Dr. Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier
Datuk Dr. Alzamani Mohammad Idrose
Dr. Chong Lee Ai
Ms. Christine Jasmine Ellis
Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki
Speakers
Dr. Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier
Emergency Physician Hospital Seberang Jaya
Master of Law in Medical and Healthcare Law,
Taylor’s University (LLM)
Dr. Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier is an Emergency Physician at Hospital Seberang Jaya with a distinguished interest in the intersection of healthcare and jurisprudence. To further advance her expertise in this domain, she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical and Healthcare Law from Taylor’s University in 2022. Over the course of her career, she has been the recipient of several professional accolades in recognition of her dedication and contributions to clinical practice. She maintains a strong scholarly interest in medical law and ethics, and actively integrates her clinical experience with legal knowledge to enhance patient care, uphold professional accountability, and contribute to the development of sound healthcare governance. Dr. Adeline is committed to the ongoing advancement of her expertise and seeks to further develop her academic and professional standing in this field.
Datuk Dr. Alzamani Mohammad Idrose
Consultant Emergency Physician &
Head of Emergency Department
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Datuk Dr. Alzamani Mohammad Idrose is the Head of the Emergency Department at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and the Immediate Past President of the College of Emergency Physicians, Malaysia. Highly regarded for bridging clinical excellence with healthcare law, he holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence from the University of Malaya, complementing an extensive portfolio of medical qualifications. His deep expertise in medicolegal management makes him a highly sought-after expert witness for both the Ministry of Health and private law firms. A prolific author and passionate advocate for ethics, integrity, and values in healthcare, Datuk Dr. Alza is dedicated to navigating the complex intersection of medical practice and the law while continuously striving to "humanize medicine."
Dr. Chong Lee Ai
Consultant Paediatric Palliative Care Physician &
Clinical Ethics Chair, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Member, National Bioethics Committee (MOSTI)
Dr. Chong Lee Ai is a leading Paediatric Palliative Care Physician and Bioethicist at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). A trailblazer in medical humanities, she serves as Chair of the UMMC Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee and sits on Malaysia's National Bioethics Committee (2025/2026). Backed by specialized training from Harvard Medical School and the Children’s Mercy Bioethics Centre, she frequently addresses profound ethical dilemmas and end-of-life decision-making on the global stage as a Master Facilitator for the Transpacific EPEC-Pediatrics program. As a passionate educator and prolific researcher - with notable contributions to the Johns Hopkins University Press - Dr. Chong actively champions the integration of Narrative Medicine into medical training to foster profound empathy and ethical clarity in the next generation of healthcare providers.
Ms. Christine Jasmine Ellis
Vice President, Claims and Risk Advisory (MEDEFEND) FINPRO Healthcare, Marsh Specialty
Ms. Christine Jasmine Ellis is the Assistant Vice President of Claims and Risk Advisory for the MEDEFEND Medical Indemnity Scheme under FINPRO Healthcare, Marsh Specialty. A qualified Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn) and former Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, Christine possesses deep expertise in the medicolegal sector. During her tenure in private practice, she dedicated her career to defending medical practitioners at all levels of the Malaysian Courts and before the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Today, she leverages her formidable litigation background to serve as a vital liaison between doctors, solicitors, and insurers, guiding healthcare professionals through complex claims, risk management, and practice-related issues.
Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki
Chief Children's Commissioner
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki is a Chief Children's Commissioner of Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) with over 30 years of experience in academia and child advocacy. She previously taught at the International Islamic University Malaysia and holds a PhD from Cardiff University, specializing in child protection and abuse. Her research focuses on child law, criminal justice, and children’s rights in Malaysia, including issues like child abuse, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and restorative justice. With expertise in both civil and Islamic law, she offers a well-rounded perspective on child-related legal issues. Dr. Farah has played a key role in legal reforms and policy development, including contributions to the Child Act amendments, social work legislation, and efforts toward abolishing the mandatory death penalty. She has worked extensively with organizations such as UNICEF and ASEAN and served on numerous national and international committees. She is also an experienced consultant, trainer, and educator, involved in developing training programs for legal professionals and improving teaching methods in law education. Her work bridges academia, policy-making, and practical implementation, making her a leading figure in advancing child justice and rights in Malaysia.
Dr. Hafizah Zainal Abidin
Emergency Physician & Medical Educator
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
Dr. Hafizah Zainal Abidin is an Emergency Physician and Senior Lecturer at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) with 19 years of combined clinical and academic experience. Following a 15-year frontline tenure with the Ministry of Health, she now shapes the next generation of doctors while actively influencing national healthcare policy as a member of the Malaysian Research Ethics Committee and an expert panelist for the MOH Advance Care Planning Guidelines. Uniquely qualified at the intersection of emergency care and the law, Dr. Hafizah holds a Master of Medical Ethics and Medical Jurisprudence (UiTM), a prestigious Diploma of Legal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians of London, and specialized training from the Harvard Ethics Consultation Skills Course. An award-winning researcher—recognized with top honors at the Oxford Global Health and Bioethics International Conference—her extensive publications tackle complex modern dilemmas, including medical negligence, digital informed consent, and the ethical implications of video recordings in clinical settings.
Dr. Hirman bin Ismail
Director of the Medical Practice Division
Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia
Dr. Hirman Ismail is a Consultant Public Health Medicine Specialist and the Director of the Medical Practice Division at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia. A transformative figure in national healthcare policy, he recently spearheaded the landmark Medical Act (Amendments) 2024 [Act A1729] - the fastest legislative reform in MOH history - which fundamentally restructured the legal framework for specialist registration and medical education in Malaysia. Dr. Hirman holds an MPH from the University of Nottingham and a PhD in Public Health from UKM, and brings unparalleled expertise in health economics and governance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a critical role in the national crisis response under the CPRC, notably utilizing emergency ordinance powers to requisition facilities, redesigning procurement frameworks, and developing the WITSA award-winning Medical Programme Information System (MPIS). From driving rigorous parliamentary legislation to leading the data-driven National Recovery Plan, Dr. Hirman's work sits at the absolute pinnacle of Malaysia's healthcare governance, crisis management, and medicolegal reform.
Mr. Manmohan S Dhillon
Senior Partner
Messrs P S Ranjan & Co
Mr. Manmohan S Dhillon is the Senior Partner at Messrs P S Ranjan & Co and a highly distinguished advocate and solicitor with over three decades of profound medicolegal expertise. Admitted to the High Court of Malaya in 1990, he is a formidable litigator who has represented claimants, medical practitioners, and hospitals across all tiers of the Malaysian courts. Manmohan frequently acts as counsel before the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC), and has notably defended doctors facing criminal proceedings. Working closely with medical advisers to rigorously assess liability, standard of care, and causation, his firm has been instrumental in many of Malaysia's landmark reported medicolegal cases. A member of the Medico-Legal Society of Singapore and a trusted adviser to numerous healthcare organizations, Manmohan’s vast experience on both sides of the aisle provides unmatched insight into medical negligence and healthcare law.
Mr. Michael Leong Wei Xin
Vice President, Claims (Financial Specialties)
Aon Malaysia
Mr. Michael Leong Wei Xin is the Vice President of Financial Specialties Claims at Aon Malaysia, bringing specialized expertise in complex professional liability and financial lines claims across the ASEAN region. An advocate and solicitor called to the Malaysian Bar in 2015, Michael uniquely combines his legal acumen with extensive insurance loss adjusting certifications (BCCILA, CCILA) to navigate high-stakes, multi-million-dollar claim scenarios. He is highly sought after for his strategic guidance on Professional Indemnity programs, working closely with insurers, legal counsel, and loss adjusters to manage large-scale claims and secure optimal recovery outcomes. Renowned for translating dense policy language into clear, actionable advice, Michael empowers professionals and corporate clients alike through proactive claims management and expert settlement negotiations.
Ms. Phoebe Ng
Partner and Advocate & Solicitor at Chan Ban Eng & Co (CBE)
Ms. Phoebe Ng is a Partner and Advocate & Solicitor at Chan Ban Eng & Co (CBE), a distinguished firm with over a 50-year legacy operating in both Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Working closely with CBE's Managing Partner, Phoebe’s primary practice focuses on medico-legal matters, insurance and reinsurance law, corporate law, and directors' and officers' liability. She holds an LLB (Hons) from Queen’s University Belfast and a Certificate of Legal Practice (Malaya).Alongside her medico-legal expertise, she manages a diverse portfolio that includes conveyancing, banking and finance, and asset recovery.
Professor Dr. Puteri Nemie Jahn Kassim
Professor, Department of Civil Law
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Professor Dr. Puteri Nemie Jahn Kassim is a preeminent scholar and Professor at the Department of Civil Law, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), renowned for her foundational contributions to Malaysian medical jurisprudence. Holding a PhD focused on medical negligence reform, she is the celebrated author of several definitive textbooks, including Medical Negligence Law in Malaysia and Law and Ethics Relating to the Medical Profession. Her vast expertise uniquely bridges civil tort litigation with Islamic medical ethics, tackling complex dilemmas such as end-of-life decisions, informed consent, and no-fault compensation. An award-winning researcher and member of the World Association of Medical Law, Professor Puteri actively shapes national healthcare policy, having served as a key legal consultant for the Ministry of Health’s Organ Transplant Act and an advisor to Medical Defence Malaysia on tort law reform.
Prof. Dr. Ramalinggam Rajamanickam
Faculty of Law,
Multimedia University (MMU)
Prof. Dr. Ramalinggam Rajamanickam is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, Multimedia University (MMU), specializing in Criminal Justice, the Law of Evidence, and Forensic Jurisprudence. Armed with a PhD in Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Crime Investigation, Medical Jurisprudence, and Forensic Science, he is a leading academic voice bridging the legal and medical fields. He actively shapes national healthcare frameworks as a member of the National Council for Traditional and Complementary Medicine under the Ministry of Health (MOH). A highly decorated researcher and prolific author, Dr. Ramalinggam has published extensively on complex bioethical issues, including medical negligence, advance medical directives, euthanasia, and the admissibility of expert evidence. He is a highly sought-after trainer for the judicial and medical sectors, frequently conducting courses on expert witness testimony in medical negligence cases for the Judicial and Legal Training Institute (ILKAP) and the MOH.
Mr. Razlan Hadri Zulkifli
Advocate & Solicitor and Founding Partner
Messrs Gan, Ho & Razlan Hadri
Mr. Razlan Hadri Zulkifli is a Founding Partner at Messrs Gan, Ho & Razlan Hadri and a highly formidable litigator with over 30 years of continuous practice at the Malaysian Bar. A UK-trained Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn), he specializes in complex civil and commercial litigation, frequently appearing as lead counsel at the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court. Razlan brings unparalleled courtroom experience to the medicolegal sector, actively representing Malaysia’s largest medical protection scheme to defend doctors in malpractice suits, alongside defending private hospitals for major insurance companies. Beyond healthcare law, his illustrious career includes successfully arguing landmark cases involving constitutional crises, massive corporate restructuring, defamation suits for prominent political figures, and high-profile asset recoveries linked to SRC International. A respected leader in the legal community, he has served on numerous Bar Council committees and regularly chairs inquiries for the Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Committee.
Dr. Teo Aik Howe
Consultant Emergency Physician
Hospital Pulau Pinang
Dr Teo Aik Howe has worked as a government medical doctor for the past 30 years; in the last 2 decades as a Consultant Emergency Physician at the Penang General Hospital. In this time, he has seen the emergence and early growth of Emergency Medicine specialty services in this country, and in these latter years, the increasing medicolegal risks for all healthcare providers involved. He has some strong views (and ideas) on this.
