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Borneo Post
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
St Joseph's Private School triumphs in Foot Drill Competition 2025
A group photo taken at the closing ceremony. KUCHING (June 15): St Joseph's Private School emerged as the champion in the Foot Drill Competition 2025, organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Cadet Unit of SMK Bandar Kuching No.1 recently. Chung Hua Middle School No.1 secured the first runner-up position, followed by SMK Bandar Kuching No.1 in third place and SMK Batu Lintang in fourth place. Additionally, Fabian Chan from St Joseph's Private School earned the 'Best Commander Award'. 'The competition was part of the school's co-curricular programme, aimed to promote discipline, teamwork and leadership among secondary school students,' said a press release today. Each participating team comprised 10 members, including one commander. As per the competition format, each team was given 15 minutes to perform their routine, with judging based on three key components, namely uniform inspection, static and dynamic drills and command delivery. The panel of judges included one officer from the MRC Stampin Branch and two army officers from the 10th Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment, Muara Tuang Camp. MRC Stampin chairman Chew Kim Soon congratulated SMK Bandar Kuching No.1's cadet unit for its initiative and excellent organisation. He also praised all participating cadet teams for their discipline and spirited performances. 'This event has shown the potential and dedication of our youth. I hope this competition can be made an annual activity and expanded in the future to include junior cadet units from primary schools,' he added. Foot Drill Competition 2025 lead
Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Blood donation drive to be held at SGH Blood Bank on June 4
MRC Stampin branch chairman Chew Kim Soon (third left) and the school teachers encourage the community to support the forthcoming blood donation drive. KUCHING (May 29): A blood donation drive will be held at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank on June 4 in conjunction with the World Blood Donor Day 2025. Jointly organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin branch and Chung Hua Primary School No. 5, the campaign is an effort to maintain a sufficient and stable blood supply at the blood bank. 'The campaign aims to encourage more members of the public to donate blood, particularly in view of the rising demand for blood for medical treatments, emergencies and surgeries. 'It is part of our ongoing initiative to support the SGH Blood Bank and raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donation,' said the school in a statement today. The organisers appealed to all eligible donors to support the campaign, which will take place between 8.30am and 1pm. Donors are reminded to have a good meal beforehand, be well-hydrated and bring their MyKad or any valid identification for registration. 'Join us and help save lives — be a hero, donate blood,' added the statement. World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14 across the globe. It serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. blood donation drive lead sarawak general hospital blood bank
