KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has contributed treatment chairs and waiting chairs to the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Emergency Department to improve the comfort of patients and family members awaiting treatment.

MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the contribution, made through MBKS’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, comprised seven treatment chairs and 10 waiting chairs with a total value of RM12,000.

According to him, the donation was realised through community concern and swift feedback from donors after he received a request from the hospital regarding the need for such facilities.

“This contribution could only have been realised with the support of donors.

“Sometimes, items that seem simple, such as chairs, can actually make a significant difference,” he said after the handover ceremony at the hospital on Monday.

Dato Wee also described the contribution as a meaningful gift in conjunction with the Christmas celebration while stressing that there are still many aspects in public hospitals that need improvement, not only in terms of facilities for patients but also for doctors, nurses and family members of patients.

He added that the donation was made possible through the cooperation of several private companies that stepped forward to support community welfare through CSR initiatives.

Among the companies involved were Katimas Sdn Bhd, Acute Project Sdn Bhd, Sharing Planet Sdn Bhd, Megastanda Sdn Bhd, Ori Pasti Ori (Kuching) Sdn Bhd, Alfresco (Kuching) Sdn Bhd, HS Credit Corporation Sdn Bhd and Wan Li Wan Welding Works.

Meanwhile, SGH Director Dr Ngian Hie Ung expressed her gratitude to MBKS and the donors for the contribution.

She said SGH is a hospital for all and continues to require sustained support from various parties to further improve the treatment environment and technological facilities.

“Despite the annual allocation from the Federal Government, the actual needs of the hospital are extensive.

"Small contributions from the community can have a significant impact on patient comfort," she said. -UKASnews

Reporter: Nur Nabilla
Photographer: Mohd Naseem & Nur Nabilla
Translator: Nerissa Sia