林木生集团基金会捐100万令吉

支持NADMA抗疫

(八打灵再也22日讯) 林木生集团 (LBS) 通过集团旗下的企业社会责任平台-林木生集团基金会，捐献100万令吉予国家天灾管理机构 (NADMA) 所设立的新冠肺炎 (COVID-19) 抗疫基金。

林木生集团基金会信托人丹斯里林福山今天在位于布城的NADMA总部移交模拟支票，由首相署部长(特别事务)拿督斯里莫哈末礼端代表NADMA接领。出席者包括首相署副部长(特别事务) 拿汀玛丝杜拉，NADMA总监拿督莫达，以及林木生集团基金会信托人拿督威拉林福源。

丹斯里林福山说：“在今次危机期间，林木生集团致力协助拉平新冠疫情曲线，并希望每个人都遵守政府落实的行动管制令和各种指标。”

他补充，“希望每个人都能照顾好自己、家人和朋友，并向在这段期间不畏艰辛，为全国人民守护健康的医务人员衷心致谢。”

我国首相是于今年3月11日推出NADMA新冠肺炎抗疫基金，以援助受到行动管制令影响的国民，特别是B40群体与失业者。

我国从3月18日开始实施行动管制令。早前，首相宣布将行管令延至4月28日，以进一步观察在国内疫情。

截至4月21日，马来西亚确诊病例为5,482宗，其中3,349宗已痊愈出院。 现今，每天的康复病例已超过确诊病例。

自3月18日起，林木生集团基金会向各抗疫机构捐赠帐篷、工业风扇、饮用水、口罩、个人保护设备、消毒搓手液以及手套等物资，为抗疫的前线人员提供更好的环境和装备。 此外，该基金会也向雪兰莪、彭亨和霹雳州的新冠肺炎抗疫基金捐款共8万令吉。

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LBS FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES RM1 MILLION TO NADMA COVID-19 FUND

April) LBS Bina Group Berhad together with their philanthropic arm, LBS Foundation, contributed RM1 million to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) COVID-19 Fund.

The mock cheque was presented by LBS Foundation Board of Trustees, Tan Sri Lim Hock San, to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions), Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof at NADMA headquarter in Putrajaya today. Also present were LBS Foundation Board of Trustees, Datuk Wira Joey Lim; Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions), Datin Mastura Yazid; and Director General of NADMA, Dato’ Mohtar bin Mohd Abd Rahman.

Tan Sri Lim Hock San said “during this crisis, LBS Bina Group is committed to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes that everyone adheres to the guidelines and Movement Control Order protocols provided by the government”. “We sincerely hope that everyone will take good care of themselves, your families and friends, and those who work in our healthcare system who will be facing incredibly trying times in the weeks to come.” added Lim.

The NADMA-COVID 19 fund was launched by the Prime Minister on 11 March 2020 to aid citizens who were most vulnerable to the impact of the Movement Control Order (MCO), particularly the B40 and the unemployed, that was enforced on 18 March 2020.

As of 21 April 2020, Malaysia has recorded a total of 5,482 confirmed cases with 3,349 cases have recovered. On a daily basis, the number of recovered cases has surpassed the number of new cases detected. The Prime Minister has announced the extension of the MCO until 28 April 2020 to observe further the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Malaysia.

Since 18 March 2020, LBS Foundation has contributed supplies such as tents, industrial fans, drinking water, surgical masks, hand sanitisers and gloves to various organisations in order to better equip the frontliners during the screening process. Besides that, LBS Foundation has donated a total of RM80,000 to the state of Selangor, Pahang, and Perak COVID-19 Fund.

Should you wish to find out more or be part of our efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19, do get in touch through [email protected].

LBS FOUNDATION SUMBANG RM 1 JUTA KEPADA TABUNG COVID-19 NADMA

(Petaling Jaya, 22 April) LBS Bina Group Berhad menerusi sayap tanggungjawab sosial korporatnya, LBS Foundation menyumbangkan RM1 juta kepada Tabung COVID-19 Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Nasional (NADMA).

Ahli Lembaga Pemegang Amanah LBS Foundation, Tan Sri Lim Hock San menyerahkan sumbangan tersebut kepada Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Tugas-Tugas Khas), Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof di ibu pejabat NADMA di Putrajaya hari ini. Turut hadir ialah Ahli Lembaga Pemegang Amanah LBS Foundation, Datuk Wira Joey Lim; Timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Tugas-Tugas Khas), Datin Mastura Yazid; dan Ketua Pengarah NADMA, Dato’ Mohtar bin Mohd Abd Rahman.

Tan Sri Lim Hock San berkata ““dalam tempoh krisis ini, LBS komited untuk membendung penularan pandemik COVID-19 dan berharap semua rakyat mematuhi garis panduan dan protokol semasa Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan yang diumumkan kerajaan. Kami berharap agar orang ramai sentiasa memantau kesihatan diri, keluarga dan rakan-rakan, dan bersama membantu para petugas kesihatan yang menghadapi keadaan mencabar ini”.

Tabung COVID-19 NADMA telah dilancarkan oleh Perdana Menteri pada 11 Mac 2020 yang lalu untuk membantu golongan rakyat yang paling terjejas,, khususnya B40 dan penganggur, apabila Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dikuatkuasakan pada 18 Mac 2020.

Sehingga 21 April 2020, Malaysia telah mencatatkan sebanyak 5,482 jumlah kes yang positif dan 3,349 jumlah kes telah pulih. Perkembangan positif ini menyaksikan, jumlah kes pulih didapati melebihi jumlah kes baru yang dikesan. Perdana Menteri telah mengumumkan tempoh lanjutan PKP sehingga 28 April 2020 untuk mengawal penularan wabak COVID-19 di Malaysia.

Sejak 18 Mac 2020, LBS Foundation telah menyumbang keperluan dan bekalan seperti khemah, kipas industri, air minuman, topeng muka pembedahan, cecair pembasmi

kuman (hand sanitiser) dan sarung tangan kepada pelbagai organisasi untuk membantu melengkapkan keperluan barisan hadapan bagi membantu kelancaran proses pemeriksaan. Selain itu, LBS Foundation juga telah menyumbangkan sejumlah RM80,000 kepada Tabung COVID-19 di negeri Selangor, Pahang, dan Perak.

Bagi mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai usaha LBS Foundation di dalam mengekang pandemik ini, sila hubungi kami melalui emel berikut [email protected].

We’re treading through uncharted waters. Unless you’ve lived through the Spanish flu, the deadliest pandemic in history, we’re facing an unprecedented event. It’s been a little over a decade since the world experienced the last pandemic – the 2009 H1N1 swine flu. 1.4 billion people across the globe were infected and over half a million did not make it. Therefore, it seems reasonable to expect stringent measures by the authorities.

But that’s not the case.

The world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, a virus that has no precedent hence no vaccine yet. By all serious estimates, it is going to be a major killer. Our government has taken all the necessary measures to curb it from spreading further and as socially responsible citizens, it is our duty to follow orders.

What was initially a two-week Movement Control Order (MCO) has now become a month, with expectations of an extension. Although it feels a little suffocating to be cooped up in your house for a month, this decision was made after a thorough analysation by the authorities and considering the curve we were heading towards, this measure is not extreme at all but highly necessary. Based on global data collected, so far, COVID-19 is most deadly for people over 60 who have underlying health conditions. If you’re a student who’s feeling stuck at your university during this period, missing your parents and family and dreading not being able to go home, change your perspective. You are not stuck, you are safe and sheltered, a privilege that plenty are unable to enjoy during this pandemic.

You’re potentially saving their lives, too. Many healthy young adults are asymptomatic and silent carriers; you might infect other people especially the elders like your parents. Therefore, the MCO is highly important and must be obeyed 100%, which means no hanging out with your best friends too. Limit the number of physical interactions to only the people you’re living with, that’s how you help flatten the curve.

We understand working adults are also restless about not being able to go back to your hometown and be with your parents, too. Basically, every Malaysian right now would want to be with their family and loved ones. Don’t worry too much if you’re unable to physically be with your loved ones in this duration. It is normal to miss the sense of your mother’s touch, your father’s smell, your sister’s infectious laughter. You need to try your level best to pull it together and you will come out of this stronger. Your emotional bond, your connection with them, would also become undeniably stronger.

Now that we are home-bound, it is also a good time for us to take the time to reflect on the importance of love in our lives and how we must learn to appreciate things as they can be taken away from us in a split second. Who would have thought going out to restaurants with family and friends would become illegal, or even going to the park to do some light exercises? These are among the things that we have all enjoyed throughout our lives and somehow took for granted; because we never thought we would lose our freedom to do these basic things.

We are lucky we are living in the 21^st century, where we have modern technology that is sophisticated enough to allow us to communicate with anyone we like 24/7. Besides that, not only do we get to hear their voice, we also get to see their face and see their gestures. In this pandemic, that is enough to feed and warm our soul, and to temporarily cure our longing for the natural human experience.

To date, the Ministry of Health has announced that the current MCO is working in flattening the curve. The number of new cases is lower than it was initially projected to be, which is great news for us Malaysians. This is a good example of why we must strictly adhere to the “Stay-at-Home” order accordingly. As long as we cooperate and work as one, the sooner we will be able to end this and start going back to our normal lives. Until then we all must stay strong, stay put, keep ourselves updated, take care of our health both mentally and physically, and wash our hands frequently. Stay safe, everyone. Together, we will get through this.

– Corporate Liaison and Digital Media Department

This month has been a challenging month for us Malaysians what with the recent new strain virus outbreak known as COVID-19. To date, there has been more than 1,500 positive cases in Malaysia. Good news is, so far 139 patients have recovered and been discharged.

Now that Malaysia is under Restricted Movement Order (RMO), we at LBS hope everyone is quarantining themselves at home to help flatten the curve. Go out only when it is absolutely necessary and practice social distancing at all times. It is up to each one of us to help stop the spread of the virus. Only with our collective effort, we will be able to end this and stop the nightmare.

During this RMO period, let’s take the time to really dig deep and reflect on every little aspect of our lives, do a little soul searching. Look at the things we have been taking for granted for years, and how important it is for us to start being grateful for every blessing that comes our way, be it big or small. You don’t have to be picky, there is nothing too small for you to be thankful for. It can be as simple as appreciating the clear weather or how quickly your online shopping parcel arrived despite the current restriction.

Find gratitude in your challenges. Sometimes, thinking about negative or difficult situations can help to really nail down what you have to be thankful for. Dig a little deeper into some of your own past experiences and try to figure out how they have helped shape you into the person you are today. How those experiences have matured you and strengthen you, and how they’ve prepared you for future obstacles.

Take this time to cultivate better health habits. Eat more nutritious food to help boost your immunity, do some home exercise to keep fit, and avoid risky behaviours such as going out unnecessarily. Our health is one of the things we tend to subconsciously take for granted, and this will stop us from having optimistic and healing attitudes. When we take better care of our physical health, our mental state will be better too.

We know by now a lot of people are starting to get restless. A sudden halt from the hustle and bustle of life, and we understand completely. In times like these, you must learn how to slow down and take things one day at a time. Don’t think about two weeks, but rather focus on today. Do some breathing exercises. Count your blessings. Say it out loud if you have to! Make small goals for the day that you would like to achieve. This is a reset, and a chance for you to look at life from a different perspective.

Until then, stay safe, follow the orders, and wash your hands frequently!

“Behind every successful man, there is a strong woman.” – Anonymous.

As cliché as this famous saying goes, there’s a big chunk of truth behind it. Behind every man’s success, there is a strong woman who’s holding the fort when he’s unable to, a strong woman who caters to the man’s needs so he doesn’t have to, a strong woman who takes up the man’s responsibilities so he would not need to worry about anything else other than to successfully chase his dreams.

Often time, a woman’s role as an equal partner often gets overlooked, and despite the amount of hard work she has put into managing everything, she still ends up as just a shadow to her man’s success, that is if she’s lucky. Sometimes, she barely even gets a mention.

The truth is, gender stereotypes and bias have always existed, for decades. For years, women have always been asserted of their role as men’s support system, never the person in charge who’s capable of paving their own way to success. This has always been the belief for many years, and surprisingly, it still is in the 21^st century, up to this very day.

Ask any woman, and most of them, if not all, will tell you they have experienced being discriminated simply for being born with the XX chromosome. Discrimination at the workplace is often unheeded – heard and noticed by many, but disregarded, even by women themselves. Have we ever stopped and asked ourselves, why is this happening? Why are we allowing this?

Since young, women have been taught to tolerate being disrespected at or looked down upon. “Boys will always be boys.” As if women need to expect to be treated poorly by the opposite gender, as if it is inevitable; and because of this, there are still plenty of sexual violence against women cases in every continent of the world. Women are being murdered simply for rejecting men’s advances. This is despicable and should not have a place in today’s modern society.

An equal world is an enabled world. A gender equal world can be healthier, wealthier, and more harmonious, what’s not great about that? Gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Both men and women have different roles and strengths, but what the society often mention to acknowledge is that both genders are equally strong. Women are educators, and primary caretakers of children and elders in every single country of the world. International studies demonstrate that when the economy and political organisation of a society change, women take the lead in helping the family adjust to new realities and challenges.

Yet at the same time, women have contributed plenty in technology, in sports, in health, in economy, and in creatives too to name a few. Throughout history, women play an integral part in the development of society. The central role of women in society has ensured the stability, progress, and long-term development of nations.

According to the United Nations, women’s voices and participation in all aspects of society are more important than ever, as witnessed in the context of the global economic crisis, during the political transitions in the Arab world and elsewhere, and environmental disasters.

“Behind every successful woman, there is herself.” – Bart Jackson.

Today, the median female share of the global workforce is 45.4%. The role of women in the urban and rural workforce has expanded exponentially in recent decades. Women’s formal and informal labour can transform a community from a relatively autonomous society to a participant in the national economy.

Gender equality and the empowerment of women are gaining around worldwide, but despite this momentum, there is a long way to go before women can be said to enjoy the fundamental rights, freedom, and dignity that are their birth right and that will guarantee their well-being. Celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.

“When women are empowered and can claim their rights and access to land, leadership, opportunities, and choices – economies grow, food security is enhanced, and prospects are improved for current and future generations,” – Michele Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of United Nations Women.

Here at LBS Bina Group, we have plenty of women staff who have tirelessly contribute on a daily basis to ensure the growth of the company. It is vital to us for their hard work to be seen and acknowledged. Individually, we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions, however we need to be mindful that we are all parts of a whole – our individual actions, conversations, behaviours, and mindsets can have an impact on our larger society.

We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations, and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender equal work environment, and pave our way towards a gender equal world. After all, equality is not a women’s issue, but a business issue.