Captain Bala Explained

Capt.K.Bala PPN .PKPB .PJB. F.(Com)
Nationality:Malaysian
Occupation:Director of Code Red Survival Academy
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Balasupramaniam Krishnan .PPN .PKPB .PJB. F.(Com) (more fondly known as Captain Bala or Capt.K.Bala) is a prominent safety activist, safety advocate, emergency survival trainer and Malaysian humanitarian.[1]

He is the founder and chairman of Malaysia International Search and Rescue (MISAR) and Malaysian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (MVFRA). He is also the President of Road Safety Marshal Club (RSMC). He is the Director of Code Red Survival Academy.

He has 23 years of experience in the search and rescue arena. He has led his team of volunteer members to serve in various international search and rescue operations and also humanitarian aid, namely, Bam Iran earthquake in 2003, Bandar Aceh earthquake and tsunami in 2004,[2] [3] Peru earthquake in 2007, Sichuan earthquake in 2008, Cyclone Nargis Myanmar in 2008, Typhoon Ketsana Philippines in 2009, Thailand Floods Operation in 2011, Nepal earthquake in April 2015,[4] and Pidie Jaya, Aceh earthquake in 2016.

In June 2007, he rescued Ceriyati Dapin, an Indonesian maid who attempted to escape through the window of her employer's 18th floor apartment and unfortunately was stuck on a ledge on the 15th floor.[5] He received an appreciation from the Indonesia Government for protecting the citizen of Indonesia in Malaysia by the ambassador of Indonesia, Mr A.M Fachir on 17 August 2007 at ambassador residence at Kuala Lumpur.

He was featured as one of the icon for Malaysia WiraNegaraku.[6]

Malaysia International Search and Rescue (MISAR)

MISAR Malaysia is a non-governmental and non-profit organization founded by Capt.K.Bala. It is a platform for individuals with the passion to serve in search and rescue missions and humanitarian field. MISAR Malaysia plays an important role in the search and rescue arena locally and internationally. MISAR Malaysia was at the forefront in rendering humanitarian aid to the victims in the Pidie Jaya, Aceh earthquake in 2016.

Malaysian Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (MVFRA)

MVFRA is a non-governmental organization and non-profit organization established in 1991 by Capt.K.Bala. MVFRA has served the nation in, amongst other, the Bright Sparklers Fireworks disaster in 1991, Choon Hong III Port Klang Fire Tragedy in 1992, Highland Towers collapse in 1993, 2008 Bukit Antarabangsa landslide, Penan Food Aid Operation in 2009,[7] Langkawi Bukit Malut Fire Victim Relief Operation in 2010,[8] Malaysia Floods Relief Operation from 2010–2016, Sabah Earthquake Rescue Operation in 2015,[9] Beaufort Flood Relief Operation in 2015,[10] Ranau water shortage relief operation in 2015,[11] Kg Landung Ayang Laut Kudat Fire Relief Operation in 2016.[12]

Road Safety Marshal Club (RSMC)

Road Safety Marshal Club (RSMC) is a non-governmental organization established in 2008 with the aim to provide support for the success of the activities of road safety and to conduct road safety awareness program for the public.

Recognition and awards

He was awarded the "Fire Commander" Commanding Accreditation (F.Com) in Fire & Rescue Service by YS Prof Dato Dr Soh Chai Hock, President for Fire Prevention Council Malaysia Institute of Fire Engineers Malaysia.

Publications and presentations

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Volunteer firefighters brave the heat to save lives. 12 November 2012.
  2. Web site: Saya pilu lihat keadaan mayat berpelukan sesama sendiri. Rahman. Daud. 8 January 2005. 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171010004745/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2005&dt=0108&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm. 10 October 2017. dead.
  3. Web site: Volunteers a lifeline for desperate Aceh survivors. 22 December 2014. 11 May 2017.
  4. Web site: Foundation to the aid of children. 10 September 2015. 11 May 2017.
  5. Web site: Call for action over maid abuse. 14 August 2007.
  6. Web site: Kapten K. Bala, Pengasas Malaysian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (MVFRA). 2017-10-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155414/http://www.negaraku.com/cerita/kapten-k-bala-pengasas-malaysia-volunteer-fire-rescue-association-mvfra/. 2017-10-10. dead.
  7. Web site: Group Reaches Grateful Penans after Rough Three Day Journey. Stephen. Then. 30 August 2009.
  8. Web site: 200 left homeless in Langkawi Fire. 29 December 2010.
  9. Web site: AirAsia takes part in Sabah relief effort after earthquake. Jennifer. Morris. 8 June 2015.
  10. Web site: 4,718 flood victims evacuated in Membakut, Beaufort. 24 January 2015.
  11. Web site: Ranau facing acute water shortage. 17 June 2015.
  12. Web site: Fire leaves over 1,500 homeless. 24 May 2016.
  13. Web site: Volunteerism, nation's agent of growth: Najib. 10 December 2016. 11 May 2017.
  14. Web site: Capt.K.Bala to the rescue!. Intan Maizura. Ahmad Kamal. 14 July 2019. 14 July 2019.
  15. Web site: Women, beware. Louisa. Lim. 2 January 2010. 11 May 2017.
  16. News: Joleen. Lunjew. Staying alive in the face of danger. 11 May 2017. The Star. 25 September 2010.
  17. News: Mui Yoon. Chin. Volunteer firefighter brave the heat to save lives. 11 May 2017. The Star. 12 November 2012.
  18. News: 素燕. 涂. 震撼人心（三）：苏财福：勿依赖救援单位遇震先自救. 11 May 2017. China Press. 30 July 2015.
  19. News: 素燕. 涂. 震撼人心（四）从小灌输融入生活向日本学防震. 11 May 2017. China Press. 31 July 2015.
  20. News: Shahanaaz. Habib. Crucial to be alert and prepared to stay safe. 11 May 2017. The Star. 24 June 2012.
  21. News: Don't give crime an opportunity. 11 May 2017. The Edge. 22 May 2014.
  22. News: Ralvin. Manikam. Disaster preparedness: How ready are we to face the worst?. 11 May 2017. The Rocket. 7 January 2015.
  23. News: Robin. Augustin. Local emergency response teams a must at waterfalls. 11 May 2017. FMT News. 23 August 2016.
  24. Web site: House fires and road safety. 11 May 2017.
  25. Web site: Malaysian drivers gone wild. 11 May 2017.
  26. Web site: Amanita and crime prevention. 11 May 2017.
  27. Web site: Surviving deadly floods. 11 May 2017.
  28. Web site: Volunteering your life for others. 11 May 2017.
  29. Web site: Civic-Mindedness and Your Safety. 11 May 2017.
  30. Web site: Safety during Raya. 11 May 2017.
  31. Web site: Child safety: at home & on the road. 11 May 2017.
  32. Web site: Road safety measures. 11 May 2017.
  33. Web site: How to be safe and streetwise: tips for women. 11 May 2017.
  34. Web site: Road safety this holiday seasons. 11 May 2017.
  35. Web site: Anticipating road accidents. 11 May 2017.

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