1)1946-1951 - 5 Years in SJAB

15th October, 1946..............
Mas. Chew Kok Aun (A pupil in the school) boosted the idea of establishing a First Aid society in the school. He bravely expressed his views and opinions in the school news bulletin. The first enrolment was launched from the 300 boarders and population of over 1500 pupils. Mr. Yeh Chin Yen, Chung Ling's strict but ever popular discipline teacher also played a decisive role in the foundation of the society. The motto of the society was "Be Prepared to Serve the Injured and to Save the Life". The divisional surgeon was Dr. Ooi Kee Wan. Lectures on first aid were quickly arranged and Mr. Looi Pah Weng, the secretary of the SJAB also the instructor of that division, gave the raw recruit a great deal of advice and training. The SJAB commissioner, Mr. Chuah Thean Choon, was overjoyed with the enthusiasm shown by Chung Ling boys.

28th November 1946.........
This day was set as 'founder's day' and a simple ceremony was held to commemorate it.

1950........
4 doctors were assigned to examine the efficiency of the members. They were Dr. Yong Chui Sooi, Dr. Yeow Seow Thong, Dr. K.K. Chong and Dr. Oon Hock Liag.

1951......
There were 162 qualified members divided into 5 divisions affiliated to Penang headquarters. They were enplaned into 6th to 10th.It should be the only right to mention that there were only 10 divisions in the headquarters.

1952.....
The Chung Ling members of the SJAB withdrew from headquarters. The reasons were as follow:-
A. [A great difference arose between the SJAB (St. John
Ambulance Brigade) and the SJAA (St. John Ambulance
Association) and there were indications of an impending split.]

B. [A letter was received demanding an explanation for the
absence of 6th to 10th divisions from the Brigade Parade. None
was given and therefore the withdrawal.]

2)1952-1956: 5 Years as Independent Society

1952-1957.......
Chung Ling established an independent first aid society and carried on its normal activities and maintained strict discipline. It was well noted for its sickbay. An hour each morning was set aside to attend to the sick or dressed their sores. When the fund was low, members went around the classes to collect the extra money to run the 'clinic'. Each member owned a portable first aid kit, which was fully equipped with medicine, and each one was efficient and very well-trained to help others.

3)1957-1966 - 10 Years No First Aid Society in School

23rd November 1957.......
First aid society was suspended. In fact all extra mural activities in the school were stopped.

4)1967-1969 - MALAYSIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

9th September 1967......
Saw the foundation of the Malaysian Red Cross Society in the school. It was inspected by Madam Lee Kee Pin in the afternoon at 4.00 o'clock. In fact, it was started in late February with about 40 members by the founder- members Mas. Sim Jin Tang, Mas. Loke Chuan Guan, Mas. Chooi Yew Theen and Mas. Siew Ah Tak (nicknamed the '4 musketeers')

1.Siew Ah Tak - A Sergeant of the Butterworth Red Cross
Branch.
2.Sim Jin Tang - A Corporal of SJAB.
3.Loke Chuan Guan - A Corporal pf SJAB
4.Chooi Yoey Theen - A Lance Coporal of SJAM
The Red Cross was ably handled by that small group of well-qualified N.C.O.'s. In December the total enrolment rose surprisingly from 40-111.

30th June 1968.....
6 members were selected to participate in the Penang State First Aid Competition and were fortunate at its first attempt to be placed 3rd though the representatives were still inexperienced.

10th & 11th August 1968.....
Chung Ling first set up a stall at the food and fun fair which was acclaimed the beautiful and won a prize. Numerous prizes also came from the Flag-Days.

1969.....
Chung Ling was organised the Leaders' Session on 1st March in which various schools took part. The best 6 participants were picked to represent the Chung Ling unit in the state competition. Our participants played their parts well but they felt they were discriminated to be placed as runner-up to St. Xavier's. However we managed to emerge champion in the foot drill and uniform section in that competition. A 'protest' was made on the spot as to the result of the competition and a 'report' was made to the headmaster. The following day, a letter was personally handed to our headmaster, Mr. Waung Yoon Nein, complaining the misbehaviour of our contestants and that unit has been suspended pending an investigation. The headmaster responded by 'withdrawing' the unit from headquarters.

5) 1970-1984 - CHUNG LING FIRST AID CORPS
Since that day of withdrawal from Malaysian Red Cross unit, the ex-leaders never gave up hope in trying to save the first aid establishment. There were some meetings and discussions behind the sense and negotiations were done between the leaders and the headmaster. Outstanding among these leaders were Mas. Sim Jin Tang, who offered his unselfish service once again. Mas. Khaw Boon Wan and Mas. Yeap Chin Heng convinced the headmaster that a first aid establishment should still be care for the sick and injured pupils in the school

9th May 1970.....
After much planning, the foundation stone was laid by some 5th formers headed by Mas. Khaw Boon Wan. During the first general meeting a committee was formed with Mas. Yeap Chin Heng being appointed as its first president. The Chung Ling First Aid Corps was the only independent first aid society in Malaysia at that time. The corps was divided into 2 divisions - The senior division and the junior division. A grand constitution for the corps was set. The Exco sat until June 27 when many of its members resigned as they had to sit for M.C.E. Mas. Chow Kuan Heng took over as the 2nd president with Mas. Yong Yit Chin as vice president.

26th November 1970.....
The first elementary and intermediate examination was held. Mas. Eu Kong Eng an ex-leader was invited to be an examiner.

2nd December 1970.....
A fire fighting course was arranged for 35 senior members at Perak Road Pusat Bomba. An examination was held on 28th December and it was a 100% pass with 8 of them scoring distinction and 24 credits. A foot drill and command course was held at the civil defence headquarters. First aid lectures were regularly conducted by a qualified officer Mr. Chow Kuan Sin. High standards in both first aid and foot drill knowledge were maintained. Enrolment at the end of that year leapt to 109.

1st February 1975.....
The newsletter was first successful published. Mas. Yeoh Kok Kheng was elected as the chairman of the editorial board.

8th April 1977.....
The first Interschool First Aid Quiz Contest was held. The idea of organising this contest was put forward by Mas. Teh Bin Huat. The contest was held annually except for the year 1975 & 1977. 4 out of 9 contests held by the Corps, Chung Ling emerged champion. Kwang Wah Yit Poh sponsored the trophy, prizes and souvenirs and F&N sponsored all bottled drinks for the contest.

21st May 1977.....
The birth of our corps' anthem. The lyric of the corps anthem was written by Mas. Chin Chung Min, the tune by Mas. Loke Yee Chong.

27th July 1977.....
The recreation committee organised the first campfire.

September 1977.....
The idea of the information for the corps magazine was first grouted out. The magazine was published in 1977.

7th January 1978.....
The first advanced examination was held, it was conducted by Sgt. Major Lo Siew Leong.

24th June 1978.....
The 1st installation party cum 8th annual tea party was held at 8.30 am at school hall. This was the first time which leaders and office bearers were officially installed.

14th July 1979.....
During the 9th Anniversary Tea Party, the corps advisor Mr. Ong Ewe Chye, officially proclaimed Dr. Yee Theam Sun's agreement to be corps surgeon.

6th March 1981.....
The first Corps General Affair Proficiency Examination was held.
'Anak Angkat Tentera' Project 1980....

5 members from the corps had been elected to represent our school to attend the project which was organised by Markas 6 BIM, Sungai Patani during the 1st term holidays.

May 1983.....
The fire fighting squad was formed. Members of the corps who passed their Fire fighting Proficiency Examination were elected to be members of the squad.

Training Course.....
To assess the leadership of the members so that promotion could be carried out and give extra training to the members. N.C.O. Training Course had been carried out yearly in the school compound. Only members who passed the N.C.O. Promotion Test were chosen to participate in the course. During the course, lectures, training and competition were provided. Doctors, officers from the Civil Defence, officers from the St. John Headquarters and the Perak Road fire brigade, corps surgeon, officers and instructors from the Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja, teachers and headmaster of the school, scouts of the school were invited to train the participants.

FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES (1970-1984)
As the aim of the corps was to render first aid services, the first aiders of the corps offer their services for events such as the School Annual Cross Country Race, Walkathon, etc. The members also became the guard of honour together with the prefects and scouts of the school and had represented the school in many of the parades held.

Annual Tea Party.....
Officers from various departments, advisors, corps surgeon, ex- leaders and representatives from various schools were invited to attend this party.

Recreational Activities.....
Picnics, Treasure hunt, Station Game and other activities were organized to entertain the members and leaders themselves and to foster friendship among themselves and the pupils from other schools.

6)1984- : ST. JOHN AMBULANCE MALAYSIA (DIVISIONS A1 & AC3)

20th October 1984
The Chung Ling First Aid Corps was officially registered into the St John Ambulance of Malaysia, State of Penang as Ambulance Division 1 and Ambulance Cadet Divisions. She is named as Chung ling St John Ambulance Divisions A1 & AC3. The first president was Mas. Tan Chiou Ming. The society's policies did not change much but remain the same. The strength of the divisions was about 251.

12th January 1984
An enrolment ceremony and inspection was held to celebrate the transference of the society.

18th May 1985
The first Interschool First Aid Quiz Contest by Chung Ling St John was organized. Chung Ling representatives became the champion.

28th April 1985
The Divisions sent her representatives to participate in the State First Aid and Nursing Competition (organized by the St John Headquarters). The Ambulance Cadet Division emerged as runner-up.

May 1985
The Divisions' T-shirt and badges were designed and sold to the members

Designer:
Divisions' T-shirt : Mas. Neoh Leong Seng
: Mas. Teh Choon Pheng
: Mas. Chang Sang Kiang

Divisions, badge : Mas. Lim Sin Huat
: Mas. Neoh Leong Seng

In May 1985, the training committee was officially born after the announcement by the chief teacher advisor. The first chairman of the committee was Mas. Loh Gim Chuan.

21st March 1987
For the first time, the Ambulance Cadet Division squad emerged as the champion of the State First Aid & Nursing Competition and represented the state in the National First Aid & Nursing Competition which was held in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The squad turned out to be the runner-up.

Leader : Mas. Lim Foong Chor
Members : Mas. Keh Kean Loo
: Mas. Chia Kee Meng (Best Participant)
: Mas. Keng Ban Hock
: Mas. Ho Wei Tai

20th March 1988
The Ambulance Cadet Division Squad won the champion in the State First Aid & Nursing Competition for the second time. The squad then was participated the National First Aid & Nursing Competition which was held in Ipoh, Perak.

1987-1988
The hospital Duty Committee was formed to apply for the hospital duty which was opened for Ambulance members only.

October 1988
The Cleanliness Committee was under a Probational period until December 1988. The committee was officially approved as a sub-committee on January 1989 by the Central Exco.

1989
Card System was introduced by the Library Committee

7) GLORY OF CHUNG LING ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

August 1991......
The Computer Committee was formed to assist the Hon. Secretary and other committees in printing records.

November 1992......
First aid room was closed by the school authority due to the project by the State Government and later due to the poor condition of the building.

10th January 1993......
For the first time the Ambulance Division squad won the overall champion in the State First Aid & Nursing Competition.

1994......
The Ambulance 1 Squad emerged 1st runner-up while Mas. Goh Chin Yee from A1 and Mas. Goh Chin Kung from AC3 both won the Best individual prize in the State First Aid & Nursing Competition.

1995......
Both A1 and AC3 squad was emerged champions in the State First Aid & Nursing Competition. Mas. Goh Chin Kung from A1 won the Best individual prize while Mas. Chong Pin Fee from AC3 won the Best Leader prize. Later, both teams participated in the National First Aid & Nursing Competition. The AC3 squad won the Long Cases and Mas. Choong Li Dong from AC3 won the Best individual prize.

1996......
The A1 squad emerged champion in the State First Aid & Nursing Competition while Mas. Tan Kean Chye from A1 and Mas. Lim Koon Keat both won the Best individual prizes. Later, The A1 squad competed in the National First Aid & Nursing Competition and emerged as short cases champion .Mas. Tan Kean Chye won the Best individual prize. This year, nine and sixteen individuals have passed the "Paramedic Course" and "Ambulance Driver Course" organised by the Penang State Headquarters. The Disciplinary Council was formed and chaired by the chairman of the 13th Central Executive Council. This council was formed to take over the previous Counselling Committee and Disciplinary Committee.

23rd March 1997......
The Ambulance 1 squad for the second time emerged overall champion in Penang State 'First Aid and Nursing Competition. Mas. Lim Koon Keat and Mas. Teoh Ching Soon each won the Best Individual prize for the Ambulance and Ambulance Cadet section.

26th April 1997......
The division's representative squad lead by Mas. Oo Chuan Wei emerged as the champion of the 12th Penang Inter-school First Aid Quiz.

2nd August 1997......
The divisions had launched its homepage for the first time. The Penang State Deputy Commander, Mr. Lim Thoon Deong was invited to launch the divisions' homepage officially during Annual General Meeting. We were the first division to own our St. John Ambulance homepage website and it's the second in Malaysia. The chairman of computer committee, Mas. Lo Chee Yoong was the founder of the website and was assisted by Mas. Low Chen Tung and Mas. Lim See Yan.

August 1997......
The divisions' First Aid Room was closed by the school authority in 1992. It was transferred to the PPG Room. But in 1998, all the divisions' asset was moved to the staff room in Form 5 block.

3rd-7th September 1997......
Chung Ling High School celebrated her 80th Anniversary. An exhibition committee was formed and headed by Mas. Oo Chuan Wei. Foot drill, team-test and stretcher drill demonstrations were carried out.

15th-18th December 1997......
4 days Non Commissioned Officers' (N.C.O.'S') training course was held. The organising committee was led by Mas. Chong Pin Fee and the theme of the training course was "Discipline, Co-operation and Quality". 64 elected members take part in this training course

10th & 17th January 1998......
Divisions opened the registration for the students during the Enrolment Day. The strength of divisions was about 500.

7th March 1998......
A farewell dinner was held in honour of our teacher advisor, Miss Ee Choon Lin who retired in Feb 1998 at Sunway Hotel's ballroom. There were 200 members and ex-leaders attended this dinner. Everyone felt sad losing an advisor who had guided the society for 10 long years.

14th March 1998......
The annual campfire was held successfully in the school's handball field. A record of 1,300 participants from schools all over Penang State attended in this campfire.

22nd March 1998......
The divisions sent 3 representative squads to compete in the Penang State First Aid and Home Nursing Competition. The Ambulance Cadet squad was led by Mas. Yeoh Chong Theng won the competition while another ambulance cadet squad lead by Mas. Khaw Chee Sin was the 1st runner-up. Mas. Neoh Choo Hong from Ambulance 1 achieved the Best Leader prize while Mas. Wong Tjung Wai from Ambulance Cadet 3 achieved the Best Individual award.

14th May 1998......
The Ambulance Cadet 3 division represented Penang State to the National Competition in (University Putra Malaysia) UPM, Serdang, Selangor. The team won the 1st runner-up in First Aid Long Case and 2nd runner-up in both Stretcher drill and First Aid Short Case. The team led by Mas. Yeoh Chong Theng. Mas. Goh Jin Teik won the 2nd runner-up position in the "Best Individual" category.

13th June 1998.......
Our Division achieved the Chung Ling Sports Day March-past Champion. The squad was led by Mas. Lim Kwoh Min.

20th JUNE 1998......
The Divisions' Representative Squad was led by Mas. Lim Shyang Maw emerged as the 2nd Runner-up in the 13th Penang Inter-School Quiz.

14th-17th December 1998......
4 days 2 nights Non-Commissioned Officers' (N.C.O.) Training Course was held. This Committee was led by Mas. Lee Yu Wei and the theme were 'Quality & Co-operation, Prior in Discipline, Superiority in Respect, Root in Success'. 80 members were take part in this course

January 1999......
Enrolment day was held at school compound. Some demonstrations, lectures, and exhibitions had been carried out to attract new students. The A1 Exco had organized a picnic at Pantai Keracut. The Aim of this activity was to strengthen the relationship among all Excos and members

March 1999......
Both A1 & AC3 (B) Squad were commanded by Mas. Lee Yu Wei and Mas. Tan Teik Hooi emerged as the champion of the Penang First Aid & Home Nursing Competition and AC3 (A) Squad emerged as the 1st Runner-up. Mas. Khaw Chee Sin from A1 and Mas. Danny Lee Chin Tat from AC3 (A) won the Best Individual prize. Mas. Tan Teik Hooi from AC3 (B) achieved the Best Leader award.

April 1999......
The champion teams represented Penang state to participate in the National First Aid & Nursing Competition which was held in PULAPOL, Kuala Lumpur. The A1 Squad was the 1st Runner-up in the Long Case, and Mas. Khaw Chee Sin from A1 won the Best Individual Prize 2nd Runner-up.

June 1999.......
The 15th Annual Campfire which was chaired by Mas. Leow Wei Shen turned out to be a success. About 1000 people attended this most spectacular event of our division. The Best Item and The Best Supporter were won by Sri Mutiara and Phor Tay High School and Overall Champion was won by Union High School. The 14th Penang Inter-School First Aid Quiz was held at school's hall. Penang Chinese Girls' School became the champion while Penang Free School and Chung Ling High School turned out to be the 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up. Mas. Leong Kar Yung from our division and Mas. Loay Boon Siang from Penang Free School won the Best-Written test. In the Annual State Inspection, A1 & AC3 Divisions won the Consolation & 1st Runner-Up Prizes for Most Collective Schools in the 1998 Flag Day Donation.

December 1999......
The Non-Commissioned Officers Training Course was held in our school in order to train the future leaders of our divisions. These 4 days 2 nights training involved 56 participants. Together with the theme 'Discipline & Quality', all members were trained in various field and team co-operation.