Woman returns home after heart surgery in KL
By Achong Tanjong

Madam Dindon, (7th Right) with relatives and also members of the PWM Association upon her arrival at the Brunei International Airport

Madam Dindon anak Lambong who underwent surgery on August 26 at Institut Jantung Negara in Kuala Lumpur safely arrived home yesterday.

She was welcomed at the Brunei International Airport by the working committee and members of Persatuan Waranegara Malaysia (PWM) as well as close family members and relatives.

Madam Dindon, 56, from Kampung Labi in the Belait District was diagnosed with a heart ailment.

Due to the unavailability of treatment and surgery at the RIPAS hospital, she was subsequently referred to Gleneagles JPMC, where the estimated cost of surgery was too much for her to bear.

Madam Dindon was unable to raise the amount of money and being a Permanent Resident, she was not eligible for government financial assistance for the said surgery.

A public appeal was made through the Bulletin dated July 29 and the response was overwhelming. Her story caught the attention of the Bulletin readers and a fund was raised on her behalf.

On August 10, she left for Institut Jantung Negara in Kuala Lumpur for her heart surgery which cost around RM25,000.

The working committee on behalf of Madam Dindon and family expressed their sincere gratitude to all those who had contributed generously in terms of cash, time, encouragement and support.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin