Abdul Halim bin Abdul Gafor is currently the Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Professor of Internal Medicine and Nephrology and a Senior Consultant Nephrologist at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz. He graduated from Universiti Malaya and later obtained his Master in Internal Medicine degree in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate training. He had trained many nephrologists and currently a nephrology training committee member. He had published many articles in peer reviewed journal and write chapters in Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry. He is the Immediate Past President for Malaysian Society of Nephrology.
Dr Alex has served in Hospital Seri Manjung as the pioneering nephrologist and has established nephrology service in the region. He is currently serving as a nephrologist at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh
Angamuthu Rajoo graduated from University Malaya in 1979. Obtained FRCS Edinburgh in general surgery in 1984 and FRACS in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in Australia in 1988. In 1988, he established the Plastic Surgical Unit in Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) and in 1990 started his private practice in Johor Bahru.
Eventhough he did not have any formal training in AVF surgery, in 1988, at the request of the nephrologist in HSA, he taught himself AVF surgery based on his training in microsurgery. Over the years, he also learned to manage surgically all peripheral complications and has done in excess of 25,000 AVFs and related procedures.
Anga AVF Centre has presented papers on various aspects of AVFs at a number of conferences. So far a total of 15 poster presentations on various topics of AVF and its complications and an oral presentation on a prospective study of AVF at snuff box were conducted. He has spoken on various AVF, Plastic and Cosmetic surgery topics at local and international conferences. His ambulatory AVF Centre is one of the outsourced centres by Ministry of Health for AVF referred cases. He was a Past President of Malaysia Association of Plastic & Aesthetic & Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons and is involved in a number of charitable organisations.
Prof. Dr. Goh is the Head and Senior Consultant Nephrologist, and Head of Clinical Research Centre. He is currently the Head of the Nephrology Subspecialty Service of the Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Selangor. He chairs the Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN) nephrology fellowship training programme (NSTEC), MOH National Transplantation Policy and MOH Handbook of KRT review committee. He is a member of Nephrology Subspecialty Education Subcommittee of the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). He became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in United Kingdom MRCP(UK) in 1996. He obtained his further training as Renal Fellow at Monash Medical School, Melbourne, Australia. He was awarded the Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCP) in 2002 and Fellowship of Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in 2012. He is an active member of many local and international professional societies. He was the President of MSN from 2016-2018. He was the chairs of the organising committees for the 1 st Asia Pacific Congress of AKI CRRT, Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) 2021, and the first ISN World Congress of Nephrology in Malaysia. He was also the advisors for the 4th Asia Pacific Society of Dialysis Access, the 3rd Asia Pacific Congress of AKI CRRT, and the 2025 ISPD ACM bidding committee. He was a member of ISPD Advisory Board member on PD Access and he is instrumental in introducing nephrologist initiated PD catheter insertion programme in Malaysia and many neighbouring countries. He had served as a member of Working Party on PD Access Guidelines and also dedicated as an international trainer of PD to the nephrologists from Asia Pacific such as Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia under ISPD AC fellowship programme. He is active in undergraduates, postgraduates and fellowship teaching and training. He is a regular examiner for MRCP PACES UK and Malaysia Nephrology Board Examinations. He has been involved in the development of many local and international registries and CPGs for kidney replacement therapy, CKD-MBD, ISPD PD catheter insertion, anaemia and parathyroidectomy. He also sits in many panels / committees / advisory boards as well as professional societies at both national and international levels. He is the Host Examiner for MRCP (UK) PACES since 2012. Prof. Dr. Goh areas of research interest are diabetic kidney disease (DKD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), transplantation and CKD-MBD. He has published many original articles in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of general nephrology, dialysis and transplantation. Being an ardent speaker in his expertise, he is a frequently sought after invited speakers and has presented numerous scientific papers in international meetings and congresses. He was the Editor of Malaysian Dialysis & Transplant Registry 2012-2022 and is currently appointed as Adjunct Professor of University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).
Dr Benjamin Tan is a nephrologist currently based in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu. He graduated from the National University of Ireland in 2009, attained membership of the Royal College of Physician United Kingdom in 2014 and completed a fellowship in nephrology in 2020 under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. He then went on to train in kidney supportive care in Melbourne, Australia in 2022. He also completed a fellowship in glomerular disease. His main interest is in the area of CKD prevention and management, glomerular disease, dialysis, kidney transplantation and kidney supportive care. He is passionate in the area of clinical research, teaching and is involved in conducting clinical trials. He is also an instructor as well as education committee member of GlomCon, a global network and initiative, dedicated to promoting international exchanges and collaborations in the area of glomerular kidney disease.
Currently working as a Consultant Nephrologist in Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Dr Loh is actively involved in the training of medical officers and specialists in the field of general medicine and nephrology.
He has been working as a Nephrologist since 2009 and has been actively involved in general nephrology, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus and dialysis.
Consultant Nephrologist of Sunway Medical Centre Penang. Council member of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN) 2020-2022. Currently the advisor of Young Nephrologist Committee of MSN and member of Diversity and Equity Committee of the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN).
Currently working as nephrologist at Pantai Hospital Laguna Merbok since 2020. Previously worked at Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim , Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Hospital Selayang and Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Graduated from USM in 2003 and obtained MRCP(UK) in 2008. Completed fellowship in nephrology in 2014. Awarded Outstanding Service Award from Ministry of Health in 2006 and 2017. Member of Malaysian Society of Nephrology, Malaysian Society of Transplantation, Malaysian Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology and Malaysian Medical Association.
Obtained MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) from University of Dundee, Scotland in 2004, passed MRCP (UK) in 2007 then obtained FRCP (Edinburgh). Completed nephrology subspecialty training in 2013, currently working as consultant nephrologist at Selayang Hospital. Current posts : Treasurer of Malaysian Society of Nephrology.
Dr Fariz Safhan graduated with medical degree from University of Otago, New Zealand in 1999 He obtained his Masters in Medicine (Internal Medicine) from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2008. He subsequently completed sub specialty training in Nephrology with the Board of Nephrology, Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia in 2013. Dr Fariz is currently the Consultant Nephrologist and Physician, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan. He is the Head of Nephrology Service Pahang, Head of Nephrology Department HTAA and Head of Clinical Research Centre, HTAA and Pahang. He provides visiting Nephrology services at all MOH Hospitals in Pahang. He is also the Honorary Lecturer for UIAM Medical School and the Surveyor for Malaysian Society of Quality Health (MSQH) in Haemodialysis Services. Dr Fariz Safhan is currently The Council Member for Malaysian Society of Nephrology (2022 – 2024). Dr Fariz is active in clinical research with many written publications in journals under his name. He also has carried out many clinical trials, including 15 where he was the principal investigator and 6 as the national lead - corresponding principal investigator. His special clinical research interests are mainly in the field of IgA Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis and Critical Care Nephrology. He has received several recognitions for his clinical trial work including top APAC recruiter and being one of the top global recruiters for IgA Nephropathy and Lupus Nephritis clinical trials. Dr Fariz has been named as Malaysian Research Personality in 2023 by Clinical Research Malaysia. Dr Fariz is active as a speaker for numerous conferences and courses in the fields of Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
Earned Diploma in Nursing from University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in 2009. Graduated Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours from Open University Malaysia in 2015. Completed Post Basic Certificate in Renal from UMMC in 2017. Has total of 15 years clinical experience overall in the field of Trauma and Emergency, Multidisciplinary Outpatient Case and Renal & Dialysis Nursing. Current practice is CKD Clinical Nurse. Member of the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA).
Prior to joining IJN College in November 2023, Dr Hariyati served as an academician for 25 years at IIUM, holding various academic administrative posts. She retired in 2017 to take care of her Almarhum father who was living with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. While on retirement, Hariyati, a HRDC certified trainer, became a freelance consultant health psychologist, training healthcare providers on motivational interviewing for behavioral change, stress management, therapeutic communication, and psychological first aid. She provides trainings to various MOH hospitals, NGOs, and private medical centers, including Prince Court Medical Center. She is a seasonal speaker and trainer for Novo Nordisk on diabetes management.
Hariyati is also a subject matter expert in providing humanitarian and psychological support in crises and disasters across the globe. A lifetime volunteer, she was an EXCO with MERCY Malaysia for 10 years, setting up the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support team.
Hariyati obtained her PhD in Psychology and Masters in Applied Psychology from the University of Surrey, UK (2000 and 1996, respectively) and her BSc in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA in 1992. Hariyati is currently a Board of Studies member for the Masters in Clinical Psychology program at UiTM, Masters in Disaster Risk Management at UTM and is the External Industrial Advisor for the Psychology program at UCMI. She is a member of American Psychological Association, Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia, Malaysian Diabetes Education Society and Hospice Negeri Sembilan. She is in the process of completing her book, documenting her journey as a caregiver for her Almarhum father.
Dr Thong Kah Mean is currently a Consultant Nephrologist and Physician at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh.
She was awarded International Society of Nephrology & Renal Association (UK) Fellowship in 2012, and completed one-year training at the Sheffield Kidney Institute. She qualified as a Nephrologist after Malaysia Nephrology Board Certification in 2014. She then pursued her advanced nephrology training in Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong in 2017. Her areas of interest include lupus nephritis, glomerulonephritis, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) and chronic kidney disease.
In year 2020, she accomplished the Southeast Asia Healthcare Leadership (SEAL) Program, launched by Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education.
She involves actively in research, and has published several papers in ISI-cited journal. She is also the Chairperson of the Malaysian Registry of Renal Biopsy (MRRB).
Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), where I honed my skills and knowledge in the field. Beyond academics, I am a rugby athlete, proudly representing both the UPM rugby club and the states of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor. I am happily married and has two children. Diagnose with ESRF on 2016 due to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) which detected from blood test result (Gout). Opted for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) because of the flexibility and freedom to do the exchange. During PD, I am still active running and exercising to keep fit in order to have a better lifestyle. In January 2019, I have successfully undergone for renal transplant donated by my lovely brother, Khairul Shazwan. As of today, passing 5 years mark of renal transplant; my quality of life is greater with the 2nd chance of life by my brother.
Dr Lai Seong Hooi completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge, UK and then MBBChir (Cambridge UK) in 1982. She practiced nephrology and medicine at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bahru, Malaysia for 34 years, becoming Head of Department of Medicine and then National Head of Nephrology Service for the Ministry of Health. She retired from this position in 2018. She was the President of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology 2004 – 2006. She had coordinated many multinational trials in Malaysia including SHARP (2002), FAVOURED (2008), IMPROVE-CKD (2015), TESTING (2017), EMPA-KIDNEY (2018), ACHIEVE (2018), VALID (2019), and EASi-KIDNEY (2023). Within Malaysia she had taken part in three CAPD RCTs, an MMF RCT for lupus nephritis, 2 costeffectiveness studies on dialysis and 2 population studies on the prevalence of CKD. She has more than 70 publications. She was the editor of the National Transplant Registry for the first 12 reports and is a life member of the Malaysian Society of Transplantation. She was the scientific chairperson of the 17th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation held in Malaysia in July 2021 and Scientific Program Deputy Chair of the World Congress of Nephrology held in Kuala Lumpur in February 2022. She serves on the editorial board of Transplantation Proceedings (from 2023). Her current activities include being the editor of the Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry (since 2022).
Dr. Lily Mushahar is a consultant nephrologist and the president of Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN) 2022-2024. She is the Head of Department of Nephrology and Head of Clinical Research Centre Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban Negeri Sembilan. She is also the chair of Negeri Sembilan Society of Nephrology since 2016.
Dr. Lily received her medical undergraduate (MD) and post-graduate (MMed) degree at University Science Malaysia and received Nephrology fellowship training at the University of North Staffordshire Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
She is the Chair of International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) Membership Committee for the past 4 years and a committee member of the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) committee for Scholarship and Award since 2018. She is the upcoming Chair, CME committee, Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN) and a mentor in the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Mentorship program for Vietnam and Indonesia.
Dr. Lily’s main interest is Peritoneal Dialysis and is active in developing the PD training program for doctors and nurses in Malaysia and South East Asia especially Indonesia. She has been active as supporting center supervisor in ISN Sister Renal Centre program for 2 emerging centers in Indonesia.
Dr. Lydia Kamaruzaman is a senior medical lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), concurrently serving as a consultant nephrologist at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz. Graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom in 2008, she embarked on her medical journey at Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, before specializing in nephrology, completing her fellowship in 2020.
With a profound focus on chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, and kidney transplantation, Dr. Lydia has actively engaged in numerous industry-sponsored research projects, notably in IgA nephropathy, CKD/SGLT2i trials and investigator-initiated research endeavors. Her scholarly contributions extend to multiple peer-reviewed journal publications, where she has authored and co-authored several papers. Additionally, her expertise is sought after as a manuscript reviewer for various journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing medical knowledge.
Dr. Lydia has been a featured speaker at numerous local and international events and nephrology conferences, sharing insights and advancements in her field. Notably, she holds leadership roles, currently chairing the Malaysian Society of Nephrology - Young Nephrologist Committee (MSN-YNC) and a member of the Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology Youth Committee (APSN-YNC).
Dr Maisarah is a Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine University of Malaya. She graduated from the University of Malaya in 2006 and subsequently undertook her Internal Medicine and Nephrology speciality training in this privileged institution. In September 2015, she passed her Malaysian Nephrology Board Exit Examination as the best candidate and successfully qualified as a registered Nephrologist with the National Specialist Register. Her main interest is in renal transplantation and immunology. She has completed her fellowship program in Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, funded by ISN and UMSC Carefund in 2019. Despite being heavily involved with clinical services and teachings, she is also actively involved with research activities. Her previous research work has received numerous recognitions in various clinical conferences. Apart from that, she has also published her clinical research works in numerous peer-reviewed international medical journals.
Dr. Mohamad Zaimi graduated from the University of Malaya in 2000. He completed his Masters in Internal Medicine at University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2009. Dr. Zaimi has been a key part of the Nephrology Department at Hospital Kuala Lumpur after completing his Nephrology Training with the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, in 2014. He is currently the head of the Transplantation Unit at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and has been with the unit since 2015. Dr. Zaimi also serves as a trainer for the 1st ODISSEA program (Organ Donation Innovative Strategies in South East Asia). Dr. Zaimi is actively involved in the Malaysian Kidney Allocation System (MyKAS) and has held several leadership positions within the Malaysian Society of Transplantation (MST). He was a council member from 2016 to 2018, served as treasurer from 2010 to 2022, was the vice president from 2022 to 2024, and has been elected as president for the term 2024 to 2026.
Associate Prof. Dr. Nor Fadhlina Zakaria is a senior consultant Nephrology and Internal Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, She is also the Deputy Director (Clinical) at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM.
Assoc. Prof Dr Fadhlina earned her MD and MMED degrees from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), solidifying her foundation in medical science and specialization in Nephrology.
In addition to her clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Zakaria is actively engaged in professional organizations, serving as a council member of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN) and contributing her expertise to the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) Education Committee.
Dr. Zakaria's passion for education to healthcare practitioners as well as to public, particularly in the fields of Community Medicine related to nephrology, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Palliative Care, is evident in her commitment to mentorship, research, and advocacy. Her contributions to medical education and patient-centered care continue to make a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape, both locally and internationally.
Nurul Zaynah began her career as a Nephrologist at Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 2018. In 2021, she was awarded the ISN Fellowship (ISN Ravi Mehta AKI fellowship) to pursue her fellowship in Critical Care Nephrology. This fellowship allowed her to spend one year in St Thomas' Hospital's Intensive Care Unit, London, UK, performing clinical and research duties. Currently, she is in charge of the Critical Care Nephrology Unit in the Department of Nephrology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur. She is also involved in many clinical trials in the department and is committed to teaching fellows and junior doctors.
Dr Rafidah Abdullah, received early educations from Sekolah Sri Petaling, Petaling Jaya, Newton Farm School (London), Bukit Bintang School, Kuala Lumpur and Tunku Kurshiah College, Seremban. Received PETRONAS scholarship to pursue Medicine and graduated from University of Edinburgh in 1996. Obtained MRCP in 2001 and completed Nephrology sub-speciality training in 2005. Trained in Nephrology in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Hospital Selayang and Richard Bright Renal Unit, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom. She has Masters in Palliative Care (with distinction) from King’s College London, UK and currently in Year 2 part-time PhD with Lancaster University, UK. She is currently leading several national committees including Renal Palliative Care, Clinical Practice Guidelines Comprehensive Care for Advanced CKD, Pre-Dialysis Education Programme implementation and National Action Plan for Healthy Kidneys (ACTKID) 2026-2030. She has been elected to Malaysian Medical Council, tenure starting January 2024 for 3 years. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, invited speaker, and presented in many local and international conferences. She is a key opinion leader in social media, enjoys running marathons and hiking.
Dr Rashidi is a Consultant Physician & Nephrologist at Avisena Specialist Hospital, Shah Alam and the Executive Director of Avisena Renal Care.
He graduated with an MBBS from The University of Adelaide, Australia in 1998 and subsequently completed his post-graduate training (M.Med, Internal Medicine) in 2006 and sub-specialty training in Nephrology in 2009 at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre. He underwent a clinical fellowship in renal transplantation at the National University Hospital, Singapore in 2009.
Dr Rashidi has a strong passion for medical education. He was a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia before joining the School of Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sabah as an Associate Professor. Currently he is affiliated with Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia as an adjunct Senior Lecturer. He is also actively involved in continuous medical education for the primary care doctors and nurses through regular educational workshops.
Dr Rashidi has published several articles in international journals and participated in several research projects in the field of nephrology and systemic lupus erythematosus.
He had previously served as a council member of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology, the Vice President of the Persatuan Pengusaha Hemodialisis Bumiputra Malaysia (PPHBM) and a life member of the Malaysian Medical Association.
Consultant Endocrinologist and Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, MARA Technology University (UiTM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Special interests in the various aspects of diabetes and obesity. Member of the development of various Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) including for Gestational Diabetes in 2019, Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in 2021 and CPG in Obesity in 2023. She also represented Malaysia in the new Consensus on Care and Management of Obesity in South and Southeast Asia- a collaboration with the Asia Oceania Association for the Study of Obesity (AOASO).
Professor Rosmawati Mohamed is a Consultant Hepatologist and has worked tirelessly as a hepatitis and cancer advocate and organised campaigns on World Hepatitis Day and World Cancer Day to increase awareness on hepatitis and liver cancer.
She was appointed as Founding Co-chairperson of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee for Viral Hepatitis both at the global level and at the Western Pacific Region, and is currently the Co-chairperson and Founding Committee Member of the Coalition to Eradicate Viral Hepatitis in the Asia Pacific and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
Locally, she is the Master, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, the only registered body representing medical specialists in various specialties in Malaysia, embracing 12 Colleges and 24 Chapters. She serves in various committee of the Malaysian Medical Council governing medical specialist recognition, training and continuous professional development.
Prof Rosmawati was instrumental in initiating the discussion which led to an agreement signed by University of Malaya with University of New Mexico, US, to replicate Project ECHO (Extension for Community health Outcomes), a FREE capacity building and guided practice model which provide rapid learning and best-practice dissemination, especially for rural and underserved patients and reduced disparities.
Education & Qualification 1991 BSc (Med Sci), University of St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom 1994 MBChB (Hons), Victoria University of Manchester, United Kingdom 1998 Membership of Royal College of Physicians, MRCP (UK) 2003 Fellowship in glomerular disease in Leicester General Infirmary, United Kingdom 2003 Nephrology Subspeciality Academy of Medicine, Malaysia 2006 Fellowship of Royal College of Physician (Edinburgh) Work 1 Jan 2024 - current Nephrologist & Kidney Transplant Physician, Sunway Medical Centre 2003 – 2 Jan 2024 Nephrologist, & Kidney Transplant Physian, Hospital Kuala Lumpur Others Member, Board of Directors, National Kidney Foundation, Malaysia Director of Medical Affairs, Davita Malaysia
Dr. Ruslinda Mustafar is a distinguished figure in the field of nephrology, recognized for her contributions in research, clinical expertise, and leadership roles within the Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and the Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN). Her academic journey began with an early medical degree, followed by a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia paving the way for her to further specialized in nephrology, completing her fellowship in 2015. Since then, she has earned a reputation as an expert in kidney diseases. Over the years, as a lecturer, she dedicating her career in teaching and learning to the undergraduate and postgraduate medical students especially to the advancement of kidney health and patient care. Her research interests include the acute kidney injury and critical care nephrology, chronic kidney disease as well dialysis outcomes. Dr. Ruslinda has contributed to the body of knowledge in nephrology, with publications in medical journals and presentations at national and international conferences. As an active member of MSN, Dr. Ruslinda has influenced nephrology education, research, and clinical practice within Malaysia. Her leadership and efforts in organizing seminars and conferences have facilitated the exchange of knowledge and enhanced collaborations among many healthcare providers. Her leadership, expertise, and dedication to nephrology have earned her respect among her colleagues, making her an asset to the Faculty of Medicine, UKM as well as the Malaysian nephrology community.
Graduated from UKM(1991), subsequently pursued MMed Paed in UKM(1998). Did paediatric nephrology sub-specialisation in 2005. Have been in govt service for 33 years. Immediate past president of the Malaysian Paediatric Association. Council member of Malaysian Society of Nephrology.
Associate Prof. Dr. Shanggar Kuppusamy is an esteemed senior consultant urologist and an academician working at the University Malaya Medical Centre since 2005. He holds a doctoral degree (PhD) from the University of The West of England, Bristol, UK and is a board-certified Urologist in Malaysia after attaining the FRCS Urology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, UK. He is currently the head of the department of surgery at University Malaya and University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. He is an active trainer in urology under the Malaysian Board of Urology and play an important role in teaching and assessments for all the trainees. He has special interest in uro-oncology and renal transplant surgery and has obtained various awards and achieved numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Tae Sok Kun is a clinical geneticist, consultant paediatrician, and senior lecturer at Genetic and metabolism unit, Department of Paediatric, University Malaya and currently heading the Unit. She studied medicine at University Malaya and obtained her postgraduate qualification from the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (RCPCH), United Kingdom. She received genetic training and completed her fellowship in Clinical Genetics at the Victorian Clinical Genetics Service (VCGS) in Melbourne, Australia.
Dr Tae is involved in diagnosing and managing patients with rare diseases which include gene therapy and genetic counselling for patients. She is currently embarking on several research projects and as principal/co-investigator for a few research grants. She took part in a few clinical trials for genetic diseases. She has published a few peer-reviewed paper on rare genetic conditions and co-authored a book chapter, and presented several poster and oral presentation at National and international scientific meetings. She is involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate training in the field of medicine, paediatric and genetic counselling.
Her major area of interests includes preventive and curative strategies for genetic disorders, genetic counselling, health economy in genomic medicine, medical education and access to genetics and genomics services in developing countries.
Lim Soo Kun is a Professor of Medicine & Consultant Nephrologist at the University Malaya Medical Center.
Professor Lim began his professional career after graduating in 1999. He became board-certified nephrologist in 2008 and has been a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and American Society of Nephrology.
Professor Lim’s main interests are in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and pre-dialysis CKD education, and kidney transplantation. He contributes actively in numerous professional commitments, including serving as Vice President of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology, board member for National Kidney Foundation, National Renal Registry advisory board member and member of the National Credentialing Committee, Specialty Subcommittee for Nephrology. Professor Lim has published widely in his field of expertise and has been an invited speaker at numerous international and national congresses.
Head of the Department of Nephrology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur National Head of Nephrology Services Ministry of Health Malay
sia. Chair of National Renal Registry, Malaysia Chair of International Society of Nephrology, Oceania and Southeast Asia Regional Board Executive Committee member Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology Executive committee member KDIGO ( Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes ) Past President, Malaysian Society of Nephrology. Member of the Board of Directors, National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia
Dr Suryati Yakob is a consultant nephrologist currently practicing in Hospital Kuala Lumpur. . She graduated from National University of Malaysia. She has served in various hospitals in Malaysia and has been in nephrology fraternity since 2008 and later attained FRCP in 2014.
She is members to multiple learned societies locally such as Malaysian Society of Nephrology, Postgraduate Renal Society of Malaysia, Malaysian Society of Diagnostic Intervention Nephrology, Malaysian Society of Transplantation. Internationally and internationally, member of International Society of Nephrology and American Society of Nephrology.
She has special interest in Intervention Nephrology and completed WINFOCUS fellowship in critical care ultrasound and ECHO.
Dr Syahril Anuar Bin Salauddin is a Consultant Urologist at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Malaysia. He graduated with Medical Degree (M.D) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2006 and completed postgraduate studies in Doctor of General Surgery from the same university in 2014. Subsequently, he accomplished subspecialty programme under the Malaysian Board of Urology (MBU) in 2021 and certified with FRCS Glasgow (Urology) from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. In 2023, he represented Malaysia in the Urological Association of Asia (UAA) Young Leadership Forum (formerly known as Young Urologist’s Fellowship Program) held in conjunction with the 20th UAA Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This year, Dr Syahril Anuar Bin Salauddin is frequently invited as a presenter at international and local conferences. He has been involved in organising the Malaysian Urological Conference in 2022 and 2023. He has an interest in genitalia reconstructive surgery and is currently working under direct supervision from the experienced Senior Consultant Reconstructive Urologist in Malaysia, Dr Hamid Bin Hj Ghazali. He has several publications within the scope of reconstructive surgery and genitalia trauma management.
MBBS (Melaka Manipal Medical College) 2008, MRCP UK 2014, Fellowship in Nephrology Malaysia 2019, Fellowship in Interventional Nephrology at Kaikoukai Vascular Access Treatment Centre, Nagoya, Japan 2023 under ISN-APCN Scholarship
Dr Wan Ahmad Hafiz is an Associated Professor at Universiti Malaya and a Consultant Nephrologist at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. He is passionate in improving patients' care and enjoys discussing new innovations and how Nephrology worlds could benefit it. He has published in multiple areas including dialysis, pregnancy, CKD and transplant. He was also involved in an advisory role for adult pneumococcal vaccination amongst risk groups.
Dato’ Dr Wan Azman Wan Ahmad graduated from University of Malaya in 1983 and has been a key opinion leader in the field of cardiology ever since. Currently, he is a professor and Senior Consultant Cardiologist at University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
He was awarded an MRCP fellowship from Glasgow in 1988 and is currently a fellow of 11 other cardiology societies. His achievements include being a council member of various professional bodies, organized numerous conferences and workshops as well as an Expert Panel member on various Clinical Practice Guidelines used in Malaysian hospitals.
Under his leadership, UMMC has become a center of excellence for research and he has been a principal investigator for more than 60 studies, with many being landmark clinical trials and ‘first in man’ trials to date, he has received various achievement awards for his contributions in the field of cardiology.
Dato’ Dr Wan is the immediate Past-President of the National Heart Association of Malaysia, editor of the National Cardiovascular Disease Database (NCVD) and Principal Investigator of Malaysian Heart Failure Registry. He is a renowned speaker for local, regional and international events.
Dr Wan Hazlina Wan Mohamad is the consultant and head of PD unit HKL.She obtained her Doctor of medicine (MD) at USM, master in Internal Medicine at UKM and completed her nephrology fellowship under Ministry of Health Malaysia. She is the council member for MSN. Her main focus of interest includes peritoneal dialysis and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Dr. Wan Syamir Zharif, a Kedahan obtained his medical degree from the University College of Dublin in 2010 and furthered his qualifications by achieving membership of the Royal College of Ireland in 2015. Dr. Wan completed his nephrology training in 2022 and has since been appointed as a nephrologist at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II and Hospital Pasir Mas in Kelantan before finally being assigned to Hospital Tuanku Fauziah in February 2023. Dr. Wan's commitment to improving nephrology services in Perlis is evident through his role as the first and only nephrologist for the state. He has successfully established new nephrology services and actively participates in state-level and national-level programs, including the East Coast Nephrology Conference and the 1st International Acute Medical Conference 2023. Dr. Wan's dedication to enhancing the quality of healthcare in Perlis showcases his passion for elevating the standard of care and contributing to the advancement of healthcare services in the region.
Dr. Wan Zul Haikal Hafiz b Wan Zukiman is a Interventional Nephrologist and Coordinator of the Public and Corporate Relation Division at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM, Malaysia. With a passion for healing and patient care, Dr. Haikal has dedicated his life to the study and practice of interventional nephrology.
Dr. Haikal received his medical degree from the prestigious Universiti Malaya in 2008, and later completed his master in internal medicine at Hospital Cansellor Tuanku Mukhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2016. He then pursued his nephrology fellowship training at Hospital Serdang and Selayang, where he gained invaluable experience in diagnosing and treating various kidney-related diseases.
His dedication to interventional nephrology led him to complete fellowship training at King Faisal Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia, specializing in minimally invasive procedures that minimize patient discomfort and hasten recovery times. He has honed his skills in various interventional procedures, including dialysis access management, such as angioplasty, thrombectomy, and stenting.
He is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing the field of interventional nephrology through research and education. His unwavering dedication to his patients and his profession make him a standout in the medical community.
NSMC Intern Class of 2020. Twitter handle @tulunsokit. Practicing as a Nephrologist at a private hospital in Johor Bahru.
Dr Zaki Morad is a consultant nephrologist practising in a private hospital in KL. He was previously with the Department of Nephrology HKL where he was its head from 1987 till 2006. He was also the National head of service for Nephrology in the same period. He was the past President of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology. He is currently the Chairman of the National Kidney Foundation His current interest includes Prevention of Kidney Failure, Dialysis and sustainable funding of KRT
Dr. Zulfitri is an academician-dietitian, currently serve as an associate professor at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He is deeply committed to advancing the role of dietitians in nephrology practices and is recognised for his contributions in renal nutrition in Malaysia and across South East Asia through academic teaching, research, networking and capacity building for dietitians. Dr. Zulfitri’s research focuses on multi-faceted nutritional intervention for advanced chronic kidney diseases (CKD) patients in view of heightened inflammation and the prevalent issue of protein energy wasting (PEW) in this population. His work extends into the realm of digital dietetics as he strives to promote self-efficacy among his patients while also exploring metabolomics approach to understand metabolic alterations associated with PEW. This line of research aims to identify potential biomarkers of PEW and assess the impact of nutritional interventions on metabolites profiles. Some of his current research activities include a multi-centers clinical trial on palm tocotrienols that involving dialysis centers in Malaysia, Bangladesh, India and the United States of America. In addition to his research commitments, Dr. Zulfitri actively serves as the honorary treasurer for Malaysian Dietitians’ Association (MDA) and is a council member of the Malaysian Society of Body Composition (MSBC).
