Meet the Trainers

Mr Ravishankar Periasamy

CPR, Safety and first aid trainer — Ravishankar Periasamy

Having completed multiple professional examinations in the span of 33 years, Mr Ravishankar Periasamy possesses extensive knowledge and experience in Occupational Safety and Health. He has been a part of the Disaster Response Team and a volunteer for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) since 1990. In addition to that, he has also assisted in several disasters, such as, the Highlands Tower collapse, the dreadful tsunami that struck Banda Acheh in 2004, and the earthquake in Yogyakarta, to name a few.

Educational Qualifications

First Aid and CPR sr Instructor (1995) – MRCS
First Responder Life Support (1998) – HKL
Basic Trauma Care (1999) – HUKM
Malaysian Trauma Life Support (1999) – HKL
Burn Management (2000) – HUKM
Emergency Medical Technician course (2001) – UKM
Safety and Health Officer course – NIOSH Bangi
HAZMAT course – BOMBA Perlis
Basic Life Support (AHA)
Certified Advanced First Aider & Instructor (2015) – Australasian Registrar of Emergency Medical Technician
Ergonomics and Emergency Response Plan – NIOSH
GRSP Training of Trainers for Road Safety Essentials (2016)
Pre-Hospital Care Course
“Out Hospital Cardiac Arrest” & “Airway Management” Pre Conference Pre Hospital Care Course
Selangor Tactical Response Course (2017)
International Table Top Exercise and Wilderness Medicine Workshop (2018) – UITM Selayang
VVIP & VIP Emergency Response Course (2019)
Malaysian Advanced Tactical Medicine Course – Selayang Hospital

Mr Kuyilan Muthusamy

Mr Kuyilan Muthusamy has been working at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) for almost 12 years now and currently holds the position of Senior Assistant Medical Officer. He was also a trainer for BOMBA, Civil Defence Malaysia (JPAM), and Klang Valley Hospitals, specifically KKM Prehospital Care Course Level (I & II), as well as an Instructor cum Examiner for the Malaysian Red Crescent Selangor Branch & National Headquarters. Apart from that, Mr Kuyilan’s contribution to volunteer rescue missions is most certainly noteworthy.

Humanitarian Missions

Earthquake in Bandar Aceh, Indonesia (2004/2005)
Tsunami Acheh (2004/2005)
Landslide in Leyte island, Philiphine (2006)
Earthquake in Pakistan (2006)
Earthquake in Padang, Indonesia (2009)
Conflict Zone-Rohingya Rakhine State (Sitwee) Myanmar (2012)
Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang – Flood (2005, 2006, 2008)
Landslide in Kg, Pasir Ulu Kelang, KL (2008)
Landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa, Ulu Kelang KL (2010)
Landslide Rumah Anak Yatim, Kg Semungkis Hulu Langat (2011)

Educational Qualifications

Diploma In Medical Assistant (2005) – College Of Medical Assistant Ulu Kinta, Perak
Advanced Life Support Instructor Course (Alsic) (2009)
Mastem Basic Life Support (2009)
Instructor Course Mastem (2009)
Malaysia Emergency Response System Course (MERS 999) Master Of Trainer (2009-2010)
Post Basic Course (AEMTC) 6 Month – Paramedic, Emergency Care (2011)
Bachelor (Hon) Nursing Practice Development (2012)

Mr Somasundaram Perumal

From the year 1996 till 2008, Mr Somasundaram was employed at the Emergency Department in HKL, as an Assistant Medical Officer, and in 2008 he transferred to Klinik Kesihatan Batu, holding the same position. Similar to our previous trainers, Mr Somasundaram is also actively involved volunteer rescue missions namely, disaster drills at Bukit Jalil Stadium (Pre Sukom 1998) and multiple plane crash at KLIA and LIMA Langkawi. Apart from that, he was also involved in rescue efforts during the crash of Tan Sri’s house in Ulu Klang.

Educational Qualifications

Diploma Pembantu Perubatan (1993-1996) – Kolej Pembantu Perubatan Alor Star Kedah
Basic Life Support (1997)
First Responder Life Support (1997)
Malaysia Trauma Life Support (1997)
Advance Life Support Instructor Couse (1998)
Disaster Management Course (1999)
Post Basic Emergency Course (2000)
Peaderatic Advance Life (2001)
Advance Cardiac Life Support Course (2002)
Diploma Pendidikan (Sains Bersekutu) (2003-2004) – Universiti Industri Selangor UNISEL

Abdul Malek bin Omar

Abdul Malek is a freelance consultant providing services in safety and environmental management. He possesses more than 31 years of hands-on working experience in Safety, Health & Environment with large Multinational Manufacturing Companies such as Texas Instruments, Nestle and Ansell. In addition to that, he also served as a panel member and auditor for the Annual MSOSH Award Competition and was a part of the management committee for Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) as well as a working committee member for FMM Selangor.

Educational Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering
Certified Train the Trainer – PSMB
Certified Safety & Health Officer – DOSH.

Mohd Azmi bin Daud

At only 33 years of age, Mohd Azmi is a skilled and trained firefighter with a vast experience in the sector. After 4 years of training at the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, he successfully joined their Operation Team Unit and served for a total of 3 years. Not long after, Mohd Azmi was promoted to the Fire Hydrant Department and worked there for another 2 years before moving on to their Enforcement Department.

Educational Qualifications

Pre Science Course (2001) – Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran Mara Kota Bharu
Diploma in Office Management and Technology (2010-2014) – Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam

Kannan Murugiah

Kannan has successfully bagged several awards during his service with the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, a few being the Excellence in Service award in 1998, 2008 and 2015 as well as the Fire And Rescue Service Department’s Excellence Award in the year 2001. Apart from that, he also boasts 29 years of experience in Rescue, Fire Fighting and Tactical Response and 21 years in conducting Fire Safety Training to Firemen and Public – for all ages.

Educational Qualifications

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (1996-1998) – University of New Castle (Australia)

Siva R

Siva is a Senior Associate Consultant / Corporate Trainer. He has been involved in training, coaching and consulting for more than 12 years with the intention of increasing productivity and performance of people. He has given training workshops and teambuilding workshops throughout the country for various companies including Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad, Tentera Laut di Raja Malaysia Lumut (TLDM), Universiti Malaya Centre of Continuing Education (UMCCed), Tan Chong Group, Star Publications, Astro All Asia Broadcast Centre, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Continental Tyres PJ Malaysia Sdn Bhd, to name a few.

His most popular courses are in the areas of Management Skills, Leadership Skills, Quality Management, Environment Management, Safety Management, Factory Management, Operations Management and People Development. Therefore, Siva has been continuously invited to be a speaker by many organizations, both private and government.

Educational Qualifications

M.Sc in Total Quality Management (TQM)
B. Econs (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – UKM
Train the Trainer (TTT) exemption (2009) – Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB)

Kamalanathan Ramasamy

Educational Qualifications

Kamalanathan holds a fluid and in-depth knowledge of safety and industrial management system in industries. His extensive experience and skills were gained from working as a Safety & Health Officer and a Senior Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Consultant in multiple companies across the country. IN addition to that, Kamalanathan has implemented not one but several tactics and steps to ensure a smooth operation in industries, and to increase safety awareness among workers.

Educational Qualifications

Master of Occupational Safety and Health Management – University Teknologi Malaysia, International Campus
Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) – Psycan Consulting International
Safety in the Use of Chemicals – NIOSH
Ergonomics & Manual Handling in the Workplace – NIOSH
OSH Management System: Interpretation and Implementation – NIOSH
Safety and Health Officer – NIOSH
Incident Reporting Analysis Technique – NIOSH
Occupational First Aider – NIOSH
Chemical Health Risk Assessor (CHRA) – NIOSH

Yusof Bin Kadikon

Yusof started his professional work as an Assistant Mechanical Maintenance Junior Engineer at Pelepas Brigentine Service PTP Johor right after finishing his degree. His research interests are Ergonomics / Human Factor Engineering. Now, he furthering his studies on PhD in Industrial Ergonomics at UTHM. Yusof is also a member of the International Associate Engineer (IAENG), Malaysia Society of Occupational Safety & Health (MSOSH) , NRH-SHE and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Malaysia HFEM). He also possesses extensive experience in the use of computer software applications and engineering software.

Apart from that, he is also a Trainer at NIOSH on Ergonomics and Manual Handling at Work Place (EMHW), has a rather vast experience on ergonomics assessment and Safety and Health Officer Certificate Course (DOSH) & Ergonomic Trained Person Trainer.

Educational Qualifications

M.Sc. (Engineering Management) – UPM
B.Eng. (Industrial Engineering) – UTM
Certified Train the Trainer (TTT) – NIOSH
Certified Train The Trainer (TTT) – HRDF
Safety and Health Officer Certification Trainer – DOSH

Syarulnizam Rizaff

Work Experience

Emergency First Aid, CPR & Pre-Hospital Care Management – 19 years
Paramedic and Emergency Care Consultant for the Auxiliary Police PLUS Expressway Berhad, Emergency Department Sunway Medical Centre, Royal Selangor POLO club and etc.
Advisor and Emergency Medical Coordinator for Malaysian Invasion Mixed Martial Arts (MIMMA) by Tunetalk and Ministry of Sport and Youth.
Disaster chairman at Malaysia Red Crescent Chapter Hulu Langat, Selangor.
International observer for numerous disaster drills and exercises organised by DMAT and Emergency Department of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou, Taiwan.
Awarded Meritorious Medal in the Disaster Exercise at Da Nang, Vietnam and Disaster Management Information System in Bangkok, Thailand by (IFRC) International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent Society.