3 – 4 July 2019 Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur

Greetings from the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) Conference Organising Committee!

Welcome to the NSM 34th Scientific Conference 2019! The conference, with the theme ‘Healthy Nutrition: Key to Healthy Nutrition’, invites all stakeholders involved in nutrition research and promotion to join this annual scientific meeting of NSM. Share your findings, experiences and expertise to contribute to the prevention of the double burden of malnutrition in the country.

Dr Tee E SiongChairmanOrganising Committee

Theme

Healthy Nutrition: Key to Disease Prevention

34 thFINAL

ANNOUNCEMENT

Conference Venue

For more information on the venue, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, go to the

following website:

www.hotelistana.com.my

The official language of the conference shall be English.

Important Dates

Conference: 3 – 4 July 2019

Late fees applicable: 12 June 201914 June 2019

The main causes of death and

morbidity in the country for the past

3 decades have been diet-related non-

communicable diseases (NCDs) such as

heart disease, diabetes and cancers.

These lifestyle-related diseases are

estimated to account for almost three-

quarters of total deaths in the country.

There is ample evidence that the

pervasiveness of NCDs and the associated

risk factors (e.g. overweight and obesity,

high blood glucose, hypertension and

high blood cholesterol) have turned

these into major health problems

affecting large proportions of adults and

children as well.

Various policies and action plans

have been developed to address the

nutritional problems in the country,

including NPANM III (2016-2025),

the National Strategic Plan for Non-

Communicable Diseases (NSP-NCD)

(2016-2025) and the Obesity Task Force

proposed policy options. The 34th NSM

Annual Scientific Conference provides

a platform for all stakeholders to share

research and intervention activities that

may contribute towards the tackling

of NCDs across the lifespan, from

pre-conception, pregnancy, infancy,

childhood, adolescence, adulthood to

senior age.

This conference serves to reiterate that

disease prevention through healthy

nutrition is the way forward for the

alleviation of the disease burden in

the country and to ensure a healthy

generation of Malaysians in the

future. The only choice we have is to

systematically implement the identified

strategies and action plans.

About The CONFERENCE

Preliminary CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

7.30 am Registration

9.00 am Official Opening

9.45 am Refreshments / Poster viewing / Trade exhibition

10.30 am Plenary Lecture 1:

Nutritional Intervention Strategy in Management Of Faltering Growth Dr Tan Sue Yee, Nutritionist

11.00 am Symposium 1: Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition

Promoting healthy maternal nutrition for the best start in life Dr Mastura Ismail, Seremban 2 Health Clinic

Tackling maternal anaemia saves maternal and infant lives Dr Faridah Abu Bakar, Family Health Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Stunting and low birth weight – tackling the persistent problems Ms Zalma Abdul Razak, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Promoting confidence in breastfeeding pra ctices Assoc Prof Rokiah Don, International Medical University (IMU)

12.30 pm Lunch Symposium 1:

Early Nutrition eAcademy Southeast Asia (ENeA- SEA) Education modules Dr Wong Jyh Eiin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Dr Roseline Yap Wai Kuan, Taylor’s University

1.15 pm Poster viewing / Trade exhibition

2.15 pm Symposium 2: Functional Ingredients and Health

Health benefits of tocotrienols - a functional ingredient in palm oil TBC

Human milk oligosaccharides – overview of nutritional significance Ms Cyndy Au, DuPont Nutrition and Health

Regulatory update on functional ingredients: permitted health claims in Malaysia Ms Nurul Hidayati Mohd Nasir, Food Safety and Quality Division, MOH

3.15 pm Nutrition Update 1

4.15 pm Symposium 3: Young Researchers’ Symposium

5.45 pm Refreshments

8.00 pm Faculty dinner (by invitation only)

End of Day 1

Time Programme

Conference Day 1Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Preliminary CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Conference Day 2Thursday, 4 July 2019

9.00 am Nutrition Update 2

10.00 am Refreshments / Poster viewing / Trade exhibition

10.30 am Symposium 4: School Child & Adolescent Nutrition

Healthy Lifestyle Programmes for primary school children – experiences and learnings Ms Teo Choon Huey, Klinik Kesihatan Batu Pahat

Understanding and prevention of disordered eating Assoc Prof Dr Chin Yit Siew, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Good Nutrition Key to Healthy Children – a multi-country school nutrition intervention in SEA Prof Dr Norimah A Karim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Use of red palm oil fortified biscuits to reduce vitamin A deficiency among rural primary school children in Malaysia. Dr Radhika Loganathan, Malaysian Palm Oil Board

12.00 pm Poster viewing / Trade exhibition

1.00 pm Lunch Symposium 2:

Nutrition Month Malaysia – a multi-stakeholder collaborative community nutrition promotion programme Dr Roseline Yap Wai Kuan, Taylor’s University

2.00 pm Plenary Lecture 2:

Probiotics effects on gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids of normal and overweight school children after probiotics administration

Dr Syafinaz Amin Nordin, Universiti Putra Malaysia

2.30 pm Symposium 5: Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviour

Toybox Malaysia – improving healthy energy balance and obesity-related behaviours among pre-schoolers Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Active living for healthy ageing Dr Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Center for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, H-CARE, UKM

Malaysian preschoolers’ physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep: compliance with the 24-hour movement guidelines Ms Lee Shoo Thien, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

3.30 pm Nutrition Update 3

4.30 pm Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony

5.00 pm Refreshments

Conference Ends

Time Programme

NSM Members Member** RM550.00

Post-graduate Student*** RM350.00

Non-Members Undergraduate Student RM300.00

Participant RM900.00

Fully Registered Exhibitor RM550.00

Group Registration**** Students (Undergraduate) (20 and above)

RM250.00

* Payment received after 14 June 2019 must include a late fee of RM100 per participant to confirm registration

** All members (except life members) must have paid up annual membership fees, including that for 2019, to be eligible for member’s rate.

*** Postgraduate students must be members of NSM to be eligible for this reduced rate.

**** For group registration enquiry, please call 03-5637 3526 or email to secretariat.nsm.conference@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FEES

Category Conference (3-4 July)

For enquiries, contact:

Conference Chairman

Tee E Siong, PhDPresident, Nutrition Society of Malaysia

Email: president@nutriweb.org.my

orConference Secretariat

Versacomm Sdn Bhd12A, Jalan PJS 8/4, Mentari Plaza,

Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya.Tel: 03 5637 3526 / 03 5632 3301;

Fax : 03 5638 9909Email: secretariat.nsm.conference@gmail.com

Please register for the conference at

www.nsmconference.org.myNote that we are fully utilising ONLINE REGISTRATION.

All participants, except for invited speakers, MUST register for the Conference. Participants submitting abstracts should also submit an

online registration form with the required fees. Registration fees cover conference material, lunch and snacks during coffee breaks.

All registration fees should be paid by online bank transfer/cheque/government LPO/ guarantee letter from organisation made

payable to “Nutrition Society of Malaysia”. Government officers can make payment via e-perolehan.

Please email/fax us a proof of payment (photo/scan/screenshot) of government LPO or guarantee letter in order to confirm

your registration. Outstation cheques should include the required commissions.

Registrations received after 14 June 2019 will be accepted subject to availability of space.

HOW TO REGISTER

This Conference organised by Nutrition Society of Malaysia, a professional body, is HRDF-claimable. Participants should advise their organisation’s HR

department to apply prior to event using the conference programme

and list of speakers.