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Borneo Post
04-07-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sibu to celebrate 861 lifesaving donours at 2025 Blood Donour Day event
(From fourth right) Chua, Dr Rachel, Hii, Tie, Wong, Tiu and others pose for a photo session during the press conference. – Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (July 4): A total of 861 donours will be recognised at the World Blood Donour Day 2025 celebration, which will be held at Kingwood Hotel here on this Sunday (July 6). Organising chairperson Dr Rachel Teng, who is also vice chairperson of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch, said the Blood Donours' Recognition Ceremony 2025 will be the highlight of the event. 'We will be recognising blood donours who have consistently donated throughout 2024. Those who have donated 10 pints or more, and subsequently for every additional five pints, will receive a specially designed certificate,' she said at a press conference yesterday. 'In total, 861 donours will be honoured, based on the data provided by the Sibu Hospital Blood Bank. She also noted that active blood donation organisers would be acknowledged for their role in ensuring adequate blood supply, especially during the pandemic. This year's event, jointly organised by MRCS Sibu and Sibu Hospital, carries the theme 'Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives'. According to Dr Rachel, the event is supported by Liangtye Trading Sdn Bhd, Lions Club of Sibu Berjaya, Lions Club of Sibu Queensway, Sri Minyak Group, Mytown Pharmacy, Biolife Lab (Sibu) Sdn Bhd, and Alpro Pharmacy. Activities include a health campaign, blood donation drive, and a colouring contest for children. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, will officiate as guest-of-honour. MRCS Sarawak chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam will be the special guest. To avoid overcrowding, Dr Rachel said certificate distribution will be staggered. 'Donours who have contributed 10, 15, 20, and 25 pints will receive their certificates via official WhatsApp after the ceremony. If they prefer a printed certificate, they may request one from the MRCS Sibu branch and collect it during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm,' she said. Donours who have given between 30 and 75 pints can collect their certificates at the event from 8.30am to 10am. 'Those who have donated 80 pints and above have been requested to be present by 9.45am to receive their certificates and gifts on the main stage,' she said, adding that the top donour this year has donated 154 pints. Dr Rachel said a blood donation campaign will also be held that day, with a target of collecting 200 pints. Every successful blood donour will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from MRCS National Headquarters. Meanwhile, the colouring contest ― open to 66 children ― will be held from 9am to 10am. It will be divided into three categories: Category A (ages 4-6), Category B (ages 7-9), and Category C (ages 10-12). All participants will receive a mystery gift from the organiser. There will also be an organ donation recruitment drive and a health campaign. Also present at the press conference were MRCS Sibu branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, deputy chairman Hii Sieh Toh, Liangtye Trading Sdn Bhd representative Darren Tie, Sri Minyak Group human resources manager Pricilla Tiu, and Lions Club of Sibu Berjaya past president Councillor Rory Wong. appreciate lead Sibu World Blood Donour Day
The Star
27-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Humanitarian theme in MRCS parade
Ling (standing at podium) and Chua (right) watching the MRCS Sibu march-past in Tun Zaidi Stadium. THE Malaysia Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch's Annual Inspection Parade 2025 held in Sibu town, Sarawak, carries on a proud community tradition. MRCS Sibu chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee described the event as a celebration of the society members' discipline, unity and selflessness. 'The parade is a powerful symbol of our dedication to serving humanity. This lies at the very heart of MRCS Sibu,' he said. At the Tun Zaidi Stadium, members marched in precision and saluted beneath fluttering flags bearing the symbolic colours of the MRCS. Chua emphasised that these displays reflected a readiness to serve in hard times. 'These show our commitment to humanitarian services and our willingness to give selflessly in times of crises, without expecting anything in return. As long as there is a need, there will be someone wearing the Red Crescent emblem, and who is ready to serve, comfort and heal,' he added. Chua also explained MRCS Sibu's vision of nurturing young people through its ranks, with juniors becoming cadets and eventually graduating into the Voluntary Aid Detachment unit. This approach fosters lifelong contributors to the humanitarian sector, he noted. 'The impact of your good deeds is bigger than you will ever know. 'Let us move forward together with strength and purpose.' The parade highlighted this year's World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day theme 'On the Side of Humanity'. Chua said the theme symbolised the organisation's daily mission to put people first, act with compassion and serve all individuals regardless of background, status or belief. 'It is a call to stand firmly on the side of kindness and service,' he added. Sibu district education officer Ahli Chikba called on parents and community to continue to support the role of MRCS in schools. 'Encourage children to join uniformed bodies like MRCS, not just for Physical Activity, Sports and Co-Curriculum Assessment marks but to deepen the meaning of humanity and volunteerism,' he stated in his speech that was read out by his representative Jeremy Ling.
