In the beginning
On 22nd December, 2007, 8 Lions namely Lion Karen Koh (LC Tanjung Aru), Lion Alex Cheong (LC Tanjung Aru), Lion Yee Kai Man, Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit, Lion Chung Kee Hung (LC KK Mandarin), Lion Judy Ngui (LC KK Central), LC Chang Chee Kiang and Lion Chong Tau Chung (LC Keningau Mandarin) met and had a brainstorming meeting for a long term project benefiting the community in and around Kota Kinabalu areas. Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit mooted the idea of setting up a free ambulance service as there was a serious shortage of ambulance service in Kota Kinabalu then.
Approval by the Registrar of Society
On 6th May, 2010 The Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Service Society was officially approved by the Malaysian Registrar of Society. ROS No. 1080-10-SBH
1st Protem Committee Meeting
On 25th May, 2010 the 1st Protem Committee Meeting was held at Bistro Café, Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu attended by:
Protem Chairman Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit (LC KK Mandarin),
Protem Secretary Lion Mary Masudal (LC KK Central),
Protem Treasurer Lion Chung Kee Hung (LC KK Mandarin),
Protem Committee Members:
Lion Judy Ngui (LC KK Central),
Lion Glenda Liew (LC KK Sutera),
Lion Margaret Lim (LC KK City),
Lion Melvin Disimond (LC Penampang Host),
Lion Tan Siew Chuan (LC KK Mandarin) and
Lion Francis Chau (LC Tanjung Aru).
Signboard Launching
On 28th July, 2010 the Signboard of Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Society, (LASS) was officially launched by Lions Clubs International 1st Vice President (2010-2011) Dr Tam Wing Kun.
(From Left)
District 308-A2 1st Vice District Governor Dr Tan Tsu Kun (2010-2011), Immediate Past District Governor (2010-2011) Karen Koh, LASS Protem Chairman Lion Dr Wah Hai Sit.
(From Right)
Lions Clubs International 1st Vice President Dr. Tam Wing Kun (2010-2011), Multiple District 308 Council Chairperson Wong Chang Wei (2010-2011)
1st Annual General Meeting
On 29th July, 2010 the 1st Annual General Meeting was held at Sabah Kidney Society Premises. 24 members attended. The 1st Management Committee for 2010-2012 of The Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Service Society, (LASS) was elected.
The Management Committee for 2010-2012 was elected.
Standing (Left to Right):
Lion Melvin Disimond, Lion Michael Huang, Lion Glenda Liew, Lion Margaret Lim, Lion Peter Voon, Lion Chew Sang Hai.
Sitting (Left to right):
Lion Mary Masudal (Secretary), Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit (Chairman), IPDG Karen Koh (Vice Chairman), Chung Kee Hung (Treasurer)
Commencement of Ambulance Service
Free Emergency Ambulance service commenced on 1st March, 2011, on office hours from 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs, excluding Sundays and public holidays.
Official Launching of Ambulance Service
On 13th March, 2011 the free Emergency Lions Ambulance Service was officially launched by YB Dato’ Hajjah Aziza Datuk Seri Penglima Mohd Dun, State Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister.
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IPDG Karen Koh (LASS - Vice Chairman), PDG Dr. George A. Kunjan, Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit (LASS - Chairman), the late PDG Datuk Dr. Ting Ing Chiew, YB Dato’ Hajjah Aziza Datuk Seri Penglima Mohd Dun, IPCC Simon Koh
Official Visit of MD 308 Council Chairperson & District Governor 308-A2
Council Chairperson Anthony Cheong, Spouse Past District Governor Isabel Cheong, District Governor Dr. Tan Tsu Kun visited Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Service Society on 17th July, 2011.
(From Left to Right)
Past District Governor Isabel Cheong, LASS Vice Chairman Past District Governor Karen Koh, LASS Chairman Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit, Multiple District 308 Council Chairperson Anthony Cheong, District Governor 308-A2 Dr. Tan Tsu Kun, spouse Mrs Tan, Past District Governor Tan Soh Har
On call 24 Hours
On 1st August, 2011, the Society extended its free Emergency Ambulance services to 24 hours, 365 days including Sundays and holidays.
3rd Annual General Meeting
3rd Annual General Meeting was held at SKS Premises on 22nd June, 2012. Election of Management Committee for Fiscal Year 2012-2014 was held.
Chairman: Lion Dr Wah Hai Sit
Vice Chairman: PDG Karen Koh
Secretary: Lion Judy Ngui
Treasurer: Lion Chung Kee Hung
Committee:
Lion Leena Toyoi, Lion Kong Kim Fong, Lion Chew Sang Hai, Lion Chan Suk Ting, Lion Chew Sang Hai, Lion Glenda Liew, & Lion Mary Masudal.
Official Visit of Lions Clubs International 1st Vice President, Multiple District 308 Council Chairperson & District Governor 308-A2 (2012-2013)
Official visit of LCI 1st Vice President Barry Palmer to Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Service Society, accompanied by District Governor 308-A2 Chieng Eu Hea, his Cabinet Officers, Lions and LASS members. Also present were Past International Director Hjh Ellis Suriyati, MD 308 Council Chairperson Kenneth Saw, Past Council Chairperson Datuk Dr. Naga, Past District Governor Cheng Yik Siong, on 1st July, 2012.
Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit, LASS Chairman presenting a memento to LCI International 1st Vice President (2012-2013) Barry Palmer.
2nd Ambulance Van
Again, with support from 15 Lions Clubs in Region 5 (Kota Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru, Penampang, Beaufort and Tuaran), Lions Clubs International Foundation and the generous public, the Society received the 2nd unit of Ambulance in October 2012.
Launching of KK Lions Ambulance Service Society Community Health Services by Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City
The KK Lions Ambulance Service Society Community Health Services at Lintasan Deasoka, Jalan Gaya was officially launched by YBhg. Datuk Abidin Madingkir, Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City on 28th July, 2013. Also present were Special Guest Lions Clubs International President (2013-2014) Barry Palmer, Past International Director Hjh Ellis Suriyati, District Governor 308-A2 (2013-2014) Kung Kuok Yiew, Lion Dignitaries, Lions and LASS members.
Tax Exempt Status
Tax Exempt status approved by Inland Revenue Department on 1st April, 2014. Ref No. LHDN.01/35/42/51/179-6.7232
5th Annual General Meeting
On 18th June, 2014 the Society held its 5th Annual General Meeting at SKS premises. 23 members attended. Management Committee for Fiscal Year 2014-2016 was elected as follow:
Chairman – PDG Karen Koh
Vice Chairman – Lion William Ho
Secretary – Lion Judy Ngui Siok Choon
Treasurer – Lion Chung Kee Hung
Committee – Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit, Lion Leena Toyoi, Lion Kong Kim Fong, Lion Lydia Lu, Lion Adrian Liew, Lion Peter Liau, Lion Margaret Lim
Official Visit of Lions Clubs International Foundation Chairperson & District Governor 308-A2 (2015-2016)
Official visit of LCIF Chairman/Immediate Past International President Joe Preston to Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Service Society, accompanied by District Governor 308-A2 Dato' Lawrence Ting. Also present were International Director Charlie Chan, Lion Dignitaries, Lion members, LASS Committee and members in December 2015.
7th Annual General Meeting
The 7th Annual General Meeting was held on 16th June, 2016 at SKS Premises. 24 members attended. Management Committee for Fiscal Year 2014-2016 was elected as follow:
Chairman – PDG Karen Koh
Vice Chairman – Lion William Ho
Secretary – Lion Lydia Lu
Treasurer – Lion Judy Ngui Siok Choon
Committee – Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit, Lion Leena Toyoi, Lion Kong Kim Fong, Lion Chung Kee Hung, Lion Adrian Liew, Lion Alyssa Lim, Lion Jared Hwang.
7KM Charity Fun Run
On 2nd July, 2017, KK Lions Ambulance Service Society organized the 1st Charity Fun Run – 7KM Run To Save Lives at SJK Chung Hwa (C) Likas. YBhg. Datuk Joannes Solidau, Ketua Pengarah DBKK, representing the Guest of Honour YBhg. Datuk Yeo Boon Hai, Lord Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City conducted the Flag Off Ceremony. Some 1,300 runners including families and friends participated in the Run.
9th Annual General Meeting
The 9th Annual General Meeting was held on 7th June, 2018 at SKS Premises. 25 members attended. Management Committee for Fiscal Year 2018-2020 was elected as follow:
Chairman – PDG Karen Koh
Vice Chairman – Lion Chung Kee Hung
Secretary – Lion Peter Liau Jee Yoong
Treasurer – Lion Judy Ngui Siok Choon
Committee – Lion Dr. Wah Hai Sit, Datuk Margaret Lim Henn Jin, Datuk Kenneth Boon, Lion Leena Toyoi, Lion William Ho Sow Kuan, Lion Alyssa Lim, Mary Josephine Pang.