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This Year Event
Event: 17th Asia Pacific CardiologyUpdate@USM 2026
Theme: Clinical Decision in the Era of A.I.
Venue :Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Date: 30th October – 1st November 2026
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 16th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2025. Your active involvement and valuable contributions made the event a great success.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that the 17th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2026 will be held from 30th October – 1st November 2026 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. With the theme ” Clinical Decision in the Era of A.I.”, 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
17th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2026
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.
- 2026 (17th Edition)
Themed ” Clinical Decision in the Era of A.I.”
17th APCU@USM 2026
Committee
| Positions | Person in Charge |
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Advisor |
Prof. Dato’ Dr Zurkurnai Yusof Dato’ Dr. Mohd Sapawi Mohamed Prof. Dr Alan Fong Yean Yip Dr Ma Soot Keng |
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Chairperson |
Prof Madya Dr. W. Yus Haniff W. Isa
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Scientific Chairperson
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Dr Mohd Khairi Othman Dr. Siti Aisyah Hussin |
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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 Muhammad Aiman Nur Mohd Ghazali SN Nurul Idayu Azmi SN Nurul Husna Mohd Husin PPK Ahmad Bashir Jusoh |
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Registration |
KJ Muhamad Al Muizz Ismail SN Syed Zawawi Syed Abu Bakar SN Zwrraini Zahari SN Nik Aisyah Nik Muhammad Kamil SN Normasziana Zamri SN Anis Farah Amirah A.Rashid Cik Nik Amalina Ismail |
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Publicity/Games |
SN Nur Fajrina Syamsina Hashim SN Wan Nur Syafiqah Wan Sabarudin SN Fahimah Muhamad |
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ECG Masterclass |
Dr. Mohd Khairi Othman |
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ECHO Workshops |
SN Suhaida Aziza Mohd Zain SN Muhammad Afif Farhan Mohd Kamal SN Muhamad Firdaus Ibrahim SN Owi Kim Leng SN Siti Labibah Che Hassan SN Zaifar Suriati Yaacob |
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Website Master |
Mr. Ahmad Fauzan Ariffin Sr Wan Nor Kartini Wan Yusuf KJ Omar Syahmi Hamdan |
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Technical/AVA |
Mr. Zamri Husain |
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Production/Logistics |
Wan Umi Kalsum Wan Idris SN Suria Zakaria SN Muhamad Fikri Hanafie Mataru Abdullah PPK Mohd Zamzuri Adam PPK Ahmad Izzat Syamim Mohd Ghani |
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Secretariat |
Malaysian East Coast Cardiology Society |
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Refreshment |
SR Sophita a/p Eh Wang PPK Syamsuriati Mat Jusoh SN Noor Islina Mohd Ismail SN Aimi Saadah Ahmad Tarmizi SN Ahmad Suhaimi Mahmood |
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