More defibrillators to be installed in public areas


Rajendran (sixth from left) trying his hand at CPR, watched on by other guests, at the workshop focused on life-saving techniques. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

AUTOMATED external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public areas have played a crucial role in saving at least nine lives in George Town and Balik Pulau districts since their introduction in 2015, said Penang island mayor Datuk A. Rajendran.

“From 2015 to 2022, AEDs were deployed in 21 locations.

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