Persistence is key

Having health complications does not deter Irene Yong from having an active lifestyle. Despite being in her 70s, she maintains her youth by getting involved in various activities and organising events. Overcoming health hurdles to achieve happiness Describing the moments after finishing a dialysis session, Irene Yong recalled how her doctor had described it to her as being […]

Wheelchair-bound and visually-impaired woman gets Hope Place help

KUCHING: Charity body Hope Place recently visited 57-year-old wheelchair-bound Chee Sey Kim. Her case was referred by Samarahan Heart Hospital and Chee currently lives with her husband and their visually-impaired son, 37, in Stampin Baru. Hope Place explained that Chee had to undergo dialysis three times a week and her right leg was amputated last […]

Bandar Kuching MP gives financial aid to dialysis patients

KUCHING: The office of the Bandar Kuching MP distributed financial aid to dialysis patients on last Tuesday. According to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, each dialysis patient received RM1,500. “It may not be much but we hope it can help alleviate some of the medical and daily expenses that the families have to bear,” […]

Miri dialysis patient tests positive for Covid-19

MIRI: The Miri Red Crescent Dialysis Centre (MRCDC) disclosed on Monday (Jan 11) that one of its dialysis patients had tested positive for Covid-19. The female patient was detected based on the initial antigen test carried out by Miri Hospital on Jan 10. She is believed to have contracted the virus from a source outside […]