Dr Lim Jac Fang

MBBS (Delhi); PgDipOH (UKM), EMSHE (UMP); Grad IOSH (UK); MIIRSM (UK); TFAAM (UK); CMIA (NIOSH Malaysia); FAOEM Malaysia

Dr Ahmad Mahyuddin bin Mohamed

MBChB (University of Otago), MS ORTHO (UKM), CMIA (NIOSH)

I’m Dr Ahmad Mahyuddin bin Mohamed, you can just call me, Dr Mahyuddin. I come from the ‘Land of the Turtle’ but I serve the people of Pahang more than half of my medical career years.I begin my early education years in Terengganu till I completed my first year of matriculation program. I was fortunate to have been given opportunity to further my study in New Zealand. I completed my undergraduate medical course in the University of Otago in 2002.The first 2 years of my medical career were spent in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Ampuan Afzan Kuantan where I gained my first-hand medical experience. Later, I was transferred to Hospital Mentakab and Temerloh to serve the rural community. I developed passion towards Orthopedic Surgery as early as my first posting as a houseman. I’m very lucky to get into the Orthopedic Master program during my first application in 2006.

I became an Orthopedic surgeon in 2011. I spent my first year as a specialist in Hospital Kuala Lipis which cover the community in Hospital Raub and Hospital Bentong as well. Currently, I am based in Pahang. My passion is towards sharing knowledge. I love teaching, especially medical students and housemen, not to forget, my medical officers too.

I also believe in empowering the public. With better knowledge and more information, our public can discuss with medical staffs regarding their medical conditions and we can reach understanding in making the best treatment for our people. I have been given privilege to join all the wonderful and enthusiastic specialists in Malaysian Medical Gazette (MMG) that share common interest like me – to educate the Malaysian public.

Datin Dr Fa’iza Abdullah

MBBS (Universiti Malaya), FRACGP (Australia) (MAFP)

Dr Wan Fatein Nabeila Wan Omar

MB BCh BAO (NUI, RCSI), LRCP & SI, MMedSc (UM), PhD (IIUM)

I serve as a medical lecturer and physiologist at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), where I focus on the physiological aspects of health, particularly in cardiovascular physiology and metabolic health. As a member of the IIUM International Biosafety and Biosecurity Committee, I engage in discussions related to biorisk management in healthcare and research.

My research, which is reflected in my publications, aims to bridge the gap between physiology and clinical medicine. I value the opportunity to mentor students and participate in curriculum development at IIUM as well. I hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for physiological concepts among future medical professionals.

Diana Mohamed

B Optom (UKM), MHSc (Clin.Optom)

Hi and assalamualaikum!

It has been an honour to introduce myself as one of MMG columnist. Thank you for the invitation.

My name is Diana Mohamed. I was born in Melaka, married and a proud mother of two daughters. Currently, I serve as an optometrist at the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the past 17 years in several hospitals.

I obtained Bachelor Degree in Optometry from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2002. In 2011, I was selected to undertake a clinical attachment in Visual Therapy at the Howes and Brown Optometrist, Auckland, New Zealand. There I gained wider exposure and enhance my skills in visual therapy and develop more confidence in managing binocular vision functional disorder and visual information processing impairment among children.

I was then awarded a scholarship to pursue Masters in Health Science (Clinical Optometry) in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with elective study of Advanced Binocular Vision. I successfully graduated in 2016.

I love my job as an Optometrist. It gives me amazing satisfaction whenever I am able to help patients to see clearly. I have special interest in paediatric optometry and binocular vision. Since 2013, I am an active member of Binocular Vision and Visual Therapy Committee for MOH Optometrist.

I am still learning because I always believe that learning is a life-long journey. I like to challenge myself as I am still new in writing. I wish to share my knowledge and experience particularly about vision health and optometry with MMG readers out there. I hope to create more awareness regarding visual care to our community. May Allah bless this effort!

Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Bin Shalihin

MBBS (UIAM, M MED (FAM MED) UIAM

Assalamualaikum and Greetings to all. Alhamdulillah, praise to Allah. I am Shaiful Ehsan. I received my early education in Johor Bahru, Johor. After I graduated from IIUM Kuantan, I began my housemanship in Sabah. I have worked at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hospital Wanita & Kanak-kanak Likas, Hospital Keningau, Klinik Kesihatan Kulai Besar, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan and Klinik Kesihatan Jaya Gading, Kuantan.

I completed my postgraduate masters training in Family Medicine in International Islamic University of Malaysia in 2018. I am currently serving as a Family Medicine Specialist and Lecturer in IIUM, Kuantan Campus and kinik kesihatan in Kuantan, Pahang. Primary care has always been my subject of interest, even since medical school. My passion is teaching and sharing knowledge. It is a blessing from Allah of having the opportunity meeting my juniors back in Kuantan and sharing knowledge with them.

I am still learning and look forward to contributing in this site. Nothing impossible by Allah’s will.

Dr Ahmad Nordin

MBBS (Universiti Malaya), MS ORLHNS (Universiti Malaya)

My name is Dr. Ahmad Nordin and I was born in Kuching with subsequent education in St. Paul’s Institution at Seremban. I did my undergraduate training in Universiti Malaya and started my medical service in 2000. I have worked in the Sarawak General Hospital with a short 21 month stint at Kapit District Hospital. Completed my masters training in ENT in Universiti Malaya and currently serving in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, providing ENT services to 3 major government hospitals here for the past 4 years.

Dr Nur Hidayati

MD (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia), MMed Internal Medicine (Malaya)

After completing undergraduate studies in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, I have been in government service since 2005. I received early training in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang and later served the district of Temerloh for 3 years as a Medical Officer before joining academia.

After completing my postgraduate training in internal medicine, I am currently serving as a clinical specialist as well as medical lecturer in Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).

My greatest achievement is being a mom to the cutest little girl after marrying the love of my life. As a believer in evidence-based parenting and science-based medicine, my main concern is seeing young parents and elderly patients getting bombarded with misinformation on the net. I wanted to contribute to the task educating the public with peer-reviewed information from credible sources.

Dr Muhammad Izzat Abdul Razak

MBBS (University of Malaya)

Assalamualaikum ,
Salutations and greetings everyone!

First of all I’d like to express my gratitude and All praises be to Allah, the Creator of the Universe, King of the kings, the Beneficent, Merciful, Almighty, Who does provides us with mercy and blessings. I am Dr. Muhammad Izzat Abdul Razak, people usually address me as Dr. Izzat. Originated from ‘Bumi Hang Tuah’, Melaka. Had foundational studies in Centre of Foundation Studies in Biological sciences in University of Malaya, a Gold Medalist in 2004. Was accepted as undergraduate of Faculty of medicine University of malaya and completed the hurdle of MBBS in 2010.

I spent 2 years of internship in Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus. Subsequently decided to choose Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a career and resided in the department for 3 years as a medical officer in the same hospital, under the wonderful and awesome guidance of the consultants. Obtained  Part 1,  Members of Royal College of Obstetrician &  Gynaecologist MRCOG ( UK ) in 2012 after a first attempt. Will be siting for Part 2 MRCOG in March 2016. InsyaAllah. A member of Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Society of Malaysia (OGSM). A member of Menopause society of Malaysia. Certified trainer of Life Saving Skills in Obstetrics Emergencies, by University of Liverpool and RCOG (UK). Fasilitator/Trainer for Housemanship Preparatory Course, by Medicorp, IMAM and MOSIT.

I m currently working as a specialist trainee, completing 4th year of training in the centre of excellence Maternity Hospital, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) for the ease of subspecialities training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. I have passion in obstetrics and gynaecology since medical student days and what keep me strong in the career of a doctor. Whatever you choose to do, a career in obstetrics and gynaecology is flexible, exciting, and rewarding. It is a privilege to look after a generally well young patient population at a happy time in their lives. Sometimes it may be demanding and stressful, but the specialty is diverse and challenging.

I am very pleased to be the columnist of the Malaysian Medical Gazzete to share the knowledge and experience with the community. Those who are hungry for knowledge, stay tuned!

Dr Mohammad Bin Hj. Che’ Man

MD.(UKM), M.Med.(FamilyMedicine) (USM)

Assalamualaikum w.b.t and ‘salam sejahtera’ to all! My name is Dr.Mohammad and I’m from Terenngganu. I did my undergraduate training in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and graduated in 2007. I worked in the General Hospital Kuala Terengganu during my housemanship and served as a Medical Officer in Orthopaedic, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Dermatology department Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu and also in health clinic and district hospital.

I completed my postgraduate masters training in Family Medicine in Universityof ScienceMalaysia (USM) in 2016. I am currently serving as a Family Medicine Specialist and clinical lecturer in IIUM, Kuantan Campus, Pahang.

I hope that I can share my knowledge and also experiences in family medicine territories particularly in men’s health and primary care dermatology.

Glad to meet you!

Dr Helmy Hazmi

MD (UNIMAS), MComMed (Epid & Biostatistics) (USM)

Greetings to all. I am Dr. Helmy Hazmi and I am a Kuchingite. Born and bred in Kuching, I started my education in St Joseph’s primary and secondary school. Subsequently I pursued my medical education in UNIMAS. I have worked in Sibu hospital and had a short stint in Kanowit hospital before entering the Masters program in Community Medicine with a major in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Science University of Malaysia (USM) in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. For that, thanks to all my gurus and sifoos in the past, present and future.

Now, back in good old Kuching, serving the future doctors and public health physicians of tomorrow, I am a medical lecturer in my alma mater, UNIMAS.

I am still a learner, and will never stop to be one. I have very limited experience in writing. I do hope that I am able to untie the academic tangle of public health issues, rebranding it in a way that people would find it practical to empower their own healthy choices.

Dr Chieng Jin Yu

MBBS, MRCP(London), CMIA, MACP, MACG

Under the supervision of Prof Dato Dr KL Goh, I completed my fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2015. I have been honoured to do visiting fellowship/scholarship at Singapore General Hospital and Kyushu University Hospital, Japan during my fellowship training period. And I just pursued a hands-on fellowship in ESD, POEM, STER at Zhongshan Hospital Endoscopy Centre recently.

I am currently serving as a medical lecturer at Putra University of Malaysia (UPM), as well as a Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist at Serdang Hospital, Selangor. I truly enjoy serving my patients and applying my knowledge to help them.

 “Why do you enjoy practicing gastroenterology and hepatology?”

As I see it, of all the medical subspecialties, gastro and hepatology offers the greatest chance to achieve positive results and even cures. Gastro…… I have to work with my hands. As you know, how satisfied you can be by having cauterized a bleeding ulcer or having removed a large polyp without hemorrhage. And how happy a gastroenterologist can be once you success to remove the stone from the bile duct without making any hole at the patient’s abdomen. And all of this work we do is performed by working the controls of a scope and watching a video screen.

I do enjoy writing to share my knowledge and experience especially in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. It is an honour for me to work hand in hand with other ambitious authors to help further the vision of The Malaysian Medical Gazette.

Dr Nuruliza Roslan

BBMedSc (Hons) (UM), MMedSc (USyd), PhD (USyd)

Assalamualaikum and greetings everyone~!

I’m Nuruliza Roslan currently a Biochemistry lecturer at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) located in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Previously, I completed my PhD (Cancer Biology) from the University of Sydney, Australia. My areas of research interests include cancer biology and cellular metabolism focusing on lipid biology. The human body, a symphony of miracles, has always been my obsession. Its intricacies and harmonies never cease to amaze me. But my passions extend beyond the microscope. I also have a keen interest in promoting cancer awareness and the wonders of STEM education to the public. Therefore, through MMG, I hope to be able to bring the enchantment of the scientific world to everyone. I will try my best to share my love for all things science to all.

Dr Noraziah Nordin

BBiomedSci (UKM), MSc pharm (UKM), PhD pharm (UM)

Assalamualaikum wbt and greetings!

I am Noraziah Nordin, a senior academician and a scientist at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). I have been engaged in both teaching and research for over six years at USIM. As an academic, I believe that it is very important to convey knowledge not only to university students but also to the public. My writing in MMG covers areas of medical sciences which linked to scientific research. As a USIM academic who applies elements of naqli, you will find my sharing with verses from al-Quran or quotes from hadiths in it. As the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w said,

“Convey from me even just one verse” (HR. Bukhari)

I hope that all my sharing in MMG will benefit all readers. Many thanks to the MMG team who published all the articles that have been sent. Jazakumullah khairan.

Dr Aws Hashim Ali Al-Kadhim

BDS(Baghdad), MDSc(Malaya), FRACDS(Australia), FICCDE(Singapore), FICD(USA)

Greetings to all,

I’m Dr Aws Hashim Ali Al-Kadhim, I hail from Baghdad/Iraq. I’m a senior lecturer/ specialist dentist at the restorative department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) for the last 12 years.

I obtained my Bachelor degree in dental surgery (BDS) from University of Bagdad in year 2004, after completing my housemanship I moved to Malaysia and applied for Master of dental science in Conservative dentistry, which I graduated in year 2009 with Master degree of dental science in conservative dentistry (MDSc) from university Malaya.

In 2013, I passed the examinations and awarded Fellowship of Royal Australian College of dental surgeons (FRACDS), and in the same year due to my involvement in teaching Conservative dentistry, I was awarded with Fellowship degree of international college of continuing dental education (FICCDE).

Early in 2021 I was awarded Fellowship degree of International College of Dentistry (FICD).

I hope to be able to share my knowledge and experiences with others through The Malaysian Medical Gazette, as I feel knowledge is most valuable when shared.

Dr Anis Ezrina Abdul Rahman

DDS (UKM), MRestDent (Newcastle)

Praises to Almighty God, He gives us chances to breathe and to live in His kingdom. I am Anis Rahman.

I am currently practicing in one of the dental clinics in Kedah. I did my first degree in National University of Malaysia and graduated in 2003. My first posting was in Perlis.

In 2008, I was admitted for my master program in Restorative Dentistry in Newcastle University. I would like to share some information regarding restorative dentistry with all Malaysians. Hopefully with whatever we share here can boost the knowledge among Malaysian about dental health.

Mdm. Norvena Hisyam @ Asang

BPharm (UM)

Assalamualaikum and Hi All!

Norvena here. I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to join MMG family. Alhamdulillah thank You for having me. May Allah accept our good deeds.

I graduated from University of Malaya,  a pharmacist by profession. I completed my one year internship in Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu  then extended my service in Hospital Beaufort, Sabah. In 2012, I bid farewell to my fellow Borneo colleagues to continue my working life in Melaka. My father is Sabah born, so I am a proud Kadazan-Dusun. I worked at Hospital Melaka for almost one year before joined Department of Policy and Management, State Pharmaceutical Services Divisions of Melaka.

As quoted by Pete Seeger, “Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don’t”, I am hoping with MMG I can do my best to educate public and share my experiences. In Shaa Allah.

Dr Alya Hamzah

MBBS (IIUM), MRCPCH (UK)

Assalamualaikum and Hello!

A big thank you to the MMG family for inviting me to be part of this dynamic team of columnist.
I am from PJ, Selangor and currently practising in the Klang Valley.

I graduated from the Kuliyyah of
Medicine IIUM in 2005  and have been training in Paediatrics since 2008.

I believe that knowledge is power and that learning is a never-ending journey for both the patient and the doctor.

I hope that MMG will continue to impact the society in a positive way and to that end, I hope I will be able to contribute in any way possible, insya Allah.

# thanks !

Dr Kamal Z Amzan

MB BCh BAO (Ireland) MPH (UK)

Professionally in descending order, a Public Health doctor, Head, Department of Medical Services of a company in Sabah, and a columnist for The Malay Mail Online. I did my undergraduate degree in Dublin/Penang before continuing with my Masters in Public Health in the UK.

Dr Ayu Akida Abd. Rashid

M.D. (UNIMAS), MPH (UNIMAS)

A warm hello from me. I am Ayu and I hail from Kuching. What’s with the Japanese name, some may ask. Well, I’d like to think of it as part of a romantic love story of my parents but alas, it is just my grandpa’s obsession with Japanese movies back then; a lot like how people are so into Korean dramas nowadays. Anyway, I am a medical lecturer by profession. I’ve worked with the Ministry of Health, serving the community of Kuching and later at Lundu, a small district in Sarawak. Then, hopped over to a local public university to join the Community Medicine & Public Health Department and have stayed put since then. My areas of interest are family health, especially women’s health and infectious diseases. Outside work, I am involved with Mercy Malaysia and a recent gym enthusiast.

I am grateful for this platform of information sharing and to generally educate the community on health matters. I hope that information garnered here will be beneficial to all and I sincerely look forward to any suggestions or feedback from readers. After all, what matters is that the community is empowered with concise and apt knowledge; thus, who better to know what they need other than the readers themselves.

Dr Marini Ismail

BDS (UM)

Hi, my name is Dr Marini, a dental surgeon practicing in Selangor and currently living in Kuala Lumpur. I graduated from University of Malaya and started my career in clinical dentistry under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. I was exposed to various departments and specialities namely Primary Care Dentistry, Orthodontic, Paedodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. I  continued to improve my clinical skills by attending various courses in cosmetic functional dentistry and dental implant. I also received training in nitrous oxide sedation in dentistry.

In  my free time, I love to read, swim, travel and spend time with my family.

I hope I can share my knowledge and my experiences through The Malaysian Medical Gazette as I believe knowledge is most meaningful when shared with others. So let’s share and spread it on!

Nur Nabiila Masfuzah Binti Abdullah

Diploma Kejururawatan

Assalammualaikum and Good day everyone. My name is Nur Nabiila Masfuzah bt Abdullah but you can just call me Bella. I was born in Malacca and graduated from Kolej Kejururawatan Seremban (2008-2010), and my journey as a staff nurse began at Sarawak General Hospital. I have some experience in several units, hospitals and disciplines throughout my 6 years of service such as in the ICU, Eye Ward, Paediatric Isolation and Scan ward plus Medical ward. Currently I am working at General OT, Hospital Banting and live in Banting as well with my beloved husband and kids.

Dr Tan Wee Yong

MD (UKM), MMed(S’pore), MRCP(UK), CIME(USA), CMIA(NIOSH)

Fellowship in Neurology (Mal), Fellowship in Stroke (Aus)

Hello

I am a neurologist with a special interest in stroke medicine particularly hyperacute stroke treatment. I had completed a fellowship in stroke medicine at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital , Sydney Australia. At the same time I was a visiting research fellow at The George Institute, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, researching on neuroimaging features in hyperacute stroke patients.

Stroke is a major cause of death in Malaysia. I hope I can contribute more to the prevention and effective treatment of stroke in Malaysia. My vision is to deliver comprehensive stroke care to my fellow Malaysian.

Dr Nadia Mohd Effendy

BBiomedSc, PhD (Pharmacology) (UKM)

Dr Sumeet Kaur

MBBS, M.Psych. Med. (UM)

Heya,

My name is Dr. Sumeet Kaur and I graduated from International Medical University (IMU) in 2006. I discovered early in my career that I have a passion for psychiatry, and all things mental health related, including writing!

I began my postgraduate training in psychiatry in 2010, and duly completed it in 2014 in University Malaya (UM). I subsequently served in Pahang and enjoyed the slow pace of the sleepy town of Temerloh for 2 years. Now, being a city girl at heart, I am back in KL. I currently serve as a clinical psychiatrist in Hospital Ampang as well as a medical lecturer in University Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). This allows me to merge my 2 interests seamlessly, psychiatry and education.

I am a huge proponent of destigmatising psychiatric illnesses and educating the general public with a myriad of methods, including writing. As a society, we are witnessing an exponential rise in the number of people afflicted with depression and anxiety disorders. Let’s remember, “No Health without Mental Health”.

On a personal note, I am a Bollywood junkie and an avid foodie. An ideal weekend would be spent trying new restaurants with close friends, and catching the latest Hindi movie flick in the cinema with fellow junkies i.e. my family.

Dr Nurjasmine Aida Jamani

MD (UKM), M.Med (Fam Med) (UKM)

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone!

My name is Dr. Nurjasmine Aida Jamani and I was born in Kuala Lumpur. I did my undergraduate training in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and graduated in 2003. I have worked in the General Hospital Kuala Lumpur during my housemanship and served as a Medical Officer in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Azfan, Kuantan Pahang in various departments.

I completed my postgraduate masters training in Family Medicine in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2012. I am currently serving as a Family Medicine Specialist and Lecturer in IIUM, Kuantan Campus, Pahang.

I am hoping to share my knowledge and experience to everyone through MMG, mainly in the field of lactation and primary care. Nice to meet you!

Dr La Reina Sangaran

MD (UNUD), MRCPCH (UK)

Greetings everyone. I am Dr Reina, a paediatrician practicing at a government hospital in the Klang Valley. I completed my undergraduate training in the beautiful island of Bali, Indonesia and later attained post graduate qualification MRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom in 2018. I have trained and worked in many hospitals in Malaysia including serving Sabah, the land below the wind for 3 years. I am currently doing my subspecialty training in Paediatric Rheumatology.

      I believe that parents are the most important people in the management of a child’s health. Hence, it is of utmost importance to empower parents  with evidence based knowledge regarding childhood diseases. As a Paediatrician, the Malaysian Medical Gazette has been a valuable platform for me to share my knowledge and experience regarding childhood diseases in a simple and easy to  read pieces not only to parents but also to the public in general. I wish to continue this effort to achieve my goal in creating a community who are literate in child health. Stay tuned and happy reading!

Dr Beni Rusani

BHB, MBChB (NZ), MMed (UKM)

Hello my name is Ben. I am a Cardiology specialist based in Kuala Lumpur. I graduated from Auckland Medical School and later obtained Masters in Medicine from UKM.

I hope readers will gain knowledge from many interesting articles available in this website. They are written with Malaysian public in mind with a special focus on health issues relevant to this country.

Please share what you have learned here with your family and friends.

Remember, sharing is caring.