Medical Journal of Malaysia

MJM Vol 81 Supplement 1, January 2026 - National Tobacco Control Conference (NTCC) 2025, 30th May 2025 - 1st June 2025, University of Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia & Noncommunicable Diseases Malaysia (NCDM) Conference 2025, 12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025, Taylor’s University, Selangor, Malaysia

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National Tobacco Control Conference (NTCC) 2025

PLENARY LECTURES

NTCC-25-S0001 A Review on Prevention Strategies for Oral Cancer
Harathi Dorairaja

NTCC-25-S0002 Unveiling the vapour: Chemical insights and research directions for E-cigarettes in Malaysia
Leong Yin Hui

ORAL RAPID-FIRE PRESENTATIONS

NTCC-25-R0001 The mental health status of E-cigarette users in Hulu Langat District, Selangor
Mohammed Amer Imran, Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, Mohd Haniki Nik Mohamed, Jamalludin Abdul Rahman

NTCC-25-R0002 Quit intention induced by Pictorial Health Warnings (PHWS) on manufactured cigarettes packages: A mixed methods study among Johor Bahru adult smokers
Lai Pei Kuan, Teoh Gaik Kin, Nancy Ng Choon-Si, Kok Leong Tan

NTCC-25-R0003 The overlooked majority: Insights into sociodemographic, health, and tobacco use profiles of hospitalized smokers in Malaysia
Toh Kit Yeng, Azhari Azizi, Chong Chee Ping, Mohd Faiz Mohd Tahir, Nur Hafzah Mohd Hanafiah, Mohd Haniki Nik Mohamed

NTCC-25-R0004 Framing the future: Adolescents’ views on Malaysia’s tobacco-free generation policy
Zakiah Mohd Noordin, Nurul Balqis Khairul Nazri, Syarifah Syamimi Putri Adiba Syed Putera

NTCC-25-R0006 Ever use of electronic cigarettes and its associated factors among adolescents in Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Daphne Wong Li Shien, Munirah Mohd Adnan, Normastura Abdul Rahman

NTCC-25-R0007 Parental strategies and challenges in addressing adolescent E-cigarette Use: A qualitative study in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
Nur Sabiha Mohd Hussin, Nurul ‘Aisyah Syahirah Mohd Subri, Shubashini Gnanasan, Nor Elyzatul Akma Hamdan, Aina Amanina Abdul Jalil, Syarifah Syamimi Putri Adiba Syed Putera

NTCC-25-R0009 An evaluation of a capacity-building and empowerment program for university students, teachers, and secondary school students using the technique of Visualization In Participatory Programmes (VIPP)
Noor Afiza Abdul Rani, Nur Azzalia Kamaruzaman, Sulastri Samsudin, Mohd Fadhli Razali, Sazaroni Mohd Rashid, Nur Afni Amir, Mohamed Nazri Mohamed Tahir, Nor Asniza Ishak

NTCC-25-R0010 Evaluating staining effects of cigarette smoke using Cigarette Smoke Simulation Chamber (CSSC) V1.0: An in vitro study
Umme Hafizah Ahmad, Norziha Yahaya, Siti Nuramanina Abdul Shukor, Hasan Firdaus Mohd Zaki, Lavanyah Ponnuthurai

NTCC-25-R0011 Chemical profiling of E-liquids and emissions from E-cigarettes marketed in Malaysia
Leong Yin-Hui, Nur Azzalia Kamaruzaman, Ahmad Shalihin Mohd Samin, Normaliza Abdul Manaf, Sulastri Samsudin

NTCC-25-R0014 Quit for a better smile: A case report on successful smoking cessation through motivational interviewing in dental practice
Syathirah Hanim Azhar Hilmy, Budi Aslinie Mohd Sabri

NTCC-25-R0015 Mapping E-cigarette promotion on social media platforms in support of FCTC article: A scoping review
Tiong Wen Ning, Nor Azwany Yaacob, Afiq Izzudin Abdul Rahim, Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor

NTCC-25-R0016 Alarming profiles of vape poisoning cases in Malaysia (2015–2024): The urgent need to expedite enforcement of the new tobacco act
Sulastri Samsudin, Adilah Mohamed Ariff, Azzalia Kamaruzaman, Noor Afiza Abdul Rani

NTCC-25-R0017 Engaging adolescents in tobacco prevention: Outcomes of a student- led programme in a semi-urban school in Malaysia
Nizam Baharom, Amin Al-Haadi Shafie, Dini Farhana Baharudin, Mohd Radzniwan Abdul Rashid

NTCC-25-R0018 The politics of implementing tobacco control policy in Malaysia: An Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) approach
Mohd Baihaqi

NTCC-25-R0019 Quit smoking & vaping – from awareness to actualization
Jason Chin

NTCC-25-R0020 JomLapor – Enhancing compliance with the smoking control bill through digital innovation
Ishak Mohd Abir, Murallitharan Munisamy, Chan Wan Thung, Thaarenee Wiswannadan, Nariza Alysa Azryn, Jessica Anne Canute, Agate Koh, Nur Athirah Syazwani Mohd Hasri, Aisyahasannah Sulaiman, Mandy Thoo, Saunthari Somasundaram

NTCC-25-R0021 Shaping healthier behaviors: The role of JomSihat in addressing smoking and vaping
Nur Athirah Syazwani Mohd Hasri, Murallitharan Munisamy, Chan Wan Thung, Thaarenee Wiswannadan, Nariza Alysa Azryn, Jessica Anne Canute, Agate Koh, Ishak Mohd Abir, Aisyahasannah Sulaiman, Mandy Thoo, Saunthari Somasundaram

Noncommunicable Diseases Malaysia (NCDM) Conference 2025

PLENARY LECTURES

NCDM-25-S0001 Cataract blindness – The magnitude, intervention and evaluation
Mohamad Aziz Salowi

NCDM-25-S0002 Vaccination strategies in respiratory diseases
Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail

NCDM-25-S003 Making rare skin diseases visible: Lessons from epidermolysis bullosa for patient-centered care in Malaysia
Saida Abu Bakar

NCDM-25-S0004 Genetic counselling and genomic testing for neurological conditions
Thong Meow Keong

NCDM-25-S0005 Impactfully bridging the gap: Medical student engagement in diabetic retinopathy screening
Prabal Bhargava

NCDM-25-S0006 Empowering communities, strengthening systems: Translating the WHO NCD agenda into impact
Deepa Gamage

NCDM-25-S0007 Promoting mental health through intersectoral collaboration and community engagement
Mahadir Ahmad

NCDM-25-S0008 Heart health: Building a future of hope through advocacy
Juliana Mohd Daud

NCDM-25-S0009 Immunotherapy in lung cancer: Who benefits, who doesn’t, and why?
Liam Chong-Kin

NCDM-25-S0010 From diagnosis to daily life: A patient’s journey in managing heart disease
Rostam Said

NCDM-25-S0011 The role of AI and machine learning in the detection of neurological disorders
Teoh Chee Hooi

NCDM-25-S0012 Harnessing neurotechnology for mental and neurological well-being: Malaysia’s journey from brain health to brain capital & economy
Jafri Malin Abdullah

NCDM-25-S0013 The importance of early detection in heart failure: Screening at-risk cohorts
Raja Ezman Faridz Raja Shariff

NCDM-25-S0014 Beyond CPAP: Evolving approaches to the management of sleep apnea
Goh Liang Chye

NCDM-25-S0015 The need for a behavioural sciences focus in mental health and mental disorders
Chan Mei Hsien

NCDM-25-S0016 Managing asthma across the lifespan: Integrating care for sustained control
Wong Chee Kuan

NCDM-25-S0017 Vaping: The myths we believe, the science we ignore
Wee Lei Hum

ORAL RAPID-FIRE PRESENTATIONS

NCDM-25-R0002 Open-label clinical assessment of a traditional chinese medicine supplementation for cardiovascular health improvement
Eugenie Tan Sin Sing, Lee Yu Zhao, Teo Chiah Shean, Farahnaz Amini, Tan Chung Keat

NCDM-25-R0007 Interleukin-13 rs20541 variant and obesity: From adipocyte mechanisms to population-level associations in Malaysia
Geetha Letchumanan, Say Yee How

NCDM-25-R0009 Tackling obesity among Malaysian adults: Exploring the usage of ketogenic diets as an effective weight loss strategy
Tan Xiang Tai, Bhuwaneswaran Vijayam, Mariyam Raafy Fiyaz

NCDM-25-R0010 Accelerating healing in diabetic foot ulcers: A rapid review on the role of platelet concentrates
Mariyam Raafy Fiyaz, Bhuwaneswaran Vijayam, Tan Xiang Tai

NCDM-25-R0012 Frequency of Anti-Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) antibody among suspected adult myasthenia gravis patients in Malaysia: A healthcare burden?
Nurhanani Mohamed Nor, Nur Syahirah Alias, Syuriatika Dionysius, Bavithra Venu, Ainur Yusniza Yusof, Siti Asma Bakar, Siti Fatimah Abdullah

NCDM-25-R0013 Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) Index as a Non-Invasive Screening Tool for Early Diagnosis of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) among Adults
Dhanya Ravintharan, Leeynesh Sooriyapiragasam, Kye Mon Min Swe, Jayandri Senara Kottearachchi

NCDM-25-R0014 Integrating Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) into primary care in Malaysia: A strategic approach to early dementia detection
Jayandri Senara Kottearachchi, Leeynesh Sooriyapiragasam, Dhanya Ravintharan

NCDM-25-R0015 Strengthening advocacy and collaboration to prevent early smoking and vaping initiation among adolescents in Manjung, Malaysia
Khairunnisa Makmon, Muhammad Anuar Yaakub

NCDM-25-R0016 Incidence, mortality, and predictors of status epilepticus in Malaysian Emergency Departments
Koh Hock Peng, Shirlyn Tan, Fareha Abdul Ghani, Manimegahlai Selvaratnam

NCDM-25-R0017 The hidden toll: Early mortality in STEMI thrombolysis at a Non-PCI-capable Emergency Department
Koh Hock Peng, Jivanraj R Nagarajah, Hasnita Hassan

NCDM-25-R0018 The diabetic link: A major predictor of renal function decline in atrial fibrillation patients on direct oral anticoagulants
Koh Hock Peng, Jivanraj R Nagarajah, Tang Jiaa Yinn, Chelfi Chua Zhi Fei

NCDM-25-R0019 Integrating advocacy and lived experience into psychosocial care for rare skin diseases
Saida Abu Bakar

NCDM-25-R0020 Effect of innovative tools for diabetes self-management education on glycaemic control in diabetes melitus patient at Klinik Kesihatan Beruas, Perak
Khairunnisa Makmon, Mariani Ya'akob

NCSM-25-R0029 Developing and validating a breast cancer screening health literacy questionnaire for Malaysian adults
Melissa Johari Chan, Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Nithiah Thangiah, Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz Ismail

NCDM-25-R0032 The prevalence of medication compliance and associated psychosocial factors among the major multi-ethics patients with ischemic heart disease patients in Malaysia
Nor Firdous Mohamed, Norhafizah Ab Manan, Norfaezah Zakaria, Kamaleswary Arumugam, Bahbibi Rahmatullah, Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman

NCDM-25-R0034 Functional foods in the prevention of non-communicable diseases
Mageswari Ranjanthran

NCDM-25-R0036 Bridging silos: A multi sectoral approach for effective community based cancer awareness programs
Nor Aida Maskor, Mazanah Muhamad, Nik Hasnaa Nik Mahmood, Mariana Mohd Yusoff