History of Chung Ling St John Ambulance

5) 1970-1984 – CHUNG LING FIRST AID CORPS
Since that day of withdrawal from Malaysian Red Cross unit, the ex-leaders never gave up hope in trying to save the first aid establishment. There were some meetings and discussions behind the sense and negotiations were done between the leaders and the headmaster. Outstanding among these leaders were Mas. Sim Jin Tang, who offered his unselfish service once again. Mas. Khaw Boon Wan and Mas. Yeap Chin Heng convinced the headmaster that a first aid establishment should still be care for the sick and injured pupils in the school

 

9th May 1970.....

After much planning, the foundation stone was laid by some 5^th formers headed by Mas. Khaw Boon Wan. During the first general meeting a committee was formed with Mas. Yeap Chin Heng being appointed as its first president. The Chung Ling First Aid Corps was the only independent first aid society in Malaysia at that time. The corps was divided into 2 divisions – The senior division and the junior division. A grand constitution for the corps was set. The Exco sat until June 27 when many of its members resigned as they had to sit for M.C.E. Mas. Chow Kuan Heng took over as the 2^nd president with Mas. Yong Yit Chin as vice president.

 

26^th November 1970.....

The first elementary and intermediate examination was held. Mas. Eu Kong Eng an ex-leader was invited to be an examiner.

 

2^nd December 1970.....

A fire fighting course was arranged for 35 senior members at Perak Road Pusat Bomba. An examination was held on 28^th December and it was a 100% pass with 8 of them scoring distinction and 24 credits.     A foot drill and command course was held at the civil defence headquarters. First aid lectures were regularly conducted by a qualified officer Mr. Chow Kuan Sin. High standards in both first aid and foot drill knowledge were maintained. Enrolment at the end of that year leapt to 109.

  

1^st February 1975.....

The newsletter was first successful published. Mas. Yeoh Kok Kheng was elected as the chairman of the editorial board.

  

8^th April 1977.....

The first Interschool First Aid Quiz Contest was held. The idea of organising this contest was put forward by Mas. Teh Bin Huat. The contest was held annually except for the year 1975 & 1977. 4 out of 9 contests held by the Corps, Chung Ling emerged champion. Kwang Wah Yit Poh sponsored the trophy, prizes and souvenirs and F&N sponsored all bottled drinks for the contest.

 

21^st May 1977.....

The birth of our corps' anthem. The lyric of the corps anthem was written by Mas. Chin Chung Min, the tune by Mas. Loke Yee Chong.

 

27th July 1977.....

The recreation committee organised the first campfire.

 

September 1977.....

The idea of the information for the corps magazine was first grouted out. The magazine was published in 1977.

 

7^th January 1978.....

The first advanced examination was held, it was conducted by Sgt. Major Lo Siew Leong.

 

24^th June 1978.....

The 1^st installation party cum 8^th annual tea party was held at 8.30 am at school hall. This was the first time which leaders and office bearers were officially installed.

 

14^th July 1979.....

During the 9^th Anniversary Tea Party, the corps advisor Mr. Ong Ewe Chye, officially proclaimed Dr. Yee Theam Sun’s agreement to be corps surgeon.

 

6^th March 1981.....

The first Corps General Affair Proficiency Examination was held.

 

‘Anak Angkat Tentera’ Project 1980....

5 members from the corps had been elected to represent our school to attend the project which was organised by Markas 6 BIM, Sungai Patani during the 1^st term holidays.

 

May 1983.....

The fire fighting squad was formed. Members of the corps who passed their Fire fighting Proficiency Examination were elected to be members of the squad.

 

Training Course.....

To assess the leadership of the members so that promotion could be carried out and give extra training to the members. N.C.O. Training Course had been carried out yearly in the school compound. Only members who passed the N.C.O. Promotion Test were chosen to participate in the course. During the course, lectures, training and competition were provided. Doctors, officers from the Civil Defence, officers from the St. John Headquarters and the Perak Road fire brigade, corps surgeon, officers and instructors from the Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja, teachers and headmaster of the school, scouts of the school were invited to train the participants.

 

FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES (1970-1984)
As the aim of the corps was to render first aid services, the first aiders of the corps offer their services for events such as the School Annual Cross Country Race, Walkathon, etc. The members also became the guard of honour together with the prefects and scouts of the school and had represented the school in many of the parades held.

 

Annual Tea Party.....

Officers from various departments, advisors, corps surgeon, ex- leaders and representatives from various schools were invited to attend this party.

 

Recreational Activities.....

Picnics, Treasure hunt, Station Game and other activities were organized to entertain the members and leaders themselves and to foster friendship among themselves and the pupils from other schools.

 

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