History Of Malaysian Red Cross Society(MRCS)

The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has its beginnings in 1948 as branches of the British Red Cross Society in Sabah and Sarawak (then British North Borneo ). In the 1950s the British Red Cross Society further established Branches in the other parts of Malaysia starting in Penang in 1950, and later in the other States.

Upon Malaya's independence in 1957, the Branches in Peninsular Malaysia were organized as the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society, which later was statutorily incorporated by the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society (Incorporation) Act, 1962. MRCS received official recognition as an independent National Society from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on 4th July 1963 and accordingly was admitted as a member of the International League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 24th August 1963 .

When Malaysia was formed in September 1963, an Act to incorporate the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society and the Branches of the Red Cross Society in Sabah and Sarawak under the name of the Malaysian Red Cross Society was passed by Parliament vide the Malaysian Red Cross Society (Incorporation) Act 1965. In 1975, the Malaysian Parliament passed the Malaysian Red Cross Society (Change of Name) Act which received Royal Assent on 21st August 1975 and subsequently gazetted on 4th Sept 1975 and is currently being enforced.

The MRCS is presently one of 186 National Societies worldwide members of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It runs programs and activities in accordance to the spirit and requirement of its Incorporation Act of 1965 and the Movement's fundamental principles.

20th March 2009

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Activity : Intersection Competition 2009
Date : 20th March 2009
Venue : Dataran Perhimpunan, SMK Puteri

The Red Crescent Society of SMK Puteri will organise the Intersection Competition
in our school every year. It is a competition where each section will be competing
in marching, first aid, and IHL. The winner and the best member in every segments,
will be chosen to represent the school for other higher level competition.
The teams competing this year are :
Junior Board, Section 1(Unity) , Section 2 (Independence) ,
Section 3 (Neutrality) and Section 4(Humanity).

This year,
Section 4(Humanity) won the competition.
Followed by, Section 3(Neutrality), Junior Board, Section 1(Unity)
and lastly, Section 2(Independence).

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Learn them,Save lives.

WHAT IS FIRST AID?

First Aid is the first assistance or treatment given for a sick or injured person (called casualty) before the arrival of an ambulance or qualified expert.

OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID

TO SAVE LIFES

  • If unconscious keep the airway clear
  • Make sure the casualty is breathing
  • Stop any bleeding
  • Treat other injuries in the right order

TO PREVENT FUTHER INJURY

  • Never move the casualty unless there is danger, to avoid further injury
  • Comfort and reassure the casualty
  • Give protection from the cold, exercise heat or wet conditions

TO OBTAIN MEDICAL AID

  • Ask someone to call an ambulance or doctor as soon as possible.
  • Always stay with the victim until help arrives.

BLEEDING

If too much blood is lost from the body through a wound or other injury, the casualty may die, always stop the bleeding promptly.

WAY TO TREAT

- If the wound is minor and dirty, lightly rinse it with running water, if available, until it is clean.

- Wash your hands before and after giving first aid and avoid getting blood on your hands or body especially if you have any open cuts or wounds.

Wash Hands & Use Sterile Dressing

- Stop the flow of blood by pressing firmly on the wound, or hold the cut edges together. Put a bulky dressing firmly on the wound. If a suitable dressing cannot be found quickly, use a folded pad of material or tissues. Keep firm pressure on the wound for 10 minutes with the casualty lying down, if possible.

- If the wound is on a limb, raise the injured part to slow down bleeding. Comfort and reassure the casualty.

Stop the flow of blood by applying direct pressure and elevating the limb.

- If the blood comes through the first dressing pad, check that it is in the right place. If still bleeds, apply further pad – do not remove original pad.

- Keep the wounded part raised for a while, until the bleeding has stopped. A doctor should check all severe wounds. Some will need stitches to help them to heal.

- A puncture wound, such as an injury from a rusty nail, or a bite from a cat or dog, may become infected later. The casualty should see the doctor as soon as possible, because an anti-tetanus injection may be needed.

DIARRHEA

SYMPTOM and CAUSES

- abdominal cramp , diarrhea , vomiting (bacteria food poisoning)

- vomiting , diarrhea , abdominal cramp , headache , fever (seafood poisoning)

- vomiting , diarrhea , sweating , dizziness , excess saliva , stomach pain , mental confusion (chemical food poisoning)



Influenza A-H1N1

What is H1N1 (swine flu)?

H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway.



Why is H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
This virus was originally referred to as “swine flu” because laboratory testing showed that many of the genes in this new virus were very similar to influenza viruses that normally occur in pigs (swine) in North America. But further study has shown that this new virus is very different from what normally circulates in North American pigs. It has two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia and bird (avian) genes and human genes.

How does H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.


What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of H1N1 flu virus in people include

-fever-cough-sore throat-runny or stuffy nose-body aches-headache-chills-fatigue

A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

Negaraku

Negaraku

Tanah tumpahnya darahku

Rakyat hidup

Bersatu dan maju

Rahmat bahagia

Tuhan kurniakan

Raja kita

Selamat bertakhta

Rahmat bahagia

Tuhan kurniakan

Raja kita

Selamat bertakhta

BSMM SONG

Bulan Sabit Merah di Malaysia
Giat berjasa untuk negara
Tidak kira kaum dan agama
Waktu aman atau bahaya

Bulan Sabit Merah Gerakan Sedunia
Membantu semua yang menderita
Badan sukarela berkhidmat
Dengan tabah dan bersemangat

Di mana jua adanya sengsara
Di sana ada kita
Di darat dan laut kita bersedia
Walaupun diancam bahaya


Take the First Step

IN THE QUIET OF NIGHT

WHEN HEARTS ARE LOUD WITH FEAR

LOVE BECOMES A WORD THAT

LEAVES YOU COLD

YOU CAN HEAL THE PAIN

START A SONG AGAIN

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

TO A WORLD OF LOVE FOR YOU FOR ME

BROTHER PEACE IN THE WORLD

BEGINS FROM DEEP WITHIN

THE WILL TO BE THE ONE

WHO HAS STRENGTH TO FORGIVE

AND YOU MIGHT FIND

YOU SHARE TIES THAT BIND

SO STOP TAKE SOME TIME

LET YOU AND I

LIGHT UP WITH A SMILE

THEN LETS GO ANOTHER MILE

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

THROUGH FRIENDSHIP , THROUGH LOVING , THROUGH PEACE (2X)


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