SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu chairman Chua Hiong Kee urged people with disabilities come forward to donate blood.
He said there are no laws in the country prohibiting these groups from coming forward to donate blood.
“Although they are disabled but their blood is like other normal human beings,” he said when met by the media at the Blood Donation Campaign at MRC Sibu headquarters here today.
Earlier at the programme, Chua met with blood donor Emily Lau, 33, who is deaf and mute – and also MRC Sibu first disabled donor.
“After being examined, Lau was eligible to donate blood and he managed to do so. Therefore, we urge more disabled people to come forward to donate blood. What matters is that they are healthy and under 60 years old,” Chua said.
Chua said blood donors can save lives, especially there’s shortage of blood at hospitals.
He explained that, by donating blood, the disabled will feel appreciated and also the opportunity to contribute to the community.
“Do not underestimate this group because they also act like normal human beings, especially in terms of donating blood,” he said.
He reminded the community to empower disabled and always give them the opportunity to serve the people and the country.
