Rosey pledges eWASH machines for rural areas
MIRI: Two eWASH machines will be handed to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) in Sarawak to ensure people especially in the rural areas have access to safe water supply. The contribution was pledged by Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development I (Women and Childhood Development) Datuk Rosey Yunus. “MRCS Sarawak will decide […]
Donate your blood and save lives, says MRCS
SIBU: A total of 750 blood donors attended the World Blood Donor Day cum Recognition 2022 here yesterday (July 16). Speaking at the ceremony, Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu adviser, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau hoped all the donors will continue giving blood. “Encourage your family members and friends who are in good health to […]
MRCS Sibu wins pat on the back
SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch has come in for praise for its tireless work in the community here. It has contributed and undeniably impacted people’s lives here, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang. “I guess I can say that MRCS Sibu is one of the […]
Special certificate for blood donors at Aeroville Mall campaign
KUCHING: Those participating in the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS), Kuching Branch’s upcoming blood donation campaign will receive a special ‘World Blood Donor Day Donation’ certificate. The branch’s Blood Donors Recruitment Services chairman, John Jong revealed that the campaign would take place at Aeroville Mall here from 9am to 2.30pm on Sunday (June 12). “The […]
MRCS blood donation campaign on June 12
MIRI: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Miri will be holding a blood donation campaign on June 12 (Sunday) in conjunction with the World Blood Donor Day which is held annually on June 14. The event will take place from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm at the MRCS training hall. It aims to help the Miri […]
Volunteerism helped mitigate pandemic threat
SIBU: Volunteerism is very crucial in our society especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sibu Resident, Wong Hie Sieng said this during the launching of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Celebration at the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch headquarters yesterday (May 8). “In times of crisis, we can see the importance […]
Needy families get food assistance in time of need
PADAWAN: Needy families at three villages near Bengoh Dam received food parcels sponsored by young entrepreneurs to ease their burdens. A total of 64 parcels were distributed under the charity programme held by Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society(MRCS) in Sarawak. PPIS president Manjeet Kaur Sidhu said at […]
Funds for minor rural projects
MIRI: A representative of the Malaysian Red Crescent Miri Chapter (MRCS) and several organisations in Miri received a capital injection of RM149,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds. Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin presented the funds to 16 non-governmental organisations at the Sarawak People’s Party (SUPP) Senadin branch yesterday (Oct 2). The recipients […]
Volunteers praised for true voluntary spirit
KUCHING: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sarawak Chapter chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam has expressed delight that volunteers from diverse backgrounds are coming on board to provide support at vaccination centres. He said these included students, homemakers and professionals who were all taking precious time off to support MRCS in […]
Good turnout for blood drive
MIRI: The various blood donation drives held by the Malaysian Red Crescent(MRCS)Miri Chapter here received good public response. During the past 15 months, a total of 5,191 people signed up to bleed for a good cause. MRC Miri Blood Donor Recruitment Committee deputy chairman Karambir Singh said among the total, about 4383 people were eligible […]
