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Introduction

The name St. John Ambulance or better known as "St. John" is synonymous with First Aid and other humanitarian services in Malaysia as well as all over the world. As the leading First Aid organization in Malaysia since 1908, the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM) has been rendering First Aid and Home Nursing services to the needy in almost all public and private events throughout the country. Our motto "Pro Utilitate Hominum" - For the Service of Mankind - is a millennial-old tradition of serving the sick and the suffering. With over 60,000 volunteers nationwide, our members have dedicated over 3.6 million man-hours annually in the service of mankind. These volunteer Officers and members are found at all sporting events, festivals, parades and other functions big or small. They are ever ready to serve, come rain or shine, anytime of the year. They also assist in disasters like floods, fires, landslides, plane crashes, etc.

As a charitable organization, the SJAM provides other community services such as haemodialysis centres, 24-hour emergency as well as non-emergency ambulance services, and Home Nursing Care for the Invalid with the assistance of generous corporate bodies. Thanks to them, the organization is able to provide emergency First Aid services along the North-South Highway and the federal trunk roads during the Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and the Chinese New Year holidays. The continuous support from the public as well as the corporate citizens is always welcome to help the SJAM to carry out its mission for the benefit of the public all over the nation. The uniformed members participate in Training Camps, Competitions, Conferences, Officers' and N.C.O.'s Training Courses, Seminars, Workshops, etc. to enable them to stay at the peak of their efficiency. The Cadets, who are the younger members of the movement are trained in leadership as well as in various skills through the Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme in order to mould them to become good and useful citizens ready to play their part in nation building.

From our humble beginning in the medical services of the British armed forces and the then Federated Malay States' Railways, our men and women received their baptism of fire during World War Two through the British Medical Auxiliary Services (MAS) in providing humanitarian aid and relief to the casualties of the war. In peace time, our members have expended their efforts in providing First Aid and Home Nursing training to public, institution and government agencies as well as establishing St. John Ambulance units in schools and at places of work. This has enabled the SJAM to further its vision of being a well-organised body dedicated to the relief of our lords and masters - the sick and the suffering, in peace as well as in war.

History

The modern St. John Ambulance started in Great Britain in 1877 when the Queen Victoria granted a Royal Charter to the organisation for its service to mankind. As the British Empire expanded in the late 19th century, so too did St. John Ambulance. The St. John Ambulance movement in then Malaya was traced to the British Army and the Federated Malay States Railways and Straits Settlements in 1908. During the World War I, members were drafted

into the British Medical Auxiliary Service (MAS) and fought side-by-side with the British Army to Singapore. The period for the organizations development can be described as follows:

1. The Humble Beginning (1908-1944) 2. The Revival Years (1945-1956) 3. Localisation (1957-1971) 4. New Era of St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (1972-1989) 5. Towards the New Millennium (1990-1999) 6. SJAM in the 21st Century (2000-present)

In July 1947, the returning British members and locals met and revived the St. John Ambulance in Federal Capital and soon spread to other States. The Associations were formed in each State to conduct first aid training and organise humanitarian activities while the Brigades recruited volunteers to apply the first aid skills to help the citizens. Key national figures saw the need to amalgamate the Associations and Brigades for administrative efficiency and improve the coordination between the two entities. In 1972, the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act No. 74 was passed and the new single entity was known as St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (S.J.A.M.) headed by a Commander-inChief. In 2008, St. John Ambulance celebrates its centenary in Malaysia. The organisation has come a long way with a present membership strength of over 60,000. Beside first aid, as its core activity, St. John Ambulance are is now involved in pre-hospital emergency medical ambulance service, haemodialysis service, home nursing and other humanitarian activities.

nsignia, Anthem and Flag


The Origin

Early in the Christian era, pilgrims began to visit the Holy Places in Jerusalem. In the year A.D. 600 Abbot Probus was ordered by Pope Gregory the Great (540-604) to set up a hostel for pilgrims in the Holy City. About A.D. 800 Emperor Charlemagne (Charles the Great) (742-814) rebuilt and enlarged the hostel and added a

library. In A.D. 1005, the hospice and a large number of buildings in Jerusalem were destroyed by the order of the Caliph Al-Hakim (985-1021). For a time, the pilgrims had no place for shelter and refuge. The merchants of Amalfi, from the province of Salerno in Southern Italy rebuilt the hospice monastery and chapel in Jerusalem in 1023. The eight-pointed white cross, which was the badge of the maritime Republic of Amalfi, was adopted by the Benedictine monks who served in this new hospital. This is the origin of the Order of St. John and its emblem. The mottoes of the Order of St. John: Pro Fide - For the Faith Pro Utilitate Hominum - For the Service of Mankind The four arms symbolised four virtues: PRUDENCE (carefulness and forethought), JUSTICE (fairness), TEMPERANCE (moderation in all things), FORTITUDE (courage and endurance).

The Order of St. John in England

The establishment of SJAA in 1877 and SJAB a decade later allowed lay persons to carry out first aid duties and help those who were suffering. In 1884, the Association adopted the Orders crest surrounded by a garter as a badge for its certified members with the permission of the Order. On 14 May 1888, Her Majesty Queen Victoria officially recognised the Order of St. John as a British Order of Chivalry in a Royal Charter of Incorporation. The Order in England was henceforth called The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem or the Order of St. John in short, and she became the Patron and Sovereign Head. Since then, the King or Queen of England was made the Sovereign Head and the Patron of the Order of St. John.

The Royal Beasts - the lions passant gardant and the unicorns passant gardant - were added to the St. John cross, thus linking the Order of St. John to British royal patronage. The eight-pointed St. John cross is flanked by supporting lions passant gardant and unicorns passant gardant in opposite directions. Each of the eight-points carries a virtue, which every member of St. John Ambulance must uphold. They are: OBSERVATION That he may note the causes and signs of injury. TACT That he may, without thoughtless questions, learn the signs and symptoms and history of the case, and secure the confidence of the patients and bystanders. RESOURCE That he may use to the best advantage whatever is at hand to prevent further damage and assist Natures efforts to repair the mischief already done. DEXTERITY That he may handle a patient without causing unnecessary pain, and use appliances efficiently and neatly. EXPLICITNESS That he may give clear instructions to the patients and/ or the bystanders how best to assist him. DISCRIMINATION That he may decide which of the several injuries should be treated first. PERSEVERANCE That he may continue his efforts, though not at first successful. SYMPATHY That he may give real comfort and encouragement to the suffering.

St. John Ambulance of Malaysia Emblem

Before August 1972, SJAA and SJAB used similar devices with different wordings The St. John Ambulance Association and The St. John Ambulance Brigade surrounding the Orders crest respectively. The combined entities after August 1972 adopted a single emblem with the wording St. John Ambulans Malaysia. The 1972 St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act identifies and details the SJAM emblem, the name of St. John and protect the emblem and name from unauthorised use.

SJAM Anthem The song Berkhidmat Bagi Manusia (For the Service of Mankind ) was initially composed for the Teachers Training Colleges in Sandakan in the early 1980s by Encik Francis Tan Guan Seng, the then Sandakan Deputy Area Commander. Encik Eainuddin bin Juwahir, a teacher at the college, provided the music score. The song was played in Sandakan Teachers Training College for many years before Encik Murukesu Margapandu, a lecturer and SJAM Sabah officer, heard the song and brought it to Kuala Lumpur. Bahagian Pendidikan Guru adopted it as the Colleges official St. John song. In 1997, the Berkhidmat Bagi Manusia song was adopted as the official SJAM anthem after slight modifications were made to the lyrics. The initial anthem has a da capo al fine but in the final version, the da capo was removed to shorten the anthem. The final version is reproduced here: Berkhidmat Bagi Manusia

Anggota St. John bersiap sedia untuk berkhidmat kepada manusia tanpa mengira pelbagai bangsa agama dan budaya. Seragam putih lampang kejituan dilatih untuk bantu yang derita tanpa mengharap kurnia dan ganjaran berbakti sepanjang masa. Berkorban walau di mana berada dengan rela hati suci. Berpegang teguh pada cogan kata Berkhidmat Bagi Manusia. Inilah sumbangan dari kami terhadap mu oh ibu pertiwi sumpah dan ikrar kami tunaikan kepada nusa dan bangsa.

St. John Flag The St John Flag is the Badge of the Order, a white cross with gold lions and unicorns emblazoned on a black field. The Flag comes in the following sizes: nine feet by six feet, six feet by four feet and three feet by two feet. No Divisional names or any other writing on any St John flag. The St. John Flag is flown at an establishment of SJAM unit, at First Aid stations, SJAM Annual Inspections, and camps. The Flag, unlike a Colour, is never saluted.

Organisational Structure
In 1972, SJAA and SJAB were amalgamated into one corporation known as the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia. This was made possible with the passing of the 1972 St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act by the Parliament. The affairs of the Corporation are administered by a Council and constituted in accordance with the St. John Rules. The Council may, from time to time make, alter or revoke such rules as it may deem expedient for the management of the affairs of the Corporation and the accomplishment of its objects. The aim and purpose of the Corporation are:

1. To encourage and promote all works of humanity and charity for the relief of persons in sickness, distress, suffering and danger without any distinction of race, class, colour or creed.

2. To render aid to the sick and wounded in war or in peace and to promote such permanent organisations in time of peace so that such aid may immediately be available in time of emergency and such aid shall include the provision of technical reserves for

3. the medical services of the Government and armed forces of Malaysia.

4. To promote, encourage and co-ordinate the work of the Corporation in all aspects in Malaysia and (d) To promote, encourage and co-ordinate contacts between themselves and similar organisations under the name of St. John in other countries.

National Council
Royal Patron (Penaung diRaja) Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Ibni AlMarhum Sultan Badlishah

National President (Yang diPertua) YAB Dato Seri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia

Deputy National President (Timbalan Yang diPertua) YB Dato Seri Liow Tiong Lai Minister of Health Malaysia

Chairman (Pengerusi) Dato Dr. Low Bin Tick

Deputy Chairman (Timbalan Pengerusi) Datuk Dr. Megat Burhainuddin bin Megat Abdul Rahman

Vice Chairman (Naib Pengerusi) Dato' Lai See Ming

Vice Chairman (Naib Pengerusi) Dato Dr. Lee Hoo Theong

Honorary Secretary-General (Setiausaha Agung Kehormat) Dato' Lai See Ming

Honorary National Treasurer (Bendahari Kebangsaan Kehormat)

Encik Hoh Hee Ooi

Council Members (Ahli-ahli Majlis) Melaka: Datuk Dr. Tang Kam Yuen Wilayah Persekutuan: Dr. Loi Kheng Min Pahang Darul Makmur: Dr. Hew Kin Sun Sabah: Datuk Dr. Michael Z Atun Wee Pulau Pinang: Datuk Dr. Yee Thiam Sun Selangor Darul Ehsan: Dato' Yeo Kim Thong Terengganu Darul Iman: Encik Mohd. Zaki bin Ambak Perak Darul Ridzuan: Dato Mohd. Zainal Abidin bin Abdul Kadir Johor Darul Taazim: YB Dr. Lee Hong Tee Sarawak:

Dato Seri Ang Lai Soon Kelantan Darul Naim: Tuan Haji Ismail bin Dollah Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus: Dato' Lai See Ming Perlis Indera Kayangan: Encik Mohammad bin Abdullah Kedah Darul Aman: Dato Dr. Chng Kok Heong

Elected Members (Ahli-ahli dilantik) Tun Haji Mohd. Hanif bin Omar Tan Sri Dato Lee Lam Thye Dato Choong Phooi Ying

Representatives from Ministries/Agencies (Wakil-wakil dari Kementerian/Agensi) Ministry of Defence (Kementerian Pertahanan) Ministry of Health (Kementerian Kesihatan) Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pelajaran) Royal Malaysian Police (Polis Di Raja Malaysia) Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat) Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture (Kementerian Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan) Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kementerian Belia & Sukan)

Ministry of Transport (Kementerian Pengangkutan) Malaysian Medical Association (Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia) Malaysian Nursing Council (Majlis Jururawat Malaysia)

St. John Ambulance of Malaysia Act 1972 The St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act No. 74, 1972 and its amendment Act No. A230, 1974 set out the provisions on the merger of the St. John Ambulance Association and St. John Ambulance Brigade in West Malaysia and Borneo, the formation of a St. John Council and the use of the St. John name and emblem.

St. John Ambulance Rules 1973 The St. John Ambulance Rules 1973 was issued by the Ministry of Health to govern the conduct and functions of the Council. It came into effect on 1st August 1973.

Our Vision and Mission


OUR VISION STATEMENT To be a well-organized body dedicated to the service to mankind which is highly regarded by all, and which all of us can be truly proud of in contributing positively and significantly to our nation building.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT We are committed to the excellence in our work in providing the best service possible. We will achieve this through: 1. Working as a team in a friendly atmosphere of consultation and mutual respect; 2. Making greater sacrifice of our time and energy, for a worthy common purpose; 3. Constantly striving to improve our organization and ourselves; 4. Being willing to face problems squarely and to accept challenges and to be sensitive to changes; 5. Working hard in building up our resources and finance in order to further our voluntary and humanitarian services; and 6. Constantly building up our membership and promote the spirit of volunteerism.

SJAM CHARTER In addition, SJAM is dedicated to providing the best services to our members and the Malaysian public through these charters: I. OPERATIONS CHARTER VISION To provide qualified first aiders on a voluntary basis as the occasion may require for the relief, comfort and welfare of those in need and to encourage young people to follow the way of life as exemplified in the Cadet Code of Chivalry. MISSION We are totally committed to serve the community in providing the highest quality first aid assistance to both urban and rural areas throughout the country. These include assistance to Government, Ambulance Service, other Agencies and the Armed Forces at times of emergency in peace and war. This is achieved through : Selecting highly motivated volunteer first aiders; Training and developing well qualified first aiders; Providing instruction for boys and girls in first aid, patient care and auxiliary subjects conducive to the development of good citizens; Providing a high standard of first aid resources; and Providing competent administrative support and a caring customer service. II. TRAINING CHARTER VISION To provide quality first aid training using the latest knowledge and methodologies to as many people as possible, with the ultimate target of having one first aider in every home and one first aid squad in every school, office and factory. To also provide home nursing training to carers of the sick and old at home. MISSION We are committed to maintain our lead in the training of first aid, and home nursing through: Organizing more "train the trainer" courses in building up our pool of well qualified trainers; Being in touch with the latest medical advances in the field and to adapt to changes in maintaining the best practices; and

Providing competent administrative support and an efficient customer service.

III. COMMUNITY CARE CHARTER VISION To provide community care services in answering to the needs of the community, wherever possible. MISSION We are committed to a caring philosophy and are prepared to accept the challenges of providing services that will benefit the community as a whole through: Being constantly aware of the needs of our local communities; Organizing various humanitarian efforts, if necessary, in partnership with other service and charitable organizations; and Building up financial resources to maintain these services.

CADET CODE OF CHILVARY 1. To serve God; 2. To be loyal to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong, The Ruler or Head of my State and my officers; 3. To observe the motto: "Pro Utilitate Hominum" - For the Service of Mankind 4. To be thorough in work and play; 5. To help the suffering and the needy; 6. To be kind to all animals; 7. To be cheerful and prompt in all I do; 8. To be truthful and just in all things

Awards and Honours


As a non-profit voluntary organization in Malaysia and elsewhere in the world, the St. John Ambulance movement relies on the valuable time and selfless efforts of its members and officers in promoting its aims and values. Many of our members have served the organization and country since their school days and continue to serve till today. In 1997, the National St. John Council of Malaysia instituted eight SJAM awards in recognition of members and officers contribution to the organisation:

Category 1 (Sash and Star) Setia Utama

The Setia Utama award is conferred on senior officers and individuals of the highest standing in society who have contributed excellent and outstanding service. The recipient of this award should possess influential, noble and respectable status in society. This award is limited to ten living persons. This Category 1 award consists of a sash or broad riband in SJAM colours with a Setia Utama badge hung at the end of the sash. The sash is worn from the right shoulder across to the left hip. The Setia Utama star is worn on the left pocket or similar position on a ceremonial uniform or jacket. On Duty uniform, a ribbon consists of SJAM colours and three gold stars and is worn above the left pocket.

Category 2 (Neck Decoration) Bakti Perkasa

The Bakti Perkasa award is conferred on officers and individuals who hold high status in society and have contributed excellent service. This award is limited to thirty living persons. This Category 2 award consists of a ribbon in SJAM colours with a Bakti Perkasa badge hung at the end of the collarette. This award is worn around the neck. On Duty uniform, a ribbon consists of SJAM colours and two gold stars and is worn above the left pocket.

Category 3 (Gold Medal) Jasa Gemilang

The Jasa Gemilang gold medal is conferred on SJAM officers and individuals who have contributed unique and valuable service to the organisation. This Category 3 medal consists of a gold medal suspended on a straight SJAM ribbon. This medal is worn above the left pocket. On a Duty uniform, a ribbon consists of SJAM colours and one gold star and is worn immediately above the left pocket.

Category 4 (Silver Medal) Jasa Cemerlang

The Jasa Cemerlang silver medal is conferred on SJAM officers and individuals who have contributed outstanding service to the organisation. This Category 4 medal consists of a silver medal suspended on a straight SJAM ribbon. This medal is worn above the left pocket. On Duty uniform, a ribbon consists of SJAM colours and one silver star and is worn immediately above the left pocket.

Category 5 (Bronze Medal) Jasa Terpuji

The Jasa Terpuji bronze medal is conferred on SJAM officers and individuals who have exhibited competence and undertaken praiseworthy deeds. The recipient must possess good character and be of good conduct. This Category 5 medal consists of a bronze medal suspended on a straight SJAM ribbon. This medal is worn above the left pocket. On Duty uniform, a ribbon consists of SJAM colours and one bronze star and is worn immediately above the left pocket. Centenary Medals

SJAM commemorates its one hundred years in Malaysia by issuing SJAM Centenary Medals to all qualified officers, members and members of the public who have made significant contributions to the organisation. The SJAM Centenary Medal is issued as a gold or silver medal. On the obverse is the stylistic SJAM centenary celebrations logo at the centre with the St. John Ambulans Malaysia and Ulang Tahun ke-100 encircling the logo. On the reverse, the Order of St. John emblem which represents the association of the oldest living Order with this hundred year old organisation in Malaysia. The ribbon is made up of two equal width black stripes at each side of two yellow stripes. The white centre stripe represents the colour of the St. John Cross and the purity of those who served under the name of St. John Ambulance, and together with the black stripes signify our continuing lineage with the Order of St. John, the worlds oldest living Order and brotherhood of St. John. The yellow colour represents the colour of the Royal Patron, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Sultans and the Yang di-Pertuas Negeri, from whom SJAM officers and members continue to receive undivided support and under whose auspices the officers and members serve. The thin red stripe signifies a bond between the carer and the sick and injured for whom the former, for the last hundred years in Malaysia, has sacrificed his/her time, and has been and will ever be ready to serve in time of peace and war. The silver medal is awarded to all members and officers who have served efficiently for at least ten years and up to nineteen years. Members of the public who have made significant contributions to St. John Ambulance can be nominated by the respective State/Regional Commander to receive the silver medal. Officers and members who have served efficiently for twenty years or more are awarded the gold medal. On Duty Uniform, both gold and silver medal recipients can wear the SJAM Centenary Medal 35mm ribbon. Gold medalists will wear a gold star. On Mess Kit, a miniature gold or silver SJAM Centenary medal is worn on the left lapel.

St. John Ambulance of Malaysia Five Years Service Medal

In 2004, the National St. John Council of Malaysia introduced the Five Years Service Medal to recognise members and officers who have performed efficiently for at least five years. This medal was introduced in recognition of the efficient service of SJAM members and officers who have been diligently discharging their duties. This award precedes the Service Medal of the Order of St. John, which is awarded for ten years active and efficient service. The medal is made from nickel silver and has a diameter of 35mm. The St. John Ambulance of Malaysia device is prominently featured at the centre of the medal with the Pingat Perkhidmatan 5 Tahun on top and Perkhidmatan Bagi Manusia at the bottom, encircling the emblem.

The Commander-in-Chiefs Award

The Commander-in-Chiefs Award is presented by the Commander-in-Chief to individuals who exhibit outstanding qualities and who have given remarkable service to SJAM. The award was first presented during the 2003 National Conference in Genting Highlands. For the first time in 2007, the Commander-in-Chiefs Award was given to a St. John Ambulance unit. The recipient was SJAM Kawasan Pantai Selangor in recognition of its outstanding community service.

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