NO.19, JALAN AWANG RAMLI AMIT, 96000 SIBU 084-337066 084-320890 016-3047066 mrcsibudistrict@gmail.com MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRANCH (1963-2023)
THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT 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 endeavors 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. 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
CONTENT Emblem of the Red Cross/ Red Crescent Lagu Bulan Sabit Merah/ Red Crescent Song Message from MRCS Sibu Branch Chairman Introducing Malaysian Red Crescent Society Introducing Malaysian Red Crescent Society Sarawak Chapter Brief History of Malaysian Red Crescent Society Sibu branch Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Structure List of Long Services Award Recipients List of Activities In conjunction with 60th Year Anniversary MRCS Sibu Branch Headquarters Building Development Membership and Manpower Disaster Relief, Welfare and Community Service Response for COVID-19 Blood Donors Recruitment Programme World Blood Donors Day Organ Donor Recruitment Programme Fund Raising Programme Training Section Ambulance and First Aid Duty MRCS Band World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Celebration Parade Inspection 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 PAGE 1 2 3 4 6 8 12 14 15 16 17 20 22 27 29 31 32 34 36 38 39 41 42 43 44 49 50 51
EMBLEM OF THE RED CROSS/ RED CRESCENT In honour 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 unauthorized. In times of war, this symbol is used on aircraft, ships, trucks, ambulances, hospitals, packages, medical officers, first aider to protect belligerents and as a sign of aid to those in need. In honour 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 unauthorized. In times of war, this symbol is used on aircraft, ships, trucks, ambulances, hospitals, packages, medical officers, first aider to protect belligerents and as a sign of aid to those in need. 1
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 LAGU BULAN SABIT MERAH RED CRESCENT SONG 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 Crescent Society. 2
MESSAGE CHAIRMAN MRCS SIBU BRANCH For disaster relief, MRCS Sibu Branch had made outstanding performances, especially during the Pandemic COVID19, MRCS Sibu Branch assisted the government COVID-19 vaccination programmes, sending Discharge hospital patients back home, distributed hand sanitizers to various groups and also distributed infrared thermometers to secondary schools and distribute food baskets. In addition, after a fire breaks out, we responded swiftly distributing blankets, used clothes and other necessary things to the victims immediately. For the Training section, we have provided Basic First Aid and CPR Course, First Aider in Every home, First Aid Talk to school and NGOs, Disaster Management and Preparedness Training to Members, Foot drill Training etc. While we celebrate, let us remember our past humanitarian services and constantly remind ourselves of the noble motto of our Society, “To Serve”. I wish the celebration a great success and the MRCS Sibu Branch embarking on a new era for further achievements. It is indeed an honour to give a message in this Souvenir Magazine in conjunction with MRCS Sibu Branch 60th Anniversary which significantly coincides with the Sarawak State 60th Anniversary Merdeka Celebration. On this auspicious occasion, we must give special thanks to our beloved Hon. Life Chairman, the late YABhg. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. Wong Soon Kai for his 54 years of dedication, selfless service as chairman and Hon. Life Chairman for our Branch. He has brought popularity and honour to our Branch. Our success does not come easily. For 60 years, I am proud to say that we have had a very supportive public and a team of dedicated volunteer members irrespective of race, age and religion. And it is a great comfort to know that we have diligently and faithfully made a notable contribution to our noble course. MRCS Sibu Branch is also very active in Blood Donation Campaign. Starting 1990, MRCS Sibu Branch was already very active in assisting Hospital Sibu to recruit new blood donors and to make sure the blood stock is always in supply especially during Pandemic COVID-19. PENGHULU CHUA HIONG KEE 3 CHAIRMAN MRCS SIBU BRANCH
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 regarding 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 regarding rescue and evacuation operations and the provision of emergency medical and health care for disaster victims. 4
INTRODUCING MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY 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. 5
During the second world war, no Red Cross parcels were delivered to prisoners in the hands of the Japanese. The excuse was that there were no Branches of the British Red Cross Society in the Far East. In 1947, the British Red Cross in London approached the Government of Sarawak and other Far Eastern colonies as they were then and in December 1947, a public meeting was called by Mr. Christopher Dawson, who was O.A.G. then, held at St. Mary’s School Hall in Kuching to discover the wishes of the people. After the discussion, it was unanimously decided that theSarawak Branch of the British Red Cross Society to be formed. Mrs. Phyllis Kennedy was asked to be its first colony President and she accepted this honour very gratefully. Dr. John Claphan was nominated as the Director and Mr. H.M. Cockle as the Treasurer. MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SARAWAK CHAPTER A committee was formed, and its first task was to prepare a constitution, which then was accepted by the Red Cross in London. Fund was provided by Headquarters to buy an ambulance. Members of all sections of the community in Kuching joined and the first group was formed, meeting once a week in the Union Club. They rolled bandages, made Khaki shorts for the home for the poor at the Serian Road. They worked together to raise funds, taught handicrafts to some of the patients in the mental block, and the T.B. ward of the hospital as well as visited the Leper settlement every week. In 1949, Miss Richardson Jones, an officer from the Red Cross in Britain was seconded to Kuching for two years to help with the setup in Miri, Sibu, and the outstations and one with 90 members under the leadership of Mrs. Ong Chin Khoy at the Leper Settlement. This group did a wonderful job among their fellow patients. 6
MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SARAWAK CHAPTER In 1952, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, visited Sarawak and was very interested and impressed by the work performed by the Red Cross in Sarawak and by the smartness of the Detachments. Junior link units in schools started in the same year as well. By 195, the Kuching Division of the Red Cross had outgrown the Union Club and the decision to build its own Headquarters for the Branch was taken by the Branch Committee. The Sarawak Government was approached for a plot of land which they gave, and a lottery was promoted throughout Sarawak to raise the funds required. With Mr. William Tan’s expertise and generosity, the Countess of Limerick, who was visiting Red Cross Branches in the Far East, laid the foundation stone in 1953 and the building was completed that year. Having a Headquarters in the Capital made everyone feel that they belonged to the same organisation, that they were a whole and not isolated units and this was the forerunner of the Sarawak Red Cross of today. Today, Malaysian Red Crescent Sarawak Chapter was one of the 16 MRC branches in the entire Malaysia. With its secretariat office located at Jalan P. Ramlee, MRC Sarawak Chapter is now operating across Sarawak with 13 branches, serving the people in the Land of Hornbill. 7
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 alleviated 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. 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. During the meeting the following Office-Bearers were elected: - President – Mr. Ting 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 THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF SIBU DIVISION BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY HELD ON 12TH MARCH 1963 AT SIBU FOOCHOW ASSOCIATION 8
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN DR. WONG SOON KAI WITH RED CROSS MEMBERS (1963) BRIEF HISTORY OF MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRANCH 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 eighty-eight 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, as 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. 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 1969 at a cost of $9537.50. Since then, ambulance service has been vital to the community. RED CROSS MEMBERS GROUP PHOTO TAKEN IN DECEMBER 1963 AT S.R.C. CLUB 9
ANNUAL GENREAL MEETING - IN FRONT OF OLD HQs 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. 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. 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. SIBU HEADQUARTERS OPENING CEREMONY INSPECTION OF GURD OF HONOUR BY FORMER TYT SARAWAK 1 10
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 public. 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 co-operation 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 public-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 11 ON 16TH DECEMBER 1981
MRCS SIBU BRANCH MRCS LUNDU BRANCH MRCS KUCHING BRANCH MRCS STAMPIN BRANCH MRCS SRI AMAN BRANCH MRCS SERIAN BRANCH MRCS SARIKEI BRANCH MRCS KAPIT BRANCH MRCS BINTULU BRANCH MRCS MIRI BRANCH MRCS LIMBANG BRANCH MRCS NATIONAL HEADQUARTER (UNDER ACT OF PARLIAMENT 47/1965) MRCS SARAWAK CHAPTER ADVISOR YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATUK HAJI WAN HAMID EDRUCE ADVISOR YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATO VINCENT LAU LEE MING MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY (MRCS) STRUCTURE PATRON YBhg. DATU WONG HEE SIENG (TUAN RESIDEN BAHAGIAN SIBU) ADVISOR YBhg. DATO’ LAU NGIE HUA ADVISOR YANG BERUSAHA DR. NANTHAKUMAR A/L THIRUNAVUKKARASU CHAIRMAN PENGHULU CHUA HIONG KEE (1. CHAIRMAN - ADMINISTRATIVE SUB-COMMITTEE) (2. CHAIRMAN - MRCS AWARDS SUB-COMMITTEE) DEPUTY CHAIRMAN MR. HII SIEH TOH (CHAIRMAN - BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUB-COMMITTEE) VICE - CHAIRPERSON HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN (1. CHAIRPERSON - WORLD 1ST AID DAY CELEBRATION SUB-COMMITTEE) (2. CHAIRPERSON - WORLD RED CROSS BABY SUB-COMMITTEE) VICE - CHAIRPERSON DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN (CHAIRPERSON - BLOOD DONORS & ORGAN DONORS DRIVE RECRUITMENT SUB-COMMITTEE) 12
HON. SECRETARY MDM. TING SIAO FONG (1. CHAIRPERSON - WORLD RED CROSS/RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION SUB-COMMITTEE) (2. CHAIRPERSON - TRAINING AND IHL SUB-COMMITTEE) HON. TREASURER CR. HUONG HAW CHING (CHAIRMAN - FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE) ASSISTANT TREASURER MDM. TERESA WONG SIEW KIEW OFFICER-IN-CHARGE YOUTH VAD MR. MACKENCIDY AK BUJANG (CHAIRMAN - DISASTER MANAGEMENT & CEA SUB-COMMITTEE) CHAIRPERSON - BRANCH YOUTH COMMITTEE MISS IRENCEDA CHING AI LING (CHAIPERSON - MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RENTENTION SUB-COMMITTEE) OFFICER-IN-CHARGE CADET MR. TANG TUNG KWONG (CHAIRMAN - TREE PLANTING & CLIMATE CHANGE SUB-COMMITTEE) OFFICER-IN-CHARGE JUNIOR MDM. SIM BENG CHENG LOGISTIC OFFICER MR. CHIAM YONG BIAU COMMITTEE MEMBER MR. LING KUOK YEU (CHAIRMAN - WELFARE & COMMUNITY SERVICE SUB-COMMITTEE) COMMITTEE MEMBER MR.TING HIENG HOCK COMMITTEE MEMBER MR.LOK LEH HUI COMMITTEE MEMBER DR.DOREEN LAU SIEW JEN COMMITTEE MEMBER MR. JASON TAY YEONG SOON INTERNAL AUDITOR MDM. SIEW SIEW HONG INTERNAL AUDITOR MDM. TIONG LANG HIONG ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MDM. TANG CHUNG PING ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MR. YII SING HUONG 13
NO NAME POSITION YEAR JOIND SERVICE YEAR OF SERVICE 1 PENGHULU CHUA HIONG KEE CHAIRMAN 1971-2023 52 YEARS 2 MR. HII SIEH TOH DEPUTY CHAIRMAN 1971-2023 52 YEARS 3 MR. HUONG HAW CHING HON. TREASURER 1975-2023 48 YEARS 4 YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATO VINCENT LAU LEE MING ADVISOR 1978-2023 45 YEARS 5 HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN VICE CHAIRPERSON 1 1978-2023 45 YEARS 6 YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATUK HAJI WAN HAMID EDRUCE ADVISOR 1985-2023 38 YEARS 7 MDM. TANG CHUNG PING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1990-2023 33 YEARS 8 MDM. SIM BENG CHENG O/C JUNIOR 1991-2023 32 YEARS 9 MDM. TING SIAO FONG HON. SECRETARY 1994-2023 29 YEARS 10 MR. TANG TUNG KWONG O/C CADET 1996-2023 27 YEARS MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LIST OF AWARD RECIPIENTS NO NAME POSITION YEAR JOINED SERVICE YEAR OF SERVICE 1 YBhg. DATO’ LAU NGIE HUA ADVISOR 1999-2023 24 YEARS 2 MDM. TERESA WONG SUI KIEW ASSISTANT TREASURER 2002-2023 21 YEARS 3 MR. CHIAM YONG BIAU LOGISTIC OFFICER 2003-2023 20 YEARS 4 MR. MACKENCIDY AK BUJANG O/C YOUTH VAD 2004-2023 19 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARDS (SERVICE MORE THAN 25 YEAR) LONG SERVICE AWARDS (SERVICE MORE THAN 15 YEAR) 14
NO EVENTS DATE PARTICIPANTS/ TARGET GROUP PROJECT CHAIRMAN/ CHAIRPERSON 1 ANNUAL FLAG SALES 03-16/04/2023 CADET, JUNIOR, VAD MEMBER/ PUBLIC MR. TANG TUNG KWONG/ MDM. SIM BENG CHENG 2 WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION 07/05/2023 MRCS MEMBERS HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN 3 MRCS SIBU BRANCH OPEN DAY 2023 07/05/2023 MRCS MEMBERS AND PUBLIC HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN 4 ADOPTION OF WORLD RED CROSS BABIES 08/05/2023 ALL ABBIES BORN ON 08.05.2023 HJH. NORMAH BINTI ABDULRAHMAN/ DR 5 WORLD BLOOD DONORS DAY 2023 08/07/2023 BLOOD DONORS AND PUBLIC DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN/ DR. DOREEN LAU SIEW JEN 6 WORLD FIRST AID DAY 2023 10/09/2023 CADET, JUNIOR, VAD MEMBER/ PUBLIC MR. TANG TUNG KWONG 7 MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 19/11/2023 INVITED GUEST/ WELLWISHER PENGHULU CHUA HIONG KEE 8 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN JAN-DEC 2023 BLOOD DONORS AND PUBLIC DR. RACHEL TENG LI CIN/ MR. YII SING HUONG MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LIST OF AWARDS RECIPIENTS LIST OF ACTIVITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH MRCS SIBU BRANCH 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 2023 MRCS SIBU BRANCH OPEN DAY 2023 MRCS SIBU BRANCH OPEN DAY 2023 ADOPTION RED CROSS BABY 2023 AT SIBU HOSPITAL 15 ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023
OLD HEADQUARTERS BUILD IN 1965 THE OPENING CEREMONY OF RED CROSS HQS ON 19/02/1966 BY TAN SRI WILLIAM TAN NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILD IN 1981 THE OPENING CEREMONY OF NEW HQs 0N 1981 BY FORMER TYT SARAWAK MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY SIBU BRNACH HEAQUARTERS BULIDING DEVELOPMENT GROUP PHOTO WITH HONOURABLE GUEST 1981 CURRENT HEADQUARTERS ON 2023 THE OPENING CEREMONY OF NEW HQs 0N 1981 BY FORMER TYT SARAWAK THE OPENING CEREMONY OF NEW HQs 0N 1981 BY FORMER TYT SARAWAK 16
LIFE MEMBERSHIP ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP YOUTH VAD SECTION CADET SECTION JUNIOR SECTION 59 INCLUDING COMMITTEE MEMBER VAD NO. 9 - 1 VAD NO. 14 - 1 VAD UTS - 4 1082 1548 Ordinary member - 44 Cadet Officer – 38 Junior Officer - 75 157 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 on the 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 until August 2023 as below: 17
YOUTH VAD, YOUTH COMMITTEE, CADET AND JUNIOR ACTIVITIES GOTONG ROYONG CARRY OUT BY CADET MEMBER AT MRCS SIBU BRANCH HQs (01.05.2023) FIRST AID COURSE FOR CADET OFFICERS AND CADET MEMBERS DISTRIBUTION SARAYA HAND SANITIZER TO CADET AND JUNIOR DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 TREE PLANTING PROJECT BY JUNIOR UNIT (07.12.2022) EVERY YEAR CADET UNIT WILL ORGANISE FOOTDRILL COMPETITION EVERY YEAR CADET UNIT WILL ORGANISE FIRST AID COMPETITION CADET APPRECIATION DAY CADET MEMBERS INVOLVED IN NATIONAL YOUTH CAMP CADET OFFICERS AND CADET MEMBERS INVOLVED IN BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 INFRARED THERMOMETER PROJECT FOR CADET UNIT DURING PANDEIC COVID-19 18
PARADE INSPECTION AT STADIUM TUN ZAIDI 2008 YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBER INVOLVED IN COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME (MEI-DEC 2021) INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CAMP IN SIBU 2017 MRCS SUKBEL INTERNATIONAL CAMP 2011 CADET MEMBER INVOLVED IN FIRST AID DUTY JUNIOR MASS ENROLMENT CEREMONY JUNIOR COLOURING COMPETITION JUNIOR FIRST AID COMPETITION 2012 MOCK EXERCISE AT SIBU AIRPORT (13.11.2019) YOUTH VAD, YOUTH COMMITTEE, CADET AND JUNIOR ACTIVITIES YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBER INVOLVED IN COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME (MEI-DEC 2021) 19
MOBILE LIBRARY AT HOSPITAL LAU KING HOWE (24.06.1990) MASS COOKING DISASTER RELIEF - QUARTERS SAWMILL AT TANJUNG KUNYIT (19.07.2023) DISASTER RELIEF - RH. NYALAI, JALAN PULAU DUDUONG (02.06.2023) DISASTER RELIEF - RH. UMPANG, SUNGAI MENYAN (09.07.2022 ) WATER RESCUE VISIT TO RUMAH ANAK YATIM KEMUYANG SIBU (PERYATIM SIBU) (03.04.2022) 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 etc. Our roles are to prepare and distribute used cloth, blankets, and other comfort kit etc. to the victims. Members are trained on disaster preparedness and relief are organized for the squad. COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME AT SIBU HOSPITAL (MEI-DECEMBER 2021) COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME AT SIBU HOSPITAL 20/10/2021 WITH DATUK DR. MOHAMAD ALWI HJ ABDUL RAHMAN (NATIONAL AMBULANCE CUM DISASTER MANAGEMENT CHAIRMAN) 20
Mobile library at Hospital Lau King Howe DISASTER RELIEF - RH LANGI & RH. JELIAN, PASAI SIONG TENGAH (20.10.2020) SIBU HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SIMULATION EXERCISE (24.08.2022) DONATION 100PCS PPE TO HOSPITAL SIBU DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 (02.04.2020) DISTRIBUTION SARAYA HAND SANITIZER TO IPD SIBU DURING PANDAMIC COVID-19 (29.12.2020) DISASTER RELIEF, WELFARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE MOCK EXERCISE AT SIBU AIRPORT (13.11.2019) DISASTER RELIEF - RH. CHAT ANAK CHRMALIN, ENTABAI, JULAU (19.08.2020) DISTRIBUTION SARAYA HAND SANITIZER TO SIBU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DURING PANDAMIC COVID-19 (29.12.2020) BENGKEL KRISIS DAN BENCANA SIBU (26-27.07.2023) SIBU HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SIMULATION EXERCISE (24.08.2022) BENGKEL KRISIS DAN BENCANA SIBU (26-27.07.2023) 21
MRCS SIBU BRANCH COOPERATED WITH SIBU RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL (SRDC) AND SIBU HOSPITAL FOR ORGANISE BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN AT SIBU JAYA LIBRARY ON 27.06.2020 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN AT MRCS SIBU BRANCH HQs MRCS MEMBER INVOLVED IN BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN AT DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19. MRCS SIBU BRANCH RECEIVED CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM JABATAN KESIHATAN SARAWAK FOR CONTRIBUTION IN BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING MCO PERIOD. 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 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. 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. 22
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 23 Education Departments.
Distribution Hand Sanitizer to Tiong Hua Road Market with YB Joseph Chieng Jin Ek (21.01.2022) DISTRIBUTION HAND SANITIZER TO SIBU DIVISION DISASATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (21.01.2022) 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 etc. E)COVID FIELD HOSPITAL SIMULATION EXERCISE (HM30) MRCS 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). DISTRIBUTION HAND SANITIZER TO SIBU AN-NUR MOSQUE BY YBhg. TEMENGGOG DATUK HAJI WAN HAMID EDRUCE AND YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATO VINCENT LAU LEE MING (23.06.2022) DISTRIBUTION HAND SANITIZER TO VACCINATION CENTRE AT SIBU AGAPE CENTRE (16.06.2022) 24
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 Sibu Jaya 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 1 25
I) 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. J) DISTRIBUTION MAGGIE GOODY BAG 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 26
OPENING OF BLOOD DONATION CENTRE MRCS SIBU BRANCH (13/05/1990) COMPUTERIZATION OF BLOOD DONATION PROGRAMME (1990) 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. 27
BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 MRCS SIBU BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBER INVOLVED IN BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 28
BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 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 lifesaving 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. BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (16.07.2022) BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (08.07.2023) ORGAN DONATION CAMPAIGN IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY HEALTH CAMPAIGN IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (08.07.2023) BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (08.07.2023) BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (08.07.2023) 29
BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (28.09.2019) WORLD BLOOD DONORS DAY BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY DURING MCO (14.06.2020) BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (28.09.2019) BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY DURING MCO (14.06.2020) BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY DURING MCO (14.06.2020) BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY DURING MCO (14.06.2020) BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY DURING MCO (14.06.2020) COLOURING CONTEST CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (08.07.2023) COLOURING CONTEST CEREMONY IN CONJUCTION WITH WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY (08.07.2023) 30
ORGAN DONOR RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME MRCS SIBU BRANCH LAUNCHED ORGAN DONATION CAMPAIGN ON 31.03.2002 MRCS Sibu Branch had launched organ donation recruitment programme on 31.03.2002. Starting 2022, MRCS Sibu Branch actively to recruit new Organ Donors. The objective is to help someone that needs a transplant. A transplant can save or transform the life of a person. One organ donor can save up to 7 lives and help many more through eye and tissue donation. OUR YOUTH VAD MEMBER PROMOTE THE ORGAN DONATION DURING BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN (28.08.2021) ORGAN DONATION RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN DURING WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2022 BY YB JOSEPH CHIENG JIN EK (16.07.2022) ORGAN DONATION RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN DURING WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION 2023 BY YB JOSEPH CHIENG JIN EK (07.05.2023) ORGAN DONATION RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN DURING WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION 2023 BY YB OSCAR LING CHAI YEW (07.05.2023) YB OSCAR LING CHAI YEW REGISTER AS ONE OF THE ORGAN DONOR DURING WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2023 (08.07.2023) BLOOD DONOR REGISTER AS A ORGAN DONOR DURING BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN BLOOD DONOR REGISTER AS A ORGAN DONOR DURING BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN 31
ANNUAL FLAG SALES FOR THE YEAR 2023 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 30.04.1991 FOOD FAIR FOR THE YEAR 2000 MRCS JOGGERTHON FOR THE YEAR 1993 MRCS JOGGERTHON FOR THE YEAR 2019 ANNUAL FLAG SALES FOR THE YEAR 2023 FOOD FAIR FOR THE YEAR 2000 32
FUND RAISING PROGRAMME STARTING 08/05/2023, MRCS SIBU BRANCH SOLD USED CLOTHES TO RAISE UP THE FUND FOR DISASTER, WELFARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STARTING 08/05/2023, MRCS SIBU BRANCH SOLD USED CLOTHES TO RAISE UP THE FUND FOR DISASTER, WELFARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE LAUNCHING ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT SIBU CENTRAL MARKET (01.04.2023) LAUNCHING ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT SIBU CENTRAL MARKET (01.04.2023) ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT TAMAN SELERA MUHIBBAH (02.04.2023) LAUNCHING ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT SIBU CENTRAL MARKET (01.04.2023) ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT TAMAN SELERA MUHIBBAH (02.04.2023) ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 (01-16.04.2023) ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT SIBU TEOCHEW ASSOCIATION DINNER (05.04.2023) LAUNCHING ANNUAL FLAG SALES 2023 AT YBhg. TEMENGGONG DATO VINCENT LAU LEE MING OFFICE (01.04.2023) 33
DISASTER RELIEF PREPAREDNESS TRAINING MASS COOKING TRAINING FOR MEMBERS INTERNATIONAL HUMANITRIAN LAW (IHL) (02.09.2005) FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE FOR PUBLIC 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 etc. Besides that, we also conduct disaster relief preparedness training like mass cooking for volunteer so that volunteers can make useful in disaster relief. FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE FOR PUBLIC FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE FOR MEMBER FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE FOR MEMBER 34
FIRST AIDER IN EVERY HOME PROGRAMME FOR JKKK MASYARAKAT TEOCHEW (22.11.2022) BASIC FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE FOR PUBLIC TRAINING SECTION FIRST AID TRAINING FOR MRCS MEMBERS BASIC FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE FOR PUBLIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR MRCS MEMBERS BASIC FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE FOR PUBLIC BASIC FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE FOR PUBLIC FIRST AID GAMES FOR SIBU BUDDHIST LODGE BASIC FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE FOR PUBLIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR PUBLIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR PUBLIC FIRST AID GAMES FOR SIBU BUDDHIST LODGE 35
SECOND AMBULANCE FOR MRCS SIBU BRANCH 1981 CURRENT AMBULANCE FOR MRCS SIBU BRANCH STARTING YEAR 2005 AMBULANCE AND FIRST AID DUTY Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch had provided ambulance service since 1966. 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 (01.05.1969) FIRST AID DUTY FOR THE YEAR 27.12.1992 FIRST AID DUTY DURING BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2022 (18-22.07.2022) FIRST AID DUTY FOR SIBU TOWER RUN (18.03.2022) FIRST AID DUTY FOR SARAWAK MAKMUR RUN (18.06.2022) 36
FIRST AID DUTY DURING BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2023 (14-23.07.2023) FIRST AID DUTY FOR CHRISTMAS RUN (04.12.2022) AMBULANCE AND FIRST AID DUTY FIRST AID DUTY FOR BADMINTION COMPETITION AT IPD SIBU (15.05.2022) FIRST AID DUTY DURING BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2023 (14-23.07.2023) FIRST AID DUTY DURING BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2023 (14-23.07.2023) FIRST AID DUTY FOR SARAWAK MAKMUR RUN(18.06.2023) FIRST AID DUTY FOR SIBU STREET PARADE (12.08.2023) FIRST AID DUTY FOR NEW YEAR RUN (01.01.2023) FIRST AID DUTY DURING BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2022 (18-22.07.2022) FIRST AID DUTY FOR SARAWAK MAKMUR RUN(18.06.2023) 37
MRCS BAND Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Sibu Branch band had active during the 80‘s90’s. This is the First and Only band among MRCS Sarawak. Unfortunately, due to some technical issue, our band had stopped on year 2009. 38
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 birthplace 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 MEMORIAL GROUND FOR THE YEAR 1973 WORLD RED CROSS DAY FOR THE YEAR 1971 WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY PARADE INSPECTION FOR THE YEAR 2013 WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION DURING MCO (08.05.2021) CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2022 (08.05.2022) ADOPTION OF RED CROSS BABIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2022 (08.05.2022) BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2022 (08.05.2022) 39
WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION HEALTH SCREENING IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (07.05.2023) CPR DEMONSTRATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (07.05.2023) PHOTO GALLERY IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (07.05.2023) RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEER FOR THEIR EFFORT DURING COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION (08.05.2022) MRCS SIBU BRANCH OPEN DAY CADET UNITBOOTH IN CONJUNCTION WITHWORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (07.05.2023) ADOPTION OF RED CROSS BABIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (08.05.2023) ADOPTION OF RED CROSS BABIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (08.05.2023) OPENING CEREMONY FOR WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2023 (08.05.2023) RECOGNIZE MRCS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THEIR EFFORT DURING COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY CELEBRATION (08.05.2022) BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY RED CELEBRATION (08.05.2022) 40
PARADE INSPECTION Every year, MRCS Sibu Branch will organise Parade Inspection in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Celebration. Youth VAD, Cadet, Junior members will take part the parade inspection. Due to the COVID-19, MRCS Sibu Branch stopped Parade Inspection since year 2020, we hope to resume this programme by year 2024. World Red Cross Day Parade at King George VI Memorial Ground 1973 World Red Cross Day Parade at King George VI Memorial Ground 1973 World Red Cross Day Parade at King George VI Memorial Ground 1973 World Red Cross Day Parade at King George VI Memorial Ground 1972 World Red Cross Day Parade Inspection for the year 2008 World Red Cross Day Parade Inspection for the year 2018 World Red Cross Day Parade Inspection for the year 2013 41
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. WORLD FIRST AID DAY CELEBRATION AT SIBU CENTRAL MARKET (14.09.2008) WORLD FIRST AID DAY CELEBRATION AT CAR PARK WISMA SANYAN (13.09.2003) WORLD FIRST AID DAY CELEBRATION - CPR DEMOSTRATION BY FORMER BRANCH CHAIRMAN YABhg. DATUK PATINGGI TAN SRI DR. WONG SOON KAI (11.09.2004) WORLD FIRST AID DAY CELEBRATION AT MRCS SIBU BRANCH HQs (10.09.2023) WORLD FIRST AID DAY CELEBRATION AT MRCS SIBU BRANCH HQs (10.09.2023) WORLD FIRST AID DAY CELEBRATION AT MRCS SIBU BRANCH HQs (10.09.2023) 42
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OUR MEMORY ViSIT BY THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS OFFICIALS 1960’s VISIT BY THE SARAWAK CHAPTER CHAIRMAN THE LATE TAN SRI DATUK WILLIAM TAN 1966 WELFARE SERVICES 1970'S FIRST AID DUTY 1971 WORLD RED CROSS DAY 1971 VOLUNTARY AID DETECHMENT -1972 ViSIT TO LAU KING HOWE HOSPITAL CHILDREN WARD 1972 WELCOMING SQUAD 1972 44
OUR MEMORY WORLD RED CROSS DAY 1972 WORLD RED CROSS DAY PARADE AT KING GEORGE VI MEMORIAL GROUND 1973 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1970'S BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN 1990 OPENING CEREMONY OF BLOOD DONATION CENTRE, MRCS SIBU BRANCH 13/05/ 1990 COMPUTERIZATION OF BLOOD DONATION PROGRAMME 1990 DISTRIBUTION FOOD TO FLOOD VICTIMS BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN 1990 45
OUR MEMORY MRCS JOGGERTHON 05/11/1995 MRCS JOGGERTHON 08/05/1993 RED CRESCENT ASIAN STUDY TOUR 1985 MRCS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT (VRN) ADOPTION WORLD RED CROSS BABIES AT HOSPITAL LAU KING HOWE ADOPTION WORLD RED CROSS BABIES AT HOSPITAL LAU KING HOWE MRCS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT (VRN) MRCS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT (VRN) 46
OUR MEMORY FIRST AID COMPETITION 1991 MASS ENROLLMENT FOR JUNIOR UNIT 18/04/1998 LINK CAMP 22/09/1990 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 MASS ENROLLMENT FOR JUNIOR UNIT 1980 47