KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - All nine KPJ Healthcare Bhd's wakaf clinics received a boost in the form of a free one-year supply of pharmaceutical products.

The Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM) recently donated RM100,000 worth of halal pharmaceutical products in line with their corporate social responsibility programme to provide medical services that are compliant with Islamic principles.

CCM chairman Tan Sri Ab Rahman Omar said the contribution not only increased awareness and demand for halal pharmaceutical products but also complemented KPJ's effort to offer affordable medical treatment to the less fortunate.

The nine Waqaf An-Nur clinics, which provide healthcare services at a nominal fee, will now fulfil patients' needs for halal medication.

"Muslims and non-Muslims are becoming more discerning and want to be assured that medicines and health supplements are of the highest quality."

He said CCM's line of pharmaceutical products were certified halal and adhered to strict quality, safety and hygiene guidelines in every aspect of manufacturing.

"We are also proud to be the first generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in the country to offer healthcare products that are certified halal in 1999," said Rahman at the signing of an agreement between CCM and KPJ.

Also present were Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Bhd chairman Tan Sri Muhammad Ali Hashim who is also the Johor Corporation president and chief executive officer, and KPJ Healthcare Bhd managing director Datin Paduka Siti Sa'diah Sheikh Bakir.