Category: History

St. John Ambulance Association (SJAA) in this region first started in Singapore in 1885. Singapore, together with several states in Malaya, were then loosely described as the British Malaya.

Six out of fifty-six male pupils, who entered for the examination in “First Aid to the Injured” passed the examination satisfactorily.

“Home Nursing and Hygiene” classes were held for lady members of SJAA.

The Government allowed the amount of one hundred dollars to be expended in fees for lectures to the European Police in the course of the St. John Ambulance Association.

Singapore Police Force took lectures in “First Aid to the Injured” by Dr. Simon and Dr. Mugliston. Dr. Parker and Dr. Tripp held two examinations where 21 pupils passed.

Fresh from his First Aid lecture, Inspector Luke of the Police Force applied splints to a Chinaman who broke his leg

Singapore centre of SJAA reported 5 “First Aid” classes were delivered to 107 members and 18 members attended Nursing Class for women.[1] A list of committee members of the

Lady Brassey, on her visit to Sandakan suggested establishing a branch of the SJAA. Dr Walker, Principal Medical Officer in Borneo supported. Lord and Lady Brassey handed a cheque

A suggestion to establish SJAA in Malacca. “…some of the police in Singapore went through the first course of the St. John’s Ambulance Society, and it is even more

First Aid lectures and demonstrations given in the rooms of the YMCA by Dr. David A. Young[1][2] and at Tanjong Pagar by Dr. A. F. Forster[3]. Lectures on “Home