1938

The first Ambulance Cadet Division was formed in Penang in 1938.
 

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 2^nd World War.
 

1946

From 1946-1954, Dr. Yeoh Chon Hooi was the District Superintendent, with Mr. S.S. Adams as the District Officer.
 

1947

The headquarters was shifted to Chung Hwa Confucian School in Maxwell Road.
 

1950

Before 1950, SJAB members wore jungle green uniforms donated by the British Army. White uniforms were adopted, which later became the authorized uniform.
 

1953

2 Corps were formed with 8 Ambulance Divisions and 2 Nursing Divisions.
 

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 1^st Officers' Training Course and 1^st N.C.O. Training Course was held at Shamrock, Tanjung Bungah.
 

1955

We were using the whole ground floor of old Maternity Hospital as our headquarters until 1978.
 

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.
 

1960

Penang representatives were selected to represent Malaya against Singapore in the 1^st National First Aid Competition.
 

1963

Ambulance Divisions were formed in Province Wellesley, Permatang Pauh, Simpang Ampat and Butterworth.

1964

Penang represented Malaysia against Singapore for the International First Aid Competition and won the gold trophy presented by Dato Lee Kong Chian.
 

1968

27^th 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.
 

1971

Nursing team represented Malaysia winning the Puan Sri Saadiah Sardon Gold Cup.
 

1973

1^st Aug., SJAM State Council was formed. Mr. Hooi Seng Tuck was appointed as the first State Commander and Chairman.
 

1975

2 national events were held in Penang: The Federal Officers Training Course and 6^th National Cadet Camp. Mr. R.A. Bottles was posted back to Penang, Malaysia.
 

1976

Foundation stone for the new headquarters was laid by Dr. Lim Chong Eu, Chief Minister of Penang.
 

1982

We organised the Australian Ballroom Extravaganza Fund-Raising project.
 

1983

Penang team emerged overall champions in all 4 sections at the 25^th National First Aid and Home Nursing Competitions
 

1985

The second phase of headquarters was completed.
 

1994

29^th April, the Haemodialysis Center was officially opened by the Governor of Penang.
 

1996

The idea of ISO9002 was mooted by the State Commander, Mr. Lim Thoon Deong.
 

1999

The Trainers Committee took over the ISO9002 project and launched it on 18^th April, at Paradise Tanjong Bungah Hotel.
 

2000

6^th June, SJAM Penang passed the audit and was recommended for ISO9002:1994 by RWTUV. 14^th July, ISO9002 certificate was presented to the Chief Minister of Penang cum State President, SJAM Penang.
 

2001

We have upgraded our ISO from ISO 9002 to ISO 9001:2000
 

2002

Ambulance Attachment Unit (AAU) was started on 11^th May 2002.
 

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"