Acknowledgement

On behalf of the Organising Committee of the 15^th Malaysian Hospice Council Congress (MHCC 2024), held from 25^th  to 27^th July 2024 in Sibu, Sarawak, I wish to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the success of this event. The Congress would not have been possible without the unwavering support, commitment, and collaboration of our co-organisers and partners – the Malaysian Hospice and Palliative Care Council , American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Sibu Divisional Health Office, Sibu Hospital, Sarawak General Hospital, Two Tree Lodge Hospice Kuching, Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN), SEGi University Sibu and Sarawak Health Department – as well as volunteers from across Sarawak, Malaysia, and overseas, who remained connected with us over the past four years, even amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Our special thanks to:

• The Honorable Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Premier Sarawak and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government
• Business Event Sarawak ( Sarawak Convention Bureau )
• The Honorable Dato’ Seri Tiong  King Sing , Minister of Culture, Arts and Tourism Malaysia
• Dr. Teh Jo Hun, Divisional Health Officer, Sibu Division and his team
• Sibu Cancer Care Society
• Karuna Sarawak Enterprise Sdn Bhd
• National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM)
• Faculty Members (Speakers, Chairpersons. Moderators)
• Members of the Main Organising Committee
• Members of the Scientific Committee
• Volunteers and Staff of The National Cancer Society of Malaysia Sarawak Branch
• All Sponsors and Exhibitors
• All Volunteers and Supporters
• All Donors
• All Participants

We also extend our appreciation to all other individuals whose tireless efforts, dedication and passion, ensured the smooth running of the Congress. It is our sincere hope that the seeds planted during this premier national-level hospice and palliative care congress, the first of its kind in Sarawak, will flourish and become integral to the healthcare services in Sarawak.

We regret any shortcomings that may have occurred during the Congress and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you once again for your invaluable contributions.

DR LAM CHIN CHYOU
Organising Chair, 15^th Malaysian Hospice Council Congress
Chairman, The National Cancer Society of Malaysia Sarawak Branch