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This Year Event
Event: 16th Asia Pacific CardiologyUpdate@USM 2025
Theme: New Frontiers in Cardiology: Exploring the Unknown
Venue :Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Date: 24th – 26th October 2025
Organized by: Malaysian East Coast Cardiology Society (MECCS)
Message from Chairperson
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and a very good day to everyone,
Dear esteemed faculty members, industry partners, sponsors, and participants,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we extend our sincere appreciation for your participation in the 15th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2024. Your active involvement and valuable contributions made the event a great success.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that the 16th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2025 will be held from 24th to 26th October 2025 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. With the theme “New Frontiers in Cardiology: Exploring the Unknown,” the conference will focus on cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of cardiovascular care.
The event will feature expert keynote sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops designed to provide practical insights and foster collaboration.
Stay tuned for program details and registration updates. We look forward to welcoming you back for another impactful and inspiring event.
Thank you.
Assoc. Prof Dr. W Yus Haniff W Isa
Organising Chairperson
16th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2025
The History of APCU@USM
- 2007
The first conference was held at the USM Health Campus, organized by the Cardiology Unit and Emergency Department.
- 2008–2014
Gained national attention and support from the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM) and the Ministry of Health.
- 2015–2019
Featured keynote officiations by high-level Ministry of Health and Education officials. The conference became a hub for clinical research sharing and policy engagement.
- 2023
30 abstracts were published in the International Journal of Cardiology — a first for APCU.
- 2024 (15th Edition)
Continued focus on bridging gaps in research and practice, aligned with WHO goals to reduce premature deaths due to NCDs.
- 2025 (16th Edition)
Themed “New Frontiers in Cardiology: Exploring the Unknown,” the upcoming conference will explore emerging innovations, therapies, and uncharted areas in clinical cardiology.
Committee
| Positions | Person in Charge |
|---|---|
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Advisors |
Prof. Dato’ Dr Zurkurnai Yusof Prof. Dr Alan Fong Yean Yip Dato’ Dr. Mohd Sapawi Mohamed |
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Chairperson |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. W. Yus Haniff W. Isa |
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Scientific Chairperson/Secretary
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Dr. Siti Aisyah Hussin |
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Assistant Secretary
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Dr. Teo Jen Keat Ms. Siti Aisyah Rosdi Ms. Nur Syahira Ismail |
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Treasurer |
KJ. Mohd Taufiq Yusop Sr. Nurul Syahira Abdul Rahim |
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Protocol |
Sn. Nor Syamimi Ramli SN Siti Zaleha Mohd Salleh SN Nurul Idayu Azmi SN Siti Aisyah Rosdi Cik Nursyahira Ismail |
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Registration |
KJ Muhamad Al-Muizz Ismail SN Syed Zawawi Bin Syed Abu Bakar SN Zwrriani Zahari SN Masziana Zambri SN Nik Aisyah SN Anis Farah Amirah |
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Publicity |
Sn. Siti Murnirah Ramli Sn. Fahimah Binti Muhamad Sn. Wan Nur Syafiqah Binti Wan Sabarudin |
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ECG Masterclass |
Dr. Mohd Khairi Othman |
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ECHO Workshops |
Dr. Nik Ahmad Hilmi Nik Mohd Zaid SN Suhaida Azliza Mohd Zain SN Mohd Rasul Abain SN Muhammad Firdaus Ibrahim SN Owi Kim Leng |
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Website Master |
Ahmad Fauzan Ariffin SR Wan Nor Kartini Binti Wan Yusuf SN Fatin Hanis Binti Mat Zaki |
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Technical/AVA |
Mr. Zamri Husain |
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Production/Logistics |
Matron Suria Zakaria SN Salmah Ibrahim SN Wan Umi Kalsum Bt Wan Idris SN Afif Farhan PPK Mohd Zamzuri Mat Adam PPK Hafi Rizal Othman |
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Secretariat |
Malaysian East Coast Cardiology Society |
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Refreshment |
Sr. Sophita A/P Eh Wang Matron Saliza SN Noorislina PPK Syamsuriati |
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