LOH LEAN CHOOI
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Mr. Loh graduated in 1978 in Civil Engineering. He spent a further 3 more years in technical research on the stability of the bracing for column structures. He was conferred with an MPhil in 1981. On completion of his research Mr. Loh returned to Singapore and joined a leading engineering consultancy firm, TH Chuah and Associates Pte Ltd. Five years later (1986), he struck out on his own and established his private consultancy firm, Loh Consultants Pte Ltd.
Since his younger days, Mr. Loh has pursued wide ranging interests as it is in his very nature to do so. He was never risk adverse and was ever prepared to take on challenges and venture into new fields. In 1993, Mr. Loh set up another company, ACP Construction Pte Ltd. The company specialized in the construction of hi-tech buildings and facilities targeted at the semi-conductor industry. His clients included large multinational corporations such as Siemens and its subsidiaries and Linear Technology.
In 2010, Mr. Loh went further to enter the solar energy industry. He established PV
World Pte Ltd, which was one of the pioneers in the nascent solar energy industry in Singapore. At this time, PV World was the only local company that boasted a highly automated solar module assembly plant. Unfortunately, a world-wide over-capacity in solar panel plants emerged shortly after. In response, Mr. Loh re-invented his business by moving into solar leasing development. To date, his company continues to operate a
number of small scale solar leasing facilities in Australia and Singapore.
Not one to rest and contented with his various ventures, Mr. Loh capitalized on his vast experience in the construction industry next and ventured in 2018 into the development of individual private landed property where the focus is on unique form and design and yet functional houses. Such innovative development of homes has remained his passion to this day.
Khaw Teik Gim
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Teik Gim is a 6th generation descendant of the Sino Thai; Khaw/Naranong family renowned for their contribution to cross border relations between Penang and Southern Thailand since 1810. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce [Hons] and an MBA from Canada and the US. He has a passion for heritage and history and presented three papers at symposiums in Penang [ 2013], Bangkok [2015] and Phuket [2018].
He was a senior banker with 30 plus years of experience in two Singapore owned banking groups, a Malaysian banking group and 11 years with Citibank Malaysia Bhd. Teik Gim was concurrently holding three positions as CEO of Citigroup Sales and Outsourcing Services, Head of Electronic and Digital Banking, Malaysia and Director of Strategic Alliances and Alternative Channels in Citibank before his retirement.
He is currently the President and Trustee of Poe Choo Seah an organisation founded in 1801 by the pioneer Chinese settlers, The Chinese Provident Association of Penang founded in 1921 by the Nonya Baba community with over 950 members and Trustee of Poh Guat Keong a Khaw family related religious Temple founded in 1900. As a Trustee of the family Trust, Koe Guan Kong Lun which was the earliest private family Trust established in the Straits Settlements he has wide legal experience.
His focus has been to rejuvenate these historical institutions by updating their constitution, their mission and to make them relevant to the members and the community. In the process he has successfully built a strong team of professionals, activist, and businesspeople, recruited younger members, and installed a succession plan to ensure their continuity.
He has used his extensive management experience and knowledge to successfully restructure and optimised the assets and portfolio of these traditional Chinese organisations; implemented risk management controls, modernised and streamline the operations and is working on digitalising their functions as well. In the case of Poe Choo Seah which has a continuous history of 224 years, he has tripled its revenues and surpluses and quadrupled its annual welfare donations and contributions to the community; effectively enhancing their relevance.
Prof. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja
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[Professor of Geology (Active faults, paleoseismology, seismic hazards, geo-archaeology)
Danny Hilman Natawidjaja is a distinguished Research Professor in Geology at the National Research & Innovation Agency of Indonesia (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional – BRIN) and holds membership in the esteemed Indonesian Academy of Sciences (Akademi Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia – AIPI). His academic journey encompasses a Bachelor of Science (S1) from the Department of Geology at Institut Teknologi Bandung, a Master of Science (Hons) from the University of Auckland, and a Ph.D. from the prestigious California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of science and his relentless efforts in disseminating scientific knowledge for the public's benefit, Danny has been honored with multiple awards. Notably, he received the Sarwono Prawirohardjo Award in 2005, the highest accolade from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, acknowledging his exceptional achievements. Subsequently, in 2015, he was bestowed with the Indonesian Association of Geologists - IAGI Award for his consistent advancements in applied geology. The following year, Danny was honored with The Ahmad Bakrie Award for Science in August 2016, further affirming his dedication to scientific exploration.
His research pursuits and expertise predominantly revolve around earthquake geology, seismic hazard assessment, and the mitigation of natural disasters. He has been at the forefront of active fault and neotectonics studies in Indonesia since the early 1990s. He initiated and oversaw the development of the pioneering Sumatran GPS Array (SUGAR) in 2002, a continuous GPS system aimed at comprehending ongoing crustal movements in Sumatra. His collaboration commenced with Caltech USA and extended to the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), NTU, in 2010.
Throughout his career, Danny has held significant roles in shaping national policies and initiatives pertaining to natural hazard mitigation. He chaired the national team responsible for formulating the National Guidelines for Natural Hazard and Risk Analysis (2008-2009) and served as a core member of various national teams, including the Indonesian Probabilistic Tsunami Hazards program (2010-2012) and the revision of Indonesian Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessments (PSHA) in 2010. Notably, since 2016, he has led the Geology Working Group of the PusGeN (National Center for Earthquake Study), displaying his commitment to enhancing seismic understanding and preparedness.
Danny Hilman Natawidjaja's expertise and dedication have also been acknowledged on an international level. As of 2022, he represents Indonesia as an expert in the International Platform for Reducing Earthquake Disaster (IPRED), furthering global efforts to mitigate earthquake-related disasters.
In 2011, he led a geological survey of the archeological site at Gunung Padang as chief geologist of the government-sponsored Tim Terpadu Riset Mandiri (TTRM, 'Integrated and Independent Research Team').
Natawidjaja's conclusions gained the attention of Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who set up a task force.
Dato' Lillian Tong
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Lillian Tong is the recipient of Georgetown World Heritage Inc.'s 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for Cultural Advocacy, the Malaysian Craft Council's 'Kasot Manik Artisan' Award for continuing practice and transmitting knowledge, and the 'Peace Ambassador Award from the Polish Ambassador.
This sixth-generation Nyonya is the Museum Director of Pinang Peranakan Mansion, President of Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya Pulau Pinang, Deputy President of State Chinese (Penang) Association, and Council Member of Penang Heritage Trust. She is a Resource Person for Georgetown World Heritage Inc., ICCROM 2023, and history and travel documentaries, namely, BBC, CNN, National Geographic National Geographic's 'In Search of the Straits Born', NHK Japan, CCTV China, and the Ministry of Tourism. Arts, and Culture (Malaysia) for the submission of the Kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing,
A Peranakan Penang Baba Nyonya Ch'ng Kekh Em Mistress of Wedding Ceremonies, Lillian Tong curates and choreographs the elaborate traditional Baba Nyonya Wedding rites and ceremonies. She is a Peranakan craftsman, consultant, and performer. Also, she has roles in dramas and movies, namely, Little Nyonya, Sensei Nyonya, Road to Dawn (Dr. Sun Yat – Sen), Outbound Love, The Wedding Diary, The Journey, Ang Lee's Lust Caution, Anna & The King, Love & Death in Java.
She curated Peranakan Baba Nyonya exhibitions; "The Nebulous Transient Life of a Nyonya in the Southern Realms' and 'Peranakan Diaspora – Classical Taiwan Literature's Southward Dispersion in the early 20th Century' Diaspora of Literature' at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (2019-2020), Dr Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall Museum (Centennial) 2017, and Nyonya craftsman at the Shanghai World Expo. Her dance company, Sayang Sayang Nyonya Dancers, represented Malaysia at the ASEAN-China Belt & Road Cultural Exchange in Guiyang at the invitation of the Peoples' Republic of China's government and represented Penang at the 50th Anniversary of Adelaide-Georgetown Sister-Cities Celebrations in Adelaide.
Lillian Tong is the author of 'The Straits Chinese Gold Jewellery', 'Straits Chinese Embroidery & Beadwork', a journal diary 'The Gilded Age: Penang Straits Chinese Baba Nyonya Wedding', Kapitan China Chug Keng Kwee Bicentennial (co-Editor), and 'Once Upon A Kamcheng,' an anthology of Penang's Peranakan Baba Nyonya stories from the last century, and 'Epergnes & European Glass' to be published in 2025.
Clement Liang
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Mr. Clement Liang Chow Ming 梁超明
Born in Penang, he was educated in Chung Ling High and went to further his studies in Australia and Japan.
Being an ardent researcher in history, Clement began studying in Japanese history in Malaya and was featured in the documentary “1941: The Fall of Penang” by History Channel.
Clement is active in several NGOs promoting heritage conservation awareness and local history. He introduced heritage trails in Penang to trace the history of prominent personalities and historic communities of Penang and he has been researching on Dr. Wu Lien-Teh’s activities in Malaya for a while and created a historic trail related to Dr. Wu in Penang. Clement also presented a talk on “Dr. Wu Lien-Teh outside China” in the International Symposium on Dr. Wu Lien-Teh held in Harbin, China in January 2013 followed by similar talks in Singapore National Library and Perak Academy to promote the awareness of Dr. Wu Lien-Teh and his great contributions to medical advancement in China and the social reforms among the Straits Chinese community in Malaya and Singapore. Clement is a founding member of Dr. Wu Lien-Teh Society in Penang and holds key position in the managing committee.
He is currently the President of the Penang Tourist Guides Association.
Dr Ron Ehrlich
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Dr Ron has been in clinical practice for over 40 years focused on holistic healthcare in general and holistic dentistry in particular.
Some 20 years ago he was introduced to holistic land management and the world of regenerative agriculture. The similarities between holistic management and holistic healthcare were obvious and consequently both are issues he is passionate about and believes are relevant to us all.
As a consequence, Dr Ron cofounded a not-for-profit organisation called Nourishing Australia, in 2007, dedicated to educating and inspiring the public as the importance healthy soil, plants, animals, foods, people, and the planet….they are all connected
In 1998 he gained a Fellowship in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (FACNEM) and has served on the Board of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and is the Immediate Past President of that College.
In 2018 he released a book in Australia, the USA and the UK called A Life Less Stressed: the 5 pillars of health and wellness (Scribe Publications). He was awarded a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM) as a result of the book.
The book explores his professional interests over the 40 years in 3 broad themes:
the politics of health care and the influence of the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industry in all levels of healthcare;
redefining stress as a combination of emotional, environmental, nutritional, postural, and dental/oral health stress;
building resilience by focusing on the 5 pillars of health (sleep, breath, nourish move and think).
Dr Ron’s weekly podcast Unstress Health with Dr Ron Ehrlich explores all of those themes and more.
In 2011 he founded a company called The Holistic Health Institute (HHI) which is focused on all of the above. In 2012/13 HHI received an Australian Government Research and Development Grant to develop a ‘health assessment tool’ based on the 5 pillars of health.
Unstress Health's vision is to 'transform global health' by focusing on workplace wellness, built on clinical experience backed by science.
Dr Ron’s passion is to empower individuals to fulfil their potential, take control of their health, build resilience and be the best you can be.
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Dr Sarah Akbari MD
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Graduated with a medical degree in 1997 from the Christian University in Jakarta, and with a Masters of Hospital Administration from the University of Indonesia in 2001.
Sarah believes that prevention and a holistic approach are the best practice. She has attended many workshops and conferences on anti aging, regenerative and functional medicine both in Indonesia and overseas. She is currently a Fellow in Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicines with the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicines (A4M), and is a Board Certified Physician of the same.
Sarah is certified for Injectable Nutrients by ACNEM (the Australian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicines) and with INMA (the Indian Nutritional Medical Association).
She completed the “Exercise Prescription Course for Primary Physicians” with the organization Exercise is Medicine in Singapore, at Changi General Hospital.
She continues her education and is currently taking her Post Graduate Certification in Integrative Medicines at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at George Washington University in USA.
With her network of Functional Medicine practitioners around the world, Sarah regularly organizes and speaks on various Continuing Medical Education events for fellow practitioners. Her themes in the past includes Women’s Health, Nutrigenomic, Gut Health, Peptide Therapy and Sports Medicine. She also speaks at Health Seminars for layman in Indonesia and abroad.
Sarah supervises an Autoimmune Community (KODAI – Komunitas Orang Dengan AutoImmune) based in Jakarta, which has over 200 patients as members, resident across Indonesia. It provides regular health education for Members.
Sarah is currently working on a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project with a US based gym, to supervise a regular free class for cancer patients and their caregivers. This project started in Jakarta in September 2019 and the aim is to extend its services to other cities.
Her latest commitment to introducing and creating a wider awareness about Functional Medicine in Asia, is in organizing the first Fellowship in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, with participants from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. This Fellowship is the first such program in Indonesia and has been organized in collaboration with AKSHARA (see below) and INMA (the Indian Nutritional Medical Association). It is supported by Mysore University, India.
Sarah practices Functional Medicines in her own Integrative Care Centre in Jakarta. The centre integrates all aspects of body - mind – soul concept.
Apart from seeing patients, Sarah is also the Medical Director of an International Health Insurance Provider (Safe Meridian) based in Singapore with offices in Jakarta, and is the Vice Chairman of AKSHARA (Persatuan Kesehatan Integrasi Nusantara), an association in Indonesia whose aim is to introduce and apply Integrative Medicine in addressing patients’ symptoms.
Dr Emira E. Oepangat MD
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Emira held a number of roles in her career. She is currently practicing integrative medicine in private practice in Jakarta. Recently retired from a major international insurance company as Head of Division she dances as a hobby participating in competitions performing ancient Yogyakarta dance.
MEDICAL DOCTOR
LIFE AND HEALTH UNDERWRITER AND CLAIMS
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE OPERATIONS
INTERNAL AUDITOR (ISO STANDARISATION)
PROJECT MANAGER
FINANCIAL PLANNER
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADVOCATE
RISKS MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION AND DESIGNATIONS
UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA – MEDICAL FACULTY
LOMA DESIGNATIONS: FLM, ACS, UND
FINANCIAL PLANNERS’ DESIGNATIONS: CFP, AEPP, QFE
INDONESIAN INSURANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
FOR HEALTH INSURANCE (AAAK); FOR LIFE INSURANCE (AAAIJ)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
PRESIDENT, LOMA SOCIETY OF INDONESIA
FACILITATOR AND TRAINER, LPAI TRISAKTI, STIMRA, UGM MM, BINUS EXEC PROGRAM FOR LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD, FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD STANDARD – INDONESIA
MEMBER OF THE BOARD – ASESSOR COMMITTEE, LSP PAMJAKI – INDONESIAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE AND MANAGED CARE
YAYASAN ORANG TUA PEDULI – WHO BACKED NGO THAT ACTIVELY INVOLVE IN RATIONALISATION USE OF DRUGS AND ANTIBIOTICS
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
BILINGUAL (INDONESIAN – ENGLISH)
LIFE AND HEALTH OPERATIONS
AUTOMATION, DIGITALISATION, OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
UNDERWRITING AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ESTABLISHED SYARIAH BUSINESS UNIT
MARKETING – COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/CORPORATE MNGT AND SALES
Ian Hudson
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Ian Hudson is a scholar and best-selling author who has focused on ancient sea-faring civilisations and global maritime exploration. He has worked with Gavin Menzies since 2002, on book projects as well as a '1421' exhibition in Singapore, and a TV documentary series, before co-authoring Who Discovered America - The Untold History of the Peopling of the Americas with Menzies in 2013.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, was an Associate Member of the China Maritime Centre at the Greenwich Maritime Institute, London, a "Next Generation Ambassador" for the Committee of 100 (www.committee100.org ) and has lectured on his research at prestigious institutions in the UK such the University of Oxford, & the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, at Yunnan University, China, and at Duke University, USA.
Dr BEH May Ting (马美婷) PhD.
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Programme Coordinator & Senior Analyst
History & Regional Studies Programme, Penang Institute
Dr Beh May Ting holds an MSocSc in Asian Studies from Universiti Sains Malaysia (where she graduated as the Gold Medalist of the faculty during her BSocSc) and a PhD in Anthropology from Monash University. She specialises in Urban Anthropology, Food Studies, and Cultural Geography. Prior to joining Penang Institute, she was a Lecturer with the School of Arts and Social Sciences in Monash University Malaysia. Her current policy researches include works on creative cities, social infrastructure, and cost of living issues. She hosts Penang Institute’s podcast, Spill The Teh, and is a regular face as an emcee and moderator at state-level events such as the Penang Economic Forum, Penang Hill Festival, and George Town Festival. Apart from research work, May Ting is a polyglot, athlete, and musician.
Saniza Othman
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Saniza Othman, Co-Founder of Michael & Saniza Collection
Saniza is an experienced lawyer with a multifaceted legal career in London and Hong Kong. As Co-Founder of the Michael & Saniza Collection, she has a diverse art collection that spans across Asia, Europe and America. The Collection supports game changing artists, women artists, contemporary Chinese ink artists and film makers. She is Vice Chair of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macau, Chair of the Hong Kong University’s Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Alumni Association, EXCO member of the Friends of Hong Kong Museum of Art, member of the Asia Society Hong Kong Arts and Culture Council and was a Founding Patron of the M+ Museum. She is also involved in charities that help disabled artists in art therapy and commercialisation of their craftsmanship.
Michael Yong-Haron
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Michael Yong-Haron, Co-Founder of Michael & Saniza Collection
Michael is a veteran financier having held leadership positions at various international banks. He was born into a family of artists and designers. His upbringing was intertwined with the world of arts and culture. As a grandson of Malaysian pioneer artist Yong Mun Sen, he is deeply passionate about the arts. Together with his wife, he established the Michael & Saniza Collection that supports contemporary artists and the preservation of his family’s art legacy. He is a Trustee of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Founding Sponsor of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macau and was a Founding Patron of the M+ Museum.
Joe Sidek
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Joe Sidek
Festival Director, Joe Sidek Productions
A maestro at organizing festivals, Joe put Penang on the global travel map when he founded and directed the George Town Festival from 2010 to 2018.
A man of many talents, Joe is a cultural activist , alongside running his family business in Textile Chemicals.
He was Chairman of the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion 2019-2022 and is currently planning a new Festival in Kuala Lumpur for 2025.
Festival Director of George Town Festival (GTF) (2010-2018), Butterworth Fringe Festival (BFF), and the Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF)(2016-2018).
Dr Ian Ong
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Dr Ian Ong graduated with MBBS from the University of Melbourne in 1988 and is a Fellow of the Academy of Family Physicians Malaysia and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is active in the teaching of Family Medicine at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and served as the Chief Censor for the Academy of Family Physicians, Malaysia.
The first Malaysian certified Functional Medicine Practitioner by the Institute of Functional Medicine, USA, he now applies his interests in clinical nutrition and takes an integrated approach to chronic illness and wellness as the Medical Director of The Centre for Personal Health Solutions Kuala Lumpur.
Dr Nidel Nini Leong
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Working at a health screening centre of a major private hospital in Penang, Nidel takes a deep interest in her patients' wellbeing from a holistic perspective. Not satisfied as a general practitioner, she is currently pursuing advance training in integrative medicine, with a special interest in sports medicine and nutrition.
In her free time she teaches pilates, enjoys modern dance and explores the coral reefs of Malaysia on diving trips.
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Passionate doctor who seeks knowledge and skills constantly to give high-quality personalized health advice to address the unique profile of genetics, experience and lifestyle of different individuals.
Determined to offer compassionate clinical experiences, dedicated to promoting health awareness and providing long-term support to empower patients to take control of their overall well-being.
I have always been passionate about helping and treating patients and I aspire to become an internal medicine specialist, specifically cardiologist. However, during my clinical rotations, I encountered many patients with chronic diseases and complaints that conventional lab tests and medications could not resolve. I realized that I needed more than just a verbal and short consultation to help them improve their lifestyle, which is often the root cause of their problems.
Apart from being a conventional healthcare provider, I would like to a lifestyle educator to inspire patients to reduce their risk of non-communicable chronic disease and even influence healthy choices for their family members, friends and even collegues.
Full Registration for Practising under Malaysia Medical Council (MMC)
No: 92997 Date Issued: 2nd May 2021
Certificate of Completion of Housemanship Training (CCHT)- House Officer Internship Average: Grade 4 (Highest grade)
Now:
Working as Health Screening Doctor/Resident Medical Officer
Gleneagles Hospital Penang
Job description:
Perform a thorough examination; explain both basic and specific investigations such as exercise stress tests, lung function tests and allergy testing; give constructive advice on lifestyle factors and disease monitoring options
Dry Needling Practitioner (International Sports Sciences Association, ISSA)
Passing Date: 15 June 2023
Reformer Pilate Instructor (Third Space Studio and Academy) as part timer instruction for beginner and intermediate class
Studying
- AFPA (American Fitness Professionals and Associates) Master Level Nutrition Consultant Certificate
- Personal, Holistic, Weight Management and Sport Nutrition
Self-studying functional medicines
Continuous learning
Recent courses and conferences (2022-2024)
January 2024 Lipidology Conclave Conference 2024
November 2023 Penang Cardiovascular Conference 2023
July 2023 13th Malaysian Endocrine & Metabolic Society Annual Congress
January 2023 Ultrasound workshop by Sonobee ultrasound
July 2022 Selangor Training of Core Trainers Clinical Practical Guideline
Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
May 2022 Basic ultrasound course 2022, Emergency department Hospital
Selayang
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Graduated from Melaka-Manipal Medical College, Manipal University (2013- 2018)
Achievements in university:
• First prize winner for poster presentation on Melaka Research Day 2017 by the State Health Department and Clinical Research Centre Melaka
• Chosen as a student prosector in Anatomy, as a teaching assistant in the dissection class at the university
• First place in the student case presentation for the Professional and Personal Development course at the university
• Captain of the university dance team, choreograph and lead team to dance competition and performance (2013-2018)
• Committee of Malaysian Students’ Association of India (MSAI), represent Malaysian students in university, organize Malaysia Day and sport events (2013-2015)
Very active in both indoor and outdoor activities since high school:
Volunteer
September 2019 Penang Adventist Hospital Charity Run – Lighting Up Hope
2006-2013 Volunteer in various organizations, organize events and
awareness programs such as charity walks, dance campaigns and
youth game
Organisation participated are United Youth Movement of Malaysia (GBBM) Penang team, The Girls’ Brigade Malaysia 4th Penang Company, The Boys’ Brigade Malaysia 8th Penang Company, Penang Youth and Sport Development by Penang State EXCO
Organizing committee member for the medical mock exam by Hospital Melaka for the year 2018
• Founder and President of the Girls’ Brigade Malaysia 4th Penang Company at Union High School
Hobbies:
Scuba diving
Dancing and learning new dances
Gym workouts and Reformer Pilates training
Traveling and outdoor activities such as hiking and jet skiing
Expand my skills and learn new things
Languages
Fluent in English, Mandarin and Malay
Dialects spoken: Hokkien or Taiwanese, Cantonese
Martino Tan
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Martino is the Managing Editor of Mothership.sg.
He co-founded Mothership.sg in 2013, which became one of the fastest rising digital news companies in Singapore. Mothership.sg attracts more than 6 million visitors and an average monthly viewership of more than 60 million.
Many more visitors follow snippets & creative iteration of Mothership content from the social media platforms - Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, X, YouTube and Telegram. Mothership's Instagram platform is the most popular among news outlets in Singapore.
Before Mothership.sg, Martino worked at the Prime Minister's Office. He was part of the team that supported Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the set-up and management of his social media platforms. Martino also worked at the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA).
Martino graduated with a Master in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore under the school's scholarship. Martino was a mass communications and political science major from Murdoch University (Australia) and was the Valedictorian of the 2005 Graduating Class.
Martino volunteers as a board member at his alma mater Catholic Junior College. He is also a member of the Communication Programme Advisory Panel for the School of Arts and Social Sciences at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). He is a member of the Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence (ACCORD), MINDEF. He volunteers for the Catholic church and is a member of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Communications Advisory Panel.
He wakes up early Sunday morning to let kids challenge him on his faith at the Church of the Sacred Heart.
Dr Erwin Kay
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Dr Erwin Kay
MBBS (Spore)
Grad Dip Family Med (Spore)
Grad Dip Mental Health (Spore)
Grad Dip Dermatology (Wales)
Diploma Child Health (Sydney)
DFD (HBOT)
Dr Erwin Kay graduated from medical studies in the National University of Singapore in 1996 with a MBBS degree, went on and completed his graduate diploma family medicine in Singapore and graduate diploma dermatology from Wales, United Kingdom. He is also a certified designated factory doctor in hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Dr Kay believes in holistic medicine. Health problems should be treated in relation to the whole biological system rather than its individual parts.
Tony Yeoh
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Tony Yeoh
Research Fellow, Penang Institute
· Currently a Research Fellow of Penang Institute, a state policy think- tank and also Special Adviser to Penang State Executive Councillor for Digital Portfolio.
· In the midst of the pandemic in 2020 until 2023, Tony was the founding CEO of Digital Penang, a government agency established to accelerate efforts to capture opportunities in the digital economy and promote a digitally engaged society.
§ From 2017 to 2019, Tony was an Industry Fellow, Associate Faculty in School of Specialized Business lecturing Information Systems Management at Singapore Institute of Technology
§ Prior to that, over 10 years from 2006 he was the regional Chief Information Officer for Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Asia Middle East Africa region based in Singapore.
§ Over 12 years, Tony led the Hewlett Packard Consulting and Systems Integration practice in several HP offices in Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, until his last assignment as General Manager of Consulting & Systems Integration based in Beijing, China HP.
Joshua Tan
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Joshua Tan's journey began as a chef and later a fishmonger. Transitioning into finance, he thrived as a private banker, executing deals and defending hostile takeovers. Seeking a new quest, Joshua delved into curation for Habib archiving jewellery. Today, he enjoys working at a music studio providing backline equipment and live recording services.