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Hans India
10-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Adani Gangavaram port installs 6 traffic lights
Visakhapatnam: As part of improving public infrastructure and promoting public health, Adani Gangavaram Port installed six traffic lights and organised the region's highest blood donorship event. The initiative was taken in line with the port's commitment towards community development and social responsibility through impactful CSR endeavours. To enhance road safety and ease congestion, the port installed six traffic lights on the key roads connecting NH-16 with Pedagantyada and Gangavaram villages. These signals aim to streamline traffic flow, especially during peak hours, and reduce accident risk. The port and Adani Foundation consistently maintain these roads, reflecting their dedication to public welfare. Furthering its commitment to public health, Adani Gangavaram Port was awarded by the Indian Red Cross Society for organising the highest blood donorship event in the region. The honour was conferred by Minister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav on the occasion of the World Blood Donor Day. Speaking on the initiatives, the port management said, 'Whether it is road safety or healthcare, we are dedicated to building a safer, healthier society through sustained CSR efforts. We thank our teams and community partners for their unwavering support.'
Borneo Post
06-07-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Lorry driver honoured at Sibu-level World Blood Donor Day 2025
Chiew shows his certificate and trophy, awarded in recognition of his active blood donation over the years. — Photos by Peter Boon SIBU (July 6): Lorry driver, Chiew Kian Peng, received the recognition as the top donor at the division-level 'World Blood Donor Day 2025' event here today. The local man, in his 60s, has donated 154 pints. 'I can't remember when I first donated blood, but it was at the old hospital (Lau King Howe Hospital). 'I am still a regular donor, and I still work as a lorry driver,' he told The Borneo Post when met after the ceremony where he received the tokens of appreciation from Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting, who represented the Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian at the event. Chiew then said he donated between four and six times a year. 'Previously, one could only donate once every three months. But now, it's once every two months. 'While I am still donating blood regularly, at my age, I need to go for medical check-up before donating,' said Chiew, who was among the 861 donors being honoured at the event. Also present yesterday were Sibu MP Oscar Ling, MRC Sarawak Chapter chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan, as well as MRC Sibu branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, its advisor Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau, deputy chairman Hii Sieh Toh and vice-chairperson Dr Rachel Teng. blood donor lead lorry driver World Blood Donor Day
The Star
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Trucker with Rh-negative been donating rare blood for 33 years
S. Shanmugam (left) and Beh Zeng Kang. TANJONG MALIM: An accident 34 years ago that befell a lorry driver opened his eyes to saving lives when he started donating blood after discovering that his Rh-negative blood type was rare to find in this country. S. Shanmugam, 54, who has Rh-negative blood, said he has donated blood 54 times and was the largest donor of this rare blood type to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) for the past 33 years. "I was injured in a road accident in 1991, and broke my right leg along with other injuries, but my blood type was very difficult to obtain so the surgery was postponed. "From there I realised that I also needed to become a donor out of a sense of responsibility towards the community in the hope that every drop of blood I donated could save a life,' he said after receiving an award in appreciation of top donors in conjunction with Perak's celebration of 2025 World Blood Donor Day at the Slim River Hospital here on Saturday (July 5). Shanmugam, who lives in Teluk Intan, said he would go to HRPB four times a year to donate blood because it is rare due to the fact that in Malaysia, most people only have Rh-positive blood type, which amounts to more than 90 per cent. The awards were presented by state human resources, health, indian community affairs and national integration committee chairman, A. Sivanesan. Beh Zeng Kang, 29, a legal consultant, was crowned Best Blood Donor for common type of blood in Perak after giving blood 51 times since he was 17 years old. Beh, who has blood type O which is the most common type in Malaysia, said the practice of donating blood has been a routine in his life since he was a teenager with the selfless intention of helping those in need without reward. "I usually donate blood at Teluk Intan Hospital and at other locations through programmes organised by authorities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), so I definitely donate four times (permissible every three months) a year. "As a Malaysian, I want to contribute according to my ability. As long as I am healthy, I will continue to donate for those in need,' he said. Meanwhile, Sivanesan disclosed that the state has collected more than 64,416 bags of blood throughout the past year through co-hosting of blood donation events with agencies, NGOs, charitable bodies and others. "The majority of blood donors are Chinese at 48.32 per cent, Malays (39.12 pct) followed by Indians (11.40 pct) and others (other races) at 0.76 pct. "The demand for blood bags is also increasing year by year, and it is estimated that blood use in this state can reach 80,000 blood bags per year,' he said. Earlier, Sivanesan also presented special certificates of appreciation to 36 blood donors for their continuous voluntary support to ensure that the supply of life-giving transfusions is sufficient at all times. Appreciation also went out to 15 organisers who won heartfelt recognition for their success in hosting blood donation campaigns consistently, thus successfully recording an encouraging number of donor participation and number of blood bags in Perak.- Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysian trucker donates rare Rh-negative blood for 33 years
TANJONG MALIM: A lorry driver's accident 34 years ago led him to a lifelong mission of donating his rare Rh-negative blood, a type difficult to find in Malaysia. S. Shanmugam, 54, has since given blood 54 times, becoming the largest donor of this rare blood type to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB). Shanmugam discovered his blood type's rarity after a 1991 accident delayed his surgery due to a lack of matching donors. 'From there, I realised I needed to become a donor out of responsibility,' he said after receiving an award at Slim River Hospital during Perak's World Blood Donor Day celebration. Living in Teluk Intan, Shanmugam donates four times yearly, as Rh-negative blood makes up less than 10% of Malaysia's blood supply. State Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan presented awards to top donors, including legal consultant Beh Zeng Kang, 29, who has donated 51 times since age 17. Beh, with the common O blood type, said donating is a routine. 'As long as I'm healthy, I'll keep helping those in need,' he said. Sivanesan noted Perak collected 64,416 blood bags last year, with Chinese donors leading at 48.32%, followed by Malays (39.12%) and Indians (11.40%). The state estimates needing 80,000 blood bags annually. Special certificates were given to 36 donors and 15 campaign organisers for their contributions.
Al Bawaba
03-07-2025
- Health
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo and DBBS Champion Life-Saving Acts on World Blood Donor Day
Ooredoo has partnered with the Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS) to launch a public awareness campaign marking World Blood Donor Day, showcasing the life-saving impact of regular blood donation. In parallel, employees will convene at the Central Blood Bank in Muscat on 2 July 2025 for an internal blood drive. As part of this ongoing commitment, staff also took part in a similar in-house initiative in February.'Blood donation is an act of solidarity that unites us and saves lives,' said Aziz Hadad, Director of Branding and Communications at Ooredoo. 'By collaborating with our trusted partners and mobilising our own teams, we're turning talk into action and helping build a healthier future for every community across the Sultanate.'Ooredoo's CSR efforts go beyond connectivity to empower communities and boost national wellbeing. By uniting health institutions with its own workforce, Ooredoo sets a new benchmark for private-sector support of Oman's sustainable development goals. Ooredoo remains dedicated to supporting national health priorities and demonstrating how corporate citizenship can spark real-world impact, and truly reflect it's value of 'Caring'. For more information on how to donate or get involved, visit dbbsoman social media pages. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
