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Miri Hospital blood bank collects 6,000 donors, needs 4,000 more
Miri Hospital's blood bank has received about 6,000 donors as of August this year and needs roughly 4,000 more to reach its target of 10,000 donors by year-end. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said the target requires at least 1,000 donors a month and depends on continued cooperation from the community and NGOs. He spoke after attending the Malaysia Day 2026 Blood Donation Programme at Dewan Aster, Miri.
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Miri rabies vaccination drive draws low turnout, Lee urges dog owners to act
Only 114 dogs were vaccinated at the mobile rabies clinic at A Hong Grocer Tudan in Miri over the weekend of Sept 12-13, prompting State Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin to call for greater turnout. The Sarawak Veterinary Service Department will hold further mobile vaccination sessions on the remaining weekends of September, offering free microchipping and licensing.
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PROSPEK 2026 in Miri unites agencies to help mental health patients
The launch of PROSPEK 2026 in Miri brings together government agencies including Miri Hospital, LHDN and PERKESO to support individuals with mental health issues. Miri mayor Adam Yii said community support and job opportunities are key to their recovery.