysia Donates RM1 Million Of Humanitarian Aid To Gaza
The company is partnering with MERCY Malaysia for the donation pledge.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 06 Nov 2023, 06:20 PM — Updated about 1 year ago
Grab Malaysia said they will be donating RM1 million of humanitarian aid to affected individuals in Gaza, Palestine
In a statement today, 6 November, the Singapore-headquartered company that offers ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payment solutions said they will be partnering with MERCY Malaysia to provide crucial aid and humanitarian support to communities in Gaza.
"Grab Malaysia is deeply saddened by the plight of the communities affected by the conflict in Gaza and condemns any act of violence that threatens humanity.
"Therefore, Grab Malaysia is joining forces once again with MERCY Malaysia to extend crucial aid and humanitarian support to those in need through its Palestine Relief Fund, aiding a community that MERCY has been actively supporting since 2008," read the statement.
Grab Malaysia mentioned that they have been a partner of MERCY Malaysia since 2021 to help various humanitarian aid funds in Malaysia, such as providing relief to flood victims.
The company added that Grab users can also donate to the cause on their app by making direct contribution to MERCY Malaysia
Grab users can either contribute via GrabPay or convert their GrabRewards to support MERCY Malaysia's ongoing efforts to make a difference in the lives of affected individuals.
They pledged that they will match the amount their users donate via GrabRewards to MERCY Malaysia's Palestine Relief Fund between 8 November and 8 May 2024.
The super-app company aims to meet the critical needs of those impacted by helping provide access to medicine, food, water supply, and more, ensuring that their well-being is prioritised.
"(Grab Malaysia) firmly emphasises its commitment to humanity and peace and unequivocally opposes any violence that threatens these basic human rights," they wrote.
Below is the full statement:
