MARES at Ampang land slide.

Amateur radio Emcomm organisation MARES provides emergency communication at bukit Antarabangsa land slide on 6 Dec morning. Congratulations to all Radio Amateurs who assisted in communications. More information on MARES website www.mares.org.my

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF MARTS RACES AT ITU ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE 26 TH NOV AT UUM SINTOK KEDAH ON RESPONSE TO DISASTER

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF MARTS RACES AT ITU ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE 24TH TO 28 TH NOV AT UUM SINTOK KEDAH
ON EFFECTIVE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATION IN RESPONSE TO DISASTER .

MARTS RACES team gave a presentation on the Role of Amateur Radio in disaster and emergency communication (25th Nov) and Emergency drill / training on the 26 th Nov to international participants at the conference . Participants were given hands on training and drill for radio communication during disaster situation. On Wednesday 26 Nov MARTS RACES team also officially launch "RACES" Radio Amateur Civil and Emergency Services. The international participants from communications agencies, some are also HAMs themselves, were given training in satellite to radio communications throughout the week at the conference. Participants were made aware that Amateur Radio societies and clubs in their country can assist them in communication during disaster.

"MARTS RACES present gift to Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Head, LDCs, SIDS, and Emergency Communications Programme - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), BDT"

Slide show of the event click here ==>>

MARTS RACES PRESENTATION

MARTS RACES slide show pictures on event at UUM sintok

Click below for short video on the Radio training and demo at UUM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI7xsvkKmPg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILgYNjpqr8s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIXGwKwkWLA

Links information on this training / workshop program below

ITU asia pacific website

ITU UUM website

EMERGENCY DRILL AT KANGAR 22 NOV BY MARTS RACES

RACES - "Radio Amateur Civil and Emergency Services".

MARTS RACES team conducts Emergency drill in Kangar Perlis on 22th Nov to HAMs in the area.

RACES team comprising of 9M2DA, 9M2LC, 9M2LR, 9M2PX, 9W2PCK, 9W2ART, 9W2ZE, 9W2SOR, 9W2WOC, 9W2RAY, 9W2ACY and 9W2AXE conducted a briefing on Saturday 22 Nov night followed by a simulated emergency drill on Sunday. Participants were split into groups and taught how to relay messages from goverment agencies involved through field responders ( licensed HAM operators trained by RACES). It is vital that HAMs should be trained to convey messages amongst members, in addition integrate and syncronise communication procedures in disasters, so that we all speak the same language.

As volunteers, RACES objective and long term plan is to be able to prepare HAMS to work together and be trained in support of their local area that is hit by disaster. Most of us are volunteers and we do it during our free time hence supporting fellow HAM members is vital in order to ensure there is enough volunteers at the disaster area.

We must not forget that our role is to provide and assist in communication only during disaster. Furthermore, we can only assist if we are asked to do so. For this, we have to be a recognised body of trained personnel in communications.

Kindly contact MARTS or UNIARM if you are interested in RACES.

9w2pck@marts.org.my Mr Choy Chee Keong

9w2axe@marts.org.my En Azhar Abu Rais

Click here for slide show - Kangar Drill with RACES

AFTER EVENT REPORT : HELP OA KG REKOM

THE ROAD TO POS SIMPO WAS NOT SO SIMPLE

We collected the last of the donated goods at Anis Putri 2 in TTDI and 4 cars made their way to Raub at 10 pm on Friday 7 November 2008. We broke our journey in Raub for the night. The next morning 6 cars in Raub were to rendezvous with another 3 cars in Gua Musang.

OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS IN A CONVOY


After lunch in Gua Musang, volunteers in nine off road vehicles convoyed towards Pos Simpo. The group entered the trail around 1230pm, with a fine weather outlook.

We reached Kg Dandut at 530pm where some of the donated goods was unloaded. Kampong Dandut, was the first village along the journey of about 40km from the trail head. There we were told that the logging had stopped since September and it was difficult for the villagers to get in and out especially for Kampong Rekom the last village along the route.



By the time we left Kampung Dandut, the rain started to pour and the trail condition deteriorated. The vehicles were sliding as the trail had turned slippery.



The weather took a turn for the worst as we reached the logging camp at the last hill before Pos Simpo. One by one, the vehicle gathered momentum and made a run up the hill. Four cars made it half way but it was a struggle as they were sliding from side to side of the trail. At this point we wondered if the other cars could make it. Sure enough the next two cars got stuck along the way and the rain became heavier and more running water was flowing down the hill. Time was running out as it was getting dark.

MORE STORY ON ON THIS EVENT CLICK HERE...


Big thanks to all who donated goods to the many OA villages on the way there. A big thank you goes to the team members consisting of HAM and non Ham volunteers from ORS and Buaya Puchong who made this trip possible.
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HELP ORANG ASLI OF KAMPUNG REKOM

Help OA of kampong Rekom Kelantan

Recently, Tok Batin Pak Abo (who is partially blind) of kg Rekom came to Gombak KL and called us requesting for assistance. The logging has stopped and it is more difficult for them to get out and get supplies. Kampung Rekom is the most remote and last village along the route after Pos Simpoh from Gua Musang. It is also less visited by outsiders and poor logging road condition makes it difficult to get there.

A few amateur radio members who are off road enthusiast are planning to go on the 7th Nov evening and return Sunday 9th Nov. Tok Batin Pak Abo gave us a list of items that they require . So far we have managed collect about 70% of the items from generous members. We are collecting donations from those who wish to donate and no matter how small the donations even a tin of milo or maggie mee, etc we will carry your items ( sikit2 jadi bukit). You can give second hand clothes (especially children’s clothes) and toys. We cannot take large items as we are limited in space please check with us before hand. If there are extras supplies that cannot be carried we will donate to the local orphanage.

Our plan is to leave from Anis Putri2 (former Alibaba restaurant) Taman Tun Dr Ismail on Friday evening about 9Pm . If you like to make any donations, please email to Azhar 9w2axe@gmail.com .

Thank you for your support

Amateur Radio Reunion Day 2008 - PORT DICKSON 13 DEC 2008 -----------Book your Tickets early !!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS AND ACCOMODATION EARLY

Amateur Radio Reunion Day is an event planned to unite all radio amateurs in Malaysia , Mikes, Whiskeys and Short Wave Listeners , regardless of club affiliation. Furthermore, we are also celebrating 80 years of amateur radio in Malaysia. Please purchase your tickets from authorised collection person as per the blogspot and ensure you get a copy of the receipts.

For more information please go to following link below :

http://www.arrd08.blogspot.com/

Join us on the 13th Dec and meet the HAM family and community in Malaysia.

9M2RS Hj Rashid now recovering from heart by-pass operation on 24th October 2008

9M2RS Hj Rashid had a heart attack recently and was admitted to Ampang Putri hospital for a heart operation on 24 th October. He is now recovering from his operation and condition is said to be stable.
We pray for Hj Rashid full recovery from his operation.