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Sabtu, 12 Jun 2010
RMAF blood donors get spot in Malaysia Book of Records
2010/06/02
KUALA LUMPUR: They say blood is thicker than water.
And the ties that bind the men and women in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are thicker than water.
In conjunction with the 52nd anniversary of the RMAF, over 10,052 air force personnel from 11 bases and air stations nationwide came forward to donate blood in a single day, and made it into the Malaysia Book of Records.
RMAF chief Gen Datuk Seri Rodzali Daud said it was the first time the blood donation drive was done in such a magnitude and simultaneously in all the bases.
"This is our social responsibility and contribution to the needs of the people of this wonderful nation.
"As healthy soldiers, my men and women are ever-willing to do their part to help another person by replenishing the National Blood Bank," he said, after they clinched the record on May 24.
The bases and air stations involved are those at Sungai Besi, Subang, Butterworth, Kuantan, Gong Kedak, Kuching, Labuan, Ipoh, Alor Star, Bukit Jugra and Bukit Ibam.
Among the most frequent blood donors was Lance Corporal Ahmad Hazani Roslam, who has donated every year of his seven years of service. -- By Adrian David
KUALA LUMPUR: They say blood is thicker than water.
And the ties that bind the men and women in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are thicker than water.
In conjunction with the 52nd anniversary of the RMAF, over 10,052 air force personnel from 11 bases and air stations nationwide came forward to donate blood in a single day, and made it into the Malaysia Book of Records.
RMAF chief Gen Datuk Seri Rodzali Daud said it was the first time the blood donation drive was done in such a magnitude and simultaneously in all the bases.
"This is our social responsibility and contribution to the needs of the people of this wonderful nation.
"As healthy soldiers, my men and women are ever-willing to do their part to help another person by replenishing the National Blood Bank," he said, after they clinched the record on May 24.
The bases and air stations involved are those at Sungai Besi, Subang, Butterworth, Kuantan, Gong Kedak, Kuching, Labuan, Ipoh, Alor Star, Bukit Jugra and Bukit Ibam.
Among the most frequent blood donors was Lance Corporal Ahmad Hazani Roslam, who has donated every year of his seven years of service. -- By Adrian David
Kenanga holds blood donation drive
2010/05/27
KUALA LUMPUR: K&N Kenanga Holdings Bhd (Kenanga) and the National Blood Bank held a blood donation drive recently at the Kenanga International building in Jalan Sultan Ismail.
Employees of Kenanga and the building's tenants turned up for the drive.
Kenanga usually holds its blood donation drives during the non-festive periods as fewer organisations carry out their corporate responsibilities during these times of the year.
The event was one of the many health-related activities organised by Kenanga to promote healthy living among its employees, the building's tenants and the public.
One of the previous activities was a Bone Health Check organised with Fontera Brands (M) Sdn Bhd in January.
Read more: Kenanga holds blood donation drive http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/13kena/Article/#ixzz0qd6uyOEB
KUALA LUMPUR: K&N Kenanga Holdings Bhd (Kenanga) and the National Blood Bank held a blood donation drive recently at the Kenanga International building in Jalan Sultan Ismail.
Employees of Kenanga and the building's tenants turned up for the drive.
Kenanga usually holds its blood donation drives during the non-festive periods as fewer organisations carry out their corporate responsibilities during these times of the year.
The event was one of the many health-related activities organised by Kenanga to promote healthy living among its employees, the building's tenants and the public.
One of the previous activities was a Bone Health Check organised with Fontera Brands (M) Sdn Bhd in January.
Read more: Kenanga holds blood donation drive http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/13kena/Article/#ixzz0qd6uyOEB
Campaign to stamp out dengue
2010/06/08
Blood donors who came to support the drive and anti-Aedes campaign.
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with an anti-Aedes campaign, the National Blood Bank recently organised a blood donation drive.
The drive was held at several locations in the Klang Valley, including Menara Boustead, Jaya 33, Menara Hap Seng and Menara Millenium.
Goodie bags containing mosquito repellents were given to blood donors.
To support the blood donation campaign, there was a panel dialogue on "Battling Dengue as 1Malaysia", involving representatives from the government, the academic fraternity and a dengue victim.
The panelists consists of Ministry of Health deputy director-general Datuk Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman, professor at the Department of Medical Microbiology at University Malaya Prof Dr Shamala Devi, and Sasha Bashir, a local personality who was infected with dengue.
It has been observed that dengue cases increase in November following the rainy season.
The aim of the dialogue was to create greater awareness and understanding on the disease and persuade Malaysians to be proactive in taking preventive measures at home. -- By Farhana Syed Nokman
Health and safety boost for SC staff
2010/05/24
V. Josephine
streets@nstp.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: The 650 staff of the Securities Commission Malaysia in Bukit Kiara participated in the SC's annual health and safety week which ended last Friday.
Besides starting off each work day with a healthy breakfast, they had health screening, attended a health talk, signed up for organ donation, donated blood, and attended a talk on crime prevention, safe driving and car maintenance during the week at their office.
Health and Safety Week committee and adviser Dr Amar Singh said the healthy breakfast concept meant there would be no nasi lemak, mee goreng, roti canai or any other food which could raise the staff's cholesterol level. Instead, there were low-fat sandwiches, cereals, salads, low-fat fresh milk, fruit juices, eggs, porridge, soup noodles and plenty of fresh fruits.The week kicked off with a talk on safe driving and car maintenance. Two experts shared their views and gave tips on how to carry out simple checks on cars which could save money and time.
The National Transplant Resource Centre, Hospital KL gave a talk on organ donation. Although more people are now aware of what organ donation entails, the number of people willing to donate is still small.
"This is where we propagate the message that it is safe to donate organs," said Dr Amar.
Dr Amar, who is also the medical/health adviser of the SC's corporate resources, said it was SC policy to ensure that all its staff worked in a safe and healthy environment in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act.SC human resources department (compensation & benefits) head Catherine Leong said the health and safety week had been an annual affair for the past six years, albeit on a small scale. This year, the talks were included to give the staff a wider perspective on what health and safety was all about.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) conducted a health screening exercise under the "Early Detection & Prevention Saves Lives" programme.
All the staff checked their blood pressures, body mass index, waist circumference, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and took a urinalysis, followed by a counselling session.
On the last day of the week, the staff attended a talk on crime prevention by the Crime Prevention Foundation, and a blood donation campaign by the Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).
"As a caring employer, we take health and safety issues very seriously. The management and staff must share the responsibility of creating a better working environment for everyone," said Leong.Leong said the health campaign was an opportunity for the SC to give back to the community and by working closely with the NGOs .
V. Josephine
streets@nstp.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: The 650 staff of the Securities Commission Malaysia in Bukit Kiara participated in the SC's annual health and safety week which ended last Friday.
Besides starting off each work day with a healthy breakfast, they had health screening, attended a health talk, signed up for organ donation, donated blood, and attended a talk on crime prevention, safe driving and car maintenance during the week at their office.
Health and Safety Week committee and adviser Dr Amar Singh said the healthy breakfast concept meant there would be no nasi lemak, mee goreng, roti canai or any other food which could raise the staff's cholesterol level. Instead, there were low-fat sandwiches, cereals, salads, low-fat fresh milk, fruit juices, eggs, porridge, soup noodles and plenty of fresh fruits.The week kicked off with a talk on safe driving and car maintenance. Two experts shared their views and gave tips on how to carry out simple checks on cars which could save money and time.
The National Transplant Resource Centre, Hospital KL gave a talk on organ donation. Although more people are now aware of what organ donation entails, the number of people willing to donate is still small.
"This is where we propagate the message that it is safe to donate organs," said Dr Amar.
Dr Amar, who is also the medical/health adviser of the SC's corporate resources, said it was SC policy to ensure that all its staff worked in a safe and healthy environment in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act.SC human resources department (compensation & benefits) head Catherine Leong said the health and safety week had been an annual affair for the past six years, albeit on a small scale. This year, the talks were included to give the staff a wider perspective on what health and safety was all about.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) conducted a health screening exercise under the "Early Detection & Prevention Saves Lives" programme.
All the staff checked their blood pressures, body mass index, waist circumference, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and took a urinalysis, followed by a counselling session.
On the last day of the week, the staff attended a talk on crime prevention by the Crime Prevention Foundation, and a blood donation campaign by the Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).
"As a caring employer, we take health and safety issues very seriously. The management and staff must share the responsibility of creating a better working environment for everyone," said Leong.Leong said the health campaign was an opportunity for the SC to give back to the community and by working closely with the NGOs .
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