Source: http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsbusiness.php?id=523475

August 24, 2010 12:42 PM

Fedex Donates US$15,000 To Build Homes In Lenggeng

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company, is donating US$15,000 (US$1=RM3.13) to build homes in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, in conjunction with World Humanitarian Day.

In a statement here Tuesday, FedEx said the company is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Malaysia to build more homes and where necessary, renovate and extend present living accomodations for Orang Asli families living in Lenggeng.

"We believe that this is a very meaningful project as we have seen the positive impact to the Orang Asli families living in Lenggeng after completing our first project in 2008," said Ramesh Kumar Singam, Managing Director, FedEx Express, Malaysia and Brunei.

In 2008-2009, FedEx worked with Habitat for Humanity Malaysia to build two new homes and renovate four houses for six Orang Asli families in Lenggeng.

A total of 120 FedEx volunteers were involved in the project.

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