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The Opening Ceremony of Breast Cancer Awareness Week (Pinktober) held on 30 September 2024 (Monday) at 9.00 am in the Main Lobby, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz was officiated by YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Director of Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM. This program is organized by the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology in collaboration with the HCTM Cancer Center, the National Cancer Council (MAKNA) and Novartis Sdn. Bhd. was held to provide social awareness about breast cancer among cancer patients, families of cancer patients, staffs and the community in general in addition to increasing awareness in providing support to cancer patients as well as expanding the concept of informing the community about cancer.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of HCTM said through exposure and knowledge about the risks that can cause breast cancer, society will be more aware and change a healthy lifestyle such as choosing healthy foods, exercising regularly and maintaining an ideal body weight. Some of the activities carried out were the talk entitled ‘Don’t Panic, act wisely: Early Guidance If there’s a lump’ was delivered by YBhg. Prof. Dr. Norlia Abdullah, Professor & Consultant Surgeon, Head of Breast & Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery HCTM, cancer servivor’s sharing session, Dr. Kartini Kamalul Ariffin, booth exhibition, and a series of talks on cancer held on October 1, 2024.

Also present in this program, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Haji Fuad Ismail, Head of Radiotherapy and Oncology Department, YBrs. Dr. Marfu’ah Nik Eezamuddeen, Head of the Cancer Center and Advisor to the Breast Cancer Awareness Week (Pinktober) Program, Heads of departments and HCTM residents as well as the public.

The Service Award Ceremony 2024 held at 8.30pm at Dewan Tun Razak Bank Rakyat Convention Center was held for the first time to honor employees who have devoted themselves and produce great achievements. The speech was delivered by YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hanafiah Harunarashid, Pro Vice Chancellor of Kuala Lumpur Campus UKM. According to him, this award ceremony is a space to celebrate employees who have shown high work performance and achievements throughout the year 2023 and employees who have devoted themselves for 20 years.

A total of 238 recipients of the Outstanding Service Award (APC) for the year 2023 and 120 recipients of the 20-Year Service Award attended this ceremony in unique fashion and various styles according to the Glitz and Glam theme. This awarding and recognition can indirectly inject enthusiasm, spark inspiration, become a role model for all employees in forming and strengthening an excellent work ecosystem. The ceremony was also graced with the launch of the latest facilities at HCTM as well as a singing performance by the students of the National Academy of Cultural Arts and Heritage (ASWARA).

Also present YBhg. Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Mohamad Abd. Razak, Chairman of UKM’s Board of Directors, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hanafiah Harunarashid, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kuala Lumpur Campus, UKM Top Management, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Director of Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, YBhg. Prof. Datin Dr. Marina Mat Baki, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, HCTM Management Members, Head of Department, and senior officers