DiGi helps out in Yogya quake

DiGi helps out in Yogya quake
Special relief of RM250,000 talktime to Indonesian customers

SHAH ALAM, 30 May 2006 - DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has credited RM250,000 worth of talktime to Indonesian customers for them to call their loved ones in Yogyakarta.

DiGi leveraged on its data and technology to target the Indonesian Prepaid customers who have registered their lines.

DiGi's Corporate Affairs Director Tunku Alizakri RM Alias said: "The ability to talk to loved ones and knowing they are safe brings great relief. Most people will want to stay connected as often as they can in times like this."

He added: "This special relief is our small way of helping them to stay in touch with their families, relatives and friends in Yogyakarta."

The company started sending SMS to their Indonesian customers late last night to inform them of the special relief credit. The reload process will be completed by tomorrow.

The special relief credit is in addition to DiGi's waiver of SMS charges for its customers making donations to the Yogyakarta Quake Fund organized by RTM. The waiver is for a two-week period from yesterday.

DiGi customers can SMS their donations to short code 32770 using text DERMA 1 for RM1, DERMA 2 for RM2, DERMA 3 for RM3, DERMA 5 for RM5 and DERMA 10 for RM10.

Issued by:
Corporate Communications Department
DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd
Lot 10, Jalan Delima 1/1
Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan