National Health Technology Assessment (NHTA) Conference 2025
Malaysian HTA at 30 – A Legacy of Evidence,
A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future
A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future
Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone at the National Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Conference 2025, happening from 29 to 31 July 2025, held in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS). This landmark event brings together a diverse spectrum of stakeholders—policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders—to honour three decades of evidence-informed decision-making and to shape the future of health technologies in Malaysia.
With the theme “Malaysian HTA at 30: A Legacy of Evidence, A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future”, the conference sets the stage for dynamic exchanges through thought-provoking plenaries, hands-on workshops, and strategic dialogues. At its core, this year's conference places value-based healthcare front and centre—emphasizing the importance of aligning health interventions with patient outcomes, equity, and system sustainability.
This national-level gathering not only commemorates MaHTAS' legacy but also acts as a premier platform to build capacity, strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration, and navigate the future of HTA in a rapidly evolving landscape. Delegates will gain critical insights into cutting-edge HTA methodologies, health economics, and value-driven policy integration. With robust participation from both governmental and non-governmental partners, the conference will advance the integration of HTA to support a healthcare system that delivers better health outcomes, optimised resource use, and greater value for every ringgit spent.
Together, let us reimagine a future where innovation meets accountability—and where every health decision counts.
With the theme “Malaysian HTA at 30: A Legacy of Evidence, A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future”, the conference sets the stage for dynamic exchanges through thought-provoking plenaries, hands-on workshops, and strategic dialogues. At its core, this year's conference places value-based healthcare front and centre—emphasizing the importance of aligning health interventions with patient outcomes, equity, and system sustainability.
This national-level gathering not only commemorates MaHTAS' legacy but also acts as a premier platform to build capacity, strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration, and navigate the future of HTA in a rapidly evolving landscape. Delegates will gain critical insights into cutting-edge HTA methodologies, health economics, and value-driven policy integration. With robust participation from both governmental and non-governmental partners, the conference will advance the integration of HTA to support a healthcare system that delivers better health outcomes, optimised resource use, and greater value for every ringgit spent.
Together, let us reimagine a future where innovation meets accountability—and where every health decision counts.
See you soon!
Registration is OPEN!
Join us for NHTA Conference 2025 in celebration of 30 Years of MaHTAS!
PICC | 29–31 July 2025
Fees: RM450 (Group RM400)
Main Conference (30–31 July)
Theme: “Malaysian HTA at 30: A Legacy of Evidence, A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future”
Fees: RM450 (Group RM400)
Pre-Conference Workshops (29 July)
- Central Region HTA Course
- Systematic Retrieval of Information
- Applied Outbreak Analytics
- Creating Dashboards with ShinyR
Fees: Half day RM150 | Full day RM250
0800 - 0830
Registration Day 1
0845 - 1000
Plenary 1: 30 Years of HTA - Strengthening Healthcare Value
Reflecting on three decades of growth, this plenary examines how Health Technology Assessment (HTA) has evolved to become a key driver of evidence-informed policymaking in Malaysia. It highlights milestones, achievements, and lessons learned — while setting the vision for the next decade.
Reflecting on three decades of growth, this plenary examines how Health Technology Assessment (HTA) has evolved to become a key driver of evidence-informed policymaking in Malaysia. It highlights milestones, achievements, and lessons learned — while setting the vision for the next decade.
Moderator : Dr Syaqirah Akmal
Head of Unit Horizon Scanning MaHTAS
Head of Unit Horizon Scanning MaHTAS
Anchoring Evidence at the Heart of Healthcare: MaHTAS Journey Through 30 Years
Dr. Izzuna Mudla Ghazali
Deputy Director, Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MAHTAS)
Deputy Director, Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MAHTAS)
HTA Beyond Reports: Reflections from the Lens of Policy and Health System Leadership
Dato' Dr. Khalid Ibrahim
Principal Medical Lecturer
Deputy Director (Professional & Operation)
Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah
Principal Medical Lecturer
Deputy Director (Professional & Operation)
Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah
1000 - 1030
Coffee Break
1030 - 1230
Opening Ceremony and MaHTAS 30th Celebration
• Welcome: Dr. Izzuna Mudla Mohamed Ghazali
• Keynote Address: Director General of Health
• Opening: YB Minister of Health
• Launching of MyMaHTAS
• 30th Anniversary Video Presentation
Photography session
• Welcome: Dr. Izzuna Mudla Mohamed Ghazali
• Keynote Address: Director General of Health
• Opening: YB Minister of Health
• Launching of MyMaHTAS
• 30th Anniversary Video Presentation
Photography session
1230 - 1400
Lunch Break
1400 - 1530
Plenary 2: From Guidelines to Great Care – Bridging Evidence, Stakeholders, and Real-World Impact
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are only as powerful as their implementation. This plenary addresses the persistent gap between publishing guidelines and achieving measurable care improvement. It explores strategies for developing guidelines that are more adaptable, actionable, and stakeholder-driven — and how real-world data, patient involvement, and frontline engagement can turn evidence into better outcomes.
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are only as powerful as their implementation. This plenary addresses the persistent gap between publishing guidelines and achieving measurable care improvement. It explores strategies for developing guidelines that are more adaptable, actionable, and stakeholder-driven — and how real-world data, patient involvement, and frontline engagement can turn evidence into better outcomes.
Moderator : Dr Karen Sharmini a/p Sandanasamy
Head of CPG Unit MaHTAS
Head of CPG Unit MaHTAS
Translating evidence into action: Developing guidelines for real-world relevance.
Prof. Madya Dr. Andrea Ban Yu-Lin
Senior Consultant Phycisian and Pulmonologist
Hospital Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM UKM)
Senior Consultant Phycisian and Pulmonologist
Hospital Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM UKM)
Using or Losing It? Clinician Perspective on CPG Use in Daily Practice
Dr. Haniza Omar
Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist
Hospital Selayang, Selangor
Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist
Hospital Selayang, Selangor
Smart moves: Revolutionizing CPG use with AI integration
Mr Kev Lim
ASK CPG Qmed
ASK CPG Qmed
1530 - 1600
Coffee break
1600 - 1700
Scientific Poster Judging
0800 - 0830
Registration Day 2
0800 - 0900
Poster Viewing
0900 - 1030
Plenary 3: From Policy to Platform – Building Malaysia’s Health Innovation Ecosystem
Moving from strategy to scalable innovation is a national priority. This plenary explores how health innovation policies meet the demand of health industry including Single Door Policy — can be transformed into real platforms and partnerships that deliver tangible health, economic, and technological outcomes. It highlights what makes health innovation investable, scalable, and sustainable across public-private ecosystems.
Moving from strategy to scalable innovation is a national priority. This plenary explores how health innovation policies meet the demand of health industry including Single Door Policy — can be transformed into real platforms and partnerships that deliver tangible health, economic, and technological outcomes. It highlights what makes health innovation investable, scalable, and sustainable across public-private ecosystems.
Moderator : Mdm Ku Nurhasni Ku Abdul Rahim
Head of Heath Industry Unit MaHTAS
Head of Heath Industry Unit MaHTAS
From Clinic to Creation: A Doctor’s Journey in Health Innovation
Datuk Dr Nor Fariza binti Ngah
Deputy Director General of Health (Research and Technical Support)
Deputy Director General of Health (Research and Technical Support)
Building Platforms, Not Pilots: Strategic Partnership in Health Innovation
Dato' Sivakumar Krishnan
Founder of HTN Berhad
Founder of HTN Berhad
Navigating the Chasm: Scaling Malaysian Healthtech Innovations from Prototype to Impact
Dr. Mohd Hazwan Daut
MRANTI
MRANTI
1030 - 1100
Coffee Break
1100 - 1230
Plenary 4: Broadening the Value Lens: Environment, Ethics, and Exit in Malaysian HTA
As healthcare systems grow more complex, difficult choices become inevitable. This plenary challenges participants to rethink value: what happens when economic efficiency, ethical fairness, environmental sustainability, and the need for disinvestment collide? It brings together perspectives on how Malaysia's HTA frameworks must evolve to consciously integrate ethics, sustainability, and courageous decisions about what technologies to adopt — and when to let go.
As healthcare systems grow more complex, difficult choices become inevitable. This plenary challenges participants to rethink value: what happens when economic efficiency, ethical fairness, environmental sustainability, and the need for disinvestment collide? It brings together perspectives on how Malaysia's HTA frameworks must evolve to consciously integrate ethics, sustainability, and courageous decisions about what technologies to adopt — and when to let go.
Moderator : Dr. Khairil Idham Bin Ismail
Senior Principal Assistant Director
Health Economics and Value-based Unit, MAHTAS
Senior Principal Assistant Director
Health Economics and Value-based Unit, MAHTAS
Islamic Bioethics in the Age of AI and Biotechnology: Implications for Health Technology Assessment
Dr. Hafizah Besar Sa'aid
Senior Lecturer, Head of Postgraduate Studies UiTM Kedah
Senior Lecturer, Head of Postgraduate Studies UiTM Kedah
Addressing environmental health and sustainability concerns in HTA
Prof. Jamal Hisham Hashim
Honorary Professor of Environmental Health University of Selangor (Unisel)
Honorary Professor of Environmental Health University of Selangor (Unisel)
De-implementation of Low-Value Health Technologies: Quiet Revolution or Drastic Transformation?
Dr Hanin Farhana Kamaruzaman
Head of Unit Health Economics and Value-based Unit
Head of Unit Health Economics and Value-based Unit
1230 - 1400
Lunch Break
1400 - 1530
Plenary 5: Future-Proofing Healthcare – Strategic Roles of HTA
Healthcare system worldwide faces challenges that underscore the importance of HTA. Evolving needs, advancing technologies and unseen risk are among growing challenges that is inevitable. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is emerging as a transformative catalyst in global healthcare by informing policies, enhancing patient outcomes and system sustainability. At the heart of this transformation lies eminent stakeholders. This plenary brings together healthcare provider, researcher, policy maker, methodologist and patient to explore strategies for how key stakeholders can contribute towards more impactful HTA in enabling better navigation of the challenges, adaptive to future demands and strengthen resilience.
Healthcare system worldwide faces challenges that underscore the importance of HTA. Evolving needs, advancing technologies and unseen risk are among growing challenges that is inevitable. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is emerging as a transformative catalyst in global healthcare by informing policies, enhancing patient outcomes and system sustainability. At the heart of this transformation lies eminent stakeholders. This plenary brings together healthcare provider, researcher, policy maker, methodologist and patient to explore strategies for how key stakeholders can contribute towards more impactful HTA in enabling better navigation of the challenges, adaptive to future demands and strengthen resilience.
Moderator : Dr Roza Sarimin
Head of HTA Unit MaHTAS
Head of HTA Unit MaHTAS
HTA as a Compass: Guiding Healthcare Providers and Making An Impact
Dr. Alan Fong
Consultant Cardiologist
Sarawak Heart Centre, Kota Samarahan
Head of the Clinical Research Centre
Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching
Consultant Cardiologist
Sarawak Heart Centre, Kota Samarahan
Head of the Clinical Research Centre
Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Using Health Technology Assessment to navigate emerging challenges
Prof. Maznah Dahlui
Head of Department (Research, Development and Innovation Department),
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Head of Department (Research, Development and Innovation Department),
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Nothing About Us Without Us: Integrating Patient Voices at the heart of HTA
Mr. Shakir Aziz
Vice President of the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia (HSM)
Suara Kita
Vice President of the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia (HSM)
Suara Kita
1530 - 1600
Award ceremony & Closing remarks
1600 - 1630
Coffee break & adjourn
National Health Technology Assessment (NHTA) Conference 2025
Malaysian HTA at 30 – A Legacy of Evidence,
A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future
A Commitment to Progress, A Vision for the Future
Don't Miss Out on Our Pre-Conference Workshops!
29 July 2025 | Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), Putrajaya
In conjunction with the National HTA Conference 2025, we're offering a series of highly anticipated pre-conference workshops tailored for health professionals, researchers, and policymakers:
1) Central Region HTA Course (Full Day)
2) Systematic Retrieval of Information (Half Day)
3) Applied Outbreak Analytics: Mastering Tools & Communication for Evidence-Based Policy (Full Day)
4) Creating Dashboards with ShinyR: Enhancing Evidence And Risk Communication for Malaysian Healthcare Decision-making (Half Day)
Fees:
Full Day: RM250/pax
Half Day: RM150/pax
Scan the QR code or click the link below to register now!
Link: https://forms.gle/pC1N5bvkSw3vVUTe6
Hurry - spots are limited! Grab your chance before it's sold out!
Click HERE to view the pre-conference tentative
29 July 2025 | Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), Putrajaya
In conjunction with the National HTA Conference 2025, we're offering a series of highly anticipated pre-conference workshops tailored for health professionals, researchers, and policymakers:
1) Central Region HTA Course (Full Day)
2) Systematic Retrieval of Information (Half Day)
3) Applied Outbreak Analytics: Mastering Tools & Communication for Evidence-Based Policy (Full Day)
4) Creating Dashboards with ShinyR: Enhancing Evidence And Risk Communication for Malaysian Healthcare Decision-making (Half Day)
Fees:
Full Day: RM250/pax
Half Day: RM150/pax
Scan the QR code or click the link below to register now!
Link: https://forms.gle/pC1N5bvkSw3vVUTe6
Hurry - spots are limited! Grab your chance before it's sold out!
Click HERE to view the pre-conference tentative