Some of the association's that I have & still active in...

Kuala Lumpur Body Building Federation

Persekutuan Bina Badan Kuala Lumpur (2004-present)

St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (1991-1994 & 2004 - present)

Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia 
(SMK La Salle Sentul 1984 - 1986; Detachment 2 1985 - 1990)

Persatuan Alumni Persahabatan ke Abad 21 ASEAN-Japan, Malaysia (2004 - present)

Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia, Selangor (2005 - present)

Majlis Belia Selangor Daerah Petaling (2009 - present)

When did the Journey started series...

Part 1: From 1984 to 1986

Part 2: From 1985 to 1990

Part 3: From 1990 to 1992

Part 4: From 1993 to 1994

Part 5: From 1997 to 2000

Part 6: From 2004 to 2005

Part 7: From 2006 to 2007

Part 8: From 2007 to 2008

Part 9: From 2009 to present

When did the Journey started...Part 1

My Alma Mater - SMK La Salle Sentul

On record, my volunteering begin in 1984, when I was given the opportunity to be the Chairman of Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah (Malaysian Red Crescent Society as it was previously known) SMK La Salle Sentul as the current Chairman John Cosmos Anthony will be changing school the following year to SMK Maxwell. These was because SMK La Salle Sentul at that time doesn't have any Science streamed classes. Their 1st batch (1985) Form 4 were Arts Streamed i.e. Commerce & Arts classes.

The trust that was given to me by the Teacher-in-charge Puan DT Lopez was tremendous. Until today I can still remember her words to me, "I do know that you wanted to be a Leader. Here is the chance to be one. Next year, you will officially be Chairman of PBSM and take over from John Cosmos who will be leaving to SMK Maxwell." Consider it done and so it began a new chapter in my life.

From 1985 onwards, I begin a series of getting to know my task as Chairman and how to bring PBSM SMK LSS out to the world. 1st: A quick trip to MRCS WPKL at MRCS Headquarters, Jalan Nipah, Ampang to meet with the then Hon.Secretary Mr. Frankie and a chance meet up with Mrs. Elizabeth Vaz (presently: President, Rumah Ozanam PJ), Asst. Youth Director. Both of them gave me many insights to what to do, which I followed diligently. 2ndly: asking for assistance in learning giving command & marching. A big Thank You to En. Ali Jantan, Commander SJAM KTM and PBSM SMK Convent Sentul, Ms. Harmonie (Sergeant) . I still can remember the day that I was the lone guy in her squad doing marching. I later learned that it was a 1st for them too to teach a guy in marching.

Cetificate of MRCS membership

3rdly: I introduced a 1st Aid bicycle squad (1985) during our school's Cross Country runs...which was to administer and provide 1st aid quicker time (fast mobility and communication among station)...the members like so much that I continued it in 1986. But alas it stopped altogether after I left school the following year. Years later, under the leadership of Sergeant Mohd Amin, he tried to relieved it but without much success.

4th: SMK LSS participated in Red Crescent Day's parade and guard of honor.

5th: Introduction of rank markings for members (NCO) for the 1st time in mid 1985. Whereby, all Chairmen wears the rank of Sergeant and his assistant, Senior Corporal and thereafter.

After leaving school in 1986, I return to assist MRCS in 1988-1990 in providing the necessary advises and training until I see that my services is not needed anymore.

I was also in the Young Christian Society as a member from 1984 - 1986 but my love of being a MRCS member carried on even after I left school to join VAD 2 KL Barat (based at MBS Sentul) until 1990...this will be told in Part 2 of When did the Journey Began.

My Secondary School leaving certificate

Note: While I was in Standard 3 (1977) in SRK La Salle Sentul (1), I joined the Scouts Movement but it was just for the single day. I had fun with the many games played...especially poison ball but the movement didn't draw me to it.

Hari Wilayah Persekutuan 2010

Souvenir Booklet

On the morning of February 1, accompanied with my wife, I was on the way heading towards Istana Negara to attend the Investiture Ceremony. I was to be awarded the Pingat Pangkuan Mahkota Wilayah (P.P.W.) by the Deputy DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yg DiPertuan Agung Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.

The award was for my contribution and services in the sport of bodybuilding in WP Kuala Lumpur as the Honorary Secretary to Kuala Lumpur Body Building Federation.

Standing in front of the Balairong Seri, Istana Negara

The Scouts Association of Malaysia's 100 years Commemorative Medal

Wearing the 100 Years Commemorative Medal

Y.Bhg. Dato' Seri Dr. Hj Shafie bin Hj Mohd Salleh, National Chief Scout

At a function organised by the Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia at the International Youth Centre, Kuala Lumpur recently, I was awarded their 100 years commemorative medal for commendable services and deed to the scouting movement. The award was pinned on me by the Scouts Association of Malaysia, National Chief Scout, Y.Bhg. Dato' Seri Dr. Hj Shafie bin Hj. Mohd. Salleh.

The organisations I'm involved in

Sports

1. Kuala Lumpur Body Building Federation - Honorary Secretary
2. Kelab Bina Badan Kepong - Secretary
3. Pierre de Courbetin Society - Secretary
4. Famemas Kelab Penyokong Malaysia - Life Member
5. OCM Sports Goodwill Ambassadors - Member

Recreation

1. Kelab Gim Rakyat Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur - Chairman
2. National Fitness Council (MKK) - Reference Consultant

Uniform Association

1. St. John Ambulance of Malaysia, North Central Selangor Area - Area Staff Officer (Special Duties)

Politics

Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia
1. Committee Member - Central Bureau on Public Health & Social Development
2. Chairman - Selangor State Bureau on Public Health & Social Development
3. Committee Member - Subang Division

Youth
1. Committee Member - Selangor State Youth Liaison Committee
2. Treasurer - Subang Division Pemuda
3. Ketua Pemuda - Bukit Lanjan Branch

Other NGOs

1. Majlis Belia Selangor Daerah Petaling - Permanent Rep of SJA SDE
2. Majlis Perundingan Belia Daerah Petaling - Committee Member
3. Persatuan Alumni Program Persahabatan ASEAN-Japan Abad Ke21, Malaysia (PAMAJA) - Life Member
4. Kelab Anak Malaysia, Subang - Chairman