06/10/2026
A note from Dr. Rahayu Tasnim;
In 2021, we innovated a 4-hr program, Swim & Survive Malaysia, supporting the UN and WHO's efforts in drowning prevention, commemorating the World Drowning Prevention Day, 25 July annually.
Since then, this program was run in 10-20 pax grp sessions in Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan, Kolam Renang KL (Cheras) and Kelab Rekreasi Tentera Udara TUDM Subang.
As academicians and researchers, R&D in teaching and learning (T&L) is a must for effectiveness; this we've never stopped realising. As part of our R&D in T&L, we've began running private sessions (1-5 pax) in The Campus, Ampang, KL. We've found that private sessions like these allow more 1-1 focus and lesser waiting time for each participant, boosting the "psychological touch" needed for people with water anxiety.
Nonetheless, as the saying goes, "the more, the merrier!", we've found that our large group sessions (10-20 pax) since 2021 has its unique advantages, for which we find it a thrilling, memorable social-event for each group participant! With this on record, we will still be carrying on with these large group sessions at selected dates next year, once I'm fit again to be in water and to once again, lead the program. May God be willing, InshaAllah.
Yes! We are continuing this Project in 2027, (earlier planned for 2021-2026), as weโve received a go-sign from the relevant parties to innovate a few more unique programmes for the benefit of the nation. You only see a few of our selected coaches / instructors at the pool at sea, but there are researchers in the background like me, working for the R&D of our project. As I am unable to be in water nowadays, I work to contribute in this R&D endeavour.
In the meantime, do pray for my health and the many other people out there who are coping hard with cancer.
Dear God,
Award them the strength and beautiful patience to accept whatever comes, and however painful things become. As what we teach in our programs, we hope that they too learn to โsubmit and surrender".๐คฒ
Sincerely,
Dr. Rahayu Tasnim ๐
Multiple Myeloma blood cancer, end stage, patient.
Founder,
Project Life Aquatic, championing drowning prevention education by the UN and WHO since 2021. Founded by Malaysian-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. Also a PADI Freediver center, focusing on underwater therapy, wellbeing and healing.
