As a global leader in shoes, Bata feels a special responsibility towards all its stakeholders including the communities in which it operates across countries and regions. This is why Bata commits to donate 1 million pairs of shoes to frontliners and their families globally; the front-liners fighting the Covid-19 with admirable courage and dedication every day. The donation will impact a number of countries, in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and India.
In Malaysia, Bata has committed to donate 60,000 pairs of Bata shoes to Polis DiRaja Malaysia in appreciation of their services to the country in facing this pandemic. The Malaysian police forces have been one of the pivotal services in combating the Covid19 pandemic in Malaysia. During the lockdown period from March 18th till May 4th, the police forces had been working in high gear in rain and shine to ensure that we, the general public adhere to the Movement Control order. It is their sacrifice that contributed to the containment of the spread of the Covid19 virus in Malaysia at large.
Bata Malaysia is giving away 7,500 pairs of men’s shoes, 16,500 pairs of ladies shoes, 11,000 pairs of sports shoes, 14,000 pairs of children shoes and 11,000 pairs of school shoes in total with an estimated value of RM 3.6million (total 60,000pairs) to Polis Diraja Malaysia. “We are extremely grateful for their contribution to the nation, and now in return we hope that our donation of shoes will bring cheer to the police personnel and their families” said Ajay Ramachandran, Managing Director of Bata Malaysia.
Receiving the Bata shoes on behalf of PDRM was The Inspector-General of Police Malaysia YDH KPN Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Abdul Hamid bin Bador, and The Deputy Inspector-General of Police Malaysia Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Pahlawan Mazlan Mansor.