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

It is with great pleasure that we welcome both our newly appointed Executive Committee and all our valued members to another exciting term of growth, collaboration, and advancement. The collective expertise and passion within MSPP continue to be the driving force behind our shared mission to promote excellence in pharmacology and physiology research, education, and practice in Malaysia.

We are confident that our new Executive Committee will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to further enhance our society’s impact within our professional community and the broader academic landscape. We aim to build on past successes while exploring new research and public engagement frontiers.

At MSPP, we believe that our strength lies in the active participation of our members. We encourage you to engage with us by contributing your research to our events, sharing your knowledge in workshops, or simply providing feedback and suggestions. Every voice counts in shaping the future of our society.

This year, we have a diverse range of activities planned— conferences, webinars, and collaborative projects—that offer ample opportunities for members to get involved. These activities are not just events, but platforms that can inspire, motivate, and shape the future of our society. We sincerely invite you to take full advantage of these platforms to network, exchange ideas, and showcase your work.

As we embark on this new chapter, let’s continue to support one another and work together to achieve our common goals. We deeply appreciate your ongoing dedication and enthusiasm. We look forward to your active participation in MSPP’s upcoming initiatives.

Associate Professor Dr Wan Amir Nizam Wan Ahmad

President

MSPP 2024-2026

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.