18/03/2026
SGH RECEIVES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DONATION
KUCHING, Wed: - Sarawak General Hospital received a generous donation of medical equipment from the Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The contribution consist of an ultrasound machine, video laryngoscope, portable bronchoscope, ICU monitor, patient monitor, infusion pump and syringe pump – aimed to support the newly established Medical Critical Care Unit (MCCU), which was designed to provide enhanced monitoring and specialized care for critically ill patients.
According to Eugene Chua, the Church Humanitarian Manager, the church collaborated closely with Dr. Rachel Chin, founder consultant of MCCU and her team to identify critical equipment for the MCCU. When the unit launched in February 2025, it operated at a limited capacity due to equipment constraints. With the donation contribution from the church, MCCU has now expanded from 8 to 12 beds, benefiting approximately 800 patients over the past year.
“Beyond simply donating, we aim to create an ecosystem that ensures the benefits of this contribution continue for many years”. A key consideration in this donation was long term sustainability, as our church believes in doing good responsibly, he added.
Dr Ngian, Director of Sarawak General Hospital expressed her sincere appreciation for the generous contribution, noting that the equipment will greatly assist healthcare personnel in delivering efficient and effective treatment to patient.
“This meaningful contribution will further strengthen our capacity to provide better healthcare services and we are grateful for the support and generosity extended to the hospital “, she said
The church has previously partner with Sarawak General Hospital on humanitarian initiatives in 2023 and 2024, highlighting a shared commitment to improving healthcare outcomes across Sarawak. -END-