We extend our heartfelt congratulations to AMSA Malaysia, led by Jeslynn Koh Hui Yi from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), for being awarded the Best Chapter Award (Tier 2) by AMSA International at the Asian Medical Students’ Conference (AMSC) Japan 2024. This recognition highlights the exceptional efforts and achievements of AMSA Malaysia throughout its tenure.
The award was based on a variety of impactful events that demonstrated AMSA Malaysia’s commitment to medical education, community service, and student engagement. Key flagship events, including the Research Methodology Workshop (RMW), Physical Symposium, Medics Intervarsity Academic Olympiad (MIAO), Medics Intervarsity Games (MIVG), AMSA Health Day, and community service initiatives, provided vital opportunities for students to learn and collaborate, perfectly aligning with AMSA Malaysia’s vision of ‘Knowledge, Action and Friendship.’
Additionally, AMSA Malaysia had the honor of hosting the AMSA Alumni Club reunion and dinner, inviting alumni from across the Asia Pacific region, with Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Haji Noor Hisham and Prof. Dato’ Dr Hanafiah serving as our esteemed Guests of Honour.
This year, AMSA Malaysia proudly sent a total of 29 delegates to the Asian Medical Students’ Conference (AMSC) Japan 2024, including 20 representatives from UKM. Among these, two teams were selected as academic finalists, showcasing the high caliber of talent in research.