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 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.Ma. Eloisa Estipona VILLARAZA Panellist Philippines Ms.Ivy LOKE Panellist Malaysia 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 Mr.Rosdiizwan ROSLAN Speaker Malaysia 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 V
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? 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) Revolutionising Dietetics Practice: AI-Driven NCP Tool Prof. Dr.Winnie CHEE Siew Swee 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
16:15 16:45	Afternoon Tea Break & Booths Visit
16:45 19:00	MDA's Annual Grand Meeting Manhattan II