Dear Members of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP),

It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome all our members to the 2026–2028 term of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology. I am truly honoured to serve as President of MSPP. Together with our newly appointed Executive Committee, I look forward to working closely with all of you as we begin this new chapter for our Society.

I would like to begin by thanking the 2024-2026 Executive Committee for their dedication and service. Their efforts have laid a strong foundation for MSPP and we are committed to building upon their achievements and continuing the work they have started.

For this term, we hope to further foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, knowledge exchange, and innovation. We envision MSPP as a platform where members can connect across institutions and disciplines, share ideas and expertise, develop meaningful collaborations, and support the next generation of pharmacologists and physiologists. We also hope to strengthen our engagement with regional and international partners, creating greater opportunities for our members to participate in and contribute to the wider scientific community.

Over the coming term, we look forward to organising a diverse range of activities, including scientific meetings, webinars, workshops, awards, networking opportunities and collaborative initiatives. These are more than events, they are platforms to learn, connect, exchange ideas and showcase your work.

We will also continue to raise the visibility and profile of MSPP on regional and international platforms, particularly through the upcoming FAOPS 2027 Congress, held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of MSPP. This will be an important milestone for our Society and an exciting opportunity to bring our members together with the wider physiology community from the region and beyond.

As we embark on this new term together, I invite all of you to be part of the journey. Let us continue to support one another, celebrate our collective achievements and create opportunities for the growth of our profession and our community. With the collective commitment and enthusiasm of our members, I am confident that we can continue to strengthen MSPP.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to MSPP. I look forward to meeting, working and learning with many of you throughout the 2026–2028 term.

Associate Professor Dr. Dharmani Devi Murugan

President

MSPP2026-2028

The Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology was initially known as The Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics or MASPET which was formed in 1976. The society were later joined by physiologist as members and subsequently changed its name officially in 1988 to The Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP). It has now become the primary Malaysia learned society of pharmacologists and physiologists.

Based in The University of Malaya, the oldest university in Malaysia, the Society has played a key role in promoting research among its members since its early days. The Society has been organizing its own Scientific Meetings as a platform for researchers to share their research findings and build networking and collaborations. The Meetings were originally held biennially. With increasing interest and support, the frequency of the Meetings was increased, and it was changed into an annual event.

To date, MSPP is proud to have organized 32 scientific meetings already, which was carried out on rotational and voluntary basis among local universities. The scientific meetings have not only attracted local participants to come and share their knowledge and findings but have also attracted many overseas participants from countries such as India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Australia and Finland.

Members of MSPP basically work in academia, industry and also health services and consists of scientists and medically qualified personel. The society encompasses a broad spectrum of pharmacology and physiology including the basic and applied aspects of both areas. The society is not only promoting research activities but also stresses on the teaching aspect of both disciplines through a series of refresher courses conducted.