Basmawati Baharom Hospital Kuala Lumpur Head of Department

With nearly three decades of experience in the field of dietetics, Ms. Basmawati Baharom has made significant contributions to Malaysia’s healthcare nutrition services. She currently serves as the Head of Dietetics & Food Services at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). Ms. Basmawati is deeply committed to advancing clinical dietetics, with a particular focus on geriatric nutrition. Her leadership extends to national policy, having served as the Head of the Dietetic Profession at the Ministry of Health in 2019. That same year, she was selected to participate in a leadership development program in Germany, reflecting her dedication to continuous professional growth. Beyond her clinical and administrative roles, Ms. Basmawati is an active advocate for the dietetic profession. She regularly engages in quality improvement initiatives and strives to unite dietitians across Malaysia, empowering them to enhance their impact in healthcare.

4 July 2026, Saturday

Time	Session

11:30 12:30	Symposium 3A Microbiome-Guided Nutrition Care Basmawati Baharom Moderator Gut Microbiome–Metabolic Crosstalk: Mechanisms and Nutritional Implications Chong Chun Wie Speaker Low FODMAP Diet and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Implications for Dietetic Practice Shanthi Krishnasamy Speaker Q&A Summit 1

5th July 2026, Sunday

Time	Session

14:30 15:30	Forum 2 Meeting MSQH Standards in Food Service: Practical Compliance and Best Practices Ng Ai Kah Moderator Basmawati Baharom Panelist Kong Woan Fei Panelist Mushidah Zakiah Panelist Zenith