The Malaysian subsidiary of international oil and gas company Talisman Energy Inc has donated nearly RM85,000 (USD24,495.60) to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS).

About RM59,000 (USD17,002.80) of Talisman Malaysia Ltd's RM84,388 (USD24,319.30) donation will be used to buy a forklift for the society, New Straits Times reported.

MRCS chairman Tan Sri Tunku Shariman Tunku Sulaiman said buying a forklift was on the society's wish list.

"The forklift will help speed the loading and unloading of supplies for relief centres and reduce the risk of injuries to our staff and volunteers."