KUCHING: Sarawak Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI) handed over five air-conditioning units and 21 baby bassinets worth a total of RM79,100 to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) at a simple handover ceremony on Wednesday.

The five air-conditioning units, valued at RM49,700 inclusive of installation and piping costs, were donated by Pansar through SABATI for Medical Ward 5, while the 21 baby bassinets worth RM29,400 were contributed by SABATI to meet the hospital's identified needs.

In her remarks, SABATI Honorary Treasurer Datin Siti Shorgayah highlighted the importance of collaboration between non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate organisations and strategic partners in pooling resources and expertise to address community needs.

She said such partnerships play an important role in improving healthcare facilities and patient well-being, while ensuring that contributions bring direct benefits to those who need them most.

SABATI also expressed its appreciation to Pansar for its generous contribution towards the installation of the air-conditioning units at SGH.

The handover underscores SABATI's continued commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people of Sarawak. Beyond improving hospital facilities, these contributions provide a more comfortable and caring environment for patients, mothers, newborns and their families.

Through strong partnerships with the corporate sector and healthcare institutions, SABATI aims to address real community needs and ensure that the benefits of such initiatives reach those who need them most, particularly vulnerable groups.

Present at the ceremony were Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng, SABATI Acting President Dato Doreen Mayang Uggah, SABATI Deputy President III cum Honorary Secretary Dato Enn Ong Siok Ean, SGH Director Dr Ngian Hie Ung, Pansar representative Keith Kong，OBYU representative Dr Haironi Yusuf and members of the SABATI Executive Committee. - UKASnews

Prepared by : Ryan Lim