Selamat Hari Deepavali

The St John Ambulance of St Michael's Institution would like to wish all members and officers from each and every division a happy and wonderful festival of light.

Yuk Choy High School New Blog

The St John Ambulance of Yuk Choy High School has finally created a blog for their own. It is indeed a job well done for their blog creator who spent so much effort and time and willing to sacrifice in order to update and maintain the blog. However, the blog post is mostly in chinese, so for those who doesn't know chinese, you can have a quick glance too. For us, we sincerely wish them all the best throughout their journey in the cyber space. Feel free to visit their superb blog, it's still new.

www.yukchoyhighschoolstjohn.blogspot.com

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Annual Cleanup 2009

The St.John Division of SMI held an Annual Cleanup event during the last holidays. The purpose of cleaning up the office was because the office is dirty, old and most importantly, it needs renovation. The members of SJAM SMI gathered at the office early in the morning to report for duty. Even though the number of members present were quite saddening, we, the Excos, are proud to say that these few members brought along their spirit and gave their best in renovating the office. The Excos would like to take this opportunity to thank all the present members for sacrificing their precious holiday time to attend this cleanup. Thank you!

Work Work!!


A/L/CPL Yoong mopping the floor


Not forgetting A/CPL Cham also


Annual Cleanup 2009


SJAM SMI Office (New)

HOT 09/10

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

It's that time of the year again
The EXCO board would like to take this opportunity to wish all our malay members 'Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri' and happy holidays to all our members.

Short Updates

First and foremost, we apologize for not being updated in this cyber space for a prolonged period. Based on the information from the Perak Darul Ridzuan SJAM website, there are a few events which has to be called off. The events are:

- Annual Junior First Aid Competition
- Annual State NCO Cadet Camp
- Perak Mass CPR programme

The main reason given by the state website was the restriction from the Perak Education Department. It is most probably because of the deadly pandemic Influenza A(H1N1) which fatality has increase to 70 and above in the nation. Thus, the government has restricted all large-scaled gatherings such as the events mentioned above.

The Annual State NCO Cadet Camp which was scheduled to be held in one of the National Service training camp in Malaysia located in Cenderiang, Tapah has been cancelled too. This annual meaningful yet significant camp has brought much fun and knowledge to members from in and around Perak for the previous years. For us, we fully respect the government's decision for their concern on the members' health.

For more information, please logon to the Perak SJAM website at www.sjampk.org

'FOR THE SERVICE OF MANKIND'

Flag Day Drive

Flag Day's finally here! Our designated place was:-

1. Dato Sagor
2. Medan Kit
3. Old town
4. Bus Station

Members gathered at school early in the morning to collect the tins and started going out at 7.30. Even with our small number, our spirit burnt intensely! Congratulations to those who collected full tins! Well done! We, the EXCO board would like to thank you all for your hard work and never ending effort in making this year's Flag Day Drive a success! Not forgetting the kind and generous citizens of Ipoh who donated unconditionally! Thank You!

27th Malaysia - Singapore First Aid & Home Nursing Competition

The Singapore - Malaysia Trophies

(which will make you envy)

On the 21st June 2009, the St John Ambulance of Singapore hosted the biannually 27th Malaysia - Singapore First Aid & Home Nursing Competition. Our Malaysian Team was represented by the following states in their respective categories:

Nursing Cadet: Wilayah Persekutuan (WP)
Ambulance Cadet: Johor
Nursing Adult: Perak
Ambulance Adult: Johor

For the Ambulance Adult and Ambulance Cadet category, Malaysian Team emerged as champion whereas for the Nursing Adult and Nursing Cadet, the Singaporean Team managed to grab the victory. Malaysia's Lee Kuok Zhen was chosen as the Best Team Leader for the Ambulance section while Singapore's Bernice Ong Wei Ling won the Best Team Leader for the Nursing section.

Here in this blog, we would like to congratulate the Malaysian champions and runner-ups for their hardwork throughout the competition in upholding the name of St John Ambulance Malaysia.

Congratulations for the job well done!

For more coverage, please log on to http://www.sjam.org.my/

Posted by
Ivan Tan Tek Ming

Istiadat Perarakan Panji-Panji 2009

The St John Ambulance of Perak state had organized and carry out the Istiadat Perarakan Panji-Panji event on 13th June 2009 at Ipoh Padang which is located opposite SMK St. Michael, Ipoh. The significant event was carried out to celebrate the 100 years of St John Ambulance in Malaysia from 1908 to 2008. This event was scheduled to carry out last year but due to some circumstances, it was held on the glorious morning of Saturday.
Trainings were carried out since May 2009 to train a team of 50 Ambulance Adult members to march pass the parade. They were required to walk slowly (perlahan jalan) in a smart manner. Our school was represented by 6 Ambulance Adult members, namely:
1) Cheah Wai Hoong
2) Looi Hong Wei
3) Fong Teik Sum
4) Wong Joe Hang
5) Cham Swee Wen
6) Donivald Tham Kam Loy

The event started around 8.00am when all the members were called for fall in by the parade commander, Sir Yow Weng Kit and Sir Chia Poh Seng. Various VIPs were present too. The VIPs included the Perak mentri besar, Dato Seri Dr Zambry bin Abdul Kadir and his royal highness, the ruler of Perak state, Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuff Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-Lah.
A welcoming speech was given by the Pemerintah Negeri of St John Ambulance Perak, the Yang Berbahagia Dato Haji Mohd Zainal Abidin bin Haji Abdul Kadir to address the guest and express his gratitude towards his royal highness. He mentioned that the flag for this Panji-Panji event was given by the Lord of St John Ambulance in England to the St John Ambulance of Malaysia at the year 1999. 15 officers from Perak attended the ceremonial event. He even praised the Nursing Adult team from Perak who won the overall champion for the Nursing Adult category in the recent National-level First Aid and Home Nursing Competition.
This Istiadat Perarakan Panji-Panji event was unusual and special as it will be carried out if and only if important events fall. It replaces the Annual Parade which was carried out annually. The only differences was there will be no march pass from every division. For the overall presentation, this event turned up to be a successful one. The highly-spirited Panji-Panji team marched with glory, clearly displaying the pride of our motto - For The Service of Mankind.

Related Panji-Panji History:
Majlis Penganugerahan Panji-Panji St.John Ambulance Malaysia Perak dan Perbarisan Tahun (20 ogos 2000) - CLICK HERE

Posted by
Ivan Tan Tek Ming

Universal Camp III - 2009

Group Photo

The St John Ambulance of SMK St. Michael, Ipoh has organized a meaningful fun camp entitled Universal Camp III from 31st May to 3rd June 2009 at SM Yuk Choy (SUWA), Jelapang with the following divisions:
1) SMK Jalan Pasir Puteh, Ipoh
2) SMK Seri Ampang, Ipoh
3) SMJK Yuk Choy, Ipoh
4) SM Yuk Choy (SUWA), Jelapang
5) SMK Tarcisian Convent, Ipoh

The Council Led By Sir Leong Kar Heng

This wonderful camp was led by an officer from SMK Jalan Pasir Puteh, Ipoh, Sir Leong Kar Heng. Plannings and Meetings were held since February 2009 to coordinate and plan this camp since the Universal Camp II in 2002. Later, it was decided that Looi Hong Wei from our division will be selected as the Camp Commander and Leong Khoy Wan from SM Yuk Choy (SUWA), Jelapang will be elected as the Assistant Camp Commander.

Playing Tree and Squirrel

The 4 days 3 nights camp included various activities and games to be enjoyed by participants and no punishment will be given throughout the camp as it was a fun camp. The aim of this camp is mainly to strengthen the relationship between members from different divisions and to improve the coordination and cooperation among the committees from the 6 organizing divisions. It was indeed a success in this camp which turns up to suit the aims mentioned.

Members Setting Up Their Tent

Setting Up Tents

The first and second nights were spent in the school field with the tents provided by the headquarters. Members were complaining about the hot weather and they could not withstand the tank of mosquitoes which attacked them during the night. Immediate action was taken by the organizing committee by putting mosquito coils on both sides of the tents. A total of 12 tents were set up on the first night and 14 tents on the second night to stuff in the overwhelming members.

Members Climbing Robe to Reach The Top

Second day was indeed an eye opening experience for the members. They were taking the Outdoor Pursuit proficiency badge and their task was to complete the jungle trekking route located right behind SM Yuk Choy (SUWA), Jelapang. Various obstacles and difficulties were thrown upon the members as the route was muddy and there were places where a robe was needed to climb up to the higher ground. All the groups managed to complete the task given on time.

Magician Performing

SMI Performance

Third day was the showdown day. Happy Hours or performance night was on this day. Firstly, there were singings and performances by the organizing divisions' committees. Our division performance was a stunned up singing. The last-minute preparation requires all the committees to sing a verse of the song, Here In My Home. But fortunately, we managed to get the worst performance in the spectators' hearts. We even invited a superb magician to perform in our glorious night. The show amazed tonnes of members there. A thumb-up was given by them.

Camp Commander - Looi Hong Wei

Master of Ceremony - Ivan Tan & Tai Zhen Yeik

The final day was also the meaningful day of all. The team-up groups formed by members from various divisions were dismissed and they have to say goodbye to each other. Closing ceremony was great too. We managed to invite a state staff officer, Sir Chan Weng Hoong and the deputy headmaster of SM Yuk Choy (SUWA), Jelapang, Mr Leong Seng Nyien to attend the ceremonial event.

Best Leader - Group 5

Best Group - Sunshine (Group 5)

Mr Lau Kok Weng (Left) & Sir Leong Kar Heng (Right)

Souvenirs were presented to Mr Lau Kok Weng as the teacher advisor of St John Ambulance SM Yuk Choy (SUWA), Jelapang for his assistance throughout this camp. Certificates were also given to the committees and the members. The Best Group Award for this camp falls to Group 5 - Sunshine with the theme Shine for Glory. The Best Leader Award was also from the same group, (names will be updated later).

All Members Fall In

For the overall view, the Universal Camp III would not be a huge success without the teamwork, cooperation and sacrifice of each and every unit in this camp. For those who participated in this camp, thank you I bid on behalf of the organizing committees for making this camp a success. Thank you committees for sacrificing your energy and time, thank you officers for supporting and guiding us this far, last but not least, thank you participants for having your trust in us which enable us to organize this camp without much troubles.

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THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK

Posted by Ivan Tan Tek Ming
Secretary of Universal Camp III
2009

SMI NCO Camp 2009

It is time for our annual event, the SMI NCO CAMP!! It's on the 8th - 11th of June. This year we're having our own division t-shirt. The groups are as below:-

Ares (Red) - Trainer - A/CPL Ewe
Atlas (Brown) - Trainer - A/L/CPL Yoong
Artemis (Purple) - Trainer - A/CPL Cham
Cronus (White) - Trainer - A/SGT Teoh
Kratos (Black) - Trainer - A/SGT Cheah / A/SGT Looi

Hopefully, the members will enjoy themselves and no accidents or injuries will happen.