SINGAPORE - Home-grown transport giant ComfortDelGro Corp has set up a fund with an initial amount of A$250,000 to contribute towards Australia's fight against its raging bush fires.
Announcing this on Monday , the group said ComfortDelGro Corp Australia employees who have had to evacuate or who have lost their homes as a result of the fires are eligible for individual grants. ComfortDelGro chief executive Yang Ban Seng said:"We have been following closely the situation in Australia, and are saddened by the tragic loss of life, both human and wildlife, as well as the impact on the environment.
CDC chief executive Nicholas Yap added:"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and communities who are affected by the bush-fire crisis. At this difficult time, we are keen to do what we can to help the families in need."
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