B40 students to receive free spectacles under Focus Point-Lions Club initiative
Under a memorandum of understanding, up to 1,000 pairs of spectacles will be distributed to B40 students diagnosed with uncorrected refractive errors, aiming to improve their vision health and access to education across the Klang Valley.
Focus Point president and chief executive officer Datuk Liaw Choon Liang said the collaboration is part of the company's commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable community for future generations.
"It is not just about selling glasses. We are educating children and the public on the importance of vision care. Every year, we donate a few thousand pairs of glasses. We take this responsibility seriously, especially as a public-listed company," he said during an event today.
He added that the group is actively working with non-governmental organisations and regularly conducts free eye screenings for schoolchildren, especially those from low-income families.
In this latest initiative, the programme will deliver on-site vision screenings in at least eight schools using Focus Point's state-of-the-art mobile optical screening truck, scheduled to run from July to October this year.
The launch was formalised in the presence of Batu member of Parliament P. Prabakaran, with schools in his constituency set to pilot the programme.
Lions Club will manage the funding for the eyewear, with payments to Focus Point remitted based on confirmed distribution numbers.
To date, Focus Point operates 204 outlets nationwide, with plans to open 10 new locations in 2025, including new entries into East Malaysia, beginning with Bintulu and Miri in Sarawak.
"This programme gives underprivileged children the chance to fully participate in the classroom, rediscover confidence, and chase their dreams.
"With a shared vision and a united heart, we are not just solving problems today – we are building a healthier, more inclusive future," said Liaw.
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