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AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
'We have to be ready anywhere, anytime': Off-duty nurses from Singapore revive elderly man in JB, Singapore News
A team of off-duty nurses from Parkway East Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital managed to save an elderly man's life after resuscitating him at a carpark in Johor Bahru. The incident happened on Saturday (Aug 9) around 4.30pm, when Veenoshini Sandrasagan, Subhashini Subramaniam and Shareen Kaur Rangit Singh were going back home to Johor Bahru after completing a morning shift at the hospital. Two nurses from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Nanthiine GudialKumara and Hemaadewi Balakrishnan, were also part of the group. The group of nurses were waiting for a ride at Johor Bahru Customs when they heard a woman shouting for help and saw that an elderly man had collapsed. The Australian, who appeared to be in his 70s, was unconscious but breathing. The team then sprung into action, with Veenoshini checking the man's pulse while Subhashini called for an ambulance. Initially, the team thought that he was having a seizure and placed a metal key in his hand to alleviate his symptoms, but they later discovered that he had low pulse and had stopped breathing. Immediately, Shareen and paramedics from Customs' emergency response team administered CPR. While waiting for an ambulance to arrive, they inserted an oropharyngeal tube, placed a manual resuscitator, and continued CPR on the man, until his pulse eventually became normal. 'Every second counts, and so does every person' Reflecting on the incident, the nurses highlighted the importance of being alert and knowing basic first aid procedures. "If you can make a difference in an emergency, please step up. Learn basic first aid — it's so important," said Veenoshini. Despite being overwhelmed when the man's pulse kept dropping, she managed to compose herself and was motivated by the desire to keep him alive. Shareen agreed, saying that "preparedness is everyone's responsibility" and that "every second counts, and so does every person". "This experience reminded me that being a healthcare worker means being ready anywhere, anytime," Nanthiine said, also highlighting the importance of non-healthcare professionals learning CPR and first aid. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, Ivan Khor and Sherrie Lim, CEOs of Parkway East Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital respectively, said that they are incredibly proud of the nurses for their quick thinking and skill that saved a life. "They demonstrated how compassion and commitment to care is not based on a uniform we wear, but a selfless calling we live by, on or off duty," they added. [[nid:719914]]
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
'We have to be ready anywhere, anytime': Off-duty healthcare professionals from Singapore revive elderly man in JB, Singapore News
A team of off-duty patient care associates (PCAs) from Parkway East Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital managed to save an elderly man's life after resuscitating him at a carpark in Johor Bahru. The incident happened on Saturday (Aug 9) around 4.30pm, when Veenoshini Sandrasagan, Subhashini Subramaniam and Shareen Kaur Rangit Singh were going back home to Johor Bahru after completing a morning shift at the hospital. Two PCAs from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Nanthiine GudialKumara and Hemaadewi Balakrishnan, were also part of the group. The group of PCAs were waiting for a ride at Johor Bahru Customs when they heard a woman shouting for help and saw that an elderly man had collapsed. The Australian, who appeared to be in his 70s, was unconscious but breathing. The team then sprung into action, with Veenoshini checking the man's pulse while Subhashini called for an ambulance. Initially, the team thought that he was having a seizure and placed a metal key in his hand to alleviate his symptoms, but they later discovered that he had low pulse and had stopped breathing. Immediately, Shareen and paramedics from Customs' emergency response team administered CPR. While waiting for an ambulance to arrive, they inserted an oropharyngeal tube, placed a manual resuscitator, and continued CPR on the man, until his pulse eventually became normal. 'Every second counts, and so does every person' Reflecting on the incident, the PCAs highlighted the importance of being alert and knowing basic first aid procedures. "If you can make a difference in an emergency, please step up. Learn basic first aid — it's so important," said Veenoshini. Despite being overwhelmed when the man's pulse kept dropping, she managed to compose herself and was motivated by the desire to keep him alive. Shareen agreed, saying that "preparedness is everyone's responsibility" and that "every second counts, and so does every person". "This experience reminded me that being a healthcare worker means being ready anywhere, anytime," Nanthiine said, also highlighting the importance of non-healthcare professionals learning CPR and first aid. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, Ivan Khor and Sherrie Lim, CEOs of Parkway East Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital respectively, said that they are incredibly proud of the PCAs for their quick thinking and skill that saved a life. "They demonstrated how compassion and commitment to care is not based on a uniform we wear, but a selfless calling we live by, on or off duty," they added. [[nid:719914]]
1News
01-07-2025
- 1News
150kg of cocaine seized from shipping container at Port of Tauranga
Around 150kg of cocaine worth an estimated $58.2 million has been seized from a shipping container destined for New Zealand by Customs officers at the Port of Tauranga. The container, which arrived from the Jamaican capital of Kingston, was assessed by Customs officers which led to the discovery of six duffel bags packed with bricks of cocaine. The bricks were marked with an X, the words "good luck", and a coat of arms bearing the Latin phrase "Custodi Civatem Domine" which translates to Guard the City o Lord. In the last financial year, Customs officers in Tauranga intercepted 788 kilograms of cocaine, including this latest intercept, worth a combined estimated street value of close to $306 million. The bricks were marked with a coat of arms bearing the Latin phrase Custodi Civatatem Domine — meaning 'Guard the city, O Lord'. (Source: Customs) ADVERTISEMENT Customs maritime manager Robert Smith said the seizure highlighted Customs' layered and intelligence-led approach to protecting New Zealand's maritime border. "New Zealand is constantly targeted by transnational criminal groups who have no regard for the wellbeing of our families, our whānau, or our communities. "Their actions are driven by profit, with no concern for the damage they cause to legitimate businesses or to New Zealand's hard-earned reputation on the world stage." The bricks were marked with an 'X', the words 'good luck', and a coat of arms bearing the Latin phrase Custodi Civatatem Domine — meaning 'Guard the city, O Lord'. (Source: Customs) Several large seizures at New Zealand ports had taken place this year, Smith said. "Much of this work would not be possible without the support of our strong domestic partnerships and international networks. "These relationships enable us to protect the international supply chain and our communities from organised crime groups who are highly motivated to cause harm."
Scoop
01-07-2025
- Scoop
Customs Seizes 150 Kilograms Of Cocaine In Tauranga
Customs officers based at the Port of Tauranga have seized an estimated 150 kilograms of cocaine, worth up to NZ$58.2 million from a shipping container destined for New Zealand. The container, which arrived from Kingston, Jamaica, was risk-assessed by Customs officers as part of standard procedures for all incoming cargo, people, and vessels. This led to the discovery of six duffel bags packed with bricks of cocaine. The bricks were marked with an 'X', the words 'good luck', and a coat of arms bearing the Latin phrase Custodi Civatatem Domine — meaning 'Guard the city, O Lord'. In the last financial year, Customs officers in Tauranga have intercepted 788 kilograms of cocaine, including this latest intercept, worth a combined estimated street value of NZ$305,744 million. Customs Maritime Manager Robert Smith says this seizure highlights Customs' layered, intelligence-led approach to protecting New Zealand's maritime border. 'New Zealand is constantly targeted by transnational criminal groups who have no regard for the wellbeing of our families, our whānau, or our communities. Their actions are driven by profit, with no concern for the damage they cause to legitimate businesses or to New Zealand's hard-earned reputation on the world stage. 'There have been several large seizures at maritime ports this year, and much of this work would not be possible without the support of our strong domestic partnerships and international networks. 'These relationships enable us to protect the international supply chain and our communities from organised crime groups who are highly motivated to cause harm,' Mr Smith says. Customs urges industry stakeholders and the public to remain vigilant. Suspicions about drug smuggling can be reported confidentially to 0800 WE PROTECT (0800 937 768) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
1News
10-05-2025
- 1News
Government puts $35m towards keeping drugs out of the country
The government is putting an extra $35 million over four years into keeping drugs and organised crime out of the country. In a pre-Budget announcement on Saturday, Customs Minister Casey Costello said New Zealand was being increasingly targeted and there were growing challenges. "Customs is doing a great job stopping illicit drugs entering the country, but New Zealand is increasingly being targeted by organised crime groups. The government is committed to ensuring law and order, so it is investing in the tools and capacity agencies need to meet growing challenges. "Transnational and serious organised crime threats are growing worldwide. These groups are increasingly targeting the Pacific and New Zealand, which has some of the world's highest prices for illicit drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine. "In 2014, Customs seized 55kg of methamphetamine in the entire year. Last year Customs stopped, on average, 90kg of meth every week. In the past two years, Customs and its offshore partners stopped nearly 8.5 tonnes of meth from entering the country and harming New Zealanders. "We know what works to stop the threat from organised crime, and harm from drugs. Decisions at Budget 2025 mean that Customs will have $35 million more over four years to help to do this job even better." Costello said the extra funding would boost the number of staff and increase the technology that Customs has. It comprises $21 million in operating expenditure and $5.5 million in capital funded through Budget 2025, plus an additional $8.2 million from third party levies and fees. It will be used to create up to 60 additional roles over the four years. The funding will focus on three areas: targeting those involved in lower-quantity, high-frequency drug smuggling such as through international mail or airports improving supply chain security and targeting the "trusted insiders" who use these links to help smuggle drugs extending Customs' presence overseas, with an additional officer to help with investigations and information sharing. "While Customs is dealing with increasingly large-scale drug smuggling attempts, it also needs more capacity to investigate and prosecute the smuggling that sends low quantities of drugs in high volumes through international mail and air routes," Costello said. "This new funding will provide that."
