News & Announcements

37th NSM Scientific Conferennce: First Announcement

Theme: Nutrition response to COVID-19 and NCDs
Date: June 2022 | Virtual Platform: ZOOM
For more details, please download brochure here
Link to register/submit abstract for the conference
https://www.nsmconference.org.my
SEANUTS II digital conference – New insights on the nutrition and health status of Southeast Asian children
Please be invited to the SEANUTS II conference ‘New insights on the nutrition and health status of Southeast Asian children’, which will take place on June 17 and 18, 2022. During this 2 half day digital event the first results of SEANUTS II will be shared.

More details, please visit: https://www.frieslandcampinainstitute.com/asia/education/conferences/overview/seanuts-ii-conference/
14th Asia Congress of Nutrition (14th ACN)

Venue: Hangzhou, China
Date: Sep 14th and 17th, 2023 (registration on Sep 13th)
Congress theme: “Feeding the Future by Sustainable Nutrition”
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12th Diabetes Complication Conference & Grand Rounds 2022 (HYBRID)
Date: May 28 - 29, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday)
Venue (Physical): Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Online Registration: www.nadi-dcom.com

Secretariat: National Diabetes Institute (NADI) No. 1, Jalan SS3/50, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone Number: +603 7876 1676 , Fax: +603 7876 1679
Attention to: Ms. Rosmawati, Ms. Syazwani, Ms. Suhana & Ms. Nabilah

Organizer: National Diabetes Institute (NADI)
Email: enquiry@nadidiabetes.com.my
Website: www.diabetesmalaysia.com.my

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37th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF NUTRITION SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (NSM) WITH ELECTION OF 19th NSM COUNCIL

The 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) with election of 19th NSM Council will be held on 18 March 2022 (Friday), at 3.00pm. Please be noted that the AGM will be conducted via a virtual platform taking into consideration of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please check NSM website regularly for further updates on the AGM. The notice and documents of the AGM will also be shared to the members via email.

Notice of 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) - download here
37th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia

Date: 21 – 22 June 2022
Virtual platform (Zoom)

Post-conference events (TBC): 23 June 2022
- Meet the President NSM
- Meet the Editor, Mal J Nutr

Abstract submission opens on 21 March 2022 and closes on 22 May 2022.
Registration opens 1 May 2022.

Click here for the preliminary announcement.
For more details, please click here: https://www.nsmconference.org.my
MIFT Innovative Meal Competition 2022
DATE & TIME : Mar 27, 2022
PLATFORM : Facebook Live (FB Live)

Click here for Information & Registration Page

Download for more details: Brochure 1 | Brochure 2
Online course on Precision Nutrition
Date: 29-30 January 2022
Time 9.30am - 5pm (8+GMT)

NSM members are offered a reduced rate of RM300 course fee!

For more information, please download brochure

Register here: http://www.geno.my/precision-nutrition
22nd IUNS-ICN

More info, please visit: https://icn22.org/
13th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition 2022
Date:11-12 June 2022
Theme: "Emerging Challenges in Clinical Nutrition"
Venue: Virtual (online)

Invitation is opne for submission of abstracts and full papers. Accepted full papers will be published in the Asia Pacific Journal of clinical nutrition.

More information, please visit: http://www.ap-cns.org/Home/News/info/id/134/pid/47.html
Free webinar

Date: 9 November 2021
Time: 20:00 - 21:30 (MY, SG, HK and CN)

In this live webinar, knowledgeable and experienced experts will provide a comprehensive overview on the topic of child growth. Among the many topics that will be discussed are:

• Milestones in healthy child growth and development
• Growing up in current COVID situation
• Evidence-based nutrition interventions for optimal growth and development
• Practical tips for developing healthy eating habits
• Psychosocial and emotional development

Click here for more details.
Integrated approach to promote child growth
Gut Microbiome Conference Series
Date: October 28 & 29, 2021
Time: 9 am (SGT)

To register, click here
MPOC Webinar: Topic: Palm Carotenoids in Human Nutrition and Health
Webinar Series 4 Details
Date: Wednesday, 15 September 2021
Time: 3.00 – 5.00 pm (GMT +8)

Online Platform: Zoom (REGISTRATION link: https://bit.ly/mpocwebinarseries-06)

Registration is FREE!
Webinar
Food, New Norms and You : Bridging the Gap between Researcher and Food Industry
Date: 12 October 2021
Time: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Via Zoom

Download brochure for details
Webinar
Harnessing Consumer Trends, Innovation and Health with Soy - The Malaysian Perspectives
Date: August 26, 2021
Time: 14:30 - 17:00 pm
Via Zoom

Click here to register: https://ussec-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pU8m5KqzRL2On0fYmbspFA

Protein is a prerequisite nutrient in human diet and is necessary for growth, development and in the maintenance of good health. In Southeast Asia, there is growing awareness that quality protein plays an important role as part of a healthy diet for different target populations, especially those with specific nutritional needs.

This webinar provides a platform for all relevant stakeholders to discuss the role of soy in the diet of the population in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia. It aims to share examples of more varied choices of soy foods to meet the recommendations of the Malaysian Dietary Guidelines to consume more legumes. The virtual meeting will also feature sharing of culinary experience of creating interesting recipes using soy foods.
1st International Scientific Conference on Body Composition (ISCBC 2021)
MSBC is organizing the 1st International Scientific Conference on Body Composition (ISCBC 2021) on 9-10 November 2021, with the theme “Importance of Body Composition Assessment in Addressing Public Health Issues”. This conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and practitioners to share experiences and research findings on body composition across the life course.

Members of NSM are invited to attend the conference. There are also opportunities to take part in the oral and poster presentation at the Conference. The details are as below:

Conference: 1st International Scientific Conference On Body Composition
Theme         : Importance of Body Composition Assessment in Addressing Public Health Issues
Date             : 9-10 November 2021
Platform      : Virtual
For more information, please download: Second Announcement
Conference website https://www.iscbc2021.com/

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at president@msbc.org.my or event@msbc.org.my
Webinar: Asian Diets in combating NCDs
IMU, together with SEAMEO is organizing a webinar on Asian Diets in combating NCDs. The webinar is free. Date of the webinar is 21 July 2021, starting from 2.00-4.00pm.
Download for more details
Science and Sustainability Engagement Series 2: Palm Tocotrienols Webinar
Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), through the Science, Environment and Sustainability Division is pleased to present our science-based webinar series to update the palm oil industry stakeholders on the latest developments in the area of sustainability, environment, health and nutrition. Expert speakers in these fields will be invited to present on this platform regularly to create awareness and knowledge-building amongst industry stakeholders.

Webinar Series 2 Details:
Date: Wednesday, 2 June 2021
Time: 3.00 – 5.00 pm (GMT +8)
Online Platform: Zoom (REGISTRATION LINK: http://bit.ly/mpocwebinarseries-03)
Members of Nutrition Society Malaysia (NSM) are invited to participate in this webinar, as this will be an excellent opportunity to be updated on the latest developments in vitamin E tocotrienols research.

Registration is FREE. For further information, please contact me or Ms. Nooraziah (azie@mpoc.org.my). More event details can also be found on MPOC’s website, www.mpoc.org.my.

Download more info here
36th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF NUTRITION SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (NSM)

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) has been scheduled to be on Friday, 2 July 2021 at 5.30pm. Please note that the AGM will be conducted virtually on an online meeting platform taking into consideration the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Please check NSM website regularly for further updates on the AGM. The notice and documents of the AGM will also be shared to the members via email in due course. Please save the date to attend the 36th AGM. Download: Notice of 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM)
Leadership Webinar "Unlock the Leader in You"
Date: 9 July 2021
Time: 2.45 pm - 5.30 pm
Platform: GoToMeeting
Leadership Trainer: Dr Saw Horng Yuan (HRDF Certified Trainer)

Learning Outcomes:
i) Choose effective strategies for leadership development

ii) Recognise different perspectives on leadership and development
iii) Identify hindrance to leadership development
iv) Differentiate between a leader and a manager

Terms and Conditions

-- Registration of participation will be limited to 40 participants

-- Priority will be given to active NSM members and those who practice in the field of nutrition

-- Please note that your pre-registration is NOT confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice from the organiser.

Payment: RM 30 (Via online bank transfer only)

Inquiries: mynlp@nutriweb.org.my | secretary@nutriweb.org.my

Flyer - Download here
Promotional Video - Click here to view

Webinar
Food Safety Guidelines: Managing Coronavirus in Food Processing Facility
Date: 25 May, 2021
Time: 10am to 12.00pm
Venuw: Teams Meeting Room
Registration ends 5pm, 21 May 2021.
Participation fees and How to Register, please click here
Nutrition 2021 Live Online | 7-10 June, 2021 https://meeting.nutrition.org.
A completely virtual event, provide opportunity to showcase research to a wide global audience in a convenient, travel-free format. The abstracts website is now open through February 8, 2021, and additional information is available at https://meeting.nutrition.org/abstracts. The accepted abstracts will be published in ASN’s open-access journal, Current Developments in Nutrition.
Palm International Nutra-Cosmeceutical Conference 2021 (PINC)
1. Palm oil fatty acids: Busting the myths associated with saturated fatty acids.
2. Palm tocotrienols: Science streamed towards disease prevention.
3. Palm carotenes and palm phenolics: Emerging opportunities.
4. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) will be organizing Palm International Nutra-Cosmeceutical Conference 2021 (PINC) in conjunction with a major Palm Oil Trade Fair & Seminar (POTS Digital 2021), a fully online virtual conference, from January 6 - 8, 2021. Considering the restrictions on physical events during these uncertain times due to Covid-19, MPOC will conduct PINC as a fully online, comprehensive digital conference, bringing together some of the best minds in human nutrition.Virtual PINC will be launched from 6-8 January 2021, comprising a 3-day access online presentation followed by a live Q & A session on 8 January 2021 (Time 11.00 a.m., GMT +8:00)
5. The main topics include: Current challenges and emerging issues in palm oil nutrition.
6. Registration is FREE of charge. Please register online at the following link. https://potsdigital.vfairs.com/en/registration - (Please select PINC at "Section of Interest").