KUALA LUMPUR: #ReachOut, a campaign mooted by a Malaysian senior tax counsel based in New Zealand to help fellow Malaysians who are stranded due to the month-long lockdown in the island country, is evidence of the true spirit of Malaysians helping each other out during these challenging times.
A brainchild of the President of the New Zealand Malaysia Business Association (NZMBA) Dave Ananth, he said Malaysians in New Zealand have been keeping the true Malaysian spirit growing by assisting their fellow Malaysians like providing medical and legal advice on their commercial lease besides accommodation-related assistance.
“The campaign is not only targeted to help each and every Malaysians stranded in New Zealand but also to reach out to every community in New Zealand whether individuals or business community who needed help during these challenging times.
“We are also currently helping a New Zealander who is stranded in New Delhi, India, due to the travel restriction imposed in and out of the country due to Covid-19,” he told Bernama.
Commenting on the pressing matters faced by Malaysians in New Zealand, Dave said many of them are stranded in various parts of the country and facing uncertainty with their flight home as the airline companies keep on changing the departure dates. — Bernama