Geriatric Pharmacy Special Interest Group

05/04/2026

Assalamualaikum and Greetings,

YBhg. Dato'/Datin/Prof./Dr./Mr./Madam/Miss,

The Committee of Training and Education Resources on Ageing (TERA), Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing®️), Universiti Putra Malaysia, is pleased to invite you to the following event:

🗣️ Public Lecture
"Rebuilding Care Around Communities: Lessons from Japan for Malaysia's Ageing Future"

📅 Date: 10 April 2026 (Friday)
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
🏫 Venue: Training Room, MyAgeing®️
📍 Location: Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing
https://waze.com/ul/hw28342dwr

🎤 Speaker:
Ms Kanoko Oishi
CEO Mediva Inc. Japan

This event is open to the general public and admission is free.
Seats are limited, so we encourage early registration via the QR code or the following link: https://forms.gle/seEjtauqMFP6Ww1j6

For inquiries, please contact us at 03-9769 2744 or email [email protected].
Kindly share this invitation with your colleagues and networks.

Thank you!

22/01/2026

The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) e-TRIGGER (Training in Gerontology and Geriatrics) programme equips pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with essential skills to enhance the care of ageing populations. A number of scholarships are still available for the new IAGG eTRIGGER ASIO Course 2026.
• Starting date: 24 January 2026 (Live Session from 8:00 - 11:00 CET)
• For registrations: Visit the website here: https://asio.iagg-fge.org/
• Scholarships: Limited spots available. Feel free to reach out by email at [email protected]

22/01/2026

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22/01/2026

"Duduk Dalam Rumah Pun Boleh Nampak Tua?"
Kenali 3 Musuh Senyap Kulit Anda: UVB, UVA & Blue Light.

Ramai ingat kalau tak keluar rumah, kulit selamat. Tak payah pakai sunscreen.
Tapi kenapa jeragat makin naik? Kenapa mata makin rabun? Kenapa susah tidur?

Sebab musuh ada di mana-mana. Malah ada di tangan anda sekarang (Skrin HP).

Jom faham beza 3 jenis cahaya ni supaya kita tak menyesal nanti:

1. UVB (Burning) - "Si Pembakar" 🔥
• Punca: Cahaya matahari terik (10 pagi - 4 petang).
• Kesan: Kulit terbakar (Sunburn), merah, pedih, dan risiko Kanser Kulit.
• Info: Dia cuma serang lapisan luar kulit (Epidermis). Kaca tingkap boleh tapis UVB.

2. UVA (Aging) - "Si Penuaan" 👵🏼
• Punca: Matahari (seawal 7 pagi sampai senja).
• Kesan: Dia jahat. Dia tak buat kulit merah, tapi dia masuk JAUH ke dalam (Dermis). Dia potong kolagen anda. Hasilnya: Kedut, garis halus, dan kulit gelebeh sebelum usia.
• Info: Kaca tingkap TAK BOLEH tapis UVA. Duk tepi tingkap ofis pun boleh kena.

3. BLUE LIGHT (High Energy Visible) - "Si Digital" 📱
• Punca: Matahari (sumber utama) DAN Skrin digital (Telefon, Laptop, TV LED).
• Kesan pada KULIT: Kajian menunjukkan ia boleh menembusi LEBIH DALAM dari UVA/UVB. Ia merangsang pembentukan pigmen (Jeragat/Melasma) yang degil, terutamanya pada kulit sawo matang.
• Kesan pada BADAN: Ia tipu otak kita. Bila main HP malam-malam, otak ingat hari masih siang. Hormon tidur (Melatonin) tak keluar. Akibatnya: Insomnia & mata letih.

Jadi apa nak buat?
✅ Wajib pakai Sunscreen "Broad Spectrum" (tulis SPF & PA++++) walaupun duduk dalam ofis.
✅ Aktifkan "Night Mode" atau "Blue Light Filter" pada gajet selepas jam 8 malam.
✅ Jaga jarak mata dengan skrin.

Ingat, tua itu pasti. Tapi tua sebelum waktunya, itu pilihan.

21/01/2026

Don’t wait… come and register now!

🚨 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀! 🚨

Join the first Webinar of 2026 hosted by the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Geriatric Special Interest Group, and explore how to reduce falls risk as a pharmacist! 💊✨

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 25 February 2026 (Wednesday)
🕐 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💡 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: Fall Prevention: Pharmacist's Role in Reducing Risk
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Online via Zoom
👨‍⚕️ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahezwan Abd. Wahab. Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi Mara
👩‍🏫 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Pn. Noor Hamizah Sabki

✅ RM10 only!
📍 1 CPD point claimable

Register 👉 https://bit.ly/gerifallswebinar