KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has received a donation of medical equipment from the Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support its Medical Critical Care Unit (MCCU).
According to a statement, the contribution includes an ultrasound machine, a video laryngoscope, a portable bronchoscope, an ICU monitor, a patient monitor, an infusion pump, and a syringe pump, aimed at enhancing monitoring and specialised care for critically ill patients.
Church Humanitarian manager Eugene Chua said the donation was made following close collaboration with MCCU founder consultant Dr Rachel Chin and her team to identify the unit’s most urgent needs.
“When the MCCU was launched in February 2025, it operated at limited capacity due to equipment constraints.
“With this contribution, the unit has expanded from eight to 12 beds, benefiting about 800 patients over the past year,” he said.
Eugene added that the initiative goes beyond a one-off contribution, focusing on long-term impact.
“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 said.
Sarawak General Hospital director Dr Ngian Hie Ung expressed appreciation for the contribution, noting that the equipment will enhance the hospital’s ability to deliver efficient and effective treatment.
“This meaningful contribution will further strengthen our capacity to provide better healthcare services, and we are grateful for the support extended to the hospital,” she said.
The church had previously collaborated with SGH on humanitarian initiatives in 2023 and 2024, reflecting a continued commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in Sarawak.
