Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders from Southeast Asia began a two-day meeting on Thursday to discuss regional issues.
The 19th Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leaders meeting, hosted by Brunei Darussalam, was attended by representatives from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar was the guest of honour.
The minister said the meeting is an opportunity to share experiences in responding to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
More details on Friday’s Borneo Bulletin