SJAM Penang EMAS & their New Ambulance

SJAM Penang HQ

On Saturday 21 Feb 2009, I was in Penang. While in Penang, thought would pay a visit to EMAS Base. The main reason going to Penang is to attend the BLS (Basic Life Support) Course organised by SJAM Penang the following day. 3 other members joined me, so I thought it will be good to expose them to the service rendered by the dedicated SJAM members in Penang.

A day before our trip, SJAM Penang received another new ambulance. The new ambulance will be used to expend their EMAS Service. (For more news visit: http://www.sjamemas.org.my/news.htm )

Our tour guide was Mr. Gan Hoo Kok, he drove us to the base and shared with us the humble begining of EMAS.

A second hand Ford Transit which was purchased by SJAM Penang and
now used to transport members for duties

At the EMAS base, which is situated at Poliklinik Bayan Baru, we met volunteers and full time staff of EMAS. We were given a tour of the EMAS base and their operations.

EMAS Ambulance

Inside EMAS Ambulance

One of the 2 units EMAS Bikes

According to Gan Hoo Kok, members and officers are welcomed to be a part of the EMAS team. Those interested can visit their website http://www.sjamemas.org.my/ .