KUCHING: The Batu Kawah Riverbank Park has become the first park in Sarawak to be equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Yayasan OBYU, a non-profit organisation donated the AED to enhance community safety and emergency preparedness as well as equip the park with vital emergency equipment that can significantly increase the chances of survival in the event of someone experiencing a cardiac arrest.
The Batu Kawah Riverbank Park is a five phase park development in the Batu Kawah area that covers 15.6 acres with a 2km walkway from the Chinese temple at the Batu Kawah Old Bazaar to Kampung Rantau Panjang.
Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Stampin Branch chairman Chai Chon Hon said the AED is important in life-saving.
“We believe that every individual should have access to life-saving equipment and knowledge that can make a crucial difference in emergency situations,” he said in a statement.
He added the MRCS Stampin Branch is also committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively during emergencies.
“Through a series of public cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness training sessions, community members will have the opportunity to learn life-saving techniques, including hands-on CPR, proper AED usage, and essential first aid procedures.
“These sessions will be conducted by certified instructors to ensure widespread participation,” he said.
He added with AEDs provided in key locations and sustainable CPR awareness training to the public, it will result in a safer and more prepared community.
Meanwhile, Padawan Municipal Council chairman Tan Kai had also received an AED from Biomedix Solutions Sdn Bhd during a simple handing over ceremony.
For further information on the upcoming CPR awareness training sessions, the public can contact MRCS Stampin Branch at 082-419041 or email them at stampinrc@gmail.com.
