News Release-- August 22, 2008
CSAM Donates RM80K In Aid Of China and Myanmar Disasters
PETALING JAYA, 22nd August 2008 – Computer Systems Advisers (M) Sdn Bhd (CSAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSC (NYSE:CSC), announced today that it has donated RM80,952.00 to MERCY Malaysia in support of its efforts to help the people affected by the recent natural disasters in China and Myanmar.
The China earthquake and Myanmar cyclone, which occurred on 12th May and 2nd May 2008, respectively, caused widespread damage, massive displacements, injuries and fatalities in the two countries. In Myanmar, official figures put the number of deaths resulting from Cyclone Nargis at 84,537, with 53,836 missing and 19,359 injured. Estimates however put the death toll much higher – closer to 300,000 -- with another estimated 5.5 million people affected. The China disaster, the Sichuan Earthquake, officially recorded 69,207 deaths, while the number of people listed as missing and injured stood at 18,194 and 374,468, respectively.
The funds were contributed by employees and the Company in response to the call for help just after the disasters struck China and Myanmar.
“I am pleased that our employees recognize the importance of being socially responsible and participated in CSAM’s corporate social responsibility campaign to help China and Myanmar,” said Mr Chuah Tai Eu, Managing Director, CSAM. “CSAM will continue to practice corporate responsibility, not only in the community, but also the marketplace, workplace and environment. Corporate responsibility is an intrinsic part of our management and employee culture, which will create economic and social value, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the community we serve.”
“Although both the Sichuan Earthquake and Cyclone Nargis both occurred about three months ago, the people of both countries still face the mammoth task of rebuilding their lives,” said MERCY Malaysia General Manager, Ms Mona Hanim Sheikh Mahmud. “We are grateful for efforts from entities like CSAM who realize that rebuilding lives is a long, arduous process and continue to raise monetary assistance for the survivors.”
About MERCY Malaysia
MERCY Malaysia is an international non-governmental organisation, a member of the Asian Disaster Reduction & Response Network (ADRRN) and the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA). MERCY Malaysia has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC) and is certified by the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) International. For more information, go to www.mercy.org.my.
About CSAM
Established in 1971, Computer Systems Advisers (M) Sdn Bhd (CSAM) is one of Malaysia’s leading information technology (IT) service providers and a wholly owned subsidiary of CSC (NYSE: CSC). CSAM provides a broad range of IT solutions and services, specializing in systems integration, IT outsourcing, customer services and support for multinational corporations and local enterprises.
CSAM is the first IT company in Malaysia to have earned the prestigious MS ISO 9001 Quality Management and Assurance Standard Award for its entire business operations. Today, the company is well represented in 23 offices strategically located throughout East and West Malaysia, with more than 1,200 employees. For more information, visit www.csam.com.my.
About CSC
CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business. These include Business Solutions & Services, Global Outsourcing Services and the North American Public Sector. CSC’s advanced capabilities include systems design and integration, information technology and business process outsourcing, applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission support and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC has approximately 90,000 employees and reported revenue of $17.1 billion for the 12 months ended July 4, 2008. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.csc.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Hony Yuen
Corporate Marketing Manager
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADVISERS (M) SDN BHD
No. 10A, Jalan Bersatu 13/4, Section 13,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603 7663 7878 ext 7845
H/P: 012 205 2100
Email: hyuen@csc.com
Shamini Darshni
Head, Communications and Fundraising
MERCY Malaysia
Level 2, Podium Block, City Point, Kompleks Dayabumi,
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 6-03-2273 3999
H/P: 6.019.314.0735
Email: shamini@mercy.org.my