Looking for family of this patient

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21 Apr 2026 • 10:22 AM MYT
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Kota Kinabalu: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is seeking public assistance to locate the next of kin of an elderly male patient currently at its Emergency and Trauma Department.

The patient, identified as Chong Yun Ngon (ID No: 550219-12-XXXX), 70 (pic), was brought to the hospital by the Civil Defence Force after being found wandering along Jalan Kuala Putatan, and has been receiving treatment at the hospital since April 9.

Hospital authorities said the patient’s condition is stable and he has been deemed fit for discharge.

However, he is unable to recall details of his family members.

According to records from the State National Registration Department (NRD), his last known address is Kampung Lagud, Peti Surat 42, 89907 Tenom.

The patient also expressed a desire to locate a sister believed to be in Kota Kinabalu but could not provide further details.

Members of the public with information are urged to contact Medical Social Work Officer Norhidayah Md Isa at 088-517 555 (ext 8522) to assist in locating his family.

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