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Brief
Introduction on SJAM
St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM),
a self-funding not-for-profit organization,
being a leader in first aid, home nursing,
humanitarian services, ambulance service and
first aid training for everyone. With over
60,000 volunteers nationwide and over 6000
volunteers in Penang, with more than 3.6
millions man-hours annually in service for
mankind,
SJAM volunteers always go extra
mile to render the service to those in need,
regardless of races, society status,
religion and creed.
These volunteers are found at all sports
events, festivals, parades and other
functions big or small. They are
ever
ready to serve, come rain or shine,
anytime of the year. They also assist in
disasters like floods, fires, landslides,
plane crashes, etc. As a service
organization, the SJAM provides other
community services such
as haemodialysis centres,
emergency as well as
non-emergency ambulance services, and
home nursing care for the underprivileged
with the assistance of generous corporate
bodies.
The objectives of SJAM :
a) encourage and promote all works of
humanity and charity for the relief of
persons in sickness, distress, suffering and
danger without any distinction of race,
class, colour or creed.
b) render aid to the sick and wounded in war
or in peace and to promote such permanent
organizations in time of peace so that such
aid may immediately be available in time of
emergency and such aid shall include the
provision of technical reserves for medical
services of the Government and Armed Forces
of Malaysia.
Our Motto:
"Pro Utilitate Hominum" - for
the Service of Mankind
Brief History of SJAM Penang
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1938 |
The first Ambulance
Cadet Division was formed in Penang in 1938.
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1941 |
St. John Ambulance
Brigade (SJAB) members were automatically drafted into the
Medical Auxiliary Services. SJAB was the only voluntary
organization in Malaya rendering medical services in all first
aid posts during the 2nd World
War.
SJA Volunteers practice with ambulance
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1946 |
From 1946-1954, Dr.
Yeoh Chon Hooi was the District Superintendent, with Mr. S.S.
Adams as the District Officer.
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1947 |
The headquarters was
shifted to Chung Hwa Confucian School in Maxwell
Road.
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1950 |
Before 1950, SJAB
members wore jungle green uniforms donated by the British
Army. White uniforms were adopted, which later became the
authorized uniform.
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1953 |
2 Corps were formed
with 8 Ambulance Divisions and 2 Nursing
Divisions.
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1954 |
Mr. A. Raja Gopal,
Chairman of SJAB Penang, managed to get permission from the
Georgetown City Council to use a room at the old Maternity
Hospital in Macalister Road as our headquarters. From
1954-1957, Mr. S.S. Adams was the Area Commissioner. The
1st Officers' Training Course and 1st
N.C.O. Training Course was held at Shamrock, Tanjung
Bungah.
The headquarters at Macalister Road
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1955 |
We were using the
whole ground floor of old Maternity Hospital as our
headquarters until 1978.
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1957 |
One Ambulance Cadet
team and one Nursing Cadet team represented Penang in the
First Federal First Aid Competition. Mr. Chuah Thean Choon
took over the position as Area Commissioner when Mr. S.S.
Adams retired.
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1960 |
Penang
representatives were selected to represent Malaya against
Singapore in the 1st National First Aid
Competition.
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1963 |
Ambulance Divisions
were formed in Province Wellesley, Permatang Pauh, Simpang
Ampat and Butterworth.
Members visiting air force base
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1964 |
Penang represented
Malaysia against Singapore for the International First Aid
Competition and won the gold trophy presented by Dato Lee Kong
Chian.
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1968 |
27th
Feb., Penang State Government gave a piece of land approx.
20,000 sq. feet in Lot 95, T.S. Daerah Timur Laut, for putting
up the headquarters.
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1971 |
Nursing team
represented Malaysia winning the Puan Sri Saadiah Sardon Gold
Cup.
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1973 |
1st Aug.,
SJAM State Council was formed. Mr. Hooi Seng Tuck was
appointed as the first State Commander and
Chairman.
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1975 |
2 national events
were held in Penang: The Federal Officers Training Course and
6th National Cadet Camp. Mr. R.A. Bottles was
posted back to Penang, Malaysia.
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1976 |
Foundation stone for the new headquarters was laid by
Dr. Lim Chong Eu, Chief Minister of
Penang.
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1982 |
We organised the
Australian Ballroom Extravaganza Fund-Raising
project.
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1983 |
Penang team emerged
overall champions in all 4 sections at the 25th
National First Aid and Home Nursing
Competitions
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1985 |
The second phase of
headquarters was completed.
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1994 |
29th
April, the Haemodialysis Center was officially opened by the
Governor of Penang.
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1996 |
The idea of ISO9002
was mooted by the State Commander, Mr. Lim Thoon
Deong.
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1999 |
The Trainers
Committee took over the ISO9002 project and launched it on
18th April, at Paradise Tanjong Bungah
Hotel.
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2000 |
6th June,
SJAM Penang passed the audit and was recommended for
ISO9002:1994 by RWTUV. 14th July, ISO9002
certificate was presented to the Chief Minister of Penang cum
State President, SJAM Penang.
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2001 |
We have upgraded our ISO from ISO 9002 to ISO
9001:2000
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2002 |
Ambulance Attachment
Unit (AAU) was started on 11th May
2002.
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2003 |
Works on the
Headquarters Building Extension has been started on August
2003.
Fund Raising projects includes Charity food & fun fair,
International Food Carnival were organized to raise Building
Extension fund.
ISO 9001:2000 was expanded to include the scope for
"Non-emergency Ambulance Service"
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2004 |
Charity Raffle Draw was organized to raise
building fund.
Officers and members responded to Tsunami Disaster and on
duty at various relief centre.
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2005 |
Four storey Headquarters extension building
was completed and official opened by Governor of Penang on
3rd July.
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2006 |
Dato' Dr. Yee Thiam Sun took over the
leadership as the Fourth State Commander / Chairman of SJAM
Penang.
Penang team emerged as the Overall Champion of National
First Aid & Home Nursing Competition.
Full Launch of Emergency Medical Assistance Service (EMAS)
Penang by YB Dato' Wong Kam Hoong on July.
Officers and members attended the funeral of Late Mr. RS
Gurcharan Singh, SJAM Chief of Staff (Operation)
E-Library launched under smart partnership with Penang
Library Foundation.
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2007 |
National CPR workshop for Healthcare
Provider was organized.
MCAD's bicycle squad was launched with 8 bicycles donated by
Mr. Khoo Hun Poh on June 21st.
SJAM National Conference was hosted by SJAM Penang on
24-26th August.
2 Medic Bike donated by Modenas and Passion Trading
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2008 |
SJAM celebrating 100 years anniversary
throughout the country with series of activities.
4 EMAS Medics were sent for overseas ambulance attachment
with South Australia Ambulance Service (SAAS) for during of
one month. on April and May.
Launching of EMAS first new emergency ambulance by TYT
Penang's Governor during Annual State Inspection. Ambulance
was donated by TheStar Publication.
Mass CPR in conjunction with SJAM 100
anniversary was organized at Queensbay Mall on 30th of
November with 555 public been trained in CPR.
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