IFMSA APRM 2022 Malaysia_Invitation Package

N V I T A T I O N P A C K A G E

U P P O R T E D B Y :

MALAYSIAN FACTS

The Penang Bridge, as shown in the background, is the first connection between the Malaysian peninsula and the Penang island. Did you know that it is also the secondlongest bridge in Malaysia and the fifth-longest in Southeast Asia by total length, with a length over the water of 84 kilometers!

MESSAGE FROM THE NMO PRESIDENT OF SMMAMS MALAYSIA

Dear IFMSA Asia-Pacific Family

,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to APRM 2022 Malaysia! It is a great honour to be able to host the APRM again, exactly ten years after APRM 2012 that was held in Penang, Malaysia

Our chosen theme for this year “Together, Reimagining Global Health Security” aims to reinvent how we view global health security and build back with better, more resilient health systems.

This is especially important now as we move into the post-pandemic era to address and find solutions to the gaps that the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed The world has undergone unrecognisable change over the past two years and we cannot afford to be caught unaware again I hope that APRM 2022 will provide a platform for highly motivated individuals such as yourself to assemble, exchange ideas and come up with innovative solutions to safeguard the future of healthcare together.

This APRM would also mark the first physical meeting of the Asia-Pacific region since the pandemic began. APRM has always been a celebration of the IFMSA Asia-Pacific region - its accomplishments, its NMOs and most important of all, its diversity. This APRM is especially special to me, as both the General Assistant for Asia-Pacific and NMO President, to be able to welcome aspiring members from across the region to my home, Malaysia, and reinvigorate the spirit of our Regional Meeting. I hope that you will find APRM 2022 an illuminating experience and inspire you with what medical students are capable of achieving

Our Organising Committee has worked tirelessly over the past few months, overcoming the adversities of preparing for a conference in the middle of a pandemic, to bring to you the best possible and unforgettable experience I truly hope that you will thoroughly enjoy this APRM and see what we, and IFMSA, has to offer Once again, I welcome all of you and hope to see you very soon in Kuala Lumpur! Selamat datang ke Malaysia!

Best regards,

Shi

Sien Woon

Chairperson (NMO President) 2021/2022 Society of Malaysian Medical Association Medical Students (SMMAMS) - Malaysia

MESSAGE FROM THE IFMSA REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR ASIA- PACIFIC

Dear IFMSA Asia-Pacific Family

,

It is of my utmost pleasure as the Regional Director for Asia-Pacific to invite you all to the Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

APRM is customarily celebrated as the culmination of our region’ s work and achievements as it occurs near the end of the term But for many members, like me, it was the beginning of an unforgettable adventure It was a space where medical students could create ideas, inspire each other, and shape the future of our own health systems and communities

Although held in an unfamiliar city, my level of familiarity rose with every person I met and interacted with It was a space that we could all call our home

And after two years of having two consecutive fully-online APRMs, we will be coming home again, together as a family to this year ’ s APRM With our theme “Together, Reimagining Global Health Security, ” we want to highlight the importance of resilient health systems for us, as a region, to move forward to a better normal and to create a positive impact as future medical professionals of our communities.

Our amazing organizing committee has been tirelessly working with our regional team to give everyone a memorable and impactful regional meeting. We are preparing sessions that aim to capacitate and spaces where you can showcase your work and inspire fellow medical students in the region. We at AP, work hard but we also party harder! We will also be arranging social programs where everyone can share their culture while staying safe with adequate health protocols in place

Come join us as we come back home to APRM See you all soon in Kuala Lumpur!

On behalf of the IFMSA Team of Officials and the Asia-Pacific Regional Team,

IFMSA Regional Director for Asia-Pacific 2021/2022

Michelle Angelica Choa

MESSAGE FROM THE APRM 2022 ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON

Dear Asia-Pacific family

,

We have less than two months until the AP family can finally gather physically again since the COVID-19 pandemic for the Asia Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) We are excited to welcome you to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for APRM 2022!

We are constantly adapting to the unprecedented changes due to COVID-19 in our preparation for APRM 2022. Our te working hard to ensure that the conduct of APRM 2022 w also engaging as possible

We hope that, like us, you also feel the same exciteme Lumpur!

On behalf of the organising committee, Rachel Si Jing Tan

APRM 2022 Organising Chairperson

MALAYSIAN FACTS

Medical Schools in Malaysia generally offer a five-year undergraduate program for future doctors Two years of pre-clinical training in an academic environment and three years clinical training at a teaching hospital.

MEET THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

TREASURY

Chooi Wen Han

Teng Zhi Sean

Tan Si Yuan

Yee Shermaine

Yong Qing Hui

Rachel Tan

CHAIRPERSON VICE -CHAIRPERSON

Lim Qun Ya

Woon Shi Sien

ADVISOR SECRETARY

MEET THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

PRM

Oon Jun Jie

Hoo Zi Xin

Rex Chan Zhen Khai

Peter Tan Hao Yuan

Sunnesa Som Sak

Teh Jing Xuan

Kok Fang Juin Cheah Khai Hoe

POST-APRM

Soon Ming Yi

MEET THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE GISTICS

Muhammad Zulkarnain Bin Abd Rahim

Alexander Loh Zi Xuan

Ahmad Farhan Dihaizad Bin Ramli

Soon Ming Yi

Pavitraa Gopal

Reggina Chong Syin Tze

Lee Ai Shuan S

Prashwin Singh

Ooi Yen Ming

Low Zhi Rong

MEET THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE SOCIAL & CULTURAL

Foo Ming Xian

Puujaa Elanggovan

Seah Yi Han

Phoon Leon

Tan Chian Ling

Sankari Jai Devaraj

Shee Loke Yuan

Muhammad Alif Daniel Bin Jafri Malin

Murad Elmaryami

Muhammad Azri Bin Salleh

MEET THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING

Jeffrey Tee Wei Yang

Akmal Bin Haron

Yah Poh Yi

Chu Jia Wen

Khor Rui Zhe

Anjala Rose Sagaya Neson

Arulselvi A/P Manoharan Chook Pei Yi

MALAYSIAN FACTS

Standing at 421m and located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur Tower offers a unique blend of Cultural, Adventure and Nature experience not found anywhere else in the world

ABOUT MALAYSIA AND KUALA LUMPUR

OUR HOME: MALAYSIA

Malaysia is one of the most vibrant and dynamic countries in South East Asia with its fascinating fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures. Between heritage towns and cityscapes, you will have unending travel adventures, made easier with the plethora of languages spoken, and traditional cuisines that have been part of our Truly Asian heritage for centuries. Offering world-class quality, easy accessibility and competitive affordability, Malaysia is known for its medical tourism industry, winning the “Health and Medical Tourism: Destination of the Year” title in the Medical Travel Awards 2020. Malaysia is also ranked in the top 20 in the Global Health Security Index 2019.

Kuala Lumpur, known popularly as KL, is the capital city of Malaysia and a major cultural, financial, economic and education centre for the South East Asia Region Nicknamed the “Garden City of Lights” , this modern metropolis boasts not only world-famous superstructures such as the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower but also charming heritage buildings that have stood the test of time.

In line with Malaysia’ s reputation as a food paradise, KL never fails to amaze visitors with its extensive variety of culinary delights – from street food to exquisite culinary creations found in exclusive restaurants. Added with the long list of festivals, celebrations and worldclass events, this city sets the backdrop for a great visit!

KUALA LUMPUR

CUISINE AND DISHES

Just telling you about the amazing food here is not enough, we have to show it to prove it! You can savour everything from authentic local favourites to international and gourmet cuisines. Must-try items include Malay, Chinese and Indian food, available in elegant restaurants or casual open-air food courts. Muslims can be rest assured that halal food is widely available. Beware! You will gain weight here.

Roti

MALAYSIAN FACTS

Representing strength and courage, the Malayan tiger is a distinct subspecies from other Asian tigers As such, the national animal of Malaysia is also known as panthera tigris malayensis. It features prominently in many of the national insignias including the coat of arms, which sees two Malayan tigers supporting and guarding the shield.

APRM 2022 AGENDA

PROGRAMME

STANDING COMMITTEE SESSIONS PLENARY ACTIVITIES

IFMSA has been working on different health issues, including Human Rights & Piece, Public Health, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Medical Education, Research & Clinical Exchanges, over the years locally and internationally Learn more about these during the peer sharing session! The Survival Kits for each session will be released at a later date

FAIR

The annual event where important administrative decisions regarding the Asia Pacific Region are made. We get to elect the next APRM host too!

This is an occasion for you to showcase your wonderful ideas in tackling local and regional health issues! Join us and find out more interesting and sustainable ideas from other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Health Security:

Together, Reimagining Global Health Security

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines global public health security as “the activities required, both proactive and reactive, to minimise the danger and impact of acute public health events that endanger people’ s health across geographical regions and international boundaries. ” Public health emergencies such as infectious disease outbreaks, natural hazards, antimicrobial resistance and more health crises threaten and disrupt global health and economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and widened the gaps in many healthcare systems worldwide. Despite the emergence of new SARS-COV2 variants, countries are gradually adapting to the new normal So the next question will be:

In 2020, the Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Gherbreyesus, called for investment in advancing health security and preparing for future pandemics in the released news titled: "The best time to prevent the next pandemic is now: countries join voices for better emergency.”

“Do we continue to focus on potential crisis management or do we adopt a lackadaisical approach despite the significant disruption to the society and economy?”

Preparedness for future pandemics or health emergencies must start now. The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable regions due to structural and geographical factors Hence, it is essential to discuss the theme of health security, “Together, Reimagining Global Health Security” in this region Adequate preparedness, especially prevention, detection and response, is imperative to strengthen our health systems and promote the sustainability, efficiency and effectiveness of a country’ s preparedness in unprecedented events in the future.

Foresight is a discipline that allows us to identify the potential “ new futures” that may or may not appear from our current vantage points and their implications. The Global Health Foresight function, established by the WHO Science Division, aimed to develop future thinking and draw valuable insights to build on future proof responses. Foresight will be incorporated into our activities to allow delegates to grasp how the concept is utilised to envision the “ new futures” of health security globally and in our region as well as the corresponding responses

Besides the “whole of government approach” , the “whole of society approach” has been strongly advocated and emphasised in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic Different stakeholders from the local, national, and international levels must be in the dialogue to develop inclusive,

So, what is the next crisis? Are we ready for it?

MALAYSIAN FACTS

Named Bunga Raya, with raya meaning celebratory or grand, the flower literally means “celebratory flower”, to reflect the celebration of unity in a multicultural nation

More than just a national symbol, the hibiscus flower can be made into a tea that is said to help reduce high blood pressure.

PRE-APRM WORKSHOPS

LIST OF TRAININGS

Human RIghts for Medical Practitioners (HRMP)

Training Medical Education Trainers (TMET)

Training Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Trainers (TSRHRT)

Training New Trainers (TNT)

Professional and Research Exchange Training (PRET)

From Advocacy to Policy-Making on Universal Health Coverage (AtoP on UHC)

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

HUMAN RIGHTS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS (HRMP)

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TRAINING MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINERS (TMET)

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TRAINING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS TRAINERS (TSRHRT)

Training SRHR Trainers (TSRHRT) focuses on the skills and tools to design, prepare and facilitate sessions on any SRHR topic which would certify SRHR qualified trainers in IFMSA. This workshop is proposed to equip medical students, future health care providers, decision makers and people who are working on local levels and with the grass roots to raise awareness, advance and advocate for SRHR services in a culturally respected manner Each participant after the completion of this Workshop, will be able to tailor and provide information, skills and tools according to the setting they will be working in and how the NMO and other peers medical students back home can take advantage of it. The Asia-Pacific is a diverse region, and for such a diversified region it is absolutely necessary that its members are well equipped with skills and knowledge in the most efficient ways in order to tackle any sort of challenges and difficulties faced in the way of SRHR.

TRAINING NEW TRAINERS

(TNT)

TNT is the essential workshop to develop new Trainers. Main aims of Training New Trainers Workshop are the following:

a Design, delivery, evaluation and follow up of a training session

b Soft Skills Development for effective training design and training delivery

c. Youth and accountable trainer's attitude development

d Sustained development of knowledge and skills after the event

If you want to know more about capacity building, on how to deliver training within IFMSA or your NMO. if you want to enrich your knowledge and develop your skills regarding different soft skills TNT is the workshop for you! Join us to know more and to unleash the trainer within you!

PROFFESIONAL AND RESEARCH EXCHANGE TRAINING (PRET)

PRET is of great importance to keep improving our Exchange program and maintaining it in high quality. To build skills, capacity building is one of the most important pillars for IFMSA. It helps trainees improve their skills and job performance It helps Officers in becoming experts on exchanges AsiaPacific happens to be struggling with challenges in exchanges, lack of motivation, communication issues, poor handover, lack of recognition of exchanges by universities, lack of marketing in exchanges, lack of experience among NEOs and NOREs, a lack of engagement with SCOPE and SCORE initiatives and a lack of implementation of Global Health and Research education. All in all, the reason can be attributed to the lack of events for capacity building for exchanges in the region It is important for building member capacity in Professional and Research Exchanges, this workshop aims to improve exchanges within our AP NMOs The workshop will be planned to address the gaps in our AP exchanges.

Universal health coverage (UHC) is central to better health and well-being for all and is crucial for achieving the goals set as per the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The spread of the COVID19 pandemic across the Asia-Pacific Region has exposed the gaps and deficiencies in the region’ s health systems and the interdependence between health security and economic stability. IFMSA has already been working on UHC for a few years now, and the cross-cutting nature of this issue makes tackling UHC an intersectoral and interdisciplinary effort. Since External Affairs in the AP region is still at its infancy and highlighted by NMOs in the AsiaPacific Regional Meeting (APRM 2022) Priorities survey [with External Affairs and Advocacy ranking #3 in the survey]; we believe by setting this as one of the PreAPRM workshops we can further highlight addressing UHC in the region and capacitate the participants with external affairs related skills.

FROM ADVOCACY TO POLICY-MAKING ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE (AtoP on UHC)

MALAYSIAN FACTS

Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain on the island of Borneo with an elevation of 13,435 feet. It is also the 20th Most Prominent Mountain in the world. It was formed about 10 million years ago. It is composed of igneous rock which was intruded into surrounding sedimentary rocks.

SOCIAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Do you miss physical contact with people from all over the world? Grab the chance to make friends with the delegates at this meeting! We will provide you with various opportunities to get to know other delegates in a fun way by challenging all of you to complete team-related missions! Through these activities, you can know each delegate better and meet friends who share the same passion!

OPENINGCEREMONY

Let’ s kick start the beginning of APRM with a grand dinner! Look forward to the gathering of all the delegates from the Asia Pacific region at this event to witness the cultural performances and have a fun-filled icebreaking session to get to know one another.

CULTURALNIGHT&NFDP

Themostawaitedprosperousnightanddinnerever!

It's about the richness of our beloved APRM, full of diversity and the beauty of solidarity and unity Get a glimpse of each NMO where they’ll showcase their Traditional costumes through a Runway walk, Costume Booths and Fun Quizzes! We’ll appreciate the different cultures of the Asia-Pacific region topped up with a variety of Malaysian food for Dinner! Stay tuned for exciting performances, shows and many more!

SOCIAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

BATIKWORKSHOP

Delegates will be exposed to one of the Malay’ s oldest cultures, the ‘batik’ Seize the chance to equip yourselves with the skills and knowledge related to batik crafting through the one-hour interactive session with professionals! Express your creativity through drawing and painting while working together as a team.

EXPLORINGKUALALUMPUR

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital city, is known for its diverse cultures and attractions. From historic architectures to postmodern skyscrapers, you can find the second tallest building (Merdeka 118) and the world’ s tallest twin towers (Petronas Twin Towers) in Kuala Lumpur. As you wander around, you will notice the distinct shapes of the temples and mosques, the unique sculptures, and the local market or restaurant smells that mark out each community of the Malay, Chinese and Hindu. When night falls, a hive of culinary activities in the streets lights up the city.

MALAYSIAN FACTS

Once known as the 'Venice of the East', this Melaka River covers a distance of 10 Km and was a notable entry port for European and Asian traders during the late 16th century. Melaka River has significant heritage importance and has gained popularity after the steps were followed to revive this beautiful river.

Explore Malacca, the capital of Malaysia's 'The Historic State' , which only takes about 2 hours to reach from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur.

Malacca brings you back to the olden days of Malaysia as you wander along its narrow streets and historical squares. During this tour, you get to visit St. Paul's Church, A'Famosa Portuguese Fortress, Malacca Sultanate Palace, Dutch Square and many more places! Not to forget Malacca Sand Dunes and Malacca River Cruise, for you to take tons of lovely pictures!

Are you thrilled to experience Malacca's Peranakans culture? Join us now and try out the Baba Nyonya costumes by yourself! The fun doesn't end here yet, as Malacca has more to offer! A food hunting adventure full of irresistible and mouth-watering food along with an unforgettable outdoor Go-Karting experience after the sunset awaits!

Sit back and relax on this 3 days 2 nights trip with us as it will definitely be a memorable and exhilarating one!

VENUE & ACCOMODATION

Pre-APRM & APRM

DORSETT GRAND SUBANG HOTEL

Nestled in the heart of Subang Jaya, Dorsett Grand Subang offers opulent guest rooms and suites in the city’ s most upscale entertainment hub, shopping district and tourist attraction.

With easy access through a network of highways, Dorsett Grand Subang is within 15 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur City Centre and 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Low-Cost Carrier Terminal and Sepang International Circuit.

AMENITIES AND FACILITIES

The Hotel features 478 well-appointed rooms and suites with modern contemporary decoration and the breath-taking backdrop of lush greenery gardens and a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur City Centre - Wifi is available

Air-conditioning

COVID-19 GUIDELINES IN MALAYSIA

Updated Covid-19 Situations in Malaysia: https://covidnow moh gov my/

Get the latest traveller’ s policy and SOP that you will need to travel into Malaysia here! It includes travel procedures (pre-departure and upon arrival), definition of vaccination status, MySejahtera App, and many more. https://mysafetravel.gov.my/

COVIDNOW in Malaysia MYSAFE TRAVEL

REQUIREMENT

Afghanistan Yes

Australia No

Bangladesh Yes (e-visa)

China Yes (e-visa)

Hong Kong No

India Yes (e-visa)

Indonesia No

Japan No

Kazakhstan No

Nepal Yes (e-visa)

Pakistan Yes (e-visa)

Philippines No

Republic of Korea No

Tajikistan No

**Last Updated on: June 2021

Visa is not required for a stay of less than one (1) month for ASEAN nationals except Myanmar Visas are required for duration of stay exceeding (1) month except for Brunei and Singapore nationals

MALAYSIAN FACTS

In simple terms, Batik (the art you see on this page) is an art to decorate cloth with wax as resist method Derived from the Javanese words, amba (to write) and titik (dot), batik is an old form of art which loosely translated means to dot, while some have even translated it as wax writing or drawing with a broken line, batik is essentially a crafted fabric that needs to undergo the delicate and repeated process of waxing, dyeing and boiling Wax is used as a mean of colour blocking in the colouring process.

Approval

Other than Asia-Pacific NMO delegates, participants of APRM also include the IFMSA Executive Board, Team of Officials, Regional Team and observers (participants from countries without existing NMOs or members of NMOs from outside Asia-Pacific). Participation of these individuals must be approved by the IFMSA Executive Board and Regional Team. Please contact aprm2022.smmams@gmail.com for

REGISTRATION DETAILS

For NMO-Presidents

1

Delegates register individually through Google Form. NMO Presidents send emails to the APRM 2022 OC once all delegates complete the registration

Within 1-3 working days, APRM OC Secretary will send the NMO President with a registrant list for approval. NMO President replies to the email for approval.

Registration 2 Approval 3 Payment 4 Invitation

Within 3 working days after the registrant list confirmation, NMO President receives an invoice for NMO NMO makes payment via bank wire transfer and email a copy (PDF file) of the transfer receipt to aprm2022@smmams.gmail.com (CC: finance@mma.org.my).

Further payment details and instructions will be clearly stated in the invoice If you cannot pay within the deadline, please email APRM 2022 OC in advance

After payment is received, NMO Presidents will receive invitation letters for all delegates of their NMO Presidents will be responsible for disseminating the invitation letters to delegates.

PEOPLE

Malays make up about 57% of the population, with Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest.

CURRENCY

The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit, which is denoted as RM. Foreign currencies can be converted at banks and money changers

ELECTRICITY

The voltage used throughout Malaysia is 220 - 240 volts AC, at 50 cycles per second Standard 3pin square plugs and sockets are used

LANGUAGE

Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken. Malaysians also speak various languages and dialects

TIME

The standard Malaysian time is eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of the U.S. Pacific Standard Time.

GETTING AROUND

Malaysia has excellent domestic air links serviced by Malaysia Airlines as well as carriers such as AirAsia and Firefly The country has a well-developed and efficient public transportation system served by buses, taxis as well as trains. GrabCar and other e-hailing services are available in Malaysia