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Date : 15 - 17 October 2026
Venue: voco Kuching by IHG, Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA
The National Diabetes Institute (NADI) of Malaysia, organises the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series annually since its inception in 2002. In 2008, this CPD was expanded as “Diabetes Asia Conference” (DAC) to emphasise the uniqueness of diabetes presentation and management in Asians.
This year, the “Diabetes Asia 2026” Conference is to be held in Kuching, Sarawak on the island of Borneo with support from the Sarawak Government through BESARAWAK. While attending the Conference, participants will also have the opportunity to experience Sarawak’s diverse culture and appreciate its unique flora and fauna.
Who Should Attend
Healthcare professionals responsible for managing people with diabetes including:
- General Physicians and Surgeons
- Primary Care Physicians
- General Practitioners
- Medical and Health Officers
- Trainee Lecturers
- Pharmacists
- Nutritionists and Dietitians
- Researchers (Clinical & Basic Sciences) in Diabetes
- Health Education Officers
- Diabetes Educators
- Medical and Surgical Specialists
- Other Healthcare Professionals involved in Diabetes Care
Objective of the Conference
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series as “Diabetes Asia 2026” Conference aims to help improve management of diabetes with emphasis on recent advances and practical aspects of diabetes care. Participants are expected to be able to:
- Appreciate recent advances, practical aspects of diabetes care.
- Understand ways of ensuring early diagnosis and optimal management for good control of diabetes, complications and associated diseases
- Apply knowledge gained during the Conference to further improve care for persons with diabetes in the community
Invited Conference Speakers / Chairpersons
International Faculty
Local Faculty
Endocrinology
- Emeritus Professor Dato’ Mustaffa Embong, National Diabetes Institute
- Emeritus Professor Dato’ Ikram Shah Ismail, MAHSA University (Confirmed)
- Professor Dato’ Anuar Zaini Md Zain, Beacon Hospital
- Professor Dato’ Mafauzy Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (Confirmed)
- Professor G.R Letchuman, Monash University Malaysia (Confirmed)
- Professor Loh Huai Heng, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Confirmed)
- Professor Norlaila Mustafa, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (confirmed)
- Associate Professor Norasyikin A. Wahab, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
- Associate Professor Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (Confirmed)
- Datuk Dr. Mohamed Badrulnizam Long Bidin, Prince Court Medical Centre (Confirmed)
- Datuk Dr. Zanariah Hussein, Hospital Putrajaya (Confirmed)
- Dr. Fatimah Zaherah Mohamed Shah, Universiti Teknolog Mara (Confirmed)
- Dr. Florence Tan Hui Sieng, Hospital Umum Sarawak (Confirmed)
- Dr. Ng Ooi Chuan, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Confirmed)
- Dr. Lau Bik Kui, KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (Confirmed)
Paediatric Endocrinology
16. Professor Noor Shafina Mohd Nor, Universiti Teknolog Mara (Confirmed)
17. Associate Professor Azriyanti Anuar Zaini, University Malaya Medical Centre
18. Dr. Nurshadia Samingan, University Malaya Medical Centre (Confirmed)
19. Dr. Tan Sue Lyn, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Cardiology
20. Dato’ Sri Dr. Azhari Rosman, National Heart Institute
21. Associate Professor Ling Hwei Sung, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
22. Dr. Ong Tiong Kiam, Sarawak Heart Centre ( Confirmed)
Ophthalmology
23. Dr. Lim Lik Thai, Hospital Umum Sarawak (Confirmed)
Nephrology
24. Associate Professor Sim Chun Yang, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Confirmed)
Gastroenterology
25. Dr. Ho Yoke Fun, Hospital Umum Sarawak (confirmed)
Psychiatry
26. Dr. Azizah Saie, Hospital Umum Sarawak (confirmed)
Primary Care Physician
27. Professor Thomas Kana@ Kamarudin Kana (confirmed)
Dietitian/ Nutritionist
28. Professor Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Universiti Putra Malaysia (confirmed)
Pharmacist
29. Dr. Melissa Mohammad Hirman, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Confirmed)
Nurse
30. Ms Azylina Anak Gunggu, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (confirmed)
Scientific Programme
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