Humanitarian theme in MRCS parade
THE Malaysia Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch's Annual Inspection Parade 2025 held in Sibu town, Sarawak, carries on a proud community tradition.
MRCS Sibu chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee described the event as a celebration of the society members' discipline, unity and selflessness.
'The parade is a powerful symbol of our dedication to serving humanity. This lies at the very heart of MRCS Sibu,' he said.
At the Tun Zaidi Stadium, members marched in precision and saluted beneath fluttering flags bearing the symbolic colours of the MRCS.
Chua emphasised that these displays reflected a readiness to serve in hard times.
'These show our commitment to humanitarian services and our willingness to give selflessly in times of crises, without expecting anything in return.
As long as there is a need, there will be someone wearing the Red Crescent emblem, and who is ready to serve, comfort and heal,' he added.
Chua also explained MRCS Sibu's vision of nurturing young people through its ranks, with juniors becoming cadets and eventually graduating into the Voluntary Aid Detachment unit.
This approach fosters lifelong contributors to the humanitarian sector, he noted.
'The impact of your good deeds is bigger than you will ever know.
'Let us move forward together with strength and purpose.'
The parade highlighted this year's World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day theme 'On the Side of Humanity'.
Chua said the theme symbolised the organisation's daily mission to put people first, act with compassion and serve all individuals regardless of background, status or belief.
'It is a call to stand firmly on the side of kindness and service,' he added.
Sibu district education officer Ahli Chikba called on parents and community to continue to support the role of MRCS in schools.
'Encourage children to join uniformed bodies like MRCS, not just for Physical Activity, Sports and Co-Curriculum Assessment marks but to deepen the meaning of humanity and volunteerism,' he stated in his speech that was read out by his representative Jeremy Ling.
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