Pusat IDEA and Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) together with Duopharma Biotech Berhad (Duopharma) will organize the “Halal Pharmaceutical Symposium 2024” (HPS 2024) in Putrajaya with the theme “Bridging Halal to Health: Fostering Inclusivity, Innovation, and Healthcare Excellence”.

The symposium aims to provide a platform for exposure, knowledge sharing, and intellectual discussion among the representatives and professionals from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors which includes government and non-government bodies, academic and research institutions, as well as the private sector. The debate and discussion from the symposium then will contribute to enhancing the sustainability of the halal pharmaceutical industry, not only in Malaysia but also globally.


Who should attend:
  1. Government agencies
  2. Academician and Researcher
  3. Healthcare practitioners
  4. Industry players

Fees:
  • Free (limited seats available)

  Date & Time

Thursday, 3 October 2024

8.30 am – 5.30 pm




  Location

Millennium Grand Ballroom, Level 1

Le Meridien Putrajaya

Lebuh IRC

IOI Resort City

62502 Putrajaya

Selangor

REGISTRATION CLOSED


TIME PROGRAMME
8.30 AM REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

Arrival of Delegates, Guests and VIPs
8.45 AM Welcoming Note

Doa Recital

Welcoming Speech:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazlina Mohd Said

Chairperson of Halal Pharmaceutical Symposium 2024
9.00 AM HALAL PHARMACEUTICALS: ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS FOR DEEPER CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Speaker
Dr. Adliah Mhd Ali
Senior Lecturer, Quality of Medication Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
9.30 AM THE IMPACT OF HALAL PHARMACEUTICALS ON INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE

Speaker
Brigadier General Professor (Hon) Dato’ Dr. A Halim Basari
Chief of Management, MAF HQ - Health Services Division.
10.15 AM OFFICIAL LAUNCHING CEREMONY

Opening Remarks by Prof. Dato' Dr. Hanafiah Haruna Rashid
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Kuala Lumpur Campus) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Keynote Address by Khairul Azwan Harun
Chairman of Halal Development Corporation

Launching Gimmick of HPS2024
10.45 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN THE AGE OF INNOVATION – HARMONIZING INNOVATION & INCLUSIVITY

Step into the forefront of healthcare innovation, where groundbreaking discoveries redefine the boundaries of medical possibility. Yet, in this era of boundless advancement, one vital principle shines through: the imperative to ensure that every individual, regardless of their beliefs or background, has access to cutting-edge healthcare solutions. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the significance of halal pharmaceuticals. Let's explore the domains of innovative technologies and forward-thinking approaches, emphasising the revolutionary potential of guaranteeing that medications comply with halal regulations.

Panelists:

  • Prof. Dr. Jamia Azdina Jamal, Director of IDEA Center, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Yusriana Mohd Yusoff, Assistant General Manager, Sectoral Development Department, Halal Development Corporation Berhad
  • Prof. (Hon) Amrahi Buang, President, Malaysian Pharmacists Society
  • Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar, Group Managing Director, Duopharma Biotech Berhad
  • Prof. Dato’ Dr. GP Doraisamy, Honorary Secretary General, World Humanitarian Drive (Malaysia Chapter)


Moderator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahida Shahimi
Center for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
12.30 PM Poster Viewing & Judging
1.00 PM Networking Lunch

Solat Zohor
2.15 PM NAVIGATING HALAL INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES: INSIGHTS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

Speaker:
Tomas Guerrero
Director, Halal Trade & Marketing Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3.00 PM SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS AND ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES: ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES

Speaker:
Dr. Johari Ab Latiff
Senior Assistant Director, International Halal Authority Board, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)
3.30 PM RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM

Research presentations on the advancement and insights in the field of halal pharmaceuticals.

  1. Prof. Ir. Dr. Yus Aniza Yusof, Deputy Director of Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia
    Title: Compression Properties of Halal Pharmaceutical and Alternative Ingredients
  2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mashitoh Yaacob, Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation)
    Pusat Pengajian Citra Universiti, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
    Title: Market Dynamics and Consumer Preferences for Halal-Certified Vaccines: An Emerging Trend in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gong Tao Ding, Biomedical Research Center,
    Northwest Minzu University
    Title: Preparation of Yak Hair Keratin/Carboxymethyl Chitosan-based Halal Hydrogel and Its Effect on Repairing Skin Damage in Mice

4:30 PM Closing remarks

Wan Amir-Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid
Chief Executive Officer – Commercial, Duopharma Biotech Berhad
5.00 PM Awards Giving Ceremony

Refreshment

End of Symposium
Call for Abstract

We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit abstracts for poster presentation that address innovative products, practices, regulatory frameworks, and market strategies in the Halal industry. Abstracts should highlight original research or case studies that contribute to the understanding and growth of Halal industry with the broader community.

Please visit https://submit.confbay.com/conf/hps2024 for more information.

Contact Us

For more information or inquiry, you may contact the person-in-charge:

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Dr Nor Asyikin Mohd Tahir

Email: hps2024.secretariat@gmail.com

Telephone: 03-9289 7367


Duopharma Biotech Berhad

Siti Zaviah Nasir/ Muhammad Syazan Sulaiman

Email: halal-admin@duopharmabiotech.com

Telephone: 03-8924 2188 ext. 2403