
Mkini hosts blood donation drive
Malaysiakini hosted a blood donation drive yesterday ahead of the World Blood Donor Day celebration on June 14.
The event was held at the news portal's Petaling Jaya office in collaboration with the National Blood Centre, and saw Malaysiakini staff as well as workers from surrounding offices roll up their sleeves to help save lives.

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Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Malaysiakini
Mkini hosts blood donation drive
Malaysiakini hosted a blood donation drive yesterday ahead of the World Blood Donor Day celebration on June 14. The event was held at the news portal's Petaling Jaya office in collaboration with the National Blood Centre, and saw Malaysiakini staff as well as workers from surrounding offices roll up their sleeves to help save lives.


Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
Association to hold blood donation drive on June 15
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (second left) presents a goody bag to a donor during a blood donation campaign in this March 16 file photo. Looking on at right is Loo while political secretary to Premier Kho Teck Wan is at left. KUCHING (June 9): Kuching Love Book Association will hold a blood donation campaign at the ground floor of Plaza Merdeka here from 10am to 3pm on June 15. The campaign aims to help solve insufficient blood stocks at the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank. 'We hope people from all walks of life will actively attend and support this meaningful blood donation event and help people in urgent need of blood. 'One donation of blood can save three lives,' said association founder and chairperson May Loo in a press statement. The blood donation drive is open to individuals aged over 18 years old and weighing above 45kg. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those interested in donating blood must ensure they have at least five hours of sleep, have eaten breakfast, and refrained from alcoholic beverages at least eight hours the night before. The first 80 successful blood donors will receive goody bags containing an eco bag; toothpaste; voucher; two kilogrammes of white rice; rice crackers; fish sticks; biscuits; and drinking water. The association will also prepare buns, Milo drinks and drinking water for donors on the day. Loo also thanked the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank, Malaysian Red Crescent Kuching branch, as well as Plaza Merdeka for their support. The sponsors of the campaign are Tay Motors, Supreme Consolidated Resources Sdn Bhd, Old Street Enterprise, Dahfa Foods Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Taiwan Siau Jou, Oishi Japanese Restaurant, Asprime Sdn Bhd, Assuccess Sdn Bhd and Wecare Bakery. In conjunction with World Blood Donor Day, a certificate will be given to every successful blood donor, Loo added. During the event, members from the Malaysian Red Crescent Kuching branch will also conduct first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator demonstrations for the public.


Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Blood donation drive to be held at SGH Blood Bank on June 4
MRC Stampin branch chairman Chew Kim Soon (third left) and the school teachers encourage the community to support the forthcoming blood donation drive. KUCHING (May 29): A blood donation drive will be held at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank on June 4 in conjunction with the World Blood Donor Day 2025. Jointly organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin branch and Chung Hua Primary School No. 5, the campaign is an effort to maintain a sufficient and stable blood supply at the blood bank. 'The campaign aims to encourage more members of the public to donate blood, particularly in view of the rising demand for blood for medical treatments, emergencies and surgeries. 'It is part of our ongoing initiative to support the SGH Blood Bank and raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donation,' said the school in a statement today. The organisers appealed to all eligible donors to support the campaign, which will take place between 8.30am and 1pm. Donors are reminded to have a good meal beforehand, be well-hydrated and bring their MyKad or any valid identification for registration. 'Join us and help save lives — be a hero, donate blood,' added the statement. World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14 across the globe. It serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. blood donation drive lead sarawak general hospital blood bank