Rebuild Myanmar : Mandalay Quake Relief Fund

In Myanmar’s continuing crisis, this marks a step toward recovery, built not in haste but in care.

“We believe in human-centred solutions,” says Mr. Christopher Loh. “This is about giving families the right to live with dignity, not just to survive.”

A community is ready to begin again.

Shared kitchens, sanitation areas, medical points, and a Singapore-standard water system are now taking shape in Nay Pyi Taw.

“We must go beyond walls and roofs,” says CEO Christopher Loh. “True shelter is the ability to live with health, dignity, and hope.”

Tomorrow: the doors open.

“There’s dignity in having a safe space to call your own,” says Mr. Christopher Loh, CEO of uab bank. “This is how recovery starts.”

Tomorrow: building the support zones that make these shelters livable.

In each unit, families will one day have space to rest, close a door behind them, and begin again. These small structures carry something vital: the promise of peace in a time of deep instability.

What once was open land now carries form — and meaning.

On April 1, amidst the aftermath of the Mandalay Quake, the first signs of hope appeared. Led by CEO Christopher Loh, uab bank and uab foundation began the construction of the uab Relief Shelter Facility, just one day after the disaster struck.

This is more than just the building of shelters—it’s about providing displaced families with safety, dignity, and a chance to heal. From an empty lot, our teams worked day and night, turning dust and debris into a place of refuge.

Watch our timelapse video to witness how we transformed nothing into hope. Each step in this journey is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

For those who have been living in uncertainty, these structures are a first sign of permanence. They are built to withstand the weather, but also to restore privacy and protection.

“We are not just responding,” says CEO Christopher Loh. “We are restoring what people deserve — security and dignity.”

This is one woman’s story — shared with consent — to help us all understand the reality behind the headlines.

Each frame signals more than progress. It reflects a national crisis met with quiet determination.

“Our efforts begin with dignity,” says Mr. Christopher Loh, CEO of uab bank. “This is about more than shelter — it’s about stability for every family.”

Instead of bottled water, full-scale water purification systems were installed in affected areas. Clean water is now safely delivered in reusable 18-liter jerry cans—designed for sustained use in crisis conditions.

As CEO Mr. Christopher Loh shared, the aim is “to provide safe drinking water without creating another environmental crisis from plastic and styrofoam waste.”

Relief with responsibility—this is how we stand with Myanmar.

On March 29, uab bank CEO Mr. Christopher Loh convened with humanitarian partners to initiate ground operations. The team travelled to Nay Pyi Taw—one of the hardest-hit regions—navigating damaged roads and aftershocks to deliver essential aid.

Recognizing clean water as a critical need, the team deployed water purification systems and distributed 1,000 reusable 18-liter jerry cans, ensuring safe drinking water without adding to environmental strain.

Relief work remains ongoing. With every step, uab bank continues its commitment to meaningful, sustainable support for the people of Myanmar.

Later that afternoon, the joint delegation departed for Nay Pyi Taw, traveling through severely affected areas. The team encountered visible destruction and ongoing aftershocks during the journey, underscoring the urgency of their mission.

Upon arrival in Nay Pyi Taw, after a challenging eight-hour drive, the team immediately commenced operational planning. Local procurement of emergency supplies — including tarpaulins and jerry cans — was activated to support displaced communities in the region.

Aftershocks continued to shake the region, leaving residents to spend the night in fear, without shelter, electricity, or access to aid. The crisis deepened as survivors waited in darkness, uncertain of what the next tremor might bring.