JOHOR BAHRU (March 27):  Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar today presented donations of various medical equipment and essential items, sponsored by various corporations, to hospitals in the state to combat the Covid-19 pandemic via the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation (YSIJ).

In a statement on his official Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim donated 19 units of ventilators for Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI) and while the Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsom Hospital in Kluang received 24 units of ventilators, as well as 200 pillows and bedsheets.

Additionally, Permai Hospital here received 60 pillows and bedsheets.

The statement added that Sultan Ibrahim also contributed personal protective equipment for medical staff and biological isolation chambers.

Major sponsors were Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd, Berjaya Corp Bhd, IWH Sdn Bhd, WTC Holdings Bhd, Tropicana Corp Bhd, BCB Bhd, Coronade Properties, Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd, YTL Corp Bhd, Southern Ads Sdn Bhd, Honest Sam Development Sdn Bhd, Mados Holdings, EquMed Sdn Bhd and Marche World (M) Sdn Bhd.

“I would like to thank the donors and friends who have reached out to help our hospitals in Johor to combat this pandemic.

“This worrying situation requires all parties to do their part in the fight against the spread of the Covid-19 virus and hospitals need all the help they can get to treat patients," he said to Royal Press Office (RPO).