KUALA LUMPUR: KFC and Pizza Hut Malaysia are extending their support to Malaysia’s frontliners and the under-served communities during the unprecedented Covid-19 situation.
The two fast foods franchise owner and operator, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Berhad said with the recent extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to April 14, both brands were pledging to serve meals to the community and lighten the hardship of the nation throughout the period.
KFC and Pizza Hut Malaysia had since delivered more than 10,780 meals to health workers, firemen, policemen, media, and public service workers at the frontline as well as university students and the under-served communities at more than 100 locations across 13 states in Malaysia.
It is estimated that at least 20,000 meals will reach frontliners, as well as the under-served individuals throughout the MCO period.
In mobilising this, KFC and Pizza Hut not only have engaged their own riders to deliver food but also partnered with Kechara Soup Kitchen to distribute food to the underprivileged and homeless communities in Kuala Lumpur.
In addition, through QSR Brands’ long-standing strategic partnerships with Federal Territories Islamic Religious Affairs Department; Melaka Islamic Religious Council; Kedah Islamic Religious Council; Penang Tithe, Penang Islamic Religious Council, Sabah Tithe Centre, Labuan Islamic Religious Department, and Selangor Tithe Authority has seen these organisations joining hands to distribute meals to frontliners and the underprivileged as a responsibility they hold strongly to Malaysians who are in need.
Nehchal Khanna, Managing Director, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd said the Covid-19 situation was a challenging time for all Malaysians.
“Especially for the brave frontliners who are putting their lives at risk and selflessly working around the clock in the fight against Covid-19.
“To show our gratitude and to do our bit in supporting their efforts, we would like to provide them food daily.
“We are committed to supporting Malaysians through this tough period and will do all we can to continue our efforts to ensure that the health and safety of our fellow Malaysians is not compromised and standards of hygiene are adhered to at all our outlets,” he said.
Nehchal said as leaders in the food and restaurant industry, they hope that through these efforts, Malaysians will be inspired to stand united in these challenging times.
In navigating through these unprecedented times, KFC and Pizza Hut Malaysia launched ‘Contactless Delivery’ that ensures a contact-free manner between the food delivery rider and recipient, in line with the government’s health, social, and safety guidelines.