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The Star
27-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Humanitarian theme in MRCS parade
Ling (standing at podium) and Chua (right) watching the MRCS Sibu march-past in Tun Zaidi Stadium. 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.
Kuwait Times
13-05-2025
- Kuwait Times
Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of medics
RAMALLAH: Hundreds of Palestinian Red Crescent staff marched in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday to protest the Zionist entity's killing of medical workers in Gaza over the past 19 months of war. Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on May 8, and called for the 'protection for medical and humanitarian workers'. In a statement released Monday, the Red Crescent said 48 of their staff members have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023 — including 30 who died while performing their duties. Protesters carried symbolic white shrouds bearing the names and pictures of the dead, as well as signs demanding the release of three staff members who have been detained by the Zionist entity military for over a year. Some 1,400 humanitarian and medical workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war and dozens of medical personnel working in Gaza were detained while performing their humanitarian duties, ,according to the statement. It highlighted a particularly deadly attack in March in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, when the Zionist entity forces killed 15 first responders including eight Red Crescent paramedics. The first responders were answering distress calls after Zionist air strikes. The incident drew international condemnation, including concern about possible war crimes from UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk. A Zionist entity military investigation, the results of which were published, acknowledged 'professional failures' and 'violations of orders' during the shooting. — AFP
France 24
12-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of Palestinian medics
Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on May 8, and called for the "protection for medical and humanitarian workers". In a statement released Monday, the Red Crescent said 48 of their staff members have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since the war began on October 7, 2023 -- including 30 who "were killed while performing their humanitarian duty wearing the Red Crescent emblem". Protesters carried symbolic white shrouds bearing the names and pictures of the dead, as well as signs demanding the release of three staff members who have been detained by the Israeli army for over a year. Some 1,400 humanitarian and medical workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war, according to the statement, which added that "dozens of medical personnel working in Gaza... were detained while performing their humanitarian duties." It highlighted a particularly deadly attack in March in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, when 15 first responders including eight Red Crescent paramedics were killed by the Israeli army. The first responders were answering distress calls after Israeli air strikes. The incident drew international condemnation, including concern about possible war crimes from UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk. An Israeli military investigation, the results of which were published, acknowledged "professional failures" and "violations of orders" during the shooting.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of Palestinian medics
Hundreds of Palestinian Red Crescent staff marched in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday to protest the killing of medical workers in Gaza over the past 19 months of war. Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on May 8, and called for the "protection for medical and humanitarian workers". In a statement released Monday, the Red Crescent said 48 of their staff members have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since the war began on October 7, 2023 -- including 30 who "were killed while performing their humanitarian duty wearing the Red Crescent emblem". Protesters carried symbolic white shrouds bearing the names and pictures of the dead, as well as signs demanding the release of three staff members who have been detained by the Israeli army for over a year. Some 1,400 humanitarian and medical workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war, according to the statement, which added that "dozens of medical personnel working in Gaza... were detained while performing their humanitarian duties." It highlighted a particularly deadly attack in March in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, when 15 first responders including eight Red Crescent paramedics were killed by the Israeli army. The first responders were answering distress calls after Israeli air strikes. The incident drew international condemnation, including concern about possible war crimes from UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk. An Israeli military investigation, the results of which were published, acknowledged "professional failures" and "violations of orders" during the shooting. he-lba/acc/ysm
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Tiong lauds MRCS Bintulu for humanitarian work, youth engagement
Mohidin (third left) presenting a memento to Kong. BINTULU (May 11): The Malaysia Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Bintulu Chapter is not only active in disaster relief and health crises but also plays a vital role in public education through its awareness programmes, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. 'I am especially proud of the involvement of MRCS Cadet Units in schools, which have successfully instilled leadership and humanitarian values among youth,' he said in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said this during the 'Get To Know' dinner held in conjunction with the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day at a hotel here yesterday. Organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Bintulu Chapter, the event gathered over 200 attendees including committee members, teacher advisors, school cadet units, and volunteers to honor their dedication and service in helping and saving lives in the community. The Bintulu MP's special officer Steven Kong Kai Seng, presented tokens of appreciation to the volunteers. Tiong emphasised that the celebration was more than a social event, saying it symbolised deep respect for those who serve the community selflessly. Meanwhile, MRCS Bintulu Patron Datu Mohidin Ishak praised the volunteers as the backbone of community preparedness during emergencies such as floods and accidents. He called on more young people to join the humanitarian movement as part of a balanced and socially responsible lifestyle. Mohidin also revealed that Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming had approved a special allocation for upgrading the MRCS Bintulu Chapter's building and facilities. He expressed confidence that the upgrades would enhance the chapter's operational capacity and effectiveness. Earlier, a successful CPR and first aid training programme involving schools around Bintulu was held, underscoring MRCS's continued commitment to community education and preparedness. The MRCS Bintulu Chapter called on the public to continue supporting their humanitarian mission through volunteerism, donations, or programme collaborations. awareness programmes malaysian red crescent society Tiong King Sing
