Programme Day 1

Day 1 - 21st June 2025

Time Session
07:00
08:00
Registration
08:00
08:45
Plenary 1
Changing Landscape Dietetics in Asia: Insights and Best Practices from Thailand
Manhattan II
08:45
09:45
Opening Ceremony
09:45
10:30
Keynote Speech
Registered Dietitians: What's Next?
PuanL. Mageswary LAPCHMANAN Speaker Malaysia
Manhattan II
10:30
11:00
Morning Tea Break
11:00
12:00
Forum: Evolving Roles: Anticipating Changes in Dietetics Field
Discussion on Latest Update, Challenges & Best Practices
Prof. Dr.Winnie CHEE Siew Swee Moderator Malaysia
Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak MOHD YUSOF Panellist Malaysia
Asst. Prof.Chanida PACHOTIKARN Panellist Thailand
Ms.Fitri HUDAYANI Panellist Indonesia
Ms.Gladys WONG Panellist Singapore
Ms.Ivy LOKE Panellist Malaysia
Ms.Ma. Eloisa Estipona VILLARAZA Panellist Philippines
Ms.NG Yee Voon Panellist Malaysia
Manhattan II
12:00
13:00
Lunch Symposium
Manhattan III
13:00
14:00
Lunch Break / Booth Visit
Manhattan II
14:00
15:00
Symposium 1A
Optimising Wound Healing Through Nutrition
  • Current Advancements in Wound Care: Insights for Dietitians
    Ms.Mushidah Zakiah MOHAD AKRAN Speaker Malaysia
  • Clinical Perspectives in Wound Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Primacy Care Setting
  • Q&A
Manhattan II
Symposium 1B
Optimising Pediatric Nutrition and Feeding Therapy: Advancing Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Speech Therapy in Pediatric Feeding: Enhancing Oral-Motor Skills and Mealtime Success in ASD
    Ms.Faith NG Peik Hwa Speaker Malaysia
  • The Role of Dietitians in Pediatric Feeding Clinics: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Feeding Challenges
    Ms.Fatimah Amirah ZAKARIA Speaker Malaysia
  • Q&A
Bronx III
15:00
16:15
Symposium 2A
Beyond Diet and Lifestyle: Integrating Anti-Obesity Medications into Obesity Management
MYOS x MDA Collaboration
  • The Foundation of Obesity Management: Why Diet Is Important but Not Enough?
  • The Role of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOM) in Current Obesity Management
  • AOM as an Adjunct to Bariatric Surgery: Enhancing Long-Term Outcomes
  • Q&A
Manhattan II
Symposium 2B
The Role of AI in Personalised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Bronx III
16:15
16:45
Afternoon Tea Break & Booths Visit
16:45
19:00
MDA's Annual Grand Meeting
Manhattan II