Ford Philanthropy, Yayasan Sime Darby and MyFundAction collaborate to introduce Ford Mobile Clinic in Malaysia
Ara Damansara, 12 March 2025
The Ford Mobile Clinic is part of Auto ConneXion’s commitment to improving healthcare access and providing essential services in rural communities. In collaboration with Ford Philanthropy, Yayasan Sime Darby and MyFundAction, this initiative supports the Malaysian government’s efforts to provide healthcare in areas where access to regular clinics is limited. The Ford Mobile Clinic aims to serve up to 9,000 patients annually in underserved areas, including agricultural regions, traditional villages and Orang Asli settlements, primarily in Kelantan, Perak, Pahang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
Dato’ Jeffri Salim Davidson, Group CEO of Sime and Council Member of Yayasan Sime Darby, said, “Healthcare is a basic human right, yet access remains a challenge, even until today, for many in rural and remote areas due to distance, financial constraints and limited facilities. No one should have to travel long hours and distances to see a doctor nor suffer in silence due to a lack of medical care. We’re honoured to introduce the Ford Mobile Clinic, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this will bring to healthcare accessibility and community wellbeing.”
Auto ConneXion, the sole Authorised Ford Distributor in Malaysia, serves as the facilitator of this project. This initiative was made possible through AutoConneXion’s collaboration with Ford Philanthropy as part of the community programmes in the market.
To support the initiative, Auto ConneXion and Yayasan Sime Darby donated a Ford Ranger, while Ford Philanthropy complemented with a contribution of USD55,000 (approximately RM250,000) for the setup, modification of the vehicle and mobile clinic operations costs.
Jane Holloway, Senior Manager of Ford Philanthropy shared, “We remain steadfast in our mission to support community welfare, including assisting communities during floods and disaster relief. Our goal is to reach more communities, ensuring that no one is beyond the reach of healthcare services. By working hand in hand with our local partners, this initiative will bridge gaps in community health, fostering greater equity and improving health access nationwide.”
A key aspect of the mobile clinic is MyFundAction’s mobilisation of a network of healthcare professionals and volunteers who are essential in delivering medical services to remote communities. These services include outpatient care, emergency support, health screenings, group immunisations and infectious disease awareness campaigns, as well as medication for minor ailments. The clinic also promotes health education and encourages proactive health management within these communities. In addition to treating illnesses, it aims to prevent them by ensuring early diagnosis and timely medical intervention for those in need.
Dr. Ghafur Rahim Mustakim, Chief Executive Officer of MyFundAction, said, “Our collaboration with AutoConneXion, Ford Philanthropy and Yayasan Sime Darby will be transformative, allowing us to drive meaningful change in underserved communities. Thanks to our generous partners, we are able to expand access to rural areas, reaching more individuals and families. We are confident that, together, we will empower communities for a brighter future.”
The Ford Mobile Clinic kicked off in March 2025. Keep a look out on the Ford Mobile Clinic on the road and visit https://myfundaction.org/campaign/mobile-clinic/ for more information.
