INTERACTIVE: Blood donations flow in, but new donors dry up


  • Nation
  • Friday, 14 Jun 2024

A blood donation campaign during the Wesak Day celebration at the Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur on May 22.-AZMAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Blood donations have spiked in Malaysia over the years, but it's mainly due to regular donors as the number of new recruits has been declining.

However, more new “blood” is needed to fulfil the country's growing needs.

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