KUCHING: The public’s negative perceptions of donating blood should be erased as such deed is pure and noble in saving the lives of those who are in need of blood.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said this when officiating the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) Blood Donation drive in conjunction with the 216th Police Day at the Senior Police Officer’s Mess today (Mar 9).
“In this digital era generation, there are still many who have not been able to erase the negative perception of blood donation.
“Some believe that donating blood can cause physical side effects such as discomfort and weakness. Hence, such a perception should be scraped from our minds.
“On the other hand, the practice of donating blood needs to be viewed positively and considered as a pure and noble act to save the lives of people in need,” he said, adding that 100 pints of blood were collected during the programme.
The top cop stated that voluntary and continuous blood donation was strongly encouraged, especially to ensure a stable, safe and quality blood supply.
Mohd Azman said the public, especially members of the police force, could improve their health and stay away from unhealthy activities through such good deeds.
“Because to be a blood donor, we must have good health and be free from any disease.
“Therefore, I would like to emphasise that donating blood should be the responsibility of every member of the community, especially members of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM),” he said.
Also present were SGH Transfusion and Blood Bank Services Department Head Dr Mohammad Masrin Md Zahrin, Sarawak Crime Prevention and Community Safety chief SAC Lukas Aket and Sarawak Special Branch chief SAC Mohd Taufik Toh Abdullah.
