The Chapter
The Chapter of Movement Disorders was formed in May 2010 during the Malaysian Society Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The inaugural meeting was held in Le Meridien Hotel Kota Kinabalu to elect a protem committee to steer the formation of the chapter.
The protem committee consisted of
- Prof. Dr. Norlinah Ibrahim (PPUKM – President)
- Prof. Lim Shen Yang (UMMC – Secretary)
- Dr. Shanthi Viswanathan (HKL – Treasurer)
- Dr. Santhi Datuk Puvanarajah (HKL – Member)
- Dr. Lee Moon Keen (Pantai Medical Centre – Member)
- Dr. Chris Chong Kang Tird (Sabah Medical Centre – Member)
The chapter aims to promote movement disorders in Malaysia. The chapter has been active since its formation and many activities have been organized. MDC has been organizing the Movement Disorders Teaching Course every two years with the first successful event organized on 28 and 29 September 2012 in UKM Medical Center. MDC has been an official Affiliate Member of the International Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Society (MDS) since February 2012.
For further information on MDS, kindly visit www.movememntdisorders.org. Orient Europharma (OEP) currently provides secretarial support for the chapter.
Constitution
Rules and Regulation of Movement Disorder Council
- Name
- Movement Disorder Council of MSN
- Objectives
- To promote education, training of health professionals in the care of movement disorder patients
- To promote research in the field of movement disorders
- To continuously improve the clinical management of movement disorders
- Activities
- Publish guidelines and recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders
- Organize activities to improve public awareness of movement disorders
- Organize and conduct professional meetings and conferences on movement disorders
- Facilitate research in the field of movement disorders
- Provide a source of current and accurate information regarding movement disorders to government or other interested parties
- Establish networking with local and international academic, health care institutions or societies interested in movement disorders
- Cullaborate with non-governmental organizations on movement disorder-related issues
- Office bearers
- Members of the Movement Disorder Council shall consist of ordinary/ life members of MSN
- The Movement Disorder Council should have minimum of 6 members but not more than 10 members
- The members shall elect among themselves a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and other office bearers as necessary to administer the affairs of the council. The term of office for the office bearers shall be two years and a maximum of 4 years. The Chairman shall make an annual report to the Council of MSN
- Changes to the Rules and Regulations
- Any changes to the rules and regulations of the Movement Disorder Council shall be approved at the AGM of the MSN
- Meeting
- The council shall meet at least three times a year. The quorum shall be a minimum of 4 Committee Members
Current EXCOs
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Dr Lim Thien Thien [email protected] |
| Secretary | A/P Dr Tan Ai Huey [email protected] |
| Treasurer | Dr Ahmad Shahir bin Mawardi [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Goh Kwang Hwee [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Tan Kenny [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Chai Chiun Hian [email protected] |
PastEXCOs
Executive committee members for the 2021/2022 term
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Prof Lim Shen –Yang University Malaya Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Honorary Secretary | Dr Lim Thien Thien Island Hospital [email protected] |
| Honorary Treasurer | Dr Ooi Phaik Yee Hospital Sungai Buloh [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Santhi Datuk Puvanarajah Hospital Kuala Lumpur [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Prof Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim University Kebangsaan Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Lee Moon Keen Sunway Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Shanthi Viswanathan Hospital Kuala Lumpur [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Ai Huey University of Malaya [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Tajul Arifin bin Tajudin Hospital Sultan Ismail [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Chai Chiun Hian Sarawak General Hospital [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr. Cheah Wee Kooi |
| Committee Members | Dr. Goh Kwang Hwee |
| Committee Members | Dr. Asha Prerna |
| Committee Members | Dr. Tan Kenny |
| Committee Members | Dr. Azlina bt Ahmad Annuar |
| Committee Members | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamal Azrin Abdullah@Kalai Arasu Muthusamy |
| Committee Members | Assoc. Prof. Shahrul Azmin Md. Rani |
Past EXCOs
Executive committee members for the 2019/2021 term
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Prof Lim Shen –Yang University Malaya Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Honorary Secretary | Dr Lim Thien Thien Island Hospital [email protected] |
| Honorary Treasurer | Dr Ooi Phaik Yee Hospital Sungai Buloh [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Chai Chiun Hian Sarawak General Hospital [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Gunasundari Pushparasah ParkCity Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Prof Datin Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim University Kebangsaan Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Lee Moon Keen Sunway Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Santhi Datuk Puvanarajah Hospital Kuala Lumpur [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Shanthi Viswanathan Hospital Kuala Lumpur [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Tajul Arifin bin Tajudin Hospital Sultan Ismail [email protected] |
Past EXCOs
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Prof Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim University Kebangsaan Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Honorary Secretary | Prof Dr Lim Shen Yang University Malaya Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Honorary Treasurer | Dr Shanthi Viswanathan Hospital Kuala Lumpur [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Santhi Datuk Puvanarajah Hospital Kuala Lumpur [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Lee Moon Keen Sunway Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Chris Chong Kang Tird Sabah Medical Centre [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Prof Dr John Tharakan Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr. JH. Janiffah B JH.Abdul Gafoor Island Hospital [email protected] |
| Committee Members | Dr Soo Hua Huat HH Soo Neurology Clinic [email protected] |
AGM & EGM - Annual Reports
| Name | Download |
|---|---|
| Movement Disorders – 2014 Annual Report | docx (19.19KB) |
| Movement Disorders – 2013 Annual Report | docx (19.69KB) |
| Movement Disorders – 2012 Annual Report | docx (18.73KB) |
| Movement Disorders – 2011 Annual Report | docx (19.20KB) |
Education Grant Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for Movement Disorder Council Education Grant:
- Points already listed under "MSN Education Grant"
- If the conference is outside Malaysia, this is focused on Movement Disorders (not a general neurology conference)
- If the conference is in Malaysia, this is focused on Movement Disorders, or can be a general neurology conference if there is a significant Movement Disorders component
Overseas congress:
- Up to (maximum) RM4K if attending and has an abstract accepted (or other active participation, e.g., presentation of case at Video Rounds)
- Up to (maximum) RM2K if attending only
Local congress:
- Up to (maximum) RM2K if attending and has an abstract accepted (or other active participation, e.g., presentation of case at Video Rounds)
- Up to (maximum) RM1K if attending only
Additional points:
- The travel grant would be to cover costs associated with attending the congress, so receipts must be provided to receive reimbursement.
- Conference registration, economy-class flight, ground transfers and accommodation are items that can be claimed. Meals will not be covered.