St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM) has received a donation amounting RM 20,000 from Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye in support of its Community AED Project. The contribution was raised through the sale of Tan Sri Lee’s book titled Call LEE LAM THYE!
The cheque was handed over to Dato’ Lai See Ming, the Chairman / Commander-in-Chief of SJAM in the presence of National Officers of SJAM. In his speech, Dato’ Lai commended Tan Sri Lee’s unwavering support towards SJAM, especially during his tenure as the Council Member for over a decade. He highlighted Tan Sri Lee’s steadfast commitment to public service, particularly in safety and health advocacy, which aligns closely with SJAM’s mission to serve and uplift communities.
Tan Sri Lee is an ardent social activist who is well known for his passion in the promotion of safety in several organisations. The Chairman of the Alliance for a Safe Community praised SJAM for its tireless volunteer efforts, particularly during festive season standbys and long-hour emergency duties. He also acknowledged SJAM’s crucial role in providing ambulance service to underprivileged patients and assisting the community through their event health services. Additionally, he commended the organisation for its continuous efforts in road safety initiatives, ensuring it remains relevant in today’s world.
The RM 20,000 donation will directly support the SJAM Community AED Project, an initiative aimed at installing Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in public spaces to enhance emergency preparedness. By increasing accessibility to these life-saving devices, SJAM hopes to improve survival rates for individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The project also includes public training programs on CPR and AED usage, empowering communities with essential first-response skills.
The SJAM Community AED Project which was launched in 2019 to date has installed more than 90 AED devices all over the country at places of worship, public schools, public places and government offices. SJAM has been organising a 2 hours FREE CPR+AED Awareness program for the public.
