PETALING JAYA: Responding to the government’s clarion call, Star Media Group’s (SMG) “Star Frontliners Initiative” has delivered nine portable ventilators to six hospitals in the country. Melaka Hospital director Dr Zaharimah Abdul Kadir said she appreciated the timely contribution of the machines. Essential equipment: Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital deputy director Dr Megat Iskandar (second left) receiving the ventilators donated under the Star Frontliners Initiative. Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital and Melaka Hospital had received beds for their intensive care unit earlier this month in the same Frontliners Initiative launched under Star Foundation. The “Star Frontliners Initiative” is aimed at raising funds to buy essential medical equipment and supplies for hospitals and medical personnel in the front line battling Covid-19.

Source: thestar April 18, 2020 23:26 UTC