Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital

08/01/2026

Some stories begin with 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑…

and Iris Sofea’s story found its strength through kindness.

At just 12 years old, Iris Sofea arrived at Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital feeling scared and overwhelmed. Diagnosed with 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 she came to MMCH for Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI) Tomotherapy, a journey that would test her courage in ways no child should ever have to face.

She arrived in a wheelchair, eyes filled with fear, gripping her mother’s hand as she entered. It was a moment that reflected both vulnerability and immense bravery.

The very first day of treatment was filled with fear, with tears rolling down her cheeks. But our Radiotherapy (RT) team made sure she never felt alone. Through gentle words, laughter, music, and constant reassurance, fear slowly turned into comfort creating a beautiful bond with the RT team and helping her look forward to her radiotherapy sessions. By the third week, Iris started walking again, a moment filled with hope and gentle joy.


The final days of her radiotherapy treatment were not easy. Painful skin reactions brought tears, but the team stayed by her side, playing her favourite songs and talking her through every session, ensuring she faced each treatment with courage.

On 12 November, Iris Sofea completed her radiotherapy journey with us. With a bright smile and a heart full of gratitude, she gifted our RT team a handmade card filled with colours, drawings, and a heartfelt message that touched all our hearts.

Just a simple card.
A powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

Iris’ journey continues as she moves forward to surgery and chemotherapy. And through it all, we are cheering for her—every step of the way.

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈, 𝑰𝒓𝒊𝒔!

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘💪

𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚❤️

02/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month🩵🎗️

25/12/2025

May this festive season surround you and your loved ones with peace, strength, and renewed hope!🎄

From all of us at Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital, we wish you a Christmas filled with warmth, healing, hope, and moments of joy!✨❤️

15/12/2025

11/12/2025

Thank you to the Taiping Chinese Methodist Church for bringing so much warmth and Christmas joy to MMCH today. Your heartfelt carols and the amazing energy of the 93-year-old harmonica uncle truly brightened our day. 🎶✨💕

08/12/2025

Today, Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital is greener and our hearts are fuller💗

We are truly grateful to Eastin Hotel Penang for planting 40 young Ixora and Thai Jasmine shrubs as part of their CSR — and for lighting up our Radiotherapy area with a towering 7-foot Christmas tree, spreading warmth and festive spirit❄️🎄

Thank you for standing with us, supporting our mission, and reminding our patients that a community full of love is always behind them. ✨🤍

Eastin Hotel, Penang 🫶✨️

05/12/2025

Thank you Jelutong Chinese Methodist Church, for lighting up Mount Miriam with your Christmas spirit. Your lovely music and thoughtful gifts brought so much joy to our patients💕✨❄️

Jelutong Chinese Methodist Church 🫶✨️

20/11/2025

Prevention starts with awareness💯

Take small steps today to protect them for a healthier tomorrow💙

13/11/2025

Kindness is one of the purest forms of care🩷

This World Kindness Day, we’re reminded that every small act can brighten a healing journey✨️🫶

12/11/2025

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛.𝗨.𝗚.𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
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(Warning: Long post ahead 😆 Our hearts are just that full!)
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🥁 Drumroll please… with everyone's support, we raised an amazing 𝗥𝗠𝟰𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 for the 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱! 🎉
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First things first — the weather! Can we just say how kind the weather was to us? ☀️ Despite it being full-on rainy season, not a single drop that morning. It’s like even the rain decided to take a break and cheer us on! It was so heartwarming to see everyone show up, braving the chance of rain.
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On 𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, we witnessed charity in full bloom — from parents pushing babies in strollers to seniors (and even two participants in wheelchairs!) showing up with so much spirit and heart. We saw cancer survivors, companies, schools, and individuals running for causes close to their hearts.
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And then came a special moment that reminded us 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 — it all started with one of our Fundraising & Event committe members, who decided to sponsor two NGOs to join the charity run. From there, one good deed sparked another. ✨ This year, we were joined by over 70 participants from two amazing NGOs:
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💙 The 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀’ 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲, and
💙 The 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 selflesstogether, an organization set up to provide education to children no access to schools, simultaneously fostering the empowerment and advancement of marginalized communities
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To our pleasant surprise, the visually impaired runners were guided by volunteer running guides, including some of the boys from 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 — such a warm display of community spirit! 🙌
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(Oh, and did we mention that all our directors & Cancer Welfare Fund committee members serve on a pro bono basis? Some even sponsored their company staff or brought along friends. That’s leading with heart! ❤️)
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We were also deeply honoured to have YB Syerleena Abdul Rashid (Ahli Parlimen Bukit Bendera) and YBhg Dato’ Dr. Fazilah Binti Shaik Allaudin (Pengarah, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Pulau Pinang) grace our event — along with the incredible support of Majlis Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang and all the authorities involved.
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❣️ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀:
💎 𝗥𝗠𝟭𝟲𝟭𝗞 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿: Dell Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
💎 𝗥𝗠𝟱𝟬𝗞 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿: Boston Scientific Medical Device (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
💎 𝗥𝗠𝟮𝟱𝗞 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀: Agilent Technologies, Lonpac Insurance, RK South Asia Sdn. Bhd., Him Heang Sdn Bhd, Canon Medical Systems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. & ItsColl Malaysia
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Thank you all 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲!📸 Photo credits to our amazing photographers — Sunny & Shirley from Sunnysan Photography! Another set of photos from our volunteer photographer team will be shared once its available. Stay tuned!

11/11/2025

Thank you YB Syerleena Abdul Rashid for supporting our charity event and taking the time to join us ! 💖
Your presence means a lot to us and truly adds warmth to this meaningful occasion. Together, we continue to spread hope and love to those who need it most. 💕

In aid of

08/11/2025

Big hugs to our goodie bag sponsors who packed so much love and goodies for all our participants, and to our refreshment and booth buddies who will be keeping everyone fueled and smiling tomorrow! See you ✌️
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In aid of Mount Miriam