Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism
Twenty five individuals donated blood at a donation drive organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT). The donors comprised government officers, staff, associations members and the public.
The ministry organised the campaign with the cooperation of the Blood Donation Centre under the Ministry of Health and the Temburong District Office under the Ministry of Home.
The event at Belalong Hall at Mukim Bangar Community Hall Complex Affairs was organised in conjunction with the 40th National Day celebration.
The campaign aimed to help increase the blood supply at the Blood Donation Centre. – James Kon
Exceltech Solutions Sdn Bhd
Twenty-nine donors participated in a blood donation campaign organised by Exceltech Solutions Sdn Bhd (ETSSB) in collaboration with the blood bank at the Suri Seri Begawan (SSB) Hospital, Belait District at its premises yesterday.
Among the 39 staff members, along with stakeholders and business partners, 29 donated a pint of blood each. The campaign was part of the company’s commitment to the HSSE Plan on health awareness and contribute to the community. Senior Human Resource Executive Kathrine Leong and Manager Kumaresan oversaw the campaign.
Kumaresan handed a token of appreciation to the representative of the blood bank at SSB Hospital, Belait District. – Daniel Lim
Muara Port Company
Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC) collected 40 pints of blood during a blood donation drive held in collaboration with the Blood Donation Centre of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital at the Cruise Ship Centre in Muara Port recently.
Among the donors were two MPC employees, Natasha Hilyati binti Haji Effendi and Roswalee bin Abu Bakar, their second time donating after August last year.
Natasha said her friends and relatives had shared with her that the blood donation process was painless and made them feel fresh.
“It kind of triggered the curiosity in me and when our company organised the drive last year, I decided to give it a try and here I am again for the second time,” Natasha added.
After donating the first time, she promised to herself to donate again knowing how a pint of blood could save three lives.
She called on the community to help the Blood Donation Centre in replenishing blood supplies.
Meanwhile, Roswalee said it was a spontaneous decision during his first time donating to join the team to help save lives.
“I know that this selfless service can help us have a kind of elation and increased energy which comes with a sense of calmness and serenity as it boosts the mental health in knowing that a pint of blood is saving lives,” he said. – Lyna Mohamad
