Professor Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy is a public health physician and epidemiologist with a distinguished career dedicated to advancing cancer care systems and improving life after cancer. Her research and policy advocacy support evidence-based strategies to bridge critical gaps in cancer care, particularly across low- and middle-income countries, where her work has driven meaningful change. She serves as a Commissioner on multiple Lancet Commissions, including the Lancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer, and the Lancet Oncology Commission on the Humanitarian Crisis of Cancer, reflecting her leadership in shaping global cancer policy.In addition to her impactful research, Professor Nirmala is deeply committed to medical education. As an educator, she inspires undergraduate medical students and postgraduate students to view public health as a transformative discipline that extends beyond illness, fostering solutions that enhance the health and well-being of entire populations. She serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Public Health program at Universiti Malaya, shaping the next generation of public health leaders. Her leadership also led to the development and successful implementation of the Master of Epidemiology program in Universiti Malaya, further demonstrating her dedication to capacity-building in the field.Recognized for her influence and contributions, Professor Nirmala was named one of Tatler Asia's Most Influential, joining a distinguished cohort of prominent clinicians, business tycoons, and entertainers who are shaping society across diverse sectors.

Daniel Chow Ung T’chiang (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya. He was the former Deputy Dean (Research and Development, 2020-2022) and the former Deputy Dean (Research, 2022). His areas of interest include English for Specific Purposes and Critical Genre Analysis. He is currently involved in research projects on Professional Discourses and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Daniel is the Treasurer of the Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL), an affiliate of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA), and the Treasurer of the AILA 2024 World Congress.

Khadher bin Ahmad, dilahirkan pada 23 April 1982 di Kampung Pondok Chegar, Pendang, Kedah Darul Aman. Mendapat pendidikan awal di Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Chegar sehingga tamat darjah 6. Selepas itu melanjutkan pengajian di Sekolah Menegah Ugama Raudzatul Ulum, Langgar, Kedah dari tingkatan 1 hingga 3. Selepas itu, berpindah dan menaiki tingkatkan 4 di Maktab Mahmud Alor Setar sehingga tingkatan 5. Selepas menduduki Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)tahun 1999, menyambung pengajian di peringkat Pra Ijazah di Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya Cawangan Nilam Puri, Kelantan selama 2 tahun. Pada tahun 2002 berpindah ke Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya, kampus induk sehingga tamat Ijazah Sarjana Muda pada tahun 2005. Selepas itu, terus menyambung pengajian dengan pengkhususan dalam bidang hadith pada tahun yang sama di peringkat Sarjana Usuluddin dan lulus pada tahun 2008 dengan tajuk penyelidikan: "Sumbangan Syiekh Abd al-Samad al-Falimbani Dalam Bidang Hadith: Analisis Terhadap Kitab Hidayah al-Salikin. Pada tahun yang sama, mendapat tawaran Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA (SLAI) untuk melanjutkan pengajian di peringkat Ijazah Doktor Falsafah di Universiti yang sama iaitu Universiti Malaya. Setelah berhempas pulas, akhirnya dianugerahkan Ijazah Doktor Falsafah pada tahun 2012 dengan tajuk penyelidikan: Analisis Hadith Mengenai Rawatan Sihir Dalam al-Kutub al-Sittah: Aplikasi di Pusat Rawatan Islam di Malaysia. Kini bertugas penuh masa di Universiti Malaya, di bawah Jabatan al-Quran dan al-Hadith, Akademi Pengajian Islam.English:KHADHER BIN AHMAD, was born on 23rd April 1982 in Kampung Pondok Chegar, Pendang, Kedah Darul Aman. Received his early education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Chegar until the end of grade 6. After that, he continued his studies in secondary school at Sekolah Menegah Ugama Raudzatul Ulum, Langgar, Kedah from form 1 to 3, then moved to level 4 at Maktab Mahmud Alor Setar until form 5. After sitting examination in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 1999, he continued his studies at the Undergraduate level at the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya Nilam Puri Branch, Kelantan for 2 years. In 2002 he moved to the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, the main campus until completing his bachelor’s degree in year’s 2005. After that, he continued his studies with a specialization in the field of hadith in the same year at the Master of Usuluddin level and graduated in 2008 with the research title: “The Contribution of Sheikh Abd al-Samad al-Falimbani in the Field of Hadith: An Analysis of the Book of Hidayah al-Salikin. At the same year, he received an offer from the IPTA Academic Training Scheme (SLAI) to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the same University. His researched relate to topic “The Black Magic (Sihir) in al-Kutub al-Sittah (The Six Books): An Application at the Islamic Treatment Center in Malaysia”. Currently he works full time in University of Malaya under Department of al-Quran and al-Hadith, Academy of Islamic Studies. His expertise on hadith studies and Islamic alternative medicine. His interest in research about the hadith studies related to hadith and technology or digital hadith, thematic studies in hadith and so on.