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The Star
19 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
AED advocate honoured for life-saving mission
Barnabas with Rodrigues (second right), daughters Arielle (right) and Chantal after the investiture ceremony. He was conferred with Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star DRIVEN by a passion to save lives, Datuk Christopher Barnabas has been working closely with the Penang government for the past 10 years to create awareness of cardiac arrest responses. An old boy of St Xavier's Institution, Barnabas, 59, pursued his tertiary education in the US before returning home. His professional journey includes roles in major medical firms such as B. Braun Medical, Medtronic and currently, Zoll Medical, which is known for its automated external defibrillators (AEDs), ventilators and other life-saving equipment. Realising that cardiac arrest response awareness in Penang was severely lacking, Barnabas made it his personal mission to change that. He embarked on a campaign to increase public knowledge about sudden cardiac arrest – a silent killer with alarmingly low survival rates in Malaysia. Azmi was conferred the Darjah Johan Negeri award. In close collaboration with the state government, he set out to boost both awareness and access to life-saving tools such as AEDs. 'The survival rate was just 1% – unacceptably low compared to the rates in countries like Singapore and Japan. 'I then made it a personal mission to help place as many AEDs as possible throughout Penang, while conducting public training and awareness campaigns,' he said. Thanks to these sustained efforts, the cardiac arrest survival rate in Penang has climbed significantly. Barnabas was among recipients of the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) – which carries the title 'Datuk' – during the investiture ceremony held in conjunction with the 84th birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, at Dewan Sri Pinang on Saturday. Barnabas was accompanied by his wife Datin Anne Rodrigues, 58, and their two daughters Arielle, 25, and Chantal, 27. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar was one of four individuals to receive the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) – which carries the title 'Datuk Seri' – from the Penang Governor. Shamsul was appointed as the 16th Chief Secretary to the Government in August 2024. Chan was honoured with the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat medal. He thanked the Penang Governor for the award and described it as a meaningful recognition of his dedication to public service. 'This recognition truly inspires me to further strengthen my commitment and efforts in delivering excellence in public service,' he said. A total of 1,530 recipients received state awards and honours this year. Other DPPN recipients were Persatuan Melayu Pulau Pinang (Pemenang) president Tan Sri Mohd Yussof Latiff and MMAG Holdings Bhd executive chairman Datuk Farhash Wafa Salvador. Lawyer Lim Choo Hooi, the Penang Chinese Town Hall honorary secretary-general and Penang Forward Sports Club chairman, was conferred the DSPN award which carries the 'Datuk' title. Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd strategic communications and stakeholder management director Azmi Mohamad and social activist Lee Thuan Chye were awarded the Darjah Johan Negeri (DJN) in recognition of their respective contributions. The Star photographer Chan Boon Kai was honoured with the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat (PJM) medal.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Tengku Zafrul receives DPPN award at Penang governor's birthday
GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was honoured with the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award, granting him the title Datuk Seri, in conjunction with Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib's 84th birthday celebration. The award was presented at Dewan Sri Pinang, recognising Tengku Zafrul's contributions in strengthening Malaysia's economy and attracting strategic investments, particularly in Penang. 'I am truly grateful to His Excellency the Governor of Penang for this honour. MITI will continue to strive to ensure that Penang remains a hub for investment and trade,' he told reporters after the ceremony. Tengku Zafrul has been instrumental in positioning Penang as a key player in high-tech and semiconductor industries. A former CIMB Group CEO, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting from the University of Bristol and a Master of Arts in Finance and Management from the University of Exeter. A total of 389 individuals received state awards, including six Darjah Gemilang Pangkuan Negeri (DGPN), two Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negeri (DMPN), and 29 Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) recipients on the second day of the investiture. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Tengku Zafrul Conferred DPPN Award In Conjunction With Penang Governor's Birthday
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was conferred the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award, which carries the title Datuk Seri, in conjunction with Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib's 84th birthday celebration today. The award was presented during the investiture ceremony at Dewan Sri Pinang here, in recognition of Tengku Zafrul's services and contributions in strengthening the national economy and attracting strategic investments, particularly into Penang. 'I am truly grateful to His Excellency the Governor of Penang for this honour. MITI will continue to strive to ensure that Penang remains a hub for investment and trade,' he told reporters after the investiture ceremony here.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Govt to continue Penang's development as biz hub, says Zafrul
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will continue to be developed as a business hub, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ( pic ). Zafrul, who received the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) honour during the investiture ceremony for the 84th birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, also expressed gratitude to the state for the recognition. "I thank Penang for its recognition. "We will continue working to ensure Penang becomes an investment and commercial hub," he told reporters after the ceremony on Monday (July 28). The DPPN award carries the Datuk Seri title. The ceremony, which officially began on Saturday (July 26), is Ramli's first investiture ceremony since taking office as the ninth Penang Governor. This year, 1,530 individuals will receive state awards, medals and honours. A total of 150 individuals will be awarded state honours, while 1,380 will receive the Stars and Medals of Honour in recognition of their service and contribution. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
KSN Tan Sri Shamsul Azri receives DPPN award in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar described the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award conferred upon him as a driving force to further enhance public service delivery. The award, which carries the title 'Datuk Seri', was presented by Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang Tun Ramli Ngah Talib during an investiture ceremony at Dewan Seri Pinang. Shamsul Azri expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, 'This award further strengthens my resolve to improve the public service to a higher level of excellence.' He urged civil servants to remain dedicated in serving the nation and its people. Leading the list of 280 award recipients, Shamsul Azri was joined by Penang Malay Association president Tan Sri Dr Mohd Yussof Abdul Latiff and MMAG Holdings Berhad Executive Chairman Datuk Farhash Wafa Salvador, who also received the DPPN. The four-day ceremony, running until July 30, will honour 150 individuals with state orders and 1,380 with medals and honorary titles. The governor's birthday celebration commenced with a 17-gun salute, parade inspection, and guard of honour before the awards presentation. - Bernama
