The Thailand Flood Relief Press Release

A press release was held on 03.11.2011 at SJAM-SDE State HQ to announce the relief effort for Thailand. Dried foods & bottled drinks are the main items needed for the relief. St. John Ambulans Malaysia – State of Selangor will be working hand-in-hand with the following:- 01) T-Ratana Welfare Society 02) Persatuan Nam Ann Daerah Klang & Pantai 03) Pertubuhan Amal Seri Sinar 04) Selangor Kim Mooi Association 05) Persatuan Tabung Kebajikan Wan Shou Yuan A deadline was set on 19.11.2011 with the collection points at the above respective location. Targeted to send over the collected items by road or air before end of November to the Malaysia Embassy in Bangkok whereby the Malaysia Embassy will help co-ordinate the distribution along with our volunteers who will be flying down at their own expense. This morning (22.11.2011) we had our handing over ceremony, graced by YB Senator A. Kohilan Pillay – Deputy Foreign Minister of Malaysia and His Excellency Mr Songsak Saichewa – Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission representing His Excellency Thai Ambassador to Malaysia.  Our Commander-in-Chief – YBhg Dato’ Dr Low Bin Tick along with The Most Ven. Datuk K. Sri Dhannaratana – Chief High Priest of Malaysia representing Ti-Ratana were also present.  Donors and supporters from various associations, organisations and corporates were also here to witness the sending off the cargoes. A total of 3 x 40 footer containers and 1 x 40 footer trailer were used to load our cargoes consisting of the following: 01) Bottled Drinking Water (1.5 liter)  ……………………….. 4,404 cartons 02) Biscuit ………………………………………………………………  1,160 cartons 03) Instant Noodles …………………………………………………     728 cartons 04) Canned Foods (Sardine & Beans) ………………………..     270 cartons 05) Rice …………………………………………………………………       26 bags 06) Camping Tents ………………………………………………….       50 units   Press Release  ( 19.11.2011 )  

Handing-over Ceremony ( 22.11.2011 )

 

Thailand Flood Victim Relief at Thailand

The Japan Earthquake &  Tsunami caused a major disaster and took thousands of lives with it and also destroyed the nuclear power station and caused high radiation.  The whole world rise to give assistance to the people of Japan. On 21.03.2011, we conrtibuted 200,000 pcs face mask to 1 Putera Malaysia to forward to Japan and Prime Minister YAB Datuk Seri Najib hand over the contibutions from other NGOs as well to 1 Putera Malaysia On 03.06.2011, we raised RM 60,000.00 through a charity dinner and on the charity night, Ms Jennifer of ABC Travel also donated another RM40,000.00 thus making a total of RM100,000.00 Mr Koichi ITO , Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission of Embassy of Japan graced the event.  Our special thank you also to the Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur for the wonderful cultural performances.  

On 12th of May 2008, an earthquake measuring 8.0 Ms strike Sichuan, China. More than 69,000 lives were lost, more than 373,000 injured and more than 18,000 missing.  Many children lost their family and were made homeless. SJAM-KPS once again came forward to organize a fund raising and successfully collected more than RM230,000 with the plan to build an orphanage home in Sichuan but unfortunately the sum collected was not sufficient to finance the cost. We then decided that the best was to build polyclinics to cater the poor and soon was in contact with the Red Cross of China (RCC) on how best to to build the polyclinics to serve the needy. A meeting was held in Beijing in late 2009 and the RCC then advised us to sponsor 15 polyclinics in Shanxi, an outskirst poor Province in Xi’an, that was also partially affected during the Sichuan earthquake. Total cost of the 15 polyclinics is RM600,000.00 as each polyclinic cost RM40,000.00, and was divided into 3 phases with each phase consist of 5 polyclinics. This project became a reality in March 2010 when we signed a MOU with the Red Cross Society of China to build the 1st phase of 5 polyclinics worth RM200,000.00 and the 1st phase polyclinics was completed in Oct. 2010 and a grand handing-over ceremony was held followed by signing of 2nd phase later in the day.

The 3rd phase is expected to be signed in Malaysia sometime in August 2011 when the China Red Cross visit us to understand our administration and looking to more co-operations. The handing-over of the 2nd & 3rd phases targeted to be in early 2012 and meanwhile funds raising is on-going and we are nearing to the target of RM 600,000.00

When Tsunami 2005 stroked Indonesia & Sri Lanka with massive disaster and thousand of lives lost not to mention the destructive damages on properties.  We worked hand-in-hand with many other NGOs to bring reliefs to them in many ways.

In 2005 – Earthquake hits Pakistan and SJAM-KPS swing into action to do the necessary. Together with its service partners namely Selangor Kim Mooi Association, Klang Nam Ann Association, Tabung Kebajikan (Wan Shou Yuan, Jenjarom), Soon Tien Kong (Tanjung Sepat) and Rela Platun 0286 & 0287, food supplies worth over RM60,000 and 5,000 pieces of winter clothing worth RM 70,000 were collected. Over RM20,000 has been contributed to purchase the medical supplies to the victims in Pakistan.  The Pakistan High Commission provided the logistic support. The Ambassador of Pakistan was invited to receive the contribution.

1997 – North Korea famine. About 16 tons of rice and other canned and dried food stuff were collected and handed over to Ultimate Way, a direct selling company, that was handling the project. 

Our very 1st international humanitarian project for Bosnia & Somalia.  About 50 tons of old clothings were sorted -out with thick clothings for Bosnia due to the coming winter and light clothings for Somalia.  Funds collected were more than RM30,000.00 and were divided with 2/3 for Bosnia and 1/3 for Somalia.  All this was done within 2 weeks and the handing-over was at the Chief Minister Office of Selangor. The Bosnia collection was sent through ABIM ( a Malay youth organisation) and Somalia collection through Malaysian Red Crescent

This campaign was in collaboration with Klang Town Council & Bronson – a leading jean manufacturer in Penang.

In 2004- Tsunami hit Asia countries and the worst hit countries were Sri Lanka & Indonesia.

In response to appeal from the St. John Ambulance of Sri Lanka, St. John Ambulance of Malaysia, State of Selangor launched the “SJAM-Selangor Asia Tsunami Humanitarian Fund” on December 31, 2004, in aid of the Sri Lankan tsunami victims. Over the 3 days collection exercise, the partners-in-service from Jenjarom, Tanjung Sepat and Klang collected overwhelming 140 tons of supplies – rice, instant noodles, flour, mineral water, biscuits worth RM450,000  from our generous Malaysians. More than RM60,000 cash donation were collected to purchase essential medical supplies for the victims in Sri Lanka. DHL, Malaysia International Shipping Corporation, Transmile Airline, West Port Management provided logistic support. Foods & agriculture equipments were also send to Indonesia with the logistic support from Global Sikh Association based in Penang. Goods were received by our counter-part (St. John Ambulance of Sri Lanka) for distribution.

Taiwan Press release in Chinese: https://health.udn.com/health/story/5999/3756956 and in English: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3680711

Dato’ Yeo Burnard led a delegation of 20 officers,Presidents & their spouses to visit the St. John Gate & Secretariat International on 25th March 2013. They were well received by the Lord Prior, Prof. Anthony R.Mellows and Sir Paul Lambert, Secretary General  & the staffs of the International Secretariat. Lord Prior welcomed us and mentioned that our delegation is the biggest group ever to visit.    A briefing was held between both parties followed  by simple lunch hosted by Secretariat International. Later in the afternoon, Lord Prior, Prof. Anthony R. Mellows conferred the knighthood – Knight of Grace in the said  Most Venerable Order (KStJ), upon Dato’ Yeo Burnard.   A visit to one of their Ambulance Service stations in the late afternoon was very informative followed by dinner hosted by St. John Ambulance Malaysia – State of Selangor. The study tour started from 23rd till 31st March 2013 with 4 nights in London and 3 nights in Paris with the visit to St. John Gate on 25th March and the rest were sight seeing & shopping.

It was a proud & historical day for St. John Ambulance of Selangor when the Lord Prior visited us on 11th & 12th January 2012. On the morning of 11th Jan. The Lord Prior visited our Dialysis Service (Station 02) followed by Presentation & Trooping of Colors for Kawasan Selangor Selatan (KSS) &Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara (KSTU) at the compound of Kawasan Pantai Selangor (KPS). KSS & KSTU achieved their ISO 9001:2008 as required by State HQ leading to the presentation of Colors respectively. Presently, total Colors presented in Selangor are KSS, KSTU, KPS & State HQ. Kawasan Selangor Tengah Selatan (KSTS) & Kawasan Selangor Utara (KSU) will be the next Areas to be accorded the Colors once they achieved the ISO this year follow byKawasan Selangor Timur (KST) & Kawasan Selangor Barat (KSB) next year. Buffet lunch was held at EAT Cafeteria followed by visit to the State HQ & KPS Administration. In the evening, a banquet of 45 tables was held in his honour with regular donors and supporters in attendance. 36 new Grand Priors were also presented their certificates by Lord Prior and indeed was a great honour for the recipients. The following day, Lord Prior & his consort were taken on a city tour in Kuala Lumpur before their departure in the evening.   Parade     Dialysis Centre Visit (Station 02)     SJAM-SDE  HQ & SJAM-KPS Admin Visit   >   Banquet Dinner