27-07-2025
MRC Miri lauded for nurturing volunteerism, compassion among youths
Lee inspects the parade line during the MRC Miri Division Annual Parade.
MIRI (July 28): Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin praised the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Chapter for standing firm in delivering aid and shaping the next generation of compassionate leaders.
Lee, who is also MRC Miri advisor, commended MRC Miri on its continuous efforts in instilling empathy and civic consciousness among its school-going members.
'MRC Miri Chapter continues to place its focus on nurturing volunteerism among youths, believing that early exposure to humanitarian values can create lifelong agents of kindness, resilience and social responsibility.
'We (MRC) believe the spirit of volunteerism, when cultivated from school days, creates young individuals who are not only knowledgeable but lead with compassion, integrity and responsibility,' Lee said in his address at the MRC Miri Division Annual Parade 2025 here yesterday.
He said over the years, MRC Miri has remained active through a range of impactful programmes such as environmental camps, hospital visits, youth development camps, storytelling competitions and the annual flag week.
He said these community-driven activities do more than just raise funds by creating a sense of purpose and belonging in young volunteers.
Lee said MRC Miri currently operates several essential services including the Kidney Dialysis Centre, the Sunflower Centre for children with special needs, a 3R Recycling Centre, as well as first aid and ambulance support.
'MRC also runs training institutes for first aid, disaster relief response teams, and community outreach efforts for low-income groups (B40) under the care of Dr Devi Uma. The latest, a fundraising bakery, also contributed to sustaining operations,' he added.
This year's parade, held at MCC Field, saw participation from 24 contingents representing primary and secondary schools as well as MRC Miri staff and Miri Sunflower Centre.
Also present were MRC Miri chairman Dr Mohd Arif Abdullah; MRC Bintulu chairman Wong Kee Tiong; MRC Miri's World Red Cross and Red Crescent Celebration (WRCRCC) chairman Aaron Ismanto Anggang; and the parade's organising chairman Voon Tze Ming. lead Lee Kim Shin Malaysian Red Crescent volunteerism youths
