On 29th June 2008, Y.B. Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim, Malaysian Foreign Minister as well as one of the Vice President of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, officiated the launching of the 120th National Council Meeting and 43rd Annual General Meeting held at the MRCS National HQ in Kuala Lumpur.

On arrival YB was received by the National Chairman, YM Tunku Tan Sri Dato’ Shahriman Tunku Sulaiman and the Official Board Members followed by an inspection of a Guard of Honour mounted by MRCS Youth.