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Background TUTOR

The first Ministry of Health (MOH) training
institution was located in Penang in the 1950s, and
since then, several more have been established
across Malaysia. Since 1930, MOH has been
training allied health professionals to fulfil the need
and demands of the Malaysian healthcare system,
especially for MOH facilities. The first few training
programmes were to train health inspectors,
nurses, midwives, X-ray technicians, dental
nurses, and pharmacy assistants. After 1968, more
programmes were added, including laboratory
technicians, physician assistants, physiotherapists,
and occupational therapists.
The training of allied health personnel has
undergone various quality improvement and
rebranding processes since its establishment. The
teaching started with on job training, then upgraded
to structured formal training with a well-designed
curriculum. In the early days, upon completion of
the training, the allied health practitioners will be
awarded a certificate in the related field. In the year
1990, the certificate programmes were upgraded to
diploma programmes in stages. By the year 2018,
there are 33 well-established training institutions.

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TUTOR Objectives In line with many challenges MOH health
professionals face today, the tutors are expected
The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia has to produce dynamic graduates capable of coping
established in-house training programmes for with various situations and challenges. The
nurses, allied health professionals, and Training Management Division, MOH, is always
paramedics under the MOH training institution thriving to upgrade MOH training institutions as
(Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, center of excellence for the niche areas of
ILKKM). The teaching is commenced as in-service healthcare fields and gain worldwide recognition
training or on-the-job training, and tutors are as an international institution for Allied Health
appointed to conduct the training. Professions.
This group of educators conduct formal training
and education for allied health professionals under Performance and Achievements
Management and Professional group and hold the
post of Pengajar (Tutor). The Tutor Scheme The MOH ILKKM is responsible for training
follows the circular Pekeliling Perkhidmatan students to work at MOH facilities, including
Bilangan 8 Tahun 2005, and a bachelor’s degree hospitals, clinics, and health offices. It serves as
with at least three (3) years of experience in the the primarily allied health professionals training
relevant field is the essential requirement to centre for the country. Besides providing training
become a tutor in MOH. Registration with the for allied health professionals for government
board in the relevant field (if applicable) is facilities, the training institutions also train allied
required. The scheme of tutor starts with U41, health professionals for the private sectors. Every
U44, U48, U52 and U54. year training institutions conduct a wide range of
programmes which include:
Functions
Pre-service programmes: two (2) certificate and
Tutors provide pre-service training to become allied 10 diploma programmes (Table 56).
health practitioners and conduct post-basic Specialisation courses: 25 post-basic
courses for the in-service allied health certificates and 22 advanced diplomas (Table
professionals. Post-basic courses are specialised 57).
courses to enhance their clinical knowledge and
skills. Currently, there are 25 post basic certificate
courses and 22 advanced diploma courses.

Table 56: Pre-Service Programmes Conducted by the Training Institution of MOH

No. Diploma Programme
1. Nursing
2. Medical Assistant
3. Medical Laboratory Technology
4. Environmental Health
5. Physiotherapy
6. Occupational Therapy
7. Pharmacy Assistant
8. Radiography & Radiotherapy
9. Dental Nurse

10. Dental Technician
No. Certificate Programme

1. Environmental Health Assistant
2. Dental Surgery Assistant

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Table 57: Specialisation Courses Conducted by the Training Institution of MOH

No. Advanced Diploma Post Basic Certificate
1. Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Post Basic Orthopaedic Care

2. Advanced Diploma in Paediatric Nursing Post Basic Neonatal Care

3. Advanced Diploma in Emergency Care Post Basic Infection Control

4. Advanced Diploma in Intensive Care Post Basic Counselling HIV/AIDS

5. Advanced Diploma in Cardiovascular Care Post Basic Primary Health Care

6. Advanced Diploma in Perioperative Care Post Basic Public Health Nursing

7. Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Management Post Basic Nephrology

8. Advanced Diploma in Oncological Care Post Basic Peri-anaesthesia

9. Advanced Diploma in Neuro Rehabilitation Post Basic Anaesthesia

10. Advanced Diploma in Gerontological Care Post Basic Gastrointestional Endoscopy

11. Advanced Diploma in Health Management Post Basic Ophthalmological care

12. Advanced Diploma in Breast Imaging Post Basic Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan TUTOR
Undang-undang

13. Advanced Diploma in Haematology Post Basic Otorhinolaryngology

14. Advanced Diploma in Blood Transfusion Post Basic Sport Medicine

15. Advanced Diploma in Cytology Post Basic Orthodontic

16. Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Post Basic Maxillofacial Prosthesis

17. Advanced Diploma in Palliative Care Post Basic Oral Surgery

18. Advanced Diploma in Computerised Tomography Post Basic Rheumatological Care

19. Advanced Diploma in Histopathology Post Basic Forensic Medicine

20. Advanced Diploma in Respiratory Care Post Basic Rehabilitative Care

21. Advanced Diploma in Neuroscience Post Basic Sterile Pharmaceutical Preparation

22. Advanced Diploma in Microbiology Post Basic Paediatric Dentistry

23. - Post Basic Dermatology

24. - Post Basic Peri-orthodontic

25. - Post Basic Wound Management

Tutors conducting the allied health science Issues and Challenges
education programme have undergone tertiary
education and specialisation courses to acquire Lack of competency of the graduates for
relevant knowledge. Today, there are 47 continuous improvement.
specialisation courses being conducted by the Insufficient Subject Matter Experts among the
tutors to meet the need for specialisation and tutors.
sub-specialisation of the healthcare services in Incongruent between allied health education
Malaysia. and technology advancement.
Training Management Division MOH is Insufficient teaching resources which are
continuously providing an opportunity for tutors to up-to-date with advancement.
undergo post-graduate education. At present, 10
per cent of the tutors have obtained Master/ PhD
qualifications. Besides that, there is also
continuous effort to develop Subject Matter
Experts (SME) to conduct the specialisation
courses in MOH training institutes.

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Way Forward Restriction in funding to purchase up-to-date
teaching resources hinders benchmarking with
Principles international standards.
Current Achievements Process of accreditation for all programmes for
Adequate infrastructures (training centres) in quality assurance and international recognition
every state. in progress.
Comprehensive pre-service certificate and Produce graduates to meet the expectation of
diploma training programme. the stakeholder and the community.
Certificate and advanced diploma training Lack of adequate support and resources to
programme in sub-specialised areas to fulfill develop educational technologies.
the needs of both government and
non-government healthcare services. New Issues - New Strategies
Develop a digital hub to facilitate teaching and
Existing Issues That Have Not Been Solved - learning.
Reform Equip tutors and students to be digital-savvy.

TUTOR The knowledge and skills of the tutors need to
be further enhanced to match the
advancement in current medical technology.

Conclusion : MOH training institutes will develop competent and quality allied
health professionals to contribute to the Malaysian healthcare system.
The above strategic plan marks the future of the tutor profession and direction
to develop the field of work in MOH. This strategic plan is designed according
to the Ministry of Health's vision, mission, and development of our nation, which
emphasises digital technology and smart partnership.

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Detailed Implementation Plan for Tutor

The allied health profession’s Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) outlined in this Strategic Plan is divided into three (3) tiers
which are:

(A) Strategic Framework - Medical Programme
The activities/ indicators/ achievements will directly be monitored under the Head of Services, and the allied health
profession involved will report to their respective service in the Medical Programme/ Public Health Programme or other
relevant departments.

(B) Medical Framework - Allied Health Sciences Division
The activities/ indicators/ achievements will be monitored by AHSD, and then will report to the Medical Programme/
Public Health Programme or other relevant departments.

(C) Allied Health Sciences Division - Profession
The activites/ indicators/ achievements will be monitored by AHSD for internal report and discussion between AHSD and
allied health professions.

(A) Strategic Framework - Medical Programme

No Profession Strategy

(B) Medical Framework - Allied Health Sciences Division TUTOR
Strategy 3: Enhance capacity and capability of human resource for health

Main Implementation Plan No. 30: To advance clinical competencies of in-service medical personnel

Profession Activity Indicator Target
Implementation Plan

To implement digital training Number of training institutes (ILKKM)
programmes: implement digital training programme 100% (14 ILKKM in
- TOT Malaysia) by 2025
- e-learning programme
1. Strengthen capacity and
capability in digital learning
in current healthcare delivery To upgrade ICT facilities and Percentage of total ICT facilities 100% (14 ILKKM in
and medical technology ICT security system upgraded Malaysia) by 2025

To collaborate with government Number of collaboration programmes At least 1 collaborative
and NGO to provide clinical implemented programme in 5
training and attachment for ILKKM in Malaysia by
tutors 2025

Main Implementation Plan No. 33: To improve career pathway for medical personnel

Profession Activity Indicator Target
Implementation Plan

To develop training plan for Percentage of tutors have undergone 10% of the total
specialised area for tutors further education each year numbers of tutors
yearly

2. Establish career pathway as To identify specialised areas for Number of specialised areas identified 2 areas yearly, 10
SME for tutors SME for SME areas by 2025
Number of tutors appointed as SME Minimum of 10 tutors
To apply for recognition and by 2025
appointment as SME for tutors
who have done advanced
diploma or specialised courses

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(C) Allied Health Sciences Division - Profession Tutor

Profession Activity Indicator Target
Implementation Plan

1. Continuous improvement of To implement accreditation of Percentage of the training programmes 100% (10 diploma
the training curriculum the training curriculums accredited programmes) by 2025
40% (9 of the
advanced diploma
programme) by 2025

To be actively involved in Percentage of tutors (U41) achieve at 100% by 2025
providing hands-on clinical skills least 40% of total contact hour in clinical
teaching per week

To develop quality surveillance Number of surveillances At least 1 surveillance
programme to monitor per year
competency of the graduates ILKKM will be
equipped with 80% of
2. Strengthen clinical learning To equip the training institutions the teaching resources
experience for students (ILKKM) with adequate teaching Percentage of teaching resources that are required for
resources which benchmarked required for training training by 2025
TUTOR with international standard

To collaborate with inter and Number of collaborative/ partnership At least 1 collaboration
intra-agencies for sharing of initiatives in sharing resources for each of the 5
resources ILKKM identified by
2025

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REFERENCES

1. Allied Health Sciences Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2020) Database Allied Health
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Kesihatan Malaysia 31 Disember 2020.
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Strategic Plan 2019 - 2030.
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(draft - unpublished).

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Annex 1: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Ms Hafizah Abdul Khanan
ADVISORS Principal Assistant Director
Policy and Strategic Planning Section
Dato’ Dr Asmayani Khalib Allied Health Sciences Division
Deputy Director-General of Health (Medical) Ministry of Health Malaysia
Medical Programme
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ms Viola Michael
Deputy Director
Ms Farina Zulkernain Enforcement Section
Director Allied Health Sciences Division
Allied Health Sciences Division Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ministry of Health Malaysia Mr Hairul Anuar Hussein
Senior Principal Assistant Director
DRAFTING COMMITTEE Practice Section
Allied Health Sciences Division
Chairperson Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ms L.Mageswary Lapchmanan Dr Duratul ‘Ain Hussin
Deputy Director Senior Principal Assistant Director
Policy and Strategic Planning Section Policy and Strategic Planning Sec�on
Allied Health Sciences Division Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ms Arini Hanim Datuk Alias
Secretaries Head of Optometry Unit
Department of Ophthalmology
Ms Syuhairah Hamzah Hospital Serdang
Senior Principal Assistant Director
Policy and Strategic Planning Section
Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

Members

Mr Sairi Satari
Senior Deputy Director
Practice & Enforcement Branch
Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

Mr Mustafah Md Nor
Senior Deputy Director
Policy & Development Branch
Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

Mr Mohamed Asri Abd Rahman
Deputy Director
Secretariat for Allied Health Profession Council
Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

Dr Rosanida Anang
Deputy Director
Practice Section
Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

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Mr Saravanakumar Maniam Ms Marlena Matsalim
Principal Assistant Director Senior Assistant Director
Secretariat for Allied Health Profession Council Practice Section
Allied Health Sciences Division AlliedHealth Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia

Mr Muthuraman Sellathurai Pathar Ms Rosliza Suhaimi
Principal Assistant Director Research Officer
Development Section Policy and Strategic Planning Section
Allied Health Sciences Division Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia

Ms Pauzilah Dollah Ms Tham Sook Mun
Senior Assistant Director Research Officer
Policy and Strategic Planning Section Policy and Strategic Planning Section
Allied Health Sciences Division Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia

Ms Jamilah Abdul Khutoos
Senior Assistant Director
Secretariat for Allied Health Profession Council
Allied Health Sciences Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

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Annex 2: REVIEWERS Dr Erin Lee Hui Nee
Senior Principal Assistant Director
Dr Hirman bin Ismail Medical Services Development Section
Deputy Director Medical Development Division
Medical Professional Development Section Ministry of Health Malaysia
Medical Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

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AUDIOLOGY Ms Diyana Mazuin Ridzuan
Clinical Scientist (Biomedical)
Ms Siti Suriani Che Hussin Hospital Selayang
Audiologist (Head of Profession)
Hospital Kuala Lumpur Ms Kong Sau Mun
Clinical Scientist (Biomedical)
Ms Yuzaida Yusoff Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Audiologist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Ms Mas Diana Samsudin Dr. Nooraini Darus
Audiologist Clinical Psychologist (Head of Profession)
Hospital Kuala Lumpur Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Nurul Huda Bani Ms Masyitah Minhad
Audiologist Clinical Psychologist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh

BIOCHEMISTRY Ms Ainul Izzah Abdul Manan
Clinical Psychologist
Mr Rusli Ibrahim Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang
Clinical Scientist (Biochemist) (Head of Profession)
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang Ms Umi Izzati Saedon
Clinical Psychologist
Ms Lau Kim Bee Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu
Clinical Scientist (Biochemist)
Hospital Umum Sarawak COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Dr Mohd Jokha Yahya Ms Ruhana Mahmod
Clinical Scientist (Biochemist) Counsellor (Head of Profession)
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu Hospital Kuala Lumpur

YBhg. Datin Dr. Julia Abdullah YM Engku Mardiah YM Engku Kamarudin
Clinical Scientist (Biochemist) Counsellor
National Blood Centre, Kuala Lumpur Pahang State Health Department

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Ms Aina Mazwin Mohamed Radzi
Counsellor
Mr Ahmad Bazli Abu Shuib Disease Control Division
Clinical Scientist (Biomedical) (Head of Profession) Ministry of Health Malaysia
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Mr Mohd Mustaza Mohamad Zin
Ms Rohaizah Mohamad Principal Assistant Secretary
Clinical Scientist (Biomedical) (Deputy Head of Management Services Division
Profession) Ministry of Health Malaysia
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Ms Nik Armiza Mat Rashid
Clinical Scientist (Biomedical) Mr Abdul Rahaman Jaafar
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu Dental Technologist (Head of Profession)
Selangor State Health Department
Ms Mahiran Mustapha
Clinical Scientist (Biomedical) Mr Roslan Murad
Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur Dental Technologist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya State
Health Department

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Mr Rozali Md Johar Ms Ramlah Ali
Dental Technologist Dietitian
Cahaya Suria Dental Clinic, Kuala Lumpur Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu

Mr Mohd Noor Jeffry Yaacob Ms Norasimah Kasim
Dental Technologist Dietitian
Chini Dental Clinic, Pekan Family Health Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ms Noor Adliah Tumirin
Dental Technologist EMBRYOLOGY
Port Dickson Dental Clinic
Ms Siti Norfaizah Wagiman
Ms Nur Adila Razuan Clinical Scientist (Embryologist) (Head of Profession)
Dental Technologist Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu
Hospital Ampang
Mr Tajul Ariffin Isa
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY Clinical Scientist (Embryologist)
Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur
Ms Mary Oommen Kochummen
Diagnostic Radiographer (Head of Profession) Mr Muhd Azmi Samsudin
Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur Clinical Scientist (Embryologist)
Hospital Wanita & Kanak-Kanak Likas, Kota Kinabalu
Ms Zaidah Maspin
Diagnostic Radiographer (Deputy Head of Profession) ENTOMOLOGY
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Mr Tanrang Yusin
Mr Azhar Ghazali Entomologist (Head of Profession)
Diagnostic Radiographer Sabah State Health Department
Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu
Haji Kamilan Demin
Ms Anisah Sariman Entomologist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Diagnostic Radiographer Selangor State Health Department
Family Health Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ms Sharifah Milkah Syed Abd Rahman
Entomologist
DIETETICS National Public Health Laboratory Sungai Buloh

Ms Basmawati Baharom Mr Mohd Amierul Fikri Mahmud
Dietitian (Head of Profession) Entomologist
Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban Institute for Public Health

Dr Hamdan Mohamad ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Dietitian (Deputy Head of Profession)
Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Sungai Petani Mr Hasnainin Hassan
Environmental Health Officer (Head of Profession)
Ms Hasliza Hassan Public Health Development Division
Dietitian Ministry of Health Malaysia
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Mr Nozaizeli Abu Samah
Ms Nurul Huda Ibrahim Environmental Health Officer (Deputy Head of
Dietitian Profession)
Family Health Development Division Medical Practice Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia

Ms Meriam Bidin Ms Hajah Ummi Nadiah Yusoff
Dietitan Environmental Health Officer
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan Disease Control Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia

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Mr Othman Daud HEALTH EDUCATION
Environmental Health Officer
Terengganu State Health Department Dr. Affendi Isa
Principal Assistant Director
Ms Rolizawati Mamat Health Education Division
Environmental Health Officer Ministry of Health Malaysia
Public Health Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Mr Zanariah Zaini
Senior Assistant Director
Mr Wan Khairi Wan Hamdan Health Education Division
Environmental Health Assistant Officer Ministry of Health Malaysia
Public Health Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia MEDICAL GENETICS

FOODSERVICE (HEALTHCARE) Ms Noor Shahizan Ajmi
Clinical Scientist (Medical Geneticist) (Head of
Ms Suhaila Abdul Rashid Profession)
Foodservice Officer (Head of Profession) Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Ms Farah Amalina Mohd Zulkufli
Ms Azlina Abdul Aziz Clinical Scientist (Medical Geneticist) (Deputy Head of
Food Service Officer (Deputy Head of Profession) Profession)
Hospital Pulau Pinang Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Ms Akmawati Daud @ Ab Razak Ms Aminah Mekesat
Food Service Officer Clinical Scientist (Medical Geneticist)
Hospital Sungai Buloh Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Ms Rahayu Romli Ms Nor Khatijah Dato’ Mohd Aris
Food Service Officer Clinical Scientist (Medical Geneticist)
Hospital Serdang Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Ms Hamizal Amir Nordin MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Assistant Food Service Officer
Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur Mr Abdul Rahman Bakar
Medical Laboratory Technologist
FORENSIC SCIENCE (Head of Profession)
Negeri Sembilan State Health Department
Mr Mohd Faizul Abdul Wahab
Forensic Science Officer (Head of Profession) Mr Salim Ahmad
Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban Medical Laboratory Technologist (Deputy Head of
Profession)
Ms Nurazira Azizan Hospital Sungai Buloh
Forensic Science Officer (Deputy Head of Profession)
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang Mr Hamzah Mohamed
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Dr Khairul Adli Nikman Pahang State Health Department
Forensic Science Officer
Hospital Sungai Buloh Mr Mohamad Asri Yamin
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Mr Mohd Shukri Ahmad Hospital Sungai Buloh
Forensic Science Officer
Hospital Melaka Ms Wan Nor Azma Wan Salleh
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Hospital Ampang

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MEDICAL PHYSICS Ms Noor Hashimah Hashim
Medical Soscial Worker
Mr Mohd Azhar Musa Hospital Umum Sarawak
Medical Physicist (Head of Profession)
Hospital Kuala Lumpur Dr Wan Samhanim Wan Sulaiman
Medical Social Worker
Ms Siti Normasitah Masduki Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang
Medical Physicist
Hospital Serdang MICROBIOLOGY

Ms Noor Syakeera Mukhelas Ms Nik Jah Nik Mat
Medical Physicist Clinical Scientist (Microbiologist) (Head of Profession)
Hospital Kuala Lumpur Hospital Kuala Lumpur

MEDICAL RECORD Mr Mohd Azam Mohd Nor
Clinical Scientist (Microbiologist) (Deputy Head of
Ms Norsuhada Sulaiman Profession)
Medical Record Officer (Head of Profession) National Blood Centre
Planning Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ms Norizah Ismail
Clinical Scientist (Microbiologist)
Mr Azman Ahmad Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh
Medical Record Officer
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang Mr Zulkifli Muda
Clinical Scientist (Microbiologist)
Ms Nawal Safwati Mohd Pauzi Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan
Medical Record Officer
Selangor State Health Department NUTRITION

Ms Noor Aznim Ainy Ahmad Ms Zalma Abd Razak
Medical Record Officer Director (Head of Profession)
Medical Development Division Nutrition Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK Ms Rusidah Selamat
Deputy Director (Deputy Head of Profession)
Mr Abd Halim Hj Jamil Nutrition Division
Medical Social Worker (Head of Profession) Ministry of Health Malaysia
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu
Ms Nor Azliana Mohamat Nor
Mr Harolhanam Mohamed Wahid Nutritionist
Medical Social Worker (Deputy Head of Profession) Nutrition Division
Hospital Selayang Ministry of Health Malaysia

Ms Norizawati Zainol Ms Aznita Izma Mohd Arif
Medical Social Worker Nutritionist
Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban Nutrition Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ms Fazidah Zakaria
Medical Social Worker Ms Nor Fahimmah Norddin
Klang District Health Office Nutritionist
Nutrition Division
Ms Nor Azura Abdul Majid Ministry of Health Malaysia
Medical Social Worker
Hospital Tunku Azizah

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Ms Amal Farhana Adenan
Physiotherapist
Ms Tan Foo Lan Family Health Development Division
Occupational Therapist (Head of Profession) Ministry of Health Malaysia
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang
RRaAdDiIaAtTioIOnNThTeHraEpRyAPY
Ms Premalatha Sundram Ms Siti Adawiah Abu Bakar
Occupational Therapist Radiation Therapist (Head of Profession)
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Ms Rejina Maniam Ms Zaileha Ismail
Occupational Therapist Radiation Therapist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban National Cancer Instittute

YM Tengku Mohd Asri Tengku Makhtar Ms Azmah Daud
Occupational Therapist Radiation Therapist
Putrajaya Health Clinic Hospital Kuala Lumpur

OPTOMETRY Ms Norhafizah Abdullah
Radiation Therapist
Ms Nor’Aini Anuar Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bharu
Optometrist (Head of Profession)
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu Mr Awangku Ismail Awangku Jaya
Radiation Therapist
YBhg. Datin Rosmawati Uthman Hospital Umum Sarawak
Optometrist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Hospital Selayang SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY

Ms Siti Hamiza Abdul Halim Ms Wahida Mohd Abdul Wahab
Optometrist Speech-Language Therapist (Head of Profession)
Hospital Serdang Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Duratul ‘Ain Hussin Ms How Hui Teng
Senior Principal Assistant Director Speech-Language Therapist (Deputy Head of Profession)
Allied Health Sciences Division Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ms Nur Syuhada Hosni
PHYSIOTHERAPY Speech-Language Therapist
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu
Ms Nur Hidayah Ong Abdullah
Physiotherapist (Head of Profession) Ms Rozila Sumardi
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu Speech-Language Therapist
Hospital Sungai Buloh
Ms Lim Khee Lee
Physiotherapist (Head of Profession) TUTOR
Hospital Tunku Azizah
Ms Sharifah Necolas
Ms Kogilavani S. Krishnan Tutor (Head of Profession)
Physiotherapist MOH Training Institution, Kota Kinabalu
Hospital Taiping
Mr Adnan Yaakob
Mr Mustaffa Al-Kausar Shafikkullah Tutor
Physiotherapist MOH Training Institution, Seremban
Hospital Serdang
Ms Lee Na
Tutor
MOH Training Institution, Kota Kinabalu

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Tuan Haji Fadzly Ismail Mr Sazali Zakaria
Head of Programme (Medical Assistant) Tutor
Sultan Azlan Shah MOH Training Institution Sultan Azlan Shah MOH Training Institution

Ms Chin Wan King
Tutor
MOH Training Institution, Johor Bahru

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