Malaysian Hospice and Palliative Care Council (MHPCC) provides a national voice for the Hospice and Palliative Care movement in Malaysia. We aim to make your voices heard with this newsletter. |
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Successful Fundraising and Awareness Events |
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On the same weekend, 24th and 25th May 2024, our organisational members Malaysian Association of Paediatric Palliative Care (MAPPAC) and Palliative Care Association Kota Kinabalu (PCA KK) successfully organised fundraising activities for their associations. PCA KK held an Annual Charity Dinner and Show at The Magellan Sutera, Grand Ballroom. MAPPAC held their Annual Charity Bazaar at Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun. The events were attended by Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who represented the Chief Minister of Sabah and YB Pn Hannah Yeoh, the current Minister of Youth and Sports who is also the MP for Segambut respectively. Thank you to everyone who helped made these events a success! |
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| | The Manjung Palliative Care Society (MPCS) Fund Raising Dinner was successfully held and carried out on 27th April 2024 at Bei King Restaurant. Thank you so much to the guest of honour, Dato' Ngeh Koo Ham (MP for Beruas), all donors, sponsors, committee members, performers, volunteers and guests who came to support the fund raising programme. | | |
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| | On 20th April 2024, Charis Hospice also organised Happy Feet - Striding for Palliative Care. The event was attended by YB Daniel Gooi (Penang State Executive Council
Youth, Sports and Health), who also flagged of the runners for the day. Heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the charity run. Your support and participation have truly made it special and unforgettable. | | |
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Our organisational member, YOKUK has also been organising large-scale events to solidify the presence of palliative care in Kelantan and bringing the awareness nationwide. They have successfully organised the 2024 East Coast Palliative Care Conference from 15th-16th May 2024. This cutting edge hybrid conference brought speakers from local and international setting allowing participants to join either physically or from the comfort of their respective place of practice. On 29th May 2024, they celebrated their 25 Year Anniversary by launching a book entitled, Building A Caring Society by Designing Joy at Sime Darby Convention Centre. The event and the book was officiated by YB Dato' Seri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development of Malaysia |
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More Learning Opportunities! |
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| | Pertubuhan Hospice Negeri Sembilan (PHNS) was honoured to host the Palliative Care Seminar VI at PHNS on 8th June 2024. We delved into vital topics like pain management, symptom relief, and effective communication in palliative care, alongside end-of-life care. | | |
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We know a lot of you out there are familiar with online shopping so we hear you. We have made it simpler for you to get any of our publications by opening our very own Shopee page! Head on over there to purchase any of our previous and current publications. | | |
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Sponsorship for MHCC2024 - Sibu |
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The MHPCC would like to congratulate the following individuals and organisations for securing our sponsorship to attend the 15th Malaysian Hospice Council Congress (MHCC) 2024 in Sibu Sarawak.
We hope that all of you will benefit from our sponsorship and have a wonderful learning and networking opportunity during your time at the congress
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The Malaysian Hospice Council Congress 2024 is Still Open for Registration |
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The National Cancer Society Malaysia - Sarawak Branch and MHPCC are excited to announce the return of our biennial Congress to physical form. This year, as has been long awaited, the Congress will be held in Sibu, Sarawak. Almost 500 participants have registered so far with local and international delegates! Venue: Kingwood Hotel, Sibu Date: 25th - 27th July 2024 Our Congress will be attended by key figures from all around the world. Dr. Frank Ferris from American Society of Clinical Oncology will be giving a keynote address on the theme and the esteemed Dr. M.R. Rajagopal from Pallium India will be speaking about "Making Healthcare Human". It's a learning opportunity not to be missed. Come register for the event and let's all build stronger connections and Collaborations in Palliative Care. | | |
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The MHPCC BGM will also be held during the 15th Malaysian Hospice Council Congress 2024. We hope that our members have started preparing to attend this meeting and responded to our notice that has been sent to your email addresses. |
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College of Physicians of Malaysia Palliative Webinars |
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Throughout the month of July, The College of Physicians Malaysia will feature topics related to Palliative Medicine for their weekly online webinar sessions on Thursdays from 3 - 4 p.m.. Come join us to learn more about End of Life Care, Ethical Dilemmas, Palliative Care in Respiratory Illnesses and Community or Home-Based Palliative Care. We look forward to learning more about these topics and we hope you are too! |
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| | Organised by Malaysia Association for Mindfulness Practice & Research (MMPR), this forum will be discussing about this recent movie that caught the attention of many people in SouthEast Asia. MHPCC Hon. Secretary, Dr. Saiful Adni is one of the invited panellist. | | |
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| | The Kasih Hospice Foundation Basic Caregiver Workshop aims to equip participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to care for their loved ones and other recipients. | | |
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| | Calling all foodies! Penang Hospice Society’s annual charity fair is HAPPENING this August 10th 2024. Get ready for a day of fun and good food! | | |
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| | Kasih Hospice Charity Fair is BACK!!! See you on Sunday 8th September 2024 at The Club@Bukit Utama. | | |
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| | In conjunction with Pink October and World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City is pleased to organize our inaugural SunMed Palliative Care Forum and Bazaar on 4th September 2024. | | |
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| | The Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Department, IKN would like to invite you to join the Psycho-Spiritual Care Workshop that will be held from 26th-27th September 2024. | | |
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| | Malaysian Association of Paediatric Palliative Care (MAPPAC) is inviting you to join the Children's Palliative Care Charity Dinner on 28th September 2024. | | |
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| | We're delighted to announce our upcoming Palliative Care Association Miri (PCAM) Charity Gala Dinner! You're invited to join us in "Celebrating Lives, Honouring Journeys" on this wondrous occasion on 5th October 2024. | | |
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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2024 Save the Date! |
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This year, we are bringing the World Hospice and Palliative Care Event to the beautiful Penang Island! Venue: Padang Polo, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang, Georgetown Date: 12th October 2024 (Saturday) Time: 7am - 1pm
You may contact the organiser to confirm your attendance and if you're interested to set up a booth during the event. We will announce more exciting information in the near future including the guest of honor for the event as well as T-shirt sales.
Follow our website and social media page for more info! |
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