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AsiaOne
6 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
6 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]]
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nik Nazmi stands firm in stepping down as minister on July 4
KUALA LUMPUR: Setiawangsa member of parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is firm in his decision to resign from his ministerial post on July 4. In a Facebook posting today, he admitted that it was not easy for him to part ways with the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES). "After two years, the team at NRES, including its departments and agencies, has become a dream team, with exceptional commitment, ability and integrity. "However, this decision is part of a bigger consideration. The party's mandate is important for broader reforms. I did have the option to stay, but my choice is to step down," he said. Nik Nazmi also shared that the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) chairman Shareen Shariza Abdul Ghani visited his office at NRES last week. At the time, he was packing up, and Shareen asked if there was any chance of convincing him to change his mind. "I simply smiled and looked around the office. Shareen followed my gaze towards the empty shelves that were once filled with books, the bare walls that used to hold various pictures, paintings and jerseys. "She understood my decision. I told her to take good care of MGTC," he said. Nik Nazmi said he had visited MGTC several months ago to directly address concerns from staff who were worried about the agency's direction. "In discussions with Shareen, Amin Ramli and NRES secretary-general Datuk Dr Ching Thoo, we felt it was important to tackle these issues honestly and openly. "May MGTC continue to lead the implementation of the climate change agenda towards our Net Zero 2050 target," he said. Nik Nazmi also recalled the words of Jurgen Klopp when the football manager announced his resignation from Liverpool, that although he loved everything about the club, it was still a decision he needed to make. "That is exactly how I feel," he added. On May 28, Nik Nazmi, who is also the NRES minister, announced that he had submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, effective July 4. His announcement came about three hours after Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli announced his resignation as the economy minister effective June 17.
