Programme

Explore the full scientific programme for NSM 2026.

Scientific Programme

Two days of intensive scientific sessions, invited lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities. The detailed programme is tentative and subject to change.

Day 1

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

08:00 – 09:00

Registration & Welcome Breakfast

09:00 – 09:45

Welcome Remark, Opening & Award of NSM Prizes

09:45 – 10:30

Keynote Lecture 1

Chairperson: Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)


From Child Malnutrition to Food System Transformation: Rethinking Malaysia’s Nutrition Challenges and Solutions
Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee Break / Poster & Exhibition Viewing

11:00 – 12:00

Symposium 1: Lifespan Nutrition

Chairperson: Prof Dr Loh Su Peng (Universiti Putra Malaysia)


Empowering Communities to End Stunting in Malaysia
Prof Dr Norhasmah Sulaiman (Universiti Putra Malaysia)


National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2025): Older Persons Health
Dr Chan Yee Mang (Institute for Public Health, Malaysia)

12:00 – 12:35

Invited Lecture 1

Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Wong Jyh Eiin (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)


Algal Omega3: Advancing Human Health Through Sustainable, ScienceBased Nutrition
Dr Ek Kai Lin (dsm-firmenich, Singapore)

12:35 – 13:10

Lunch Symposium

Chairperson: Prof Dr Norhaizan Mohd Esa (Universiti Putra Malaysia)


Sodium Reduction in Real-World Diets: Evidence, Trade-offs, and Practical Strategies
Assoc Prof Dr Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

13:10 – 14:00

Poster & Exhibition Viewing

14:00 – 15:00

Symposium 2: Nutrition Intervention

Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Gan Wan Ying (Universiti Putra Malaysia)


Empowering the underserved: A digitally-assisted peer-support healthy lifestyle framework to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in a low-income community in Malaysia (MYCardio-PEER)
Assoc Prof Dr Amutha Ramadas (Monash University Malaysia)


Smart and Sustainable Sodium Reduction: Integrating Sensory Science and Behavioural Strategies for a Health-Resilient Malaysia
Dr Say Yee How (Sunway University, Malaysia)

15:00 – 15:35

Invited Lecture 2

Chairperson: Pn Rokiah Don (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)


Gut-Driven Longevity: The Role of Prebiotic Chicory Root Fibres in Mood and Bone Health
Mr Alvin Surya Tjahyo (BENEO Asia-Pacific, Singapore)

15:35 – 16:35

Nutrition Update 1

Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Wee Bee Suan (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia)

16:35 – 17:35

Young Researchers' Symposium

Chairperson: Dr Yasmin Ooi Beng Houi (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)

17:55

End of Day 1 Conference
Coffee Break

Day 2

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

08:00 – 09:00

Welcome Breakfast
Poster & Exhibition Viewing

09:00 – 10:00

Nutrition Update 2

Chairperson: Dr Roseline Yap Wai Kuan (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

10:00 – 10:30

Coffee Break / Poster & Exhibition Viewing

10:30 – 11:15

Keynote Lecture 2

Chairperson: Prof Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed (Universiti Sains Malaysia)


The Missing Layer in Precision Health: Data Integrity and the Future of AI in Health and NutritionAssoc Prof Dr Carmen Tekwe (Indiana University Bloomington, USA)

11:15 – 12:15

Symposium 3: Public Health Nutrition

Chairperson: Asst Prof Dr Nurliyana Abdul Razak (UCSI University, Malaysia)


Eating Out in the Age of Modernisation: Health, Behaviour, and Food Environments
Assoc Prof Dr Elise Line Mognard (Taylor’s University, Malaysia)


Approaching a Decade of ToyBox Sarawak: Transforming Child Health by Evolving from Physical Kits to Sustainable, Digital Nutrition Solutions for Teachers, Children, and Parents
Prof Dr Cheah Whye Lian (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

12:15 – 12:50

Invited Lecture 3

Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Satvinder Kaur (UCSI University, Malaysia)

12:50 – 14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14:35

Invited Lecture 4

Chairperson: Mr Ng Chee Kai (Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Selangor, Malaysia)

14:35 – 15:35

Forum: Promoting Healthy Food Environment - Beyond Ultra-Processed Foods

Moderator: Dr Tan Sue Yee (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

Panelists:
Dr Tee E Siong (Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network)
Assoc Prof Dr Wong Jyh Eiin (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Prof Dr Wan Rosli Wan Ishak (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

15:35 – 15:55

Coffee Break / Poster & Exhibition Viewing

15:55 – 16:55

Nutrition Update 3

Chairperson: Dr Chew Lye Yee (Taylor’s University, Malaysia)

16:55 – 17:15

Rapid Fire Poster Presentation

17:15 – 17:45

Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony

17:45

End of Conference

Please note:

  • The programme is provisional and subject to change.
  • Session titles, speakers, and timings are subject to change.
  • The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend the programme where necessary.
  • The most current version of the programme will be available on this website.
  • Participants are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates.