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KUALA LUMPUR, 14 FEB 2023 – The Chubb Charitable Foundation (CCF) today announced the award of grants amounting to US$65,000 (approximately RM279,500) to three non-profit organisations (NPOs) in Malaysia, namely The Lost Food Project (TLFP), Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA), and Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia (CORUM). These grants are part of the CCF’s continuous efforts to assist Malaysians in the fight against food insecurity as well as mental and physical illness.

TLFP, a third-year awardee, received US$50,000 (approximately RM215,000) in support of its vision ‘Feed the Hungry, not the Landfills’. TLFP has been actively collecting and distributing lost or surplus food to individuals and communities who are at high risk of food insecurity. To date, 12,418,561 meals have been distributed to those in need.

Separately, a grant of US$10,000 (approximately RM43,000) has been awarded to MIASA, a second time recipient. MIASA is a mental health advocacy and peer support group that champions mental health by creating positive conversations around the importance of mental health literacy.

CORUM, a new awardee, received US$5,000 (approximately RM21,500) from the CCF. CORUM is a survivor-volunteer managed group that provides psychosocial support to patients, families, and caregivers with the aim of improving the quality of life of those affected by colorectal cancer. CORUM also hopes to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment amongst the public.

"We should never be wasting good food, especially amidst the soaring costs of living which have driven many into food poverty,” said Nadhirah Rashid, Communication, Corporate and Community Manager from TLFP. “TLFP is extremely grateful to Chubb for contributing generously to our cause at this crucial time. This partnership will help us further our reach in getting nourishing food surplus, which would otherwise end up in landfill, to people who need it most."

“We are truly grateful for the continued support from CCF. The funds will enable us to continue assisting those in need, especially the most vulnerable among us, so they are not left behind in these trying times. We must prioritise community-based mental health support and through efforts like this, we can ensure that help is timely and accessible to all,” said Puan Anita Abu Bakar, President & Founder of MIASA.

“Colorectal cancer is preventable, beatable and curable with early detection,” said Dato’ Dr Meheshinder Singh, President of the Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia. “The grant from CCF can help us create more awareness of colorectal cancer and the types of support CORUM offers.”

Country President of Chubb in Malaysia, Steve Crouch said: “We are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic as we slowly return to normalcy. Therefore, we are pleased to be supporting organisations like TLFP, MIASA and CORUM who have worked tirelessly, especially in these past few years. With these grants, we hope they are able to amplify their efforts and reach a wider community in Malaysia”. 

For more information on TLFP, MIASA, CORUM and Chubb’s corporate responsibility efforts, visit: www.thelostfoodproject.org, www.miasa.org.my, www.corum.com.my and www.chubb.com/my-en, respectively.

About the Chubb Charitable Foundation

The Chubb Charitable Foundation supports non-profit organizations through grant-making and projects aligned with defined focus areas including education, the environment, and poverty and health. The Foundation believes that meaningful contributions that support our communities globally provide lasting benefits to society, to Chubb and to Chubb employees. Through philanthropy, global partnerships and company sponsored-volunteer activities focused on giving the gift of time and donations, the Chubb Charitable Foundation supports clearly defined projects that solve problems with measurable and sustainable outcomes, helping people in the countries where we live and work build productive and healthy lives. Our commitment to assist those less fortunate and to be stewards of the planet is focused on the areas of education, poverty and health, and the environment.

About Chubb

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide.

Chubb’s operation in Malaysia (Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad) provides a comprehensive range of general insurance solutions for individuals, families and businesses, both large and small through a multitude of distribution channels. With a strong underwriting culture, the company offers responsive service and market leadership built on financial strength. Chubb in Malaysia has an extensive branch network and more than 2,600 independent distribution partners (agents).

More information can be found at www.chubb.com/my

About The Lost Food Project

Founded in 2016, The Lost Food Project is a pioneering food bank and food rescue NGO in Malaysia that rescues quality, nutritious surplus food that would otherwise end up in landfill, and redistributes this food to those who need it most regardless of religion, gender, age, disability or ethnic group. As Malaysia's leading food bank, TLFP works with more than vetted 80 NGOs and thousands of B40 families in Malaysia. In 5 years since launching, The Lost Food Project has been able to rescue 4.1 million kg of food, provide 13 million meals to the hungry and prevent 10.3 million kg of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. For more information, please visit www.thelostfoodproject.org.

About Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association

Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA), or Persatuan Kesedaran dan Sokongan Penyakit Mental – is a Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support NGO based in Selangor founded by Puan Anita Abu Bakar, a person with lived experience in September 2017. MIASA strives to continuously develop, expand, and strengthen community-based support services for peers and caregivers, and advocate for their rights and dignity. Ultimately MIASA’s goal is to reduce stigma, end discrimination, injustices and human rights abuses, and violations.

About Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia

CORUM (Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia) is a non-profit organization that was first established in 2013 by a group of colorectal cancer patients, cancer survivors, medical and allied health care professionals. The main aim of this society is to guide, support and help improvise the quality of life of those afflicted by colorectal cancer. CORUM engages in public education and stresses on the importance of prevention, early detection and living life after colorectal cancer.

Media Contacts:

Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad

April Lim
Phone: +603 2058 3315
Email: april.lim@chubb.com

The Lost Food Project

Nadhirah Rashid
Phone: +601 2336 2103
Email: nadhirah.rashid@thelostfoodproject.org

Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association

Ayesha Nadhrah
Phone: +603 7932 1409
Email: info.miasa@gmail.com

Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia

Wong Chung Heong
Phone: +601 9328 2348
Email: wongchungheong@gmail.com