GEORGE TOWN, December 22 – Penang to install 20 units of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) by first quarter of 2022 under the Responsible Tourism campaign, kickstarting Phase 1 of this state-wide installation project. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin said the locations in this phase are.
St Anne’s Church, Balai Polis Jelutong, Balai Polis Nibong Tebal, Balai Polis Jalan Patani, Balai Polis Teluk Kumbar, BOMBA Jalan Perak, BOMBA Chew Jetty, Pinang Tunggal, Wadda Gurdwara, Taman Botani (4), Penang Hill Mid Station, Kompleks Makan & Pasar Taman Terubong Jaya, Jalan Raja Uda – Rumah Berhala Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong, Pulau Aman, Pasar Air Itam, Taman Pekaka, Astaka Gurney.
“The upcoming phases will gradually be rolled out until all 5 districts in Penang are covered, amounting to 45 AEDs in total, “This plan to include all districts is to ensure that the AEDs are accessible by the general public, allowing the rakyat to have equal access to basic life-saving amenities,” he added. Yeoh said that this installation is Penang’s approach in enhancing public safety, which is aligned with the state’s Penang2030 vision in making Penang “A Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation’”
While speaking about tourism, Yeoh commented that this AED installation is an investment that will boost Penang’s competitiveness in the international market, positioning the state as a people-centric destination. “Although we don’t wish to have to use these AEDs, it is important for us to prepare for the worst, instead of preparing after the worst,” he added.
