By V. Sivaji
Hilton Kuala Lumpur lived up to its role as a caring corporate citizen when they donated RM9,000 towards the Malaysian Foundation for the Blind (MFB) in conjunction with World Sight Day recently.
The gesture was an extension of Hilton’s centennial celebrations in South East Asia this year.
Held during Hilton’s annual Global Week of Service, team members joined forces to ensure this fundraising effort was a success.
For 100 years, Hilton has seen a world that can be made better through genuine hospitality.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s efforts are a part of Hilton’s week long celebration, recognising the company’s year-round commitment to serving and enriching the communities where team members live, work and travel.
Representatives from Hilton Kuala Lumpur presented the mock cheque to the Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil
A reflection of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment to the community, the generous contribution was a concerted effort between the 5-star hotel and its team members.
The funds garnered resulted in the purchase of 200 white walking canes for the visually impaired.
As a national non-profit foundation, MFB is a local champion whose mission lies in making life better for blind and partially sighted people in Malaysia as well raising awareness and creating skills and vocational training programs.
“Over the last century, being the most hospitable company in the world has been a core focus for us here at Hilton and it is this part of our DNA that has inspired us to perform these ‘Acts of Hospitality’ throughout our communities during our milestone centennial year.
“Malaysia represents a significant part of our presence in South East Asia and as a company of our scale and heritage, we have a responsibility to do our part for the communities we operate in,” said Jamie Mead, Regional General Manager, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam, Hilton.
The Hilton Group’s community celebrations and engagements are set to continue across South East Asia throughout the rest of Hilton’s 100th year celebrations.