Associate Professor Dr Tan Kit Mun is a senior consultant geriatrician in the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). She received her medical degree from Trinity College, (MB. BCh. II Hons) University of Dublin, Ireland in 1999. Dr. Tan is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh (FRCP) UK. She completed her specialist training and received her Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) in Geriatric Medicine from the Irish Committee of Higher Medical Training, Royal College of Physicians Ireland in 2009. She was practising as a consultant geriatrician in Dublin, Ireland until 2012. Dr. Tan's special interest include stroke, atrial fibrillation, dementia, osteoporosis, hypertension in the older person and comprehensive geriatric assessment of the complex older person. Dr. Tan is also an Assoiciate Professor with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. She is a trainer for the Malaysian Geriatric Medicine Specialist Training Scheme, Masters of Internal Medicine Programme in University of Malaya as well as the University of Malaya Medical Programme (UMMP). She is a member of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM) and participates as a speaker and presenter of research findings at the annual Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine (MCGM).  

Dr. Nazhatulshima Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, where she has been a member of the academic staff since 1999. She received her BSc in Physics (1998), MSc in Astronomy (2003), and PhD in Physics (2013) from the University of Malaya. Her doctoral research, entitled “The Characteristics of Be Stars in the Delta Scorpii System,” focused on the variability and physical properties of emission-line stars. Dr. Nazhatulshima has played an important role in the development of observational astronomy at the University of Malaya, contributing to the establishment and growth of research activities in optical astronomy. She currently leads the Optical Astronomy Research Laboratory, where she coordinates observational programs, research projects, and collaborative activities related to stellar astrophysics and small-body studies. Her research focuses on emission-line stars, particularly Be stars and short-period eclipsing binaries, with an emphasis on photometric and spectroscopic variability. In addition, she is actively involved in the observation and monitoring of asteroids and Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), including astrometric observations and orbital analysis to support planetary defence initiatives. Dr. Nazhatulshima also conducts studies on light pollution and its impact on astronomical observations, with the aim of improving observational site quality and protecting dark skies for scientific research. Beyond her astrophysical research, she collaborates with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on astronomical applications relevant to the Muslim community. These include observational and computational studies on crescent moon visibility for the Islamic months of Ramadan, Shawwal, and Zulhijjah, as well as investigations into the astronomical determination of Isha’ and Fajr prayer times. Through her work, Dr. Nazhatulshima continues to contribute to the advancement of observational astronomy in Malaysia while fostering collaborations that integrate scientific research with societal and cultural applications. Area of Expertise Astronomy and Astrophysics: Spectroscopy of emission line stars; binary stars; asteroid; observation and imaging techniques in optical wavelengths; spectroscopy, photometry and astrometry techniques; crescent moon; almanac

Dr. Mohamed Hisham Hanifa is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Malaya. He holds a PhD in Islamic Finance from INCEIF, and his research focuses on Islamic finance, capital markets, and taxation. He has published in journals such as Journal of Economic Surveys, Sustainability and the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, with notable recognition including an award from the Emerald Literati Network. Dr. Hisham has also contributed to consultancy work and curriculum development in Islamic finance and is actively involved in research and academic service at the university. For more, visit his UMExpert profile.