Dr. Fung Shin Yee is a biochemist, receiving her degree from the University of Malaya. She actively pursues her interest in natural compounds focusing on medicinal mushrooms. She obtained her PhD in Molecular Medicine in 2008 (University of Malaya) embarking on a joint project with University of Siena, Italy and is a recipient of a fellowship from the Embassy of Italy in Malaysia (2003-2004). Dr. Fung first joined the Department of Molecular Medicine (previously known as the Department of Biochemistry) in 2000 as a tutor; in 2008 and 2015, served as a senior lecturer and Associate Professor, respectively. She was promoted to be a Professor in 2021.  She leads the Medicinal Mushroom Research Group (MMRG) and has immense interest in Malaysia’s National Treasure, the Tiger Milk mushrooms (Lignosus sp.) amongst other medicinal mushrooms. Her innovative work with Lignosus sp. has won her several prestigious international and local prizes - including the much coveted Prix Du Salon International Des Inventions De Geneva and ITEX Gold awards ; and a number of Malaysian patents. Her interest also includes other prized medicinal mushroom such as the  Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Antrodia camphorata, Inonotus obliquus (Chaga), Sanghwang - to name a few. Her previous involvement with the Venom and Toxin Research Group (VTRG) in the Department of Molecular Medicine that works on snake venom toxinology has granted her a lucrative experience in the field of toxinology and toxicology; and has propelled her current research interest. Her research endeavours utilize a multidisciplinary approach in her methodology with multiple collaborators both local and international. Her work transcended from bench to bedside - a translational research that aims to bring the Malaysian medicinal gem to good use, promoting wellness to humankind. As a person constantly intrigue by the answers provided by nature for the problems faced in human health and social issues, she strongly believe that nature has many hidden secrets, which if one can tap into, will provide many solutions and platform from which to learn from. This has led her to her primary interest in natural compounds with healing properties. Her work has been published in many high impact articles in international journals and books. She is the Founder and CTO of Essenti Nutrien Sdn. Bhd. who specialises and pioneers the ACE Technology, well known for their flagship product, the xLr®. She is a Fellow with Royal Society of Biology (RSB), United Kingdom  and hold various leadership position. She is the Vice President of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB) which is an adhering body to the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) and The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB). She has also been elected into the Nomination Committee of the IUBMB. She also currently serves as the Vice President of The Organization for Women in Science (OWIS), part of the Organization for Women in Science of the Developing World (OWSD) - a UNESCO programme unit. She is a member with the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (Institut Kimia Malaysia, IKM).  

Thuraya Mohd Said @ Hashim berasal dari Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Dilahirkan di Mekkah, Arab Saudi pada 9 Oktober 1976. Mendapat pendidikan awal di peringkat sekolah rendah dan menengah di sekolah kerajaan Arab Saudi dari tahun 1983 – 1995. Kemudian kembali ke tanah air pada Julai 1996 dan menyambung pengajian di Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) dari tahun 1996 - 2000 dan memperoleh Ijazah Sarjana Muda Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh). Seterusnya melanjutkan pengajian pada peringkat Sarjana di UIAM dari tahun 2001-2004 dan dianugerahkan ijazah Sarjana Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh). Pernah berkhidmat sebagai Guru Bahasa Sambilan di Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya Nilam Puri, Kelantan (APIUMNP) dari tahun 2006 – 2009. kemudiannya menggalas tugas sebagai Guru Bahasa Kontrak di APIUM Nilam Puri dari tahun 2009 - 2015. Pada 31 Mac 2015, dilantik sebagai Guru Bahasa Tetap di APIUMNP dan kini menyandang jawatan Pensyarah Bahasa (bahasa Arab). 

Dr Susan Philip focuses on Malaysian Literature in English, primarily on drama. She also explores the growing field of Malaysian Crime Fiction, and is interested in satire and comedy in online media. What ties all these different areas together is an overarching focus on identity and belonging within Malaysia's social framework. She feels strongly that these are issues which need to be spoken about openly and honestly. She has had numerous articles and book chapters on these subjects published in major international journals and books. She is currently working on two books - one on the history of the Five Arts Centre, a key group in the development of Malaysian performing arts, and one on renowned Malaysian author K. S. Maniam.