Lorry driver honoured at Sibu-level World Blood Donor Day 2025
SIBU (July 6): Lorry driver, Chiew Kian Peng, received the recognition as the top donor at the division-level 'World Blood Donor Day 2025' event here today.
The local man, in his 60s, has donated 154 pints.
'I can't remember when I first donated blood, but it was at the old hospital (Lau King Howe Hospital).
'I am still a regular donor, and I still work as a lorry driver,' he told The Borneo Post when met after the ceremony where he received the tokens of appreciation from Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting, who represented the Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian at the event.
Chiew then said he donated between four and six times a year.
'Previously, one could only donate once every three months. But now, it's once every two months.
'While I am still donating blood regularly, at my age, I need to go for medical check-up before donating,' said Chiew, who was among the 861 donors being honoured at the event.
Also present yesterday were Sibu MP Oscar Ling, MRC Sarawak Chapter chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan, as well as MRC Sibu branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, its advisor Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau, deputy chairman Hii Sieh Toh and vice-chairperson Dr Rachel Teng. blood donor lead lorry driver World Blood Donor Day
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