Melco Resorts & Entertainment (“Melco”) today announced a donation of MOP 5 million to support disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction in Gyirong County, Shigatse City, in the Xizang Autonomous Region, following the recent debris flow disaster. The donation is being made through the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
The debris flow struck the area around Gyirong Port on the morning of August 26, severing roads, damaging homes and infrastructure, and resulting in significant casualties with many people still unaccounted for. Melco’s donation is designated for the supply and distribution of relief materials, temporary resettlement and medical treatment for those affected, and the longer-term rebuilding of homes.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco, said: ” Everyone at Melco is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by this natural disaster. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives and those still anxiously waiting for news of their missing loved ones. We stand in solidarity with all the residents who have been displaced from their homes, as well as the rescue workers who continue to fight on the front lines under extremely difficult conditions. As a Macau based company, Melco has always actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility and responded to the needs of the country. By putting the spirit of mutual support into practice through concrete actions, we hope this donation will bring practical help to the affected area. Melco will continue to closely monitor the recovery progress and work alongside all sectors of society to contribute to the development of the disaster-stricken area and the well-being of the affected families.”
As road clearing and search-and-rescue operations progress, Melco sincerely hopes that the residents of the affected areas will be able to rebuild their homes and return to normal life at an early date.
