20th MyPSA NoGAPS 2025
MyPSA National Gathering of Pharmacy Students
The MyPSA National Gathering of Pharmacy Students (NoGAPS) is an annual national event organised by the Malaysian Pharmacy Students’ Association (MyPSA). It brings together pharmacy students from 21 universities across Malaysia, providing a platform that fosters meaningful connections and communication among future pharmacists.
The primary objective of MyPSA NoGAPS is to create an environment that encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas among pharmacy students through a series of team-building games. In addition, the event aims to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge through a range of workshops and symposiums.
This year, the Monash University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Society (MUPhaS) proudly hosted the 20th MyPSA National Gathering of Pharmacy Students (NoGAPS) 2025, themed “One Vision, One Voice: Shaping Pharmacy Together.” The theme highlighted the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and emphasises the importance of unity within the pharmacy profession to drive positive change for the benefit of the public.
ACTIVITIES:
The event kicked off with a light-hearted icebreaker session, where teams engaged in fun games to get to know one another, elect their group leader, and design their own group flag.
Ice Breaking Session
The first day ended with Team Building 1, a series of station games aimed to allow participants to get to know each other.
Team Building 1
The following day started with an opening ceremony officiated by the President of the Malaysian Pharmacist Society (MPS) Professor Amrahi bin Buang.
Followed by a symposium titled “Future-Ready Pharmacy & Wellness: Unlocking New Business Opportunities”. Which featured speakers that ventured into unconventional fields within the pharmaceutical industry:
- Ms Pamela Khian Bee Quah, Founder & CEO of X’Factor Skincare by Pharmacist
- Mr Sean Liew Jia Xen, Director of Business Development at Alpro Health Sdn Bhd
- Ms Jacynthe Liow Ying Huey, Product Manager at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Opening Ceremony
Symposium
Day 2 ended with Team Building 2 and Treasure Hunt.
Team Building 2
Treasure Hunt
We started off Day 3 with the Public Health Campaign Challenge (PHCC), organised by the MyPSA Public Health Office (PHO), where 11 local societies participated in presenting their annual public health campaign.
Public Health Campaign Challenge (PHCC)
Moving on was our workshop series:
- Workshop 1: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), conducted by Dr Anjanna Kukreja, Infectious Disease Physician & Lecturer at University Malaya.
- Workshop 2: Rehabilitation Medicine, conducted by Professor Dr. Mazalina Mazlan, Head of Department Rehabilitation Medicine University Malaya & Ms. Atika Suhada Binti Mistee Physiotherapist at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Workshop Series
Day 3 concluded with a gala night.
Gala Night
Farewell session
The 20th MyPSA NoGAPS 2025 concluded with a farewell session on day 4 allowing a final network session for participants before departing home.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants of the 20th MyPSA National Gathering of Pharmacy Students (NoGAPS) 2025. Your enthusiasm and active participation were instrumental in making the event a remarkable success. We hope the experiences, knowledge, and connections you gained will continue to inspire your personal and professional growth in the field of pharmacy.