Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) has provided 62 vehicles for the use of victims of the Putra Heights incident for one month without any charges.
The donation consists of 40 vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and multipurpose vehicles from EON’s retail brands, such as Proton, Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen, as well as from EON’s vehicle rental subsidiary, Avis Malaysia.
In addition, 22 units of vehicles consisting of pickup trucks, including four units of electric vehicles (EV) from the smart brand are also provided for the use of government agencies and organizations that provide assistance to the victims.
EON’s Chief Executive Officer, Akkbar Danial, stated, “Many families not only lost their homes but also lost their primary means of transportation due to the fire incident.”
“As the largest multi-brand vehicle distributor in the country, EON feels grateful to be in a position to provide some relief during this difficult time.”
“On behalf of EON Group, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all the affected victims. We pray for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured, and hope that all those impacted have the strength, courage, and support needed to rebuild their lives.”
He, who is also the head of the automotive distribution unit at DRB-HICOM, added, “For the time being, EON will provide vehicles to the affected victims and NGOs at no charge for one month. This assistance may be extended depending on specific needs.”
Akkbar also expressed gratitude to the Office of the Chief Minister of Selangor, the Department of Social Welfare, and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council for supporting EON in this initiative and urged various parties to take immediate action to ensure the welfare of the local community following this unfortunate incident.