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Press Releases
KUALA LUMPUR, January 18, 1998 -- Federal Express (FedEx) today hosted a special party for children at Shelter 1, a home for children that are less fortunate. Residents at Shelter 1 were presented with gifts and a cash donation from FedEx.
At the luncheon and tour, Dennice Wilson, managing director for FedEx Singapore and Malaysia operations, presented the donation of RM4,000 to Shelter 1, while FedEx staff distributed clothing, toys and FedEx teddy bears.
In attendance at the event were Ms. Wilson, Ang Peng Hoe, regional marketing manager and other FedEx employees, along with James Nayagam, chairman of the Shelter facility.
In Malaysia, FedEx began operations in 1993. The company employs over 250 people and operates 25 vehicles in Malaysia. FedEx operates MD-11 and A310 aircraft into Kuala Lumpur and Penang on a twice daily basis. Both cities are linked to FedEx's AsiaOne network, providing overnight delivery to 14 major commercial centers in Asia, and to North America.
FedEx currently serves the Asia Pacific market with approximately 4,500 employees serving more than 30 countries and territories. The company provides the most extensive trans-Pacific air lift of any major competitor. Operating its won wide-bodied MD-11, DC-10 and A310 aircraft, FedEx offers over 250 flights per week to the following locations: Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Penang, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Subic Bay, Taipei and Tokyo as well as destinations in the U.S.
Federal Express connects areas that generate 90 per cent of the world's gross domestic product in 24 to 48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service with a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable services for more than 3 million items in 211 countries each working day. The company employs approximately 140,000 people and has more than 43,000 drop-off locations, 600 aircraft and 39,500 vehicles in its integrated global network. FedEx maintains electronic connections with more than 850,000 users via FedEx Powership®, FedEx Ship® and FedEx interNetShipSM.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Federal Express news releases are available on
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For further information, please contact:
Kula Shunmugum/Lois Kam of PR Communications
at tel: 03-775 0388, fax: 03-776 0608
OR
David Clarke, Manager Public Relations,
FedEx Asia-Pacific at tel: (852) 2514 0824, fax: (852) 2877 3729
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