St. John Ambulans sets to be in SMK La Salle Sentul, Kuala Lumpur by 2011

In the month of April 2010, I put in my papers for transfer from SJAM SDE to SJAM WPKL as I saw a need to return to my alma mater SMK La Salle Sentul, Kuala Lumpur in providing First Aid classes to my former society (Bulan Sabit Merah). I was the Chairman of Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah SMK La Salle Sentul, Kuala Lumpur from 1984-1986 and becoming one of the few longest serving Chairman of the society in the school. I too was serving as the committee member of the Old Boys Association of La Salle Sentul, KL (OBA LSS) 2007-2009.

It was sad that for the many years that bsm smklss existed, many of its members didn't acquired their Basic First Aid certification. They have only the very basic skills of it and a few passable marching skills to come to say. Being its former chair, I couldn't bear to see these lack of knowledge and skills in giving First Aid. Thus I made my moved that put my services in jeopardy (making me this year to missed my required annual 1st Aid re-examination for efficiency in service).

I was relieved after months of uncertainty from the SMK LSS as whether they would allow me and SJAM to set foot in the school or not. The verbal answer was given to me by the principal (after an hours discussion with her and the Co-curriculum teacher in charge in her office) that after this year's PMR I can begin canvassing for recruits to join SJAM SMKLSS next year. But at the same time I will continue my First Aid lessons to the present set of bsm smklss members. 

Hopefully by then come 2011, the new recruits and present bsm members can sit for their 1st ever 1st Aid examination and would have acquired the necessary basic skills of giving and providing a more comprehensive 1st Aid to those around them. And finally, SJAM will set foot in SMK La Salle Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.

National Olympic Academy 2007 - 2009

I was a participant at the National Olympic Academy for young Sports Leaders in 2006. The inspiration gained from the moderators and speakers and meeting the other participants from all walks of life (or aptly sports in Malaysia) and not forgetting the International participants prompted me to return as a volunteer the next 3 years running. After the official session ended, we would organise teh-tarik sessions and meet-up with those who share the same passion in sports. The comradeship we share continues to grow and flourish for us to continue to strive for the best in the sport and the youths that follows.

Here I would like to share some pictures that makes the memories much sweeter.

The lions came welcoming the 2007 NOA session.

Moderators in discussion before the group dynamics

Group excursion to National Sports Centre, Bukit Jalil

Photo session at Squash Centre

1st Teh Tarik Session

2nd Teh Tarik Session

3rd Not so Teh and no tarik session...we have a different kind of drink then

NOA participants night out with the moderators

With the Iowans...awesome

The moderators which continue to meet-up even til this day to plan for activities after NOA

Nasi lemak Antarabangsa at 2 in the morning

In the Spirit of Olympic.

First Aid Saves Life Program

First Aid Saves Life Program was organised for the benefit of many who wanted to know more of what to do in the event of an emergency. It was organised by Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Selangor) Wanita wing and was well attended both by party members and the public.

The participants with their attendance certificate

1st Aid Save Lives

Memories at the St.John Ambulance of Malaysia International Cadet Camp 2008

At Templar Park's NS Camp

Group Photo with KSTU officers and members (National Review) and campers at Dataran Merderka

International and Local Sabah Teh drinkers at the camp

with Melaka and Sri Lankan officers

As a Delegate to the National Bodybuilding Annual Delegates Meeting 2010 in Penang

I was fortunate to be selected as one of the 4 delegates to attend the National Bodybuilding Annual Delegates Meeting on behalf of KL Bodybuilding Federation which was held in the morning of July 18, Sunday at Hotel Vistana, Penang (Pulau Pinang) the venue of the National Bodybuilding Championships aka Mr. Malaysia 2010.

I attended as the Honorary Secretary of KLBBF to bring the unfortunate news of KL withdrawal as the host of Mr. Malaysia 2012 from the committee.

Left to right: 

Vincent Ho, D.Kennady, Halim Budin and Tony Ho (no relation to me)

Group Photograph:

State Delegates and MBBF Exco

Volunteering and its Benefits

Here are some of the Benefits of Volunteering that might surprise some of you

Benefit #1
Volunteering connects you to others;

Helps to make new friends and contacts
Increases your social and relationship skills

Benefit #2

Volunteering is good for your mind and body;

Increases self-confidence
Combats depression
Helps in staying physically healthy

Benefit #3

Volunteering can advance your career; and

Can provide career experience
Can teach valuable job skills

Benefit #4

Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life

 

 

Now you know the benefits of volunteering, 

why not you give it a try...

Penglibatan dalam Arena Sukan (Involvement in the Sports Arena)

Persekutuan Bina Badan Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Federation) since 2003.

2007 - sekarang: Setiausaha Kehormat (Honorary Secretary)
2005 - 2007: Bendahari Kehormat (Honorary Treasurer)
2003 - 2005: Juruaudit Dalaman (Internal Auditor)

2007 - 2010: Setiausaha Penganjur (Organising Secretary, KL Bodybuilding Championships)

2009 & 2010: Pengurus Pasukan (Team Manager, Team KL to the Nationals Championships)

Penglibatan Lain (Other Involvements):

• 2008 & 2009: Ketua Pengadil (Judges Chairman), Mr. Selangor
• 2007, 2008 & 2009: Setiausaha Pengadil (Judges Secretary), Mr. Klang Parade
• 2007 & 2008: Setiausaha Pengadil (Judges Secretary), Mr. South City Plaza
• 2007: Setiausaha Pengadil (Judges Secretary), Mr. Selangor
• 2007: Pengadil (Judge), Mr. WP Open Labuan

Penglibatan dalam Panel-panel Pemurniaan atau Permantapan Manual Latihan / Modul:

• 2009: Bengkel Pemurniaan Manual Kejurulatihan Sukan Bina Badan (Tahap 2) MBBF - MSN
• 2007: Bengkel Permantapan Modul Instruktur Kecergasan Gimnasium NFC (Asas & Lanjutan)
• 2007: Bengkel Pemurniaan Manual Kejurulatihan Sukan Bina Badan (Tahap 1) MBBF - MSN
• 2006: Bengkel Permantapan Modul Instruktur Kecergasan / Modul Pengurusan Gimnasium Majlis Kecergasan Kebangsaan (NFC)

Kelulusan dalam Sukan & Rekreasi (Qualifications in Sports & Recreation):

1.  Jurulatih berlesen, ISN sejak 2008
2. Pengadil Kebangsaan, MBBF sejak 2007
3. Jurulatih Peribadi, NESTA USA sejak 2007
4. Instruktur Kecergasan NFC (Gimnasium) yang diakreditasikan, NFC - KBS sejak 2007

Penglibatan dalam aktiviti sukan yang lain (Other sporting involvement):

• 2007 - 2009: Penyelaras, National Olympic Academy
• 2008: Liaison Officer, Pasukan Lawan Pedang WP ke Sukma Terengganu
• 2007: Medik, Kejohanan Wushu Kebangsaan
• 2006: Urusetia Penginapan: Kejohanan Wushu Remaja SeDunia
• 2006: Attache CDM Timor Leste, 9th FESPIC Games KL 2006

Penglibatan di Peringkat Kelab:

Kelab Bina Badan Kepong (KBBK) sejak 2008. Kelab gabungan Persekutuan Bina Badan Kuala Lumpur.

2010 - sekarang: Pengerusi (Chairman)
2008 - 2010: Setiausaha Penaja (Pro-tem Secretary)

Kelab Gim Rakyat Bukit Kiara (KelGimBK) sejak 2009. Kelab bawah naungan Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur berpusat di Kompleks Rakan Muda, Bukit Kiara, WP KL.

2010 - sekarang: Pengerusi (Chairman)
2009 - 2010: Setiausaha Penaja (Pro-tem Secretary)

Extrinsic Rewards for a Job well done as a Volunteer

As through the years as a volunteer, I has been given many certificates of appreciation for my contributions to the many different associations or organisations in time, effort or even money. Much can be learned as a Volunteer too, if we seek to learn and share with others.

The 1st of the 'Certificates' was from 1987, when I participated at a Charitable Jogathon organised by 'Yayasan Kebajikan Negara Malaysia' providing my services as a Red Crescent member from VAD 2 (Sentul) KL Barat.

I even had one on my birthday in 1991, as I was called to speak for 'Rancangan Selepas Peperiksaan Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (S.R.P.)' on that day at Sekolah Menengah Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya.

After many years of inactiveness, I once again volunteered myself during the KL'06 9th FESPIC Games Kuala Lumpur 2006 as the Attache to the Chef-de-Mission of Timor Leste.

In 2007 and 2006, the National Fitness Council (NFC) invited me as an expert consultant (pakar rujuk) their workshops as follows:

1. Bengkel Pemantapan Modul Instruktur Kecergasan / Modul Pengurusan Gimnasium Majlis Kecergasan Kebangsaan (NFC) 2006
2. Bengkel Pemantapan Modul Instruktur Kecergasan Gimnasium (Asas dan Lanjutan) 2007 

and in due process recognized my services and contribution at both occasions by Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Negara, Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Malaysia.

A Diploma of Honor was awarded to me in recognition of meritorious duties undertaken on behalf of the Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Federation as the Organising Secretary of the 2007 Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Championships. This was the 1st of my 4th KL Bodybuilding Championships as the Organising Secretary (2007-present).

On the occasion of Beaconhouse Sri Inai Petaling Jaya Annual Sports Day 2007 for providing 1st Aid and leading a team of First Aiders during the same.

With my involvement at the International Cadet Camp 2008 by St. John Ambulance of Malaysia in conjunction of the SJAM Centenary Celebration (1908 - 2008) at Kem Temasya Rimba Templer, Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Luncheon at the grounds of Istana Negara after the Award Investiture Ceremony

At the occasion of 2010 FT Day Celebration, it remain my high point as I was one of the 90 recipients of the Pingat Pangkuan Mahkota Wilayah (P.P.W.) honoured from a total of 240 other awards recipients bestowed by His Highness the Yang DiPertuan Agong (the King) at the Istana Negara on February 1, 2010. The award was for direct contributions made to the sports of bodybuilding as administrator (Honorary Secretary, Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Federation) and many other contributions made to the society.

The primary objective of being a volunteer is to have a "Willingness to Serve" others as like with the motto of St. John Ambulance "Service to Mankind" and my own "...I came to Serve and not to be served".

1st newspaper article about the sports I'm presently involved in as Honorary Secretary and Team KL 2010 - Team manager

New Mr Muscles For KL

by Kamaruzaman Ahmad
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 11:07:00

KUALA LUMPUR:   The Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Federation (KLBF) have included two new "strongmen" in their 12-member team for the National Championships in Penang from July 16-19.

They are Mohd Amir Omar and Cheong Teong Leong in the Below-70 Junior and Heavyweight categories respectively.

Both and ten others earned their tickets by virtue of emerging champions in their respective categories at the KL Championships at OCM Indoor Sports Arena last month.

While Mohd Amir is a rookie, Leong Teong did not compete in the national championships last year, as he was runners-up in the KL meet.

Meanwhile at 68, Ayob Said, who is the oldest member of the KL team, will compete in the Masters category (45 years and above).

Team manager Vincent Ho (above) said the best the team could hope for is to retain their overall third placing as at last year's championships in Johor.

"We are realistic of our chances and the target is overall third. It is the performances and formbook on the day of competition that counts."

"Records of previous statistics take a backseat. Police were last year's champions. For KL anything more than that is a bonus," said Vincent Ho who is also the honorary secretary of KLBF.

Side Bar:
KL Team Members

Azwan Razali (Junior +70kg), Mohd Ainul Azri Mohd Aini (Light flyweight), Samhan Adnan (Flyweight), Iwan Setiawan Josef (Bantamweight), Syed Azman Syed Abu Bakar (Lightweight), Khairul Aizal Che Murat (Welterweight), Indra Muhammad Zukri (Light Middleweight), Dinesh Kumar Sengodan (Middleweight) and Faizal Abdul Khalim (Light Heavyweight), Mohd Amir Omar (Below 70 Junior), Cheong Leong Teong (Heavyweight), Ayob Said (Masters).