Dr. Tang Li Yoong is the Head of the Department of Nursing Science at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya (UM). Her areas of expertise include Renal Nursing, Research & Statistics, Nursing Education, and Clinical Nursing. With extensive experience in supervising students in clinical areas and nursing research, Dr. Tang has made significant contributions to the field of nursing both academically and professionally. As an Assessor for the Nursing Board Malaysia, Dr. Tang is crucial in curriculum evaluation and accreditation visits to various public and private institutions. This position allows her to ensure that nursing programs maintain high standards and continue to evolve to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Dr. Tang's research projects are diverse and impactful. She has led studies on online learning for nursing education (PV039-2021) and psychosocial approaches and behavioral interventions in preventing the spread of infection in hospital ICUs (TR001A-2020). These projects highlight her commitment to improving nursing education and patient care practices. Throughout her career, Dr. Tang has held numerous administrative roles. Since January 2024, she has served as the Head of the Department of Nursing Science, where she oversees the department's strategic direction and fosters an environment of academic excellence. Her appointment as a member of the Public University Nursing Board from October 2024 to December 2025 further underscores her leadership and expertise. Dr. Tang's role as a course coordinator for several critical courses, such as  nursing research and statistics, demonstrates her dedication to providing comprehensive education to nursing students. Her involvement in various task forces and committees within the department and university showcases her commitment to policy and curriculum development, ensuring that UM remains a leader in nursing education. Her research contributions extend beyond the classroom. Dr. Tang has co-researched several projects funded by prestigious grants, including the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and the Covid-19 Special Research Grant. These projects cover a wide range of topics, from food safety practices among food truck vendors to mental wellbeing in the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Administrative duties have been a significant part of Dr. Tang's career. She has held various roles, including Head of Department since January 2024, member of the Public University Nursing Board, and course coordinator for multiple nursing courses. Her involvement in numerous task forces and committees highlights her dedication to improving nursing education and practice. In summary, Dr. Tang Li Yoong is a distinguished leader in nursing, known for her expertise, dedication, and significant contributions to nursing education, research, and clinical practice. Her roles and research projects reflect her unwavering commitment to improving the nursing profession and healthcare outcomes both within Malaysia and beyond.    

Siti Zaidah Zainuddin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English Language. Her primary research interests lie in discourse studies, particularly genre analysis in both written and spoken academic discourse and corpus linguistics. In the field of language learning, she works on second language writing using several perspectives and frameworks as well teacher-learner interaction. Her publications address various topics on academic discourse practices including language and rhetorical strategies in oral defense and thesis writing by postgraduate students, and teacher agency. Zaidah holds several research grants focusing on genre studies in academic and legal discourses and teacher’s agency in language classrooms. She teaches both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In addition to teaching and research, Zaidah has served as a UG program coordinator, Industrial Training coordinator for the English Language Department and the coordinator and consultant for various language programs with private organisations. 

Dr Veenesh Selvaratnam is a Consultant Orthopaedic, Robotic and Hip & Knee Surgeon at University Malaya Specialist Centre and University Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His private practice is in University Malaya Specialist Centre. He is also a senior lecturer in University Malaya. He completed all his Orthopaedic training in the UK. He is a UK Fellowship trained robotic hip and knee surgeon. He was appointed a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Manchester University Hospital, UK in 2020. He spent 18 years in the UK prior to returning to serve in Malaysia via TalentCorp Returning Expert Programme. He served in the Ministry of Health (KKM) Malaysia and is a KKM recognised sub specialist Arthroplasty (Hip & Knee Joint Replacement) surgeon. He is passionate about his work and is skilled in Hip and Knee Surgery particularly Knee Replacement, Robotic Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement) Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Sports Knee Surgery, ACL Surgery, Meniscal Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy and joint preservation surgery. Subspecialties: Hip Surgery Knee Surgery Sports Injury All conditions and treatments: General Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery Total Knee Replacement & Partial Knee Replacement Robotic Knee Replacement Total Hip Replacement Partial Hip Replacement Robotic Hip Replacement Knee Arthroscopy Revision Hip & Knee Replacement Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury / Reconstruction Patellofemoral disease / Anterior Knee Pain (Kneecap pain) Patella (kneecap) instability Torn Meniscus (Cartilage) Cartilage Surgery (Knee) Hip & Groin Pain Joint Injections & Pain Management He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom in 2006. He obtained his Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), UK in 2009 and his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK (FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics) in 2015. He completed his specialist Orthopaedic training in the sought-after Liverpool Deanery Orthopaedic Training Programme obtaining his Completion of Certificate of Training (CCT) in 2017. He is board-certified by the Malaysian National Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed subspecialty Hip and Knee Fellowship Training in the UK at Wrightington, Exeter and Bristol which are world renowned centres. He was also selected as the first European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Robotic Travelling Fellow and visited centres in Germany, France and the UK. He is also a robotic fellowship trained and certified surgeon. FELLOWSHIPS: European Robotic Fellowship (EFORT), UK, Germany, France (Robotic Hip & Knee Replacement Certified Surgeon) Exeter Hip Fellowship, PEOC, Exeter, UK Knee Fellowship, AOC, Bristol, UK Knee Fellowship, PEOC, Exeter, UK Hip & Knee Fellowship, Wrightington Hospital, UK Dr Veenesh Selvaratnam is a member of the Malaysian Medical Association, Malaysian Society for Hip and Knee Surgeons, General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, and Malaysian Orthopaedic Association. He has published extensively in Orthopaedic journals and has presented in numerous national and international meetings. He is passionate about research and teaching.