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Barnama
5 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
HRPB Adopts PACS For Digital Radiology Storage, Boosts Healthcare Efficiency
IPOH, July 18 (Bernama) -- Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here has adopted the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), a move expected to improve diagnostic efficiency, accelerate patient treatment and reduce reliance on film and physical storage space. Perak Health Department deputy director (Medical) Dr Roniyuzam Abd Malek said the move aligns with the government's efforts to digitalise the national healthcare system. He said PACS enables radiology images such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs to be stored, accessed and shared digitally, eliminating the need for physical film. 'This also facilitates data sharing within the Ipoh cluster hospitals, reduces the risk of medical errors and enhances patient safety. 'I am confident PACS will benefit not only doctors and radiology staff but the entire healthcare team, as timely and accurate treatment starts with efficient diagnosis,' he said at the state PACS handover ceremony, which was also attended by HRPB director Dr Saiful Azlan Sharif here today. Dr Roniyuzam said the Radiology Department previously faced challenges such as lengthy data retrieval processes, rising film printing costs, and the growing patient load. 'There was also the risk of misplaced films, and repeated radiography tests would increase patients' radiation exposure, particularly among children. 'Therefore, the implementation of PACS at HRPB marks a significant step forward in the digital evolution of healthcare services,' he said. The PACS project at HRPB is part of the Health Ministry's strategic initiative to provide efficient and secure digital storage and access for radiology images.
The Star
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Trucker with Rh-negative been donating rare blood for 33 years
S. Shanmugam (left) and Beh Zeng Kang. TANJONG MALIM: An accident 34 years ago that befell a lorry driver opened his eyes to saving lives when he started donating blood after discovering that his Rh-negative blood type was rare to find in this country. S. Shanmugam, 54, who has Rh-negative blood, said he has donated blood 54 times and was the largest donor of this rare blood type to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) for the past 33 years. "I was injured in a road accident in 1991, and broke my right leg along with other injuries, but my blood type was very difficult to obtain so the surgery was postponed. "From there I realised that I also needed to become a donor out of a sense of responsibility towards the community in the hope that every drop of blood I donated could save a life,' he said after receiving an award in appreciation of top donors in conjunction with Perak's celebration of 2025 World Blood Donor Day at the Slim River Hospital here on Saturday (July 5). Shanmugam, who lives in Teluk Intan, said he would go to HRPB four times a year to donate blood because it is rare due to the fact that in Malaysia, most people only have Rh-positive blood type, which amounts to more than 90 per cent. The awards were presented by state human resources, health, indian community affairs and national integration committee chairman, A. Sivanesan. Beh Zeng Kang, 29, a legal consultant, was crowned Best Blood Donor for common type of blood in Perak after giving blood 51 times since he was 17 years old. Beh, who has blood type O which is the most common type in Malaysia, said the practice of donating blood has been a routine in his life since he was a teenager with the selfless intention of helping those in need without reward. "I usually donate blood at Teluk Intan Hospital and at other locations through programmes organised by authorities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), so I definitely donate four times (permissible every three months) a year. "As a Malaysian, I want to contribute according to my ability. As long as I am healthy, I will continue to donate for those in need,' he said. Meanwhile, Sivanesan disclosed that the state has collected more than 64,416 bags of blood throughout the past year through co-hosting of blood donation events with agencies, NGOs, charitable bodies and others. "The majority of blood donors are Chinese at 48.32 per cent, Malays (39.12 pct) followed by Indians (11.40 pct) and others (other races) at 0.76 pct. "The demand for blood bags is also increasing year by year, and it is estimated that blood use in this state can reach 80,000 blood bags per year,' he said. Earlier, Sivanesan also presented special certificates of appreciation to 36 blood donors for their continuous voluntary support to ensure that the supply of life-giving transfusions is sufficient at all times. Appreciation also went out to 15 organisers who won heartfelt recognition for their success in hosting blood donation campaigns consistently, thus successfully recording an encouraging number of donor participation and number of blood bags in Perak.- Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysian trucker donates rare Rh-negative blood for 33 years
TANJONG MALIM: A lorry driver's accident 34 years ago led him to a lifelong mission of donating his rare Rh-negative blood, a type difficult to find in Malaysia. S. Shanmugam, 54, has since given blood 54 times, becoming the largest donor of this rare blood type to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB). Shanmugam discovered his blood type's rarity after a 1991 accident delayed his surgery due to a lack of matching donors. 'From there, I realised I needed to become a donor out of responsibility,' he said after receiving an award at Slim River Hospital during Perak's World Blood Donor Day celebration. Living in Teluk Intan, Shanmugam donates four times yearly, as Rh-negative blood makes up less than 10% of Malaysia's blood supply. State Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan presented awards to top donors, including legal consultant Beh Zeng Kang, 29, who has donated 51 times since age 17. Beh, with the common O blood type, said donating is a routine. 'As long as I'm healthy, I'll keep helping those in need,' he said. Sivanesan noted Perak collected 64,416 blood bags last year, with Chinese donors leading at 48.32%, followed by Malays (39.12%) and Indians (11.40%). The state estimates needing 80,000 blood bags annually. Special certificates were given to 36 donors and 15 campaign organisers for their contributions.
Malay Mail
20-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Family member says blackout struck Hamzah Zainudin's in-laws' home moments before fatal fire
IPOH, June 20 — The home of Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's in-laws in Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan here reportedly experienced a power outage before it caught fire last night. The blaze claimed the life of Hamzah's mother-in-law, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, while her husband, Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, 83, suffered from breathing difficulties. Their son, Ahmad Ikhwan, 57, said his youngest sibling, who lives at the house, told him the incident occurred at about 9.15pm. 'My brother went out to check on the neighbours, thinking there was a blackout in the whole area, but there wasn't. 'Then he saw thick smoke coming out of mum's room. He rushed back in and saw the room was already filled with smoke,' he told reporters here today. Ahmad Ikhwan said his father is currently receiving treatment at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here. He added that his mother's remains will be buried at the Kampung Rapat Jaya Muslim cemetery after funeral prayers at Masjid Jamek Kampung Melayu Sungai Rapat today. Meanwhile, Hamzah was seen arriving at the HRPB Forensics Department with his wife, Datin Seri Norashikin Abdul Ghani, before accompanying the hearse to the mosque. Earlier, Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the police received an emergency call at 9.19pm and confirmed that the fire involved a two-storey house. The incident involved six individuals, four of whom, aged between 18 and 49, escaped unharmed. — Bernama
Malay Mail
20-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Ipoh house fire kills 84-year-old woman, five family members survive
IPOH, June 20 — An 84-year-old woman died in a fire at a two-storey house in Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan here, last night. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, in a statement, said the police were alerted about the house fire at 9.19pm. He said initial investigations found the house occupied by six family members. 'An 83-year-old man was rescued and sent to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB), Ipoh, for treatment, while an 84-year-old woman died at the scene. 'Four other family members, aged between 18 and 49, were also rescued and did not suffer any injuries,' he said. Abang Zainal Abidin said further investigations were being conducted to determine the cause of the fire and urged those with information on the incident to contact the Ipoh District Control Centre (DCC) at 05-2542222. — Bernama
