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EVENT Northern Region Pharmacists Conference

Advancing Geriatric Excellence: Integrating New Guidelines

Excellence in Motion: Advancing Care, Preserving Dignity

Unlocking the future of geriatric care. Join us for a transformative experience.

Date

22 August 2026

Venue

Ampang Business Center, Alor Setar

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RM78 (MPS Members)

RM108 (Non-Members)

Group of 3 Promotion

RM210 (MPS Members)

RM300 (Non-Members)

Why Attend?

Gain New Knowledge

Access the latest guidelines and research in geriatric pharmacy practice.

Build Connections

Network with pharmacists, experts, and industry leaders in the Northern Region.

CPD Points

Earn 6 points of CPD points under A3

Speakers & Topics

Learn from leading experts sharing their insights on geriatric care.

Dr. Christina Malini Christopher

Adding Years to Life—or Pills to Years? Rethinking Medicines in an Aging World

Dr. Christina Malini Christopher

Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM

Dr. Yew Yan Xi

Small Is, Big Impact: Taming the Giants of Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Yew Yan Xi

Consultant Physician and Geriatrician

Kedah Medical Centre

Dr. Ahmad Rostam bin Md Zin

Managing Caregiver Burnout in Major Neurocognitive Disorder

Dr. Ahmad Rostam bin Md Zin

Consultant Psychiatrist

Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital

Dr. Kartiniwati Binti Ahmad

Beyond the Bandage: A Holistic Approach to Geriatric Wound Management in Primary Care

Dr. Kartiniwati Binti Ahmad

Family Medicine Specialist

Pokok Sena Health Clinic

Ms. Khor Lian Fen

Untangling the Web: Geriatric MTAC Case Discussion

Ms. Khor Lian Fen

GMTAC Pharmacist

Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital

Ms. Izzati Shahabuddin

Small Conversations, Safer Ageing: Supporting Fall Prevention in Primary Care Pharmacy Practice

Ms. Izzati Shahabuddin

Pharmacist, PhD Candidate

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM

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Event Tentative

A comprehensive program designed to advance geriatric excellence. Join us for a full day of insightful sessions.

8.00 AM - 9.00 AM

Registration

9.00 AM - 9.40 AM

Adding Years to Life—or Pills to Years? Rethinking Medicines in an Aging World

Dr. Christina Malini Christopher
Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
9.40 AM - 10.20 AM

Small Is, Big Impact: Taming the Giants of Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Yew Yan Xi
Consultant physician and geriatrician,
Kedah Medical Centre
10.20 AM - 11.00 AM

Opening Ceremony

11.00 AM - 11.40 AM

Small Conversations, Safer Ageing: Supporting Fall Prevention in Primary Care Pharmacy Practice

Ms. Izzati Shahabuddin
Pharmacist, PhD Candidate,
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
11.40 AM - 12.20 PM

Sponsored Lecture

Biotropics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
12.20 PM - 1.00 PM

Managing Caregiver Burnout in Major Neurocognitive Disorder

Dr. Ahmad Rostam bin Md Zin
Consultant Psychiatrist,
Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM

Lunch Break

2.30 PM - 3.10 PM

Beyond the Bandage: A Holistic Approach to Geriatric Wound Management in Primary Care

Dr. Kartiniwati Binti Ahmad
Family Medicine Specialist,
Klinik Kesihatan Pokok Sena
3.10 PM - 3.50 PM

Sponsored Lecture

J20 Advance Sdn. Bhd.
3.50 PM - 4.20 PM

Afternoon Tea Break

4.20 PM - 5.00 PM

Untangling the Web: Geriatric MTAC Case Discussion

Ms. Khor Lian Fen
GMTAC Pharmacist,
Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital
5.00 PM - 5.40 PM

Closing Ceremony

5.40 PM - 6.00 PM

Adjourn

Our Proud Sponsors

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event a reality.

EP Plus Healthcare Group
MedicWorld Pharma
TruPal
Dr. Care

Interested in Partnering With Us?

Contact our team directly via WhatsApp. We look forward to collaborating with you.

Ms. Heng Yih Shyan

Sponsorship Committee

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Mr. Cheok Wei Siong

Sponsorship Committee

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Ms. Harmeet Kaur

Sponsorship Committee

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Mr. Tan Guo Hong

Organising Chairperson

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Mr. Teoh Cherh Yun

Event Treasurer

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