Photo: HMI Institute team with community members, grassroots leaders, and partners at the Official Opening of Buangkok Bus Interchange.

We had a meaningful Saturday at the Official Opening of Buangkok Bus Interchange, where we engaged the community in lifesaving first responder skills and emergency preparedness education.

Photo: Guest-of-Honour Minister of State Mr. Murali Pillai engaging in hands-on CPR training at the Buangkok Bus Interchange event, demonstrating life-saving skills with HMI Institute trainers.

It was a privilege to welcome Guest-of-Honour, Minister of State Mr. Murali Pillai, along with Sengkang GRC Grassroots Advisers Dr. Lam Pin Min and Ms. Theodora Lai, as well as grassroots leaders, community members, and partners, who joined us in this effort.

Photo: HMI Institute and SBS Transit leaders at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, committing to enhancing community health and emergency preparedness.

A key highlight of the day was the announcement of HMI Medical’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SBS Transit. Through this partnership, HMI Institute, as part of HMI Medical, will collaborate with Singapore’s leading transportation provider to make health and emergency preparedness resources more accessible to the public. By empowering the community with essential knowledge, we aim to create a healthier and more resilient community.

Photo: Community member learning CPR techniques at HMI Institute’s booth at Buangkok Bus Interchange, guided by an instructor, promoting emergency response skills.

At our booth, community members of all ages took part in CPR demonstrations and discussions on emergency preparedness. These hands-on activities helped them understand the importance of first response skills in everyday life—whether at home, school, work, or in public spaces.

Photo: HMI Institute instructor delivering a talk on 'How to Be a First Responder in an Emergency?' at Buangkok Bus Interchange, equipping the public with essential emergency preparedness knowledge.

Our stage activity drew a lively crowd as our Chief Instructor guided participants through recognising early warning signs of emergencies. They also practised CPR techniques on manikins, reinforcing the importance of immediate response in critical situations.

Photo: A participant practising CPR on a manikin under the guidance of an HMI Institute instructor during the community engagement event at Buangkok Bus Interchange.

Every interaction throughout the event reinforced our mission: to empower individuals with the skills and confidence to respond in emergencies. We are grateful to everyone who participated and look forward to more opportunities to build a safer, more prepared community together.