MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved 1963-2023
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved The following Seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was proclaimed at the 20th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent held in Vienna in 1965 and has been included in the Statutes of the Movement. HUMANITY The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. IMPARTIALITY It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. NEUTRALITY In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. INDEPENDENCE The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement. VOLUNTARY SERVICE It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain. UNITY There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. UNIVERSALITY The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved CONTENT Page Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Emblem of the Red Cross/ Red Crescent Lagu Bulan Sabit Merah/ Red Crescent Song Message from MRCS National Chairperson Message from MRCS Sarawak Chapter Chairman Message from MRCS Sibu Branch Chairman Introducing Malaysian Red Crescent Society Brief History of Malaysian Red Crescent Society Sibu branch MRCS Sibu Branch Committee Office Bearers for 2021 – 2024 (March) MRCS Sibu Branch 60th Year Anniversary Working Committee List of Activities in Conjunction with MRCS Sibu Branch 60th Year Anniversary List of Award Recipients MRCS Sibu Branch Headquarters Building Development Membership and Manpower Response for COVID-19 Blood Donors Recruitment Programme World Blood Donors Day Fund Raising Programme Training Section Ambulance and First Aid Duty MRCS Band World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Celebration World First Aid Day Global Warming and Tree Planting Programme Our Memory YABhg. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. Wong Soon Kai Mr. John Wong Siong Cheng Miss Margaret Tan Liw Hua
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved EMBLEM OF THE RED CROSS/ RED CRESCENT In honor of the Red Cross Society founder, Jean-Henri Dunant, the national flag of his native Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, was inverted into a red cross flag, with a white cross on a red background. The Red Cross emblem is used by the Malaysian National Society pursuant to the Malaysian Red Crescent (Change of Name) Act of Parliament 162 of 1975. The Red Cross Society symbol means protection and help. In Islamic countries, the Red Crescent symbol is used to carry the same meaning. The symbol must not be used for unauthorized. In times of war, this symbol is used on aircraft, ships, trucks, ambulances, hospitals, packages, medical officer, first aider to protect belligerents and also as a sign of aid to those in need.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved LAGU BULAN SABIT MERAH RED CRESCENT SONG Bulan Sabit Merah di Malaysia Giat Berjasa Untuk Negara Tidak Kira Kaum Dan Agama Waktu Aman Atau Bahaya Di Mana Jua Adanya Sengsara Di Sana Ada Kita Di Darat Dan Laut Kita Bersedia Walaupun Diancam Bahaya Bulan Sabit Merah Gerakan Sedunia Membantu Semua Yang Menderita Badan Sukarela Berkhidmat Dengan Tabah Dan Bersemangat Lirik : Dato’ Dol Ramli Lagu : Dato’ Johari Salleh Lagu “Bulan Sabit Merah” was first played in a ceremony 1975 to commemorate the change of the name of the society from the Malaysian Red Cross Society to the Malaysian Red Cross Society.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved INTRODUCING MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY The Malaysian Red Crescent Society since its founding in 1951 as a Branch of the British Red Cross Society and during its thirty-year metamorphosis into the Malaysian Red Cross Society, and finally, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, created an impressive record of service for the benefit of special target groups, especially. the disadvantaged, the sick and the suffering, be it from the local communities or at national level. Its members, drawn from all social groups, comprising of school children, out-of-school youth and adults were given avenue for altruistic endeavors while preparing themselves for leadership and the performance of specific tasks in community services In recent times, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society played outstanding roles, both at home and abroad, in the cause of humanitarianism and the alleviation of suffering. As a voluntary organization and an auxiliary to the Government, the Society provided consultation and active services with regard to Disaster Relief Operations and Rehabilitation and various forms of Community Services. It has assisted the Ministry of Welfare services in the setting-up and administration of disaster relief centers, preparation and distribution of food, clothing and medical supplies for the victims of natural and technological disasters and civil disturbances. The Society has also rendered assistance to the Police, Armed Forces and Civil Defense Corps with regard to rescue and evacuation operations and the provision of emergency medical and health care for disaster victims. During the inter-disaster periods, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society provides a wide range of community services, including Blood Donor Recruitment, Health and Welfare services, First Aid services at public functions, tracing of missing persons, institutional visits to the handicapped and the aged and, the training of special groups for accident prevention and first aid In Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, it runs a 24-hour Ambulance Service on behalf of the Malaysian Government Since the beginning of 1975 and throughout 1980, the Malaysian Pal Grey society was involved in providing care for outstands of Indochinese, particularly, the people who fled from Vietnam. Wence from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the League of Red Cross Societies, the International Committee of Red Cross and other international organizations, as well as the different Governmental and non-Government agencies within the country, the Society was able to put into action a massive and comprehensive humanitarian service programme, thereby, projecting its own good image, as well as that of the people and country of Malaysia. The reliant and efficient services provided by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in the Field Camps and in Transit Centers paved the way for the smooth and speedy resettlement of the illegal immigrants/refugees in the third countries. The Society also rendered assistance to the Kampuchean refugees within the framework of a tripartite agreement with the NHCT, the Society of Muslim Welfare of Persatuan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) The Malaysian Red Crescent Society is member of the League of Red Cross Societies It is currently serving as the secretariat for the Conference for Leaders of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of Countries in the Asean Region. It was awarded the Nansen Medal in 1977. in recognition of its services for the refugees.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved BRIEF HISTORY OF MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRANCH Red Crescent/ Red Cross Societies are the members of the league of the Red Cross Societies. (The Red Lions & Sun was the only used by Iran but changed to Red Crescent in 1980). Although they use different symbols yet they all aim to be alleviate human beings. The Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch was at first known as British Red Cross Society, Sibu District during the colonial time and as the Malaysian Red Cross Society, Sibu District when we first gained independence through Malaysia. Having experienced the emergency and flood in December 1962 and January, 1963 respectively, it was felt that the formation of a Red Cross Society in Sibu was desirable, not only to cope with the situation but also to provide training in first aid so as to supply first aid units, on public function for example. The Inaugural Meeting of Sibu Division British Red Cross Society Held on 12TH March 1963 at Sibu Foochow Association Consequently, a meeting was held in the Foochow Association, Sibu on Tuesday, 12th March, 1963 to inaugurate the formation of the Sibu Division of the Sarawak Branch of the British Red Cross Society, the meeting was chaired by the Acting Resident, Mr. Peter Scanlon. Founding Chairman Dr. Wong Soon Kai with Red Cross Members 1963 During the meeting the following Office-Bearers were elected: - President – Mr. Tiong Ming Hoi Chairman - Dr. Wong Soon Kai Director – Mrs. A.F.R. Griffin Hon. Secretary – Mr. Ling Kee Choo Hon. Treasurer – Mr. Chin Ting Ming Nursing Superintendent – Mrs. Haching Div. Medical Officer – Dr. Wong Mook Foo Quartermaster – Mr. Kang Thian Choo Committee Members – 1. Tun Datuk Tuanku Haji Bujang (H.E. the 2nd Governor of Sarawak), 2. Mr. Banggau Ak Renang Since the formation of Malaysia, our society here become part of the Malaysian Red Cross Society In response to an appeal made by our Chairman, Dr. Wong Soon Kai, on 15.05.1963, one hundred and eightyeight persons in Sibu become our Society’s Associate Members. Fifty ladies enrolled as VADs. Initially meetings of our Society were held at places such as the Sibu Youth Club, the Foochow Association and S.U.D.C. Chamber, ad lecturers for our VADs had to be held in the lecture room of Lau King Howe Hospital. On 1st September, 1963, our Society rented a residential house at Journey’s End (present Hockey Road) at a rental of $50/1 per mensem. It was only then our Society had a fixed place for meeting and other functions.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved Thank to the assistance of the State Government and the generous donations of Sibu People, our Society’s Headquarters – a wooden building – situated at Race Course Road was finally completed towards the end of 1965 at a cost $30,000/- To Supplement the ambulance services provided by the Medical Department, our Society acquired a used Volkswagen van in 1966 at a cost of $2,500/-. To further improve this service, a Volkswagen ambulance was purchased on 1st May 1963 at a cost of $9537.50. Since then, ambulance service has been vital to the community. The recruiting of volunteer blood donors to keep a constant supply to blood in the hospital for emergency uses has always been a problem. To help solve this difficulty our Society had on 4th June, 1968 employed a Blood Office. Besides giving talks, mass blood donation demonstration, the seminar on Public Awareness in Blood Donation was organized by our Society from 15th October to 16th October 1983. This further motivated the Sibu public on the importance of blood donation. MRCS Sibu Branch also had set up the Blood Donation Centre at our Headquarters on the year 1991. On relief side it has always been the practice of our Society to supply used clothing, blankets, mosquito nets etc. to fire and flood victims. Since 1970, our Society has allocated $2000/- annually for purchased of powdered milk for distribution to the needy through the corporation and assistance of the Government Welfare Staff. This project stopped after a few years. Red Cross Members Group Photo Taken in December 1963 At S.R.C Club Annual General Meeting – In front of Old Headquarters Our VAD members experienced for the first time in giving assistance in flood relief during the recent big flood at the end of December, 1963. In order to cater for any disaster which may happen anytime, a Disaster Relief Unit was formed with mobile kitchen and a group of trained members to handle this task. This was further strengthened after the Central Zone Disaster Preparedness/ Emergency Training Course from 29th July to 1st August 1982. In order to train and cater the increasing members, course on leadership training, and Instructor course were constantly organized. Some members were sent overseas to receive special training. At the same time, we started the planning to put up a bigger building to serve our requirement. This new headquarters building was officially declared open by TYT Yang Dipertua Negeri, Sarawak on 16th December, 1981. Our Youth members and VAD members have always been called to provide first aid services in public function, such as sports meet, swimming gala etc. These services have been highly valued by the general public. Sibu Headquarters opening ceremony Inspection of Guard of Honour by former TYT
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved At present, all our Society’s running expenses are derived from donations by the public-spirited people of Sibu; sale of flags and car stickers during World Red Cross Day; film premiere, concert and jumble sale etc. Thank to the generosity of Sibu People, our Society has been able to function on since its inspection, without much financial difficulties. We greatly appreciated the assistance and cooperation of all the school Principals concerned for establishing Youth Units in their school. The future of our Society will undoubtedly be ensured with the joining of these promising and energetic youths. Our Society’s achievements in the past years owe great deal to the leadership to our former Chairman, YB Datuk Patinggi Dr. Wong Soon Kai and Chairman, Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee to the pubic spirited people of Sibu who have been most willing to assist us in kind, and valuable services, and to the co-operation and hard work of all our members. New Headquarters Opening Group photo with Honorable Guests on 16th December 1981
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRANCH OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 2021-2024 (March) PATRON Yang Berusaha Tuan Residen Tuan Wong Hee Sieng ADVISOR YBhg. Temenggong Datuk Haji Wan Hamid Edruce ADVISOR YBhg. Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau Lee Ming ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Lau Ngie Hua CHAIRMAN Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee (Chairman – Administration SubCommittee) (Chairman – MRCS Red Crescent Awards Sub-Committee) DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Mr. Hii Sieh Toh (Chairman – Building Maintenance Sub-Committee) VICE CHAIRPERSON 1 Hjh. Normah Binti Abdurahman (Chairperson – World 1st Aid Day Sub-Committee) (Chairperson – World Red Cross Baby Sub-Committee) VICE CHAIRPERSON 2 DR. Rachel Teng Li Cin (Chairperson – Blood Donors & Organs Donors Drive Recruitment Sub-Committee) HON. SECRETARY Mdm. Ting Siao Fong (Chairperson – World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day Celebration SubCommittee) (Chairperson – Training & IHL Sub-Committee) HON. TREASURER Cr. Huong Haw Ching (Chairman – Finance SubCommittee) ASSIST. TREASURER Mdm. Teresa Wong Sui Kiew OFFICER – IN – CHARGE YOUTH VAD Mr. Mackencidy Ak Bujang (Chairman – Disaster Management & CEA SubCommittee) OFFICER – IN – CHARGE CADET Mr. Tang Tung Kwong (Chairman – Tree Planting & Climate Change SubCommittee)
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved CHAIRPERSON BRANCH YOUTH COMMITTEE Miss Irenceda Ching Ai Ling (Chairperson – Membership Recruitment & Retention SubCommittee) COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Ling Kuok Yeu (Chairman – Welfare & Community Service SubCommittee) COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Ting Hieng Hock COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Lok Leh Hui COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Jason Tay Yeong Soon (Appointed by Chairman) COMMITTEE MEMBER Dr. Doreen Lau Siew Jen (Appointed by Chairman) INTERNAL AUDITOR 1 Mdm. Siew Siew Hong INTERNAL AUDITOR 2 Mdm. Tiong Lang Hiong ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mdm. Tang Chung Ping ASSIST. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mr. Yii Sing Huong OFFICER – IN – CHARGE JUNIOR Mdm. Sim Beng Cheng LOGISTIC OFFICER Mr. Chiam Yong Biau MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRANCH OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 2021-2024 (March)
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WORKING COMMITTEE PATRON: YANG BERUSAHA TUAN RESIDEN TUAN WONG HEE SIENG ADVISOR: 1. YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATUK HAJI WAN HAMID EDRUCE 2. YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATO VINCENT LAU LEE MING 3. YBhg. DATO’ LAU NGIE HUA CHAIRMAN: PENGHULU CHUA HIONG KEE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN: MR. HII SIEH TOH ORGANSING CHAIRPERSON: 1. HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN VICE ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON Cum MEDICAL OFFICER: DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN SECRETARY: MDM. TING SIAO FONG TREASURER: CR. HUONG HAW CHING PROGRAMME/ ACTIVITIES: 1. MR. MACKENCIDY AK BUJANG (YOUTH VAD SECTION) 2. MR. TANG TUNG KWONG (CADET SECTION) 3. MDM. SIM BENG CHENG (JUNIOR SECTION) 4. MISS IRENCEDA CHING AI LING (YOUTH COMMITTEE SECTION) LOGISTIC OFFICER: MR. CHIAM YONG BIAU FUND RAISING: 1. CR. HUONG HAW CHING 2. MDM. TERESA WONG SUI KIEW BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN 1. DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN Cum RECOGNITION CEREMONY: 2. DR. DOREEN LAU SIEW JEN 3. MISS IRENCEDA CHING AI LING 4. MDM. TANG CHUNG PING 5. MR. YII SING HUONG SOUVENIRS AND MAGAZNIES: 1. MDM. SIM BENG CHENG 2. MR. TANG TUNG KWONG 3. MDM. TANG CHUNG PING 4. MR. YII SING HUONG COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 1. MR. LING KUOK YEU 2. MR. TING HIENG HOCK 3. MR. LOK LEH HUI 4. MR. JASON TAY YEONG SOON
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRNACH List of Activities in Conjunction with 60th Anniversary Celebration 2023 No Events Date Participants/ Target Group Project Chairman/ Chairperson 1. ANNUAL FLAG SALES 03.04/2023 - 16/04/2023 Cadet & Junior Members MR. TANG TUNG KWONG/ MDM. SIM BENG CHENG 2. WORLD RED CROSS DAY CELEBRATION MRCS Members HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN 3. ADOPTION OF WORLD RED CROSS DAY BABIES 08.05.2023 First 3 babies born on WRCD HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN 4. WORLD BLOOD DONORS DAY CELEBRATION 08.07.2023 Blood Donors DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN/ DR. DOREEN LAU SIEW JEN 5. MRCS JOGGERTHON 2023 Public & MRCS Members MDM. TERESA WONG SUI KIEW 6. WORLD FIRST AID DAY cum EXHIBITION MRCS Members MR. TANG TUNG KWONG 7. MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY DINNER Invited Guests & well-wisher PENGHULU CHUA HIONG KEE 8. BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN JAN-DEC 2022 Public & MRCS Members DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN/ MR. YII SING HUONG 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LIST OF AWARDS RECIPIENTS LONG SERVICE AWARDS (SERVICE MORE THAN 30 YEAR) No Name Position Year Joined Service Year of Service 1 Mr. Sim Kok Kee Former Patron 1970-2023 53 years 2 Mr. Hii Sieh Toh Deputy Chairman 1970-2023 53 years 3 Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee Chairman 1971-2023 52 years 4 Mr. Joseph Tay Yeo Say Former Committee Member 1971-2023 52 years 5 Mr. Peter Kong Sing Hock Former Hon. Secretary 1972-2023 51 years 6 Mr. Jamali Yew Abdullah Former Hon. Secretary 1974-2023 49 years 7 Mr. Huong Haw Ching Hon. Treasurer 1975-2023 48 years 8 Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau Lee Ming Advisor 1978-2023 45 years 9 Hjh. Normah Binti Abdulrahman Vice Chairperson 1 1978-2023 45 years 10 Mr. Lau Hui Bean Former Hon. Treasurer 1981-2023 42 years 11 Temenggong Datuk Haji Wan Hamid Edruce Advisor 1985-2023 38 years 12 Dr. Ngian Hie Ung Former Vice Chairperson 2 cum medical officer 1985-2023 38 years 13 Mdm. Tang Chung Ping Administrative Officer 1990-2023 33 years 14 Mdm. Sim Beng Cheng O/C Junior 1991-2023 32 years 15 Mr. Wan Junaidi Bin Syed Munir Former O/C Welfare 1993-2023 30 years 16 Dr. Michael Ting Heng Bing Former Medical Officer 1993-2023 30 years 17 Mr. Polycarp Teng Chie Tiong Former Committee Member 1993-2023 30 years 18 Mr. Robin Ngui Kwong Kee Former O/C Band 1993-2023 30 years LONG SERVICE AWARDS (SERVICE MORE THAN 20 YEAR) No Name Position Year Joined Service Year of Service 1 Mdm. Ting Siao Fong Hon. Secretary 1994-2023 29 years 2 Mr. Tang Tung Kwong O/C Cadet 1996-2023 27 years 3 YBhg. Dato’ Lau Ngie Hua Advisor 1999-2023 24 years 4 Mr. Tan Pack Lang Former O/C Band 1999-2023 24 years 5 Mr. Joseph Hii Wui Siong Former O/C VAD 2001-2023 22 years 6 Mdm. Teresa Wong Sui Kiew Assistant Treasurer 2002-2023 21 years 7 Mr. Chiam Yong Biau Logistic Officer 2003-2023 20 years
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRNACH HEAQUARTERS BULIDING DEVELOPMENT Old headquarters build in 1965 Current headquarters for the year 2023 New headquarters build in 1981 The Opening of Red Cross HQs on 19/02/1966 by Tan Sri William Tan The Opening of Red Cross HQs on 1981 by former TYT Sarawak Group Photo with Honourable Guests 1981 The Opening of Red Cross HQs on 1981 by former TYT Sarawak The Opening of Red Cross HQs on 1981 by former TYT Sarawak
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MEMBERSHIP & MANPOWER Members of MRCS do not discriminate in any form regardless of nationality, race, creed, age, disability, ethnicity, social background, political considerations or any other similar grounds. People aged 18 to 30 are considered Youth Committee. Age 18 is considered youth VAD. People also can join as life members or full members. MRCS members are expected to affirm and abide by the Constitution and disseminate the 7 principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The manpower resources of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch, to undertake any field activities and public functions during the year were still mainly drawn from the Junior, Cadet, Branch Youth Committee (BYC) and Youth VAD. The current membership status of Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch for year 2022 as below: - LIFE MEMBERSHIP ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP YOUTH VAD SECTION CADET SECTION JUNIOR SECTION 59 INCLUDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS VAD NO. 9 - 16 VAD NO. 14 - 18 Ordinary member - 29 2039 2016 Cadet Officer – 45 Junior Officer - 66 140 Youth Appreciation Day - Cadet Section Link Camp Training – Junior Section AGM – Youth VAD Section MRCS members involved for Blood Donation Campaign
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved DISASTER RELIEF, WELFARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE One of the fundamental services of the Red Cross/ Red Crescent is to give aid and relief during disaster and emergency. MRCS Sibu Branch collaboration with local government, department and NGOs for disaster relief in time of flood, fire and etc. Our roles are to prepare and distribute used cloth, blankets and other comfort kit and etc. to the victims. Members are trained on disaster preparedness and relief are organized for the squad. Visit charitable organisation Donate used clothing, blanket and etc. to fire victim Donate used clothing, blanket and etc. to fire victim Donate used clothing, blanket and etc. to fire victim Mobile library at Hospital Lau King Howe Mass cooking Water rescue
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved RESPONSE FOR COVID -19 On 18th March 2020, Malaysia Government implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). MRCS Sibu Branch postponed most of the annual activities such as fund-raising programme, annual parade and etc. During the MCO period, MRCS Sibu Branch had cooperated with local government department, agencies and NGOs for organize some activities such as Blood Replenishment Campaign for Sibu Hospital, Distribution SARAYA Hand Sanitizer, Distribution Food Aid, distributed Infrared Thermometer for use before school reopen, donate PPE to Hospital Sibu, COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, COVID-19 Field Hospital Simulation Exercise (HM30) at Hospital Medan Sibu, Sending Dishcarge COVID-19 patients back to home and etc. COVID-19 Vaccination Programme at Sibu Hospital 20/10/2021 with Datuk Dr. Mohamad Alwi bin Hj Abdul Rahman (National Ambulance cum Disaster Management Chairman) A) BLOOD REPLENISHMENT CAMPAIGN FOR HOSPITAL SIBU MRCS Sibu Branch cooperated with Blood Bank Sibu Hospital to hold Blood Replenishment/ Recruitment Campaign at Blood Donation Centre MRCS Sibu Branch, Medan Hotel (Jalan Wong King Huo), Star Megamall (Orange Zone) and Public Library Sibu Jaya. Role of MRCS Volunteers are donor registration, interview donors, check donor body temperature, ambulance standby, prepare refreshment for donors. For the year 2020, we successfully organized 35 Blood Donation Campaign, total pints collected are 1077. For the year 2021, we successfully organized 30Blood Donation Campaign, total pints collected are 1339. For the year 2022, we successfully organized 18 Blood Donation Campaign, total pints collected are 1047. We grateful to all the voluntary blood donors, the NGOs, religious bodies, Government Departments, private sector, schools and many other well-wishers for the unstinted support. Blood Donation Campaign at Blood Donation Centre MRCS Sibu Branch Blood Donation Campaign at Public Library Sibu Jaya MRCS Sibu Branch received Certificate of Appreciation from Jabatan Kesihatan Sarawak for contribution in Blood Donation Campaign during MC0 period
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved B) COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME Starting 17/05/2021, MRCS Sibu Branch had assisted Sibu General Hospital and Sibu Division Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme. The main duty for our volunteers and staffs are: - 1. Ambulance standby, 2. Guide the vaccinees, 3. Registration for vaccinees, 4. Assist the vaccinees to fill the consent form, 5. Consult the vaccinees, 6. Others non-medical work For the years 2021, total service time is 455 hours 30 min and 21 volunteers and staffs involved For the year 2022, total service time is 45 hours and 6 volunteers and staffs involved. C) TEMPERATURE SCREENING PROJECT MRCS Sibu Branch had organized a program to curb the COVID-19, that is to prevent of COVID-19 from spreading with Schools authorities after the school re-opened. Theme is “Your Health We Care” or “您的健 康，我们关怀” This programme will be conducted by the help of MRCS cadet officers and youth members in the process of measuring student’s body temperature before entering the class. With that, MRCS Sibu Branch had distributed 24 Infrared Thermometer to 18 secondary schools and 1 Infrared Thermometer to Sibu Education Departments.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved D) DISTRIBUTION SARAYA HAND SANITIZER MRCS Sibu Branch had received a total of 29700 bottles (1L), 4000 bottles (500ml) and 9800 bottles (100ml) Saraya Hand Sanitizer from MRCS Sarawak Chapter and Saraya Company. The purpose for this project is improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices and responding to overall pandemic preparedness. MRCS Sibu Branch had distributed all hand sanitizer to Primary School at Sibu, Selangau and Kanowit District, Secondary School at Sibu District, Market and Hawker Centre, Government Department, NGOs and Assiciation, Religious Body, Vaccination Centre, Blood Donors who donated blood at MRCS Sibu Branch, First Aid Course Participants and etc. E) DISTRIBUTION SARAYA HAND SANITIZER 0n 20.10.2021, 4 of MRCS Sibu Branch Committee Members and staff had involved in Covid Field Hospital Simulation Exercise (HM30) at Hospital Medan Sibu. The purpose of this exercise is to train the volunteers and medical staffs from MRCS Sibu Branch, Army and Hospital Sibu for preparing the using of Hospital Medan Sibu. This simulation conducted by Datuk Dr. Mohamed Alwi Abdul Rahman (Chairman - National Ambulance cum Disaster Management Committee).
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved F) SENDING DISCHARGE COVID-19 PATIENT BACK TO HOME On Jun 2021, MRCS Sibu Branch had assisted Sibu General Hospital for sending discharged COVID-19 patient back to their home. Total service day are 10 days and total patients around 300 peoples G) DISTRIBUTION HOME CARE KIT On 31.05.2022, MRCS Sibu Branch had received a total of 100 set Home Care Kit from National Headquarters. The distribution as below: 1. 20 set Home Care Kit distributed at Bukit Assek area on 14.08.2022 2. 20 set Home Care Kit distributed at Paradom area on 14.08.2022 3. 20 set Home Care Kit distributed at Bukit Assek area on 22.09.2022 4. 11 set Home Care Kit distributed when Disaster Relief (29.07.2022, 14.08.2022) 5. 9 set Home Care Kit distributed at Sibu Area on 30.09.2022 The balance of 20 set Home Care Kit will distribute to Malay Kampung at year 2023. H) DISTRIBUTION BAKUL MAKANAN KOMUNITI MRCS National Headquarters had cooperated with Shell for distribution Bakul Makanan Komuniti 2021 to B40 family, OKU, and single parent. MRCS Sibu Branch had distributed a total of 200 set Bakul Makanan Komuniti 2021 on 21/11/2021 to the B40 family, OKU and single parent at Malay Kampung
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved H) DISTRIBUTION MERDEKA FOOD BASKET MRCS National Headquarters had cooperated with Yayasan Hasnah for distribution Merdeka Food Basket 2021 to B40 family, OKU, and single parent. MRCS Sibu Branch received a total of 100 set food basket on 16/08/2022 and purchased 2 set by MRCS Sibu Branch as agreed by MRCS Sibu Branch Committee Members. MRCS Sibu Branch had distributed a total of 102 set Merdeka Food Basket 2021 on 19/08/2021, 22/08/2021, 23/08/2021 and 26/08/2021. H) DISTRIBUTION MERDEKA FOOD BASKET On 08/04/2022, MRCS Sibu Branch had received a total of 489 ctn Maggie Mee (216ctn Maggie Curry, 216 ctn Maggie Chicken, 57ctn Maggie Cili Kampung) from Moh Heng Co Sdn. Bhd, Jalan Ding Lik Kong, Sibu. MRCS Sibu Branch had distributed a total of 1800 bag Maggie Goody Bag for B40 family on 27-28/05/2022 at Rejang Esplanade Sibu together with Mr. Tony Merril (Shopper and Customer Engagement Manager) from Nestle.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved BLOOD DONOR RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME The Blood Donors’ Recruitment Service is one of the most important activities being carried out by the Branch in collaboration with the Medical Department since many years ago. In view of the present remarkable success and achievements, Chinese donors in Sibu are praised for their mission in saving lives through blood donation. A few decades ago, the Chinese community closed their hearts to others by refusing to give away any blood. Today, they rank on top among all other blood donors in Sibu. The Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch had therefore brought a tremendous change gradually on the people’s mentality. The one who saves lives willingly should be remembered forever. Millions of people around the world owe their lives to many individuals they will never meet – people who donated the blood generously to help others. In actual fact, our regular blood donors are the safest blood donors and they are also the foundation of sustainable of local hospital supplies that are sufficient to meet the needs of all patients requiring blood transfusion. A great number of the new blood donors were the first-time donors. However, it was learnt that they did not damper their spirit for participation nor deter them from doing their bit for charity’s sake. Almost all of them said after the initial punch to numb their veins, they felt the remaining part of the bleeding quite all right. Opening of Blood Bank Centre – 13/05/1990 Computerization of Blood Donation Programme World Blood Donors Day Celebration World Blood Donors Day Celebration World Blood Donors Day Celebration
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved WORLD BLOOD DONORS DAY Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving of blood. A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global them of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them. Organ Donation Recruitment Drive in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day Blood Donation Campaign in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day Organ Donation Recruitment Drive in conjunction with World Blood Donors Day
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved FUND RAISING PROGRAMME Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch is a charitable organization. The annual income is derived from the generous support commercial firms and individuals. Our fundraising activities project are Annual Flag Sales, food fair and MRCS Joggerthon. Due to some issue, MRCS Sibu Branch had cancelled the food fair project. Annual Flag Sales for the year 1991 Food Fair for the year 2000 Food Fair for the year 2000 Annual Flag Sales for the year 2019 MRCS Joggerthon for the year 1993 MRCS Joggerthon for the year 2019 Annual Flag Sales for the year 2006
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved TRAINING SECTION Malaysian Red Crescent Society have provided several training courses for volunteers, members, staff and public. The course is Basic First Aid & CPR, Home Nursing, First Aider in Every Home, Education in Red Cross and etc. Besides that, we also conduct disaster relief preparedness training like mass cooking for volunteer so that volunteers can make useful in disaster relief. Disaster Relief Preparedness Training Disaster Relief Preparedness Training International Humanitarian Law (IHL) First Aid Training Course for Public First Aid Training Course for members First Aid Training Course for members First Aid Training Course for students
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved AMBULANCE AND FIRST AID DUTY Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch had provided ambulance service since November 1967. Currently, we provided first aid duty and ambulance service for school sports, run/ marathon/ joggerthon, swimming gala, transportation for non-emergency case and etc. First Ambulance for MRCS Sibu Branch in year 1967 Second Ambulance for MRCS Sibu Branch in year 1981 Current Ambulance for MRCS Sibu Branch starting year 2005 First aid duty for the year 1992 First aid duty for Christmas Run First aid duty for Borneo Cultural Festival First aid duty
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MRCS BAND Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch band had active during the 80‘s90’s. Unfortunately, due to some technical issue, our band had stopped on year 2009.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch joined the others sister societies all over the World to celebrate the World Red Cross / Red Crescent Day in May, as 8th May in the year 1828 at Rue Verbaine in Geneva was the birthday and birth place of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Movement. As in any other Branch, Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch celebrated the occasion with various programmes / activities stretching over a period of time. World Red Cross Day Parade Inspection for the year 1971 World Red Cross Day Parade Inspection at King George VI World Red Cross Day for the year 1971 Memorial Ground for the year 1973 World Red Cross Day Parade Inspection for the year 2013 World Red Cross Day celebration during Pandemic Covid-19 Adoption of World Red Cross Baby in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebration Cake Cutting Ceremony in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red crescent Day Celebration Blood Donation in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red crescent Day Celebration
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved WORLD FIRST AID DAY The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)introduced World First Aid Day 2000. Each year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world organize events and ceremonies on the second Saturday of September to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives every day and situations of crisis. The day is recognized worldwide to promote the significance of first aid, which is important fundamental skill, and create awareness on a global level about how it can save precious lives. The IFRC believes that first aid should be accessible to all – including the most vulnerable. And should also be an integral part of a wider developmental approach.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved GLOBAL WARMING AND TREE PLANTING Starting 2019, MRCS Sibu Branch active for Global Warming and Tree Planting Project. MRCS Sibu Branch had cooperated with school unit, Sarawak Forestry Department and local government for Tree Planting Programme. MRCS Sibu Branch also organize Global Warming Quiz Competition, Global Warming Poster Competition, Program Kitar Semula for MCRS Sibu Branch Youth VAD, Cadet and Junior members.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved OUR MEMORY Visit by the Australian Red Cross Officials 1960’s First Aid Competition Visit by the Branch Chairman, the late Tan Sri Datuk William Tan 1966 Welfare Service 1970’s First Aid Duty 1971 World Red Cross Day 1971 Voluntary Aid Detachment - 1972 Visit Lau King Howe Hospital Children Ward 1972 Welcoming Squad 1972
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved OUR MEMORY World Red Cross Day 1972 World Red Cross Day Parade at King George VI Memorial Ground 1973 Blood Donation Campaign 1990 Blood Donation Campaign 1990 Opening Ceremony of Blood Donation Centre 13/05/ 1990 Computerization of Blood Donation Programme 1990 Annual General Meeting 1970’s
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved OUR MEMORY MRCS Joggerthon 05/11/1995 MRCS Joggerthon 08/05/1993 Red Crescent Asian Study Tour 1985 MRCS Volunteer Recognition Night (VRN) MRCS Volunteer Recognition Night (VRN) MRCS Volunteer Recognition Night (VRN) Adoption World Red Cross Baby at Hospital Lau King Howe Adoption World Red Cross Baby at Hospital Lau King Howe
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved OUR MEMORY Adoption World Red Cross Baby at Hospital Sibu 2000’s Mass Enrollment for Link Unit 18/04/1998 Link Camp 22/09/1990 Mass Enrollment for Link Unit 1980 Youth Camp at SMK Chung Hua 1992 First Aid Competition 8-9/08/ 1992 Mobile Library at Hospital Lau King Howe 23/06/1990 Disaster Relief Preparedness Course 4-8/08/1990
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved YABHG. DATUK PATINGGI TAN SRI DR. WONG SOON KAI (former Chairman MRCS Sibu Branch) YABhg. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Wong Soon Kai, a Surgeon by profession was the Science Advisor to the State Government of Sarawak His brilliant career had led him to many important appointments in the State Cabinet amongst which were his appointment as the Deputy Chief Minister and Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Communication for many years Tan Sri Dr Wong was a founder member of the Sibu Red Cross Society which was found in 1963 His love for humanitarian services had seen him as the District/Chapter Chairman of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society for the past 45 years. His association with the Society dated back to 1963 while he was working as a Surgeon in Lau King Howe Hospital, Sibu. He was initially Red Crescent Society has become part and parcel of the life style of the distinguished YABhg Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Wong Soon Kai Tan Sri tremendous enthusiasm and willingness to work tirelessly had certainly contributed to the success in constructing a unique Red Crescent building in 1981, the very first one among all the districts in the State without getting any financial assistance either from the Branch Headquarters or the State Government. Another worthy project that had been accomplished by him during his tenure of office as Chairman was the setting up of the first Blood Donation Centre within its own building in 1990 furnished with modem blood donation chairs, etc. bought from Hong Kong for use of the mass blood donation The achievement made by our Society over the past so many years were due to no small measure of our illustrious Chairman for his dynamic and dedicated leadership for the development of Red Crescent Society in Sibu. In view of his genuine concern, continuing commitment, administrative genius, influence and popularity, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Wong was awarded the Honorary Life Membership in the year 1992, the second member in the history of Sarawak Apart from being the Chairman and Honourable Life Chairman of Malaysian Red Crescent Society. Sibu District, Tan Sri Dr Wong was also an active social worker He was the President of Kuching and Sibu Golf Clubs. He also held key posts in a number of social and welfare organizations.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MR. JOHN WONG SIONG CHENG (former Hon. Secretary MRCS Sibu Branch) Mr. John Wong Siong Cheng- an ex-Hospital Administrator - was hailed to join the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. Sibu District in 1969. Upon his joining the service, he was elected to the post as the Assistant Secretary because of his popularity and personality. He held this post until 1977. In view of his caliber and dedication, he was then selected for the post of the Hon Secretary in 1978. He is still holding the same challenging post till this very day. His active involvement with the humanitarian services has seen him being re-elected as the District/Chapter's Assistant Hon. Secretary and Hon. Secretary of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society for the past 32 years. During the course of his distinguished services, Mr. John Wong has also been appointed as the organising Secretary to a number of important Sub-committees/projects, namely MRCS Sibu new building contribution committee in 1980, World Red Cross Day Celebration annually, fund raising. Blood Donor Recruitment Services, establishment of Blood Donation Centre within its own building in 1990, MRCS Volunteer's Recognition Night on behalf of the Sarawak Branch on 03.07.1999, just to name a few. Mr. John Wong is a solid man of good bearing. He carried out his weight well both in his capacity as a senior member of the Red Crescent Society and as a distinguished leader in the community service. He is staunchly a religious man, upright in his dealings and conversation. For his civic-consciousness, he is a keen participant in community, social, welfare and sporting activities to which he had devoted all his off-office time to accomplish his assignments. He is a man of creative mind and original thinking and full of energy and drive because of which he therefore held and is still holding numerous key positions in many social welfare and sporting organizations. Because of his continuing commitment, great devotion, and administrative genius in the works of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Mr. John Wong had been awarded the following Red Crescent awards during the services: - 1. Certificate of Merit in 1978 2. Long Service Medal in 1981 3. Meritorious Service Medal in 1983 4. 1st Bar to Long Service Medal m 1986 5. 2nd Bar to Long Service Medal in 1990 6. Excellent Service Medal m 1991 7. Life Member in 1993 8. 3rd Bar to Long Service Medal in 1995 9. 4th Bar to Long Service Medal in 2000 10. MRCS Commemorative Medal in 2000 11. Platinum Award for the Volunteer Recognition Night 2002 12. 5th Bar to Long Service Medal in 2005 13. Distinguish Service Medal in 2005 14. 6th Bar to Long Service Medal in 2011 In view of his ingrained principle of truth tremendous enthusiasm. dedicated service. exemplary volunteerism, distinguished leadership and invaluable contribution to the Society Mr. John Wong was awarded the following honours by both the State and Federal Governments: a. Bentera Bintang Sarawak (B.B.S) by His Exellency the Governor of Sarawak on the occasion of His official birthday in 1977, b. Pingat Pangkuan Negara (P.P.N.) by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertua Agong on the occasion of His Majesty's official birthday on 02.06.1982; c. Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.) by His Excellency the Governor of Sarawak on the occasion of His official birthday on 11.09.1993 Mr. John Wong was the first person in Sarawak and also the only person in Malaysia for year 2000 being awarded the National Council for the Blind Malaysia Tun Hussein Onn award for his contribution and distinguished services for the visually handicapped in Malaysia. The award carried a commendation certificate, cash RM5.000.00 and a RM4.320.00 gold medal.
MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRCS Sibu Branch @ 2023 All Right Reserved MISS MARGARET TAN LIW HUA (former Administrative Officer MRCS Sibu Branch) Miss Margaret Tan Liw Hua first joined in as a VAD member of VAD No. 9 of MRCS, Sibu District in 1971. During her long connection with the Red Crescent Society, she had been a loyal and untiring volunteer. She had devoted much of her times and energy to MRCS, Sibu District in rending arduous voluntary services in the fields of Emergency Response, Community and welfare services, 1" Aid Duty, Fund Raising projects, Blood Donation campaign, 1" aid lecturer, etc. Her capability and efficiency had won her the respect from our MRCS, Sibu District and she was offered the post of Blood Bank Officer. As we look back on the progress of Sibu Blood Donation programmes, we must say a special word of praise for Miss Margaret Tan. During her tenure of office, she was instrumental in bringing forward many sound proposals for the improvement of our blood-donations campaign and had produced most praiseworthy results. Our voluntary blood donors had increased tremendously, especially in our local Chinese Community and hence "Blood-Selling" business in Sibu General Hospital had become a history. Miss Margaret Tan being our Blood Bank Officer for the past 22 years had never given us any cause for complaint; she has no grumbled and never seemed dissatisfied. She always carried out her duty most efficiently and unobtrusively. All these qualities she had innate in her brought her the promotion to become our Administrative Officer in 1997. Her new post as an A/O of MRCS, Sibu District was an extremely onerous one and demands the highest degree of patience and tact. And that she had carried out that task with such outstanding success was a tribute to her love of hard work and high personal principles. In consequence, MRCS, Sibu District had enjoyed the good position that it does today. Miss Margaret Tan's excellent record of services she had achieved during the past 50 years connection with Sibu Red Crescent Society had won her the recognition by the Sarawak State Government and she was awarded by the TYT of Sarawak State for the tittles of "Bentera Bintang Sarawak (B.B.S.) in 2006 and "Ahli Bintang Kenyalang" (A.B.K) in 2016 respectively. Moreover, she also received numerous MRC National & Branch Awards. Miss Margaret Tan had proved herself to be a great asset to MRCS, Sibu District. We are very fortunate in having Miss Margaret Tan's loyal services but unfortunately, she left us in 22 March 2019. It's a great lose to MRCS, Sibu District. How can we say how much she has meant to us and how much we will miss her and her good spirits.
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