THE ECM Libra Foundation, together with the support of the Ormond Group, will provide free accommodation for health care workers at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

In a statement, the groups said the free accommodation will assist workers rest comfortably, rather than sleep in corridors and on stretchers as has been witnessed.

“The free accommodation begins today for a 30-day period. If the Covid-19 threat has not abated, the foundation will review the situation in consultation with HKL.

“All 130 rooms at the Tune Hotel PWTC – which is nearest to HKL – will be provided to hospital staff. An overnight stay will be provided with complimentary breakfasts,” it said in the statement.

Additionally, the ECM Libra Foundation has committed a contribution of RM500,000 to The Edge Covid-19 equipment fund for purchasing ventilators from Australia.

The fund was recently set up by The Edge Media Group, which said it had collected funds from Malaysian corporations and business leaders, to support the fight against the Covid-19 health crisis.

The fund will also be used to buy medical equipment like protective suits, masks and ventilators.

“The frontline workers have shown selfless commitment and risk their lives daily for Malaysians. We will never be able to express our gratitude enough. We just wish we could do more,” ECM Libra Foundation Board of Trustees chairman Kalimullah Hassan said. – March 23, 2020.