KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Top Glove Corp Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd and Supermax Corp Bhd have confirmed that they are donating to the Government’s COVID-19 fund set up to battle the pandemic.

When contacted by theedgemarkets.com, Top Glove said it is donating RM185 million to the fund, while Supermax will be chipping in RM75 million.

Likewise, Kossan confirmed that it will be giving RM50 million to the government's pandemic-fighting kitty.

Meanwhile, Hartalega said in a statement that it will be contributing RM90 million to the fund.

“This is a corporate social responsibility initiative by Hartalega to make a positive difference in the lives of Malaysians and support the nation’s healthcare sector,” it said.

Their total contributions amount to RM400 million.

This follows the tabling of Budget 2021 this afternoon, whereby Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz announced that the four glove makers have committed to donate RM400 million to the COVID-19 fund.

The money will be used to cover part of the cost of vaccines and health equipment expenses, said the Minister.

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