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2nd NCCPCM 2025 Programme Schedule



21st August 2025 (Thursday, Day 1)

Time Venue Programme
0730-0815 Registration
0815-0930 Hall B2
Opening Ceremony
0930-1015 Hall B2
Plenary 2: End of Life Care in Paediatric Setting: UK Experiences
Speaker: Professor Dr. Richard D. W. Hain
Chairperson: Dr. Shamini Subramaniam
1015-1030 Tea Break
1030-1115 Hall B2
Plenary 1: Paediatric Palliative Care in Malaysia – Where Are We (Past, Current, Future)
Speaker: Dr. Lee Chee Chan
Chairperson: Dr. Shamini Subramaniam
1115-1200 Hall B2
Plenary 3: Cultural Perspectives on Death: Navigating Beliefs and Perspectives
Speaker: Dr. Anna-Karenia (AK) Anderson
Chairperson: Dr. Sharifah Najwa Bt Syed Mohamad
Venue: Hall B2 Venue: Hall B1
1200-1315
Symposium 1:
Skin Care at the End of Life

Chairperson: Dr. Tai Yi-Pinn
Speaker: Dr. Leong Kin Fon
Topic: Life-limiting Skin Disorders in Children- Issues and Challenges

Speaker: Ms. Elaine Teo Chiew Yian
Topic: Touching the Untouchable: Skin, Dignity, and the Unseen Comforts of Community Paediatric Palliative Care
Symposium 2:
Grief and Bereavement Process

Chairperson: Ms. Fitri Damayanti Binti Hafizarii
Speaker: Dr. Lynda Ling Sai Ang
Topic: How Can You Support A Family's Grieving Process After the Death of A Child?

Speaker: Ms. Sri Ram Seetha Arumugamm
Topic: The Role of Play Therapy in Grief and Bereavement Support
1315-1415 Lunch
Venue: Hall B2 Venue: Hall B1
1415-1530
Symposium 3:
Symptom Management at End of Life

Chairperson: Dr. Sin Li Jie
Speaker: Professor Dr. Richard D.W.Hain
Topic: Identification and Management of Terminal Pain and Restlessness

Speaker: Dr. Nickson Tai Boon Khean
Topic: Challenges and Strategies of Managing Pain at Home
Symposium 4:
Ceremonies and Rituals at End of Life

Chairperson: Ms. Yee Yit Cheng
Speaker: Venerable Tian Wen
Topic: Spiritual Care for Children and Family at End Of Life

Speaker: Dr. Fahisham Taib
Topic: The Different Rituals and Practices in Malaysia
1530-1545 Tea Break
1545-1700
Symposium 5:
Advance Care Plan (ACP)

Chairperson: Dr. Teoh Yen Lin
Speaker: Dr. Lee Chee Chan
Topic: How to Initiate ACP Discussion?

Speaker: Dr. Anna-Karenia (AK) Anderson
Topic: How to Implement the Content of ACP into the Health System?
Symposium 6:
Multidisciplinary Care for End of Life

Chairperson: Ms. Llow Xin Yi
Speaker: Ms. Maggie@Nur Umairah Liong
Topic: How Can A Nurse Support ACP Implementation?

Speaker: Ms. Nur Sakinah Ibrahim
Topic: Nutritional Management at End of Life
End of Day 1

22nd August 2025 (Friday, Day 2)

Time Venue Programme
0730-0815 Registration
Venue: Hall B2 Venue: Hall B1
Meet The Expert 1
Professor Dr. Richard D. W. Hain
Meet The Expert 2
Dr. Michelle Koh Li-Hua
0830-0915 Hall B2
Plenary 4: Advance Care Plan: Burden or A Tool for End-of-Life Care?
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Koh Li-Hua
Chairperson: Dr. Sin Li Jie
0915-1000 Hall B2
Plenary 5: Discussing Death and Dying with Children: Should We?
Speaker: Dr Kim Min Sun
Chairperson: Dr. Sin Li Jie
1000-1015 Tea Break
Venue: Hall B2 Venue: Hall B1
1015-1130
Symposium 7:
Medications at End of Life

Chairperson: Ms. Yap Suet Yen
Speaker: Ms. Emeline Lew Siok Yin
Topic: Challenges of Polypharmacy

Speaker: Ms. Nurhidayah binti Rosli
Topic: Opioid Counselling
Symposium 8:
Communication with Children

Chairperson: Ms. Sri Ram Seetha Arumugamm
Speaker: Dr. Lynda Ling Sai Ang
Topic: Facilitate Communication for Death and Dying with Family & Community

Speaker: Dr. Shamini Subramaniam
Topic: Strategies to Initiate the Discussions on Death and Dying to Paediatric Patients
1130-1245
Symposium 9:
Technology and Innovation for End of Life Care

Chairperson: Ms. Tuan Yu Ming
Speaker: Dr. Jee Rou Chen
Topic: The Role of Rehabilitation for Children with Palliative Care Needs

Speaker: Ms. Siti Anis binti Ab. Rahim
Topic: The Role of Occupational Therapy for Children with Palliative Care Needs
Oral Presentation
Chairperson:
Dr. Ng Su Fang

Judges:
Associate Professor Dr. Tan Chai Eng
Dr Intan Nor Chahaya Bt Shukor

Poster Presentation:
Chairperson: Dr. Teoh Yen Lin

Judges:
Associate Professor Datuk Dr. Kuan Geok Lan
Dr. Aaron Hiew Wi Han
1245-1400 Lunch
Venue: Hall B2 Venue: Hall B1
1400-1515
Symposium 11:
Future Direction and Research

Chairperson: Ms. Maggie@Nur Umairah Liong
Speaker: Dr. Fahisham Taib
Topic: Expansion of Concept and Service of Paediatric Palliative Care in the Future

Speaker: Dr. Chua Ker Yang
Topic: Research Needs for A Good Death
Symposium 10:
Complementary Therapy in Paediatric Palliative Care

Chairperson: Ms. Emeline Lew Siok Yin
Speaker: Dr. Ho Sin Klee
Topic: The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Speaker: Ms. Feil Hoo Fui Mooi
Topic: The Role of Aromatherapy
1515-1530 Tea Break
1530-1645
Symposium 13:
Legality and Policy

Chairperson: Ms. Elaine Teo Chiew Yian
Speaker: Dr. Kim Min Sun
Topic: Challenges of A Good Death in Korea

Speaker: Dr. Michelle Koh Li-Hua
Topic: Limitations and Challenges for Paediatric Palliative Care Service in Singapore
Symposium 12:
Resilience of Caregivers

Chairperson: Dr. Ng Su Fang
Speaker: Ms. Tan Hui Sin
Topic: It Takes A Village: Social Support for Caregivers in Paediatric Palliative Care

Speaker: Dr. Tay Chai Li
Topic: The Role of Children's Hospice in Malaysia
1900-2200 Hall 9-10 Gala Dinner
End of Day 2

23rd August 2025 (Saturday, Day 3)

Time Venue Programme
0730-0815 Registration
Venue: Hall B2 Venue: Hall B1
Meet The Expert 3
Dr. Anna-Karenia (AK) Anderson
Meet The Expert 4
Dr. Kim Min Sun
0830-0915 Hall B2
Plenary 6: Paediatric Breakthrough Pain: Challenges and Recent Development
Speaker: Professor Dr. Richard D. W. Hain
Chairperson: Dr. Nickson Tai Boon Khean
0915-1000 Hall B2
Plenary 7: Future Directions in Paediatric Palliative Care: Innovations and Challenges Ahead
Speaker: Dr. Anna-Karenia (AK) Anderson
Chairperson: Dr. Nickson Tai Boon Khean
1000-1015 Tea Break
1015-1100 Hall B2
Plenary 8: Research Advances in Paediatric Palliative Care: What's New?
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Koh Li-Hua
Chairperson: Dr. Shamini Subramaniam
1100-1200 Closing Ceremony
1200-1300 Lunch
End of Day 3
Thank you!
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