The Borneo Post

MRC Sibu receives donated air-conditione­rs

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SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu District received a donation of nine air-conditioni­ng units at its headquarte­rs along Jalan Awang Ramli Amit here yesterday.

They were donated in connection with World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day 2021.

Four units were donated by MRC Sibu vice-treasurer Teresa Wong, while MRC Sibu advisor Datuk Lau Ngie Hua, its chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, vice-chairman Lau Hui Ban, honourary treasurer Councillor Huong Haw Ching and member Sia Pik Soon, each contribute­d a unit.

Earlier on, Chua said they also received a donation of an airconditi­oner donated by Joseph Chong, who is a member of MRC Sibu.

“On this special day, we would like to thank all those who have always contribute­d in cash or kinds to us. Without the support and cooperatio­n from all parties, the activities of MRC Sibu District cannot be carried out smoothly, especially during this critical time.

“We also hope to work with all parties in this time of Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

Chua also said the celebratio­n of World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day this year was held moderately, following the imposition of the Conditiona­l Movement Control Order (CMCO).

They also provided a special-edition certificat­es of appreciati­on to blood donors who came and donated blood at the drive yesterday.

 ??  ?? ngie hua (seventh right), representi­ng the donors, symbolical­ly hands over the air-conditioni­ng units to Chua (sixth left), as others look on.
ngie hua (seventh right), representi­ng the donors, symbolical­ly hands over the air-conditioni­ng units to Chua (sixth left), as others look on.

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