Spectruck's delivery ensures brighter visions for students

10 October 2024

By AVV

PENAMPANG: Spectruck, a Kuala Lumpur-based company specialising in spectacles, reading glasses, lenses, and frames, has presented 51 pairs of spectacles to students at St. Michael Secondary School, here.

These students are beneficiaries of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with CIMB Bank and the CIMB Foundation, with Spectruck serving as the service provider.

The project, aptly named the 20/20 Perfect Vision Programme, aims to provide free spectacles and eye screening services to students across the region.

Represented by Justin Sew, Spectruck had visited Sabah in September to assess the vision needs of local students. This mission was part of a broader initiative to provide essential eyewear to underprivileged students.

During his month-long stay in Sabah, Justin reported that the team successfully visited 11 schools and identified a need for approximately 1,000 spectacles.

Their efforts included significant work in Tuaran, where they dedicated nearly two weeks to ensure comprehensive coverage and support for the students.

Justin was particularly struck by the challenges faced by some schools, noting that several had minimal road access, making it difficult for students to access essential services.

"At the end of our visit, we found out that 1,036 pairs of spectacles were needed. They were distributed in conjunction with our CIMB Sabah event," he said after delivering the spectacles to St. Michael Secondary School.

"We hope to collaborate with CIMB again to assist schools in Sabah. For us at Spectruck, providing eye checks in more rural areas is not a new experience."

"What we observed is that many students in these rural areas have not had the opportunity to get their eyes checked, so I feel honoured to help bring clearer vision to those truly in need."

"We would definitely welcome the chance to partner with CIMB again to serve students in rural areas."