Rotary Club donates two ambulances

KLANG: St John Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM) has received two fullyequipped ambulances from the Pudu Rotary Club (PRC), to be used as part of its nationwide services.

The ambulances, costing RM340,000, come with specialised medical equipment for emergency cases.

The ambulances were donated as part of PRC’s programme to provide humanitarian services to the community in conjunction with its 50th anniversary.

PRC president Sandy Soh said the purchase of the ambulances was made possible with donations from various organisations and individuals.

“SJAM has always been an important partner to PRC as we share a common goal to help those in need without distinction of race or religion,” she said.

The handing-over ceremony was officiated at by Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun at the SJAM Kawasan Pantai Selangor headquarters here yesterday.

Meanwhile, Chew commended PRC for its contributions to the community, including assisting those with special needs, single mothers, orphans and underprivileged students and urged other nongovernmental organisations to work together with the government in improving the livelihood of the rakyat.

“PRC has only around 60 members, but it has contributed a lot to the community,” she added.

SJAM commander-in-chief Datuk Low Bin Tick said their well-trained paramedic staff will be able to provide better response to emergencies with the ambulances.