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 Asst. Prof.Chanida PACHOTIKARN Speaker Thailand Prof. Dr.Winnie CHEE Siew Swee Chairperson Malaysia Manhattan II
08:45 09:45	Opening Ceremony Legacy of Excellence: Honouring the Pioneers of Dietetics Educators
09:45 10:30	Keynote Speech Registered Dietitians: What's Next? Ms.L. Mageswary LAPCHMANAN Speaker Malaysia Prof. Dr.Barakatun Nisak MOHD YUSOF Chairperson Malaysia Manhattan II
10:30 11:00	Tea Symposium HOMESOY Hospital Initiatives: Exploring Collaborative Nutritional Programmes for Women's Health in Malaysia Ms.SOO Sek Yow Speaker Malaysia
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 Mr. Yudhi ADRIANTO Panellist Indonesia Asst. Prof.Chanida PACHOTIKARN Panellist Thailand Assoc. Prof.Zenaida F. VELASCO Panellist Philippines Ms.Ma. Eloisa Estipona VILLARAZA Panellist Philippines Ms.Gladys WONG Panellist Singapore Ms.Ivy LOKE Panellist Malaysia Ms.NG Yee Voon Panellist Malaysia Manhattan II
12:00 13:00	Lunch Symposium by Ajinomoto Implementation of the Nutrient Profiling System for Meal Ms.Pakpadsorn SARACHANTAPONG Speaker Thailand Ms.Haemamalar KARPPAYA Speaker Malaysia Prof. Dr.Winnie CHEE Siew Swee Chairperson Malaysia Manhattan II
13:00 14:00	Lunch Break / Booth Visit Manhattan I & III
14:00 15:00	Symposium 1A Optimising Wound Healing Through Nutrition Ms.Nurul Huda IBRAHIM Chairperson Malaysia Current Advancements in Wound Care: Insights for Dietitians Ms.Mushidah Zakiah MOHAD AKRAN Speaker Malaysia Beyond the Bandage: Transforming the Wound Care Landscape in Perlis Primary Setting Mr.Rosdiizwan ROSLAN Speaker Malaysia Q&A Manhattan II	Symposium 1B Optimising Pediatric Nutrition and Feeding Therapy: Advancing Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Ms.Zaridah ZAINURI Chairperson Malaysia 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 V
15:00 16:30	Symposium 2A Beyond Diet and Lifestyle: Integrating Anti-Obesity Medications into Obesity Management MYOS x MDA Collaboration Dr.LIM Quan Hziung Chairperson The Foundation of Obesity Management: Why Diet Is Important but Not Enough? Prof. Dr.Barakatun Nisak MOHD YUSOF Speaker Malaysia The Role of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOM) in Current Obesity Management Prof. Dr.Rohana ABDUL GHANI Speaker Malaysia AOM as an Adjunct to Bariatric Surgery: Enhancing Long-Term Outcomes Dr.NGO Choon Woon Speaker Malaysia Q&A Manhattan II	Symposium 2B The Role of AI in Personalised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Assoc. Prof.Zulfitri 'Azuan MAT DAUD Chairperson Malaysia Revolutionising Dietetics Practice: AI-Driven NCP Tool Ms.Jamilah ABDUL JAMIL Speaker Malaysia Harnessing AI in Dietetics: Optimising the Nutrition Care Process Like Never Before Mr.Alvin LIM Jun Hao Speaker Malaysia Q&A Bronx V
16:30 17:00	Afternoon Tea Break & Booths Visit
17:00 19:00	MDA Annual General Meeting Manhattan II