AED Defibrillator and CPR Malaysia
Make defibrillators (AED) compulsory in public spaces by Putrajaya
Penang state exco Dr Afif Bahardin said the government should focus on making Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in public spaces compulsory instead of debating the legalisation of cannabis. “We need this law to be implemented in Parliament. This is important because it can save lives. It is more important... Read more
Learn First Aid to Help Save Lives by Dr. Mahathir
KLANG, July 20, 2019 – Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was attending at the Grand Dinner 2019 in conjunction with the 111th Anniversary (1908-2019) of St. John Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM), today. He also launched the SJAM National AED Program. On the other hand, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr.... Read more
Responding well to CPR training
It was a different type of training for 3 national badminton players when they showed up at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Kuala Lumpur in a Sunday session. Par Tien Ann, Yee Sin Foong and Hafiz Sikkandar, all 17, were there along with members of the public to learn cardiopulmonary... Read more
Call for AEDs in shopping centers
The government has urged shopping malls and supermarkets to have their own Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices that can be used to treat the needs. “The AED should also be displayed in a public area which is easily accessible in case of an emergency.” State Health Committee chairman Dr... Read more
5 teens use AED to save footballer’s life
GEORGE TOWN: For 12 minutes, a footballer stood at death’s gates when his heart stopped. And the ones who brought him back were 5 steady-minded teenagers armed with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Recalling the incident, St John Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM) cadet Ansley Tan Zhong, 14, said he saw... Read more