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Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
With savings depleted, desperate Bintulu mum seeks donations for son's second liver transplant in China
Gonzalez and his parents have been based at PPUM in Kuala Lumpur since March. BINTULU (May 22): A Bintulu mother is urgently appealing for donations to help finance a second liver transplant for her young son Gonzalez Yiu, who suffers from Type II autoimmune hepatitis and end-stage liver disease. Gonzalez, who has been battling the condition since he was six months old, is now one year and eight months. His mother Viviana Thomas said the estimated cost of the transplant and treatment at Renji Hospital in Shanghai, China is RM225,000. 'We've exhausted all our savings on essential supplies, medical treatment, and traveling back and forth to the hospital. 'This is our last hope. We want to keep fighting for our son's life,' she said when contacted by Utusan Borneo. Gonzalez, the youngest of two children, underwent his first liver transplant in March last year. Viviana was the donor, but complications soon followed and the toddler's liver has begun to deteriorate. For the second transplant, Gonzalez's father Yiu Kuok Ling will donate part of his liver. 'My only wish is to see my son healthy and living a normal life like other children,' said Viviana, adding that they have been based at University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) in Kuala Lumpur since March for ongoing monitoring. In a recent Facebook post, Biliary Atresia Malaysia Association (Bama) confirmed that, in collaboration with PPUM, they have partnered with the Nanyang Press Foundation to support the family's medical mission. 'All required documentation with the hospital in China has been finalised, and the process is expected to take about a month. 'We hope young Gonzalez can be flown to China as soon as possible, with the help of public and organisational support,' said the post. Those wishing to contribute to Gonzalez's medical fund can donate to Yayasan Nanyang Press (OCBC Bank: 701-120679-6) using the reference Gonzalez Yiu. For more information, contact Viviana on 010-7661816. Gonzalez Yiu lead liver transplant Renji Hospital Viviana Thomas
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sultan Nazrin presents excellence awards at Universiti Malaya
PETALING JAYA: Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah in his role as chancellor of Universiti Malaya (UM), presented awards to university staff and corporate partners at the 2024 UM Excellence Awards (ACUM) today. His Royal Highness arrived at the ceremony at 2.30 pm and was received by UM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman. Among the top honours presented were the UM Academic Icon Award, the High-Impact Contributor Award (Organisation) and the Special High-Impact Contributor Award (Individual). Additional categories included the Strategic Thinker Partner Award, Research Corporate Partner Award and the UM Medical Centre (PPUM) Corporate Partner Award. Earlier in his remarks, Noor Azuan said the annual awards serve to recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment, integrity and contribution, helping to strengthen the university's standing. 'This year's 14th edition is especially significant as, for the first time, PPUM is among the recipients, reinforcing collaboration across departments,' he said. A total of 45 categories were awarded to 59 recipients, including individuals, research centres and corporate bodies. The university's highest accolade went to Professor Dr Stefanie Shamila Pillai of the English Language Department, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, for her work documenting and archiving Melaka Portuguese, an endangered language in Malaysia. Her project is part of the Endangered Languages Archive under the Endangered Languages Documentation Programme. Noor Azuan also highlighted UM's research achievements, noting the university secured RM163.37 million in grants last year, a 42 per cent increase from 2023, reflecting growing confidence in its research capabilities. In 2024, UM researchers produced 4,325 publications, up 15 per cent from 3,749 the year before.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sultan Nazrin Presents Excellence Awards At Universiti Malaya
PETALING JAYA, May 20 (Bernama) -- Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah in his role as chancellor of Universiti Malaya (UM), presented awards to university staff and corporate partners at the 2024 UM Excellence Awards (ACUM) today. His Royal Highness arrived at the ceremony at 2.30 pm and was received by UM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman. Among the top honours presented were the UM Academic Icon Award, the High-Impact Contributor Award (Organisation) and the Special High-Impact Contributor Award (Individual). Additional categories included the Strategic Thinker Partner Award, Research Corporate Partner Award and the UM Medical Centre (PPUM) Corporate Partner Award. Earlier in his remarks, Noor Azuan said the annual awards serve to recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment, integrity and contribution, helping to strengthen the university's standing. 'This year's 14th edition is especially significant as, for the first time, PPUM is among the recipients, reinforcing collaboration across departments,' he said. A total of 45 categories were awarded to 59 recipients, including individuals, research centres and corporate bodies. The university's highest accolade went to Professor Dr Stefanie Shamila Pillai of the English Language Department, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, for her work documenting and archiving Melaka Portuguese, an endangered language in Malaysia. Her project is part of the Endangered Languages Archive under the Endangered Languages Documentation Programme.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Husband freed on bail as probe continues into wife's fatal fall from van
KUALA LUMPUR: The husband of the woman who died after allegedly being pushed from a moving van on the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) last week has been released on police bail following the expiry of his four-day remand. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamed said the 50-year-old man was released yesterday, and that investigations are ongoing under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence. "The investigation papers have been submitted to the deputy public prosecutor but were returned with instructions to complete several aspects. "We will carry out the investigation as directed and resubmit the papers in due course," he said when met at a blood donation event held in conjunction with the 218th Police Day, in collaboration with University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM). The incident, which occurred at 2.35pm on May 6, came to light after police received a tip-off from a witness who saw a woman being flung from a moving van. The vehicle then drove off along the Kesas Highway. The incident reportedly took place at Km20.3 near the Awan Besar Rest and Service Area (R&R), heading towards Petaling Jaya. The 44-year-old victim, from Menglembu, Perak, was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigations revealed that the victim and her husband had been arguing while The suspect was arrested later that day at a location in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, at around 6pm. A urine test confirmed that the man tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine, and benzodiazepine. Further checks also revealed that he had one prior criminal record and two previous drug-related offences.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Health
- Barnama
YAKEB, PPUM To Discuss Effective Treatment For Walking Legend Saravanan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) will hold a meeting with the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) to facilitate an effective line of treatment for former race walking champion G. Saravanan, who is suffering from a debilitating muscle disease. Yakeb chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said that for now, the 55-year-old, who is stricken with motor neurone disease (MND) - a rare disease that causes muscle neurodegenerative disorder and has no known cure - has returned to his hometown in Penang. "The disease that Saravanan has is a fairly critical disease that is difficult to explain in terms of treatment, which is why he has undergone further treatment in India to receive alternative treatment. We have discussed with Yakeb Board of Trustees member Dr Ahmad Munawar Helmi Salim. bootstrap slideshow "Our meeting with PPUM is to get a real picture of what else can be done to facilitate medical treatment for Saravanan and he will remain at PPUM until his health improves," he said at a Yakeb press conference here today. Ahmad Shapawi said the assistance scheme that will be given to Saravanan is based on the foundation's capacity, in addition to the athlete also receiving a subsistence allowance for six months starting this month. On Friday (April 18), Saravanan received a contribution of RM10,000 from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, while Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Adam Adli Abd Halim and the Prime Minister's Political Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi visited him at PPUM. Saravanan has been reportedly suffering from MND since 2021. In 1998, Saravanan brought frenzy to national pride when he ignored agonising leg cramps to cross the finish line and emerge as the men's 50-kilometre walk gold medallist at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games. His gold medal was the 10th for the national contingent at the Games, which saw Malaysia finish the edition as the fourth-best contingent overall.
