Speech in conjunction with the donation of an ambulance to St. John Ambulance Malaysia, Kawasan Pantai Selangor

Today marks a memorable day for S P Setia Foundation and St. John Ambulance Malaysia as we officially hand over the much awaited new ambulance to the organization.

This new ambulance will be their 17th ambulance and 33rd in their fleet of vehicles and the Foundation is gratified in knowing that its contribution has resulted in the organization being able to better serve the public at large.

Over the last three decades, St. John Ambulance has been offering 24-hours Emergency Ambulance Service to residents in the Klang Valley and has grown to be the largest ambulance service provider in the Klang Valley.

S P Setia Foundation was first approached by St. John Ambulance earlier this year when the organization made a request for a new ambulance due to the fact that a couple of the older ambulances needed to be phased out as the cost of maintaining these vehicles were no longer at a practical level.

We did not hesitate to respond positively to this request as the Foundation has always been supportive of providing medical assistance to meet the needs of Malaysians who are disabled, poverty stricken or critically ill.

Apart from our Setia Adoption Programme which provides for the basic educational needs of poor primary school pupils, the Foundation is also active in the provision of financial assistance to various general welfare, education and medical causes.

Over the years, many non-profit organizations, welfare bodies, charitable groups, voluntary outfits and needy individuals have benefited from the philanthropy of the S P Setia Foundation.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Coming to the aid of St. John, an organization that provides 24-hour medical assistance was indeed a very noble calling and it is in line with our Foundation’s objective.

I am pleased to understand that St John Ambulance Selangor is taking its ambulance service a step further, launching a state-wide ambulance service that will encompass ambulances from other districts like Petaling Jaya, North and South Kajang, and Selayang with the core centre based in Klang.

I sincerely hope that our contribution of RM185,000 towards the cost of a new vehicle and its customised fittings will assist St. John to continue with its valued service to the public.

I would also like to convey my heartfelt wishes to the staff of St. John for their continued dedication in serving those in need.

Your steadfastness in upholding your service to mankind is something that is truly admired and I wish you all the best.

Thank you and have a good day.