Programme

1 July 2024 (Main Conference)

Time	Session

07:30 08:30	Registration
08:30 09:45	Opening Ceremony & 30th Anniversary of MDA Celebration Summit 1
09:45 10:30	Keynote: Blueprint for Healthcare Reform in Malaysia – Opportunities for Dietitians in Healthcare Service Delivery Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Chairperson Universiti Putra Malaysia YBhg Datuk Dr Nor Fariza binti Ngah Speaker Deputy Director General (Research & Technical Support), Ministry of Health Malaysia Summit 1
10:30 11:15	Plenary 1: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Needs of the Dietetic Workforce Ms Murshidah Zakiah Mohd Akran Chairperson Prince Court Medical Centre Ms Simone Austin Speaker Aus-Dietetics Summit 1
11:15 12:00	Morning Tea Break / Booth Visit
12:00 13:00	Forum: Opportunities and Diverse Roles in Dietetics Discussion on Common Challenges & Solutions Prof Dr Winnie Chee Siew Swee Moderator IMU University Datuk Dr Zanariah Hussein Panelist Medical Department, Hospital Putrajaya Fitri Hudayani Panelist Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Ms Mary Easaw Panelist CVSKL & PICASO Hospital Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Panelist Universiti Putra Malaysia Ms Simone Austin Panelist Aus-Dietetics Ms Basmawati Baharom Panelist Hospital Kuala Lumpur Ms L. Mageswary Lapchmanan Panelist Ministry of Health Malaysia Mr Georgen Thye Choong Jean Panelist Georgen Cooking Summit 1
13:00 14:00	Sponsored Lunch Symposium Soya Health and Nutrition: Evidence-Based Insights for Dietitians, Exploring Advancements and Dispelling Myths Prof Dr Winnie Chee Siew Swee Chairperson IMU University Ms Soo Sek Yow Speaker Ace Canning Corporation Sdn Bhd Diabetasol: Empowering Diabetes Patients through Practical Nutrition Therapy: Insights and Success Stories Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Chairperson Universiti Putra Malaysia Dr Fatimah Eliana Speaker Medical Faculty of Yarsi University Summit 1
14:00 14:30	Booths Visit
14:30 15:30	Symposium 1A: Dietetics in Community Practice Ms Basmawati Baharom Chairperson Hospital Kuala Lumpur Importance of Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration Assoc Prof Dr Murallitharan Munisamy Speaker National Cancer Society Malaysia Essential Skills Set for Dietitians in Community Settings Ms Nurul Huda Ibrahim Speaker Ministry of Health Malaysia Q&A Summit 1	Symposium 1B: Dietetics in Hospital Practice Ms Zaridah Zainuri Chairperson Hospital Pulau Pinang Navigating Diversity: Uniting and Empowering Dietitians for Impactful Care in Private Hospitals Ms Boh Shi Hui Speaker KPJ Healthcare Berhad Enhancing Dietetics Services in Government Hospitals Mr Rosli bin Mohd Sali Speaker Hospital Queen Elizabeth Q&A Zenith
15:30 16:30	Symposium 2A: Psychological Approach in Dietetics Ms L. Mageswary Lapchmanan Chairperson Ministry of Health Malaysia How to Support Patients Develop a Positive Attitude Towards Food Dr Haryati Shahrima Abdul Majid Speaker IJN College Regulation of Hunger and Appetite from Scientific and Pharmacological Perspective Prof Rohana Abd Ghani Speaker Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Q&A Summit 1	Symposium 2B: Dietetics in the Digital World Mr Georgen Thye Choong Jean Chairperson Georgen Cooking Digital Apps Assessment Assoc Prof Dr Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud Speaker Universiti Putra Malaysia So, You Want to Be an Influencer? Mr Kevin Zahri Speaker KZ Events SDN BHD Q&A Zenith
16:30 16:50	Afternoon Tea Break
16:50 18:00	MDA AGM & End of Day 1 Summit 1