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Conference Schedule
DAY 1

Strategies, Policies & Global Insights

08:30 09:30
Networking

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Hosted coffee session at the exhibition hall

10:00 10:20
National Perspective

“Driving growth through medical tourism 2026 and beyond”

Dato’ Suriaghandi Suppiah CEO, MHTC
10:20 10:50
Plenary 1

“Connecting Sarawak to the World: AirBorneo Powering the Future of Medical Tourism”

Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin CEO, AirBorneo
10:50 11:20
Break

Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition

11:20 12:00
Panel Session 1

“From Ambition to Advantage: What Sarawak Must Get Right in Its First Five Years as a Medical Tourism Destination”

YBrs Tuan Morshidi Frederick Permanent Secretary MTCP
Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh President of APHM
Dr Kenny Yeap Regional Chief Executive Officer - East Malaysia, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Anwar Anis Executive Director, A1Health SuperSpeciality Centres (ASC)
Moderator: Leslie Lai ACHSI
12:00 12:20
Plenary 2

“Building Healthcare Excellence in Borneo: Challenges, Opportunities and the way forward”

KPJ Healthcare Berhad
12:20 12:40
Plenary 3

“Trust That Travels: Turning Quality into a Medical Tourism Advantage”

Louise Cuskelly Executive Director, Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI)
12:40 13:00
Plenary 4

“Tourism that heals: Unlocking the economic potential of medical tourism”

Mohd Amirul Rizal bin Abdul Rahim Director General, Tourism Malaysia
13:00 14:00
Lunch

Networking Lunch

Hosted by Tourism Malaysia

15:10 15:40
Break

Networking Coffee Break & Tour of Exhibition

15:40 16:30
Panel Session 2

“From Home Country to Hospital: Building a Connected Patient Journey”

Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin CEO, AirBorneo
Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh APHM President
Erica Lam CEO, Sunway Medical Center
Nadia Zahir Omar CEO, AAMove
Moderator: YBrs Deddy Faisal Consul General of Malaysia
16:30 17:10
Panel Session 3

“Investment Outlook: Healthcare Growth in Borneo”

YBhg. Datu Hii Chang Kee Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Operation)
Timothy Ong Chief Executive Officer, Invest Sarawak
Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit Vice Chancellor, UNIMAS
Dato’ Indera Abu Bakar CEO, MATRADE
Moderator: YBrs Deddy Faisal Consul General of Malaysia
17:10 18:00
Panel Session 4

“The Patient Journey: Inquiry to Recovery (Pre-Diagnostics & Post-Treatment Recovery)”

Dr Sophia Heng Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon, KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
Adam Hathsey Bronson CEO, Innoquest
Dr Matthew Liptak MAXM Skate, Australia
Dr John Chew Chairman, BMC
Moderator: Prof Dr Lo May Chiun Deputy Chief Digital Officer, UNIMAS
END OF DAY 1
19:00 22:30
Evening Event

Welcome Dinner

The Waterfront Hotel Sarawak

Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts, Sarawak
DAY 2

Innovation, Experience & Partnerships

08:30 09:00
Networking

Morning Networking Coffee

Exhibition area opens

09:00 09:40
Panel Session 5

“Building Smarter Healthcare: Through Technology”

Dato Sudarnoto CEO, SDEC
Prof Patrick Then CEO, SAIC
Kanagasingam Kathirkama Thamby Founder & CEO, AINQA Health
Moderator: Prof Dr Mazalan University of Malaysia Sabah
09:40 10:20
Panel Session 6

“Integrating Wellness & Recuperation for International Patients”

Dr Camille Cyncynatus Head of Product Marketing and Partnerships, Pathology Asia, Innoquest
Jasvinder Kaur General Manager, Hemisphere Wellness
Zuraini Abdul Ghani Director of Package Development Division, Tourism Malaysia
Moderator: Prof Dr Abang Azlan Mohamad UNIMAS
10:20 10:50
Break

Coffee Break & Networking Session

10:50 11:10
Plenary 4

“Building Regional Fertility Networks: Strengthening Reproductive Healthcare Across Borneo and ASEAN”

Dr Samuel Looi Sunway Fertility Centre
11:10 11:50
Panel Session 7

“Integrating Culture, Care, and Comfort for Recovery Tourism”

Success Story
Mok Venia Head of Tourism Cluster, BEBC
Audry Wan Ullok President, STF
Dato’ Dr Au Yong Kien Hoe CEO, Normah Hospital
Lead Panelist: Kushairi Bin Abang CEO, TVS
11:50 12:30
Panel Session 8

“Building Regional Hubs: Lessons from ASEAN’s Medical Tourism Leaders”

Dato Michael Tiang Deputy Minister of Public Health, Malaysia
Dr Kenny Yeap Regional Chief Executive Officer - East Malaysia, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Datuk Kuljit Singh APHM President Sarawak Hospital
Moderator: Aida Zurina Idris Vice President Data Analytics & Strategy, MHTC
12:30 14:00
Lunch & B2B

Lunch & B2B Networking Session

Hosted buyers, hospitals, facilitators, insurers.

14:00 14:40
Panel Session 9

“Post Treatment: Designing Long-Stay Experiences for Medical Visitors”

Dato’ Steve Ng Managing Director, Waterfront Hotel
Dr Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor CEO of STB
Dr Kenneth Tan Cheow Hwa General Manager, BMC
Moderator: Datu Hii Chang Kee Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Operation), Department of Premier Sarawak
15:40 16:40
BGMT Mastermind Roundtable

BGMT Mastermind Roundtable

MPHLG & MTCP

Datu Hii Chang Kee Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Operation), Department of Premier Sarawak
STB
AirBorneo
ACHSI
KPJ
Sunway
Innoquest
BMC
MAXM
Hemisphere
Rapporteur: Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh President of APHM
16:40 17:30
Break

Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition

16:40 18:00
Site Visit

Site Visit

Hosted tours to a KPJ Specialist Hospital Kuching