ABOUT US  



Overview:


Teras Med Resources, founded by Suriani Binti Hashim, is headquartered at No. 40-1, Jalan Pekaka 8/4 Seksyen 8, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The company is a medical and rehabilitation services provider, leveraging the founder’s extensive experience in both public and private sectors of the health industry in Malaysia.

History and Specialization:


  • Established: December 2014
  • Specialization: Medical and rehabilitation services, focusing on sensory stimulation and multisensory environments.
  • Products and Services:
  • Rehabilitation Equipment: Comprehensive range including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing equipment.
  • Specialty Products: Sole distributor of ROMPA products from the United Kingdom, specializing in “Snoezelen” rooms, a sensory stimulation concept introduced in Malaysia since 1997.
  • Sensory Rooms: Setting up and managing Multi-Sensory Rooms (Snoezelen Rooms) and Sensory Integration Rooms designed to stimulate all five primary senses (visual, hearing, touch, smell, and taste).

Background:


Suriani Binti Hashim, an Occupational Therapist, is the founder of Teras Med Resources. She is a qualified professional with a Diploma in Occupational Therapy (2002) and a Bachelor (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (2008) from University Technology Mara (UiTM).

Professional Experience:


  • 2002-2007: Developed skills through hospital-based clinical practices and Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) projects. Worked with diverse client groups including physical, pediatric, psychiatric, and geriatric populations.
  • Developed the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre Model for disabled young adults at Selangor Cheshire Home.
  • Worked as an Occupational Therapist at the Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation (MCR), involved in CBR programs and training CBR workers nationwide.
  • Project coordinator for the GROW project, focusing on children aged 0-7 years.
  • 2008-2014: Full-time Occupational Therapist at Variemed Products Sdn. Bhd.
  • Responsible for training and promoting rehabilitation equipment.
  • Specialized in Snoezelen Room products and training, conducting assessments and promoting comprehensive rehabilitation products.
  • Variemed Products was the first company to introduce Snoezelen to Malaysia, distributing ROMPA products from the UK.

Key Contributions:


  • Pioneered the development and implementation of multisensory environments in Malaysia.
  • Advocated for sensory stimulation therapies, providing new ways to encourage interaction and motivation in health and education settings.
  • Leveraged extensive clinical and practical experience to establish Teras Med Resources, providing innovative rehabilitation solutions.