Meeting minutes summary
The MyPSA General Meetings is held regularly among the MyPSA Executive Committee, Mainboards and Subcommittees to discuss arising important matters and decide on the most appropriate course of action. The Mainboards, consisting of the President/ Vice President and Contact Persons of each local society are the decision makers that will cast their vote. Then, the action that has the majority votes will be implemented. As the General Meetings mostly concern the above mentioned parties, this section is specifically dedicated to expose MyPSA members to the flow and proceedings of the General Meetings in a
summarized format to facillitate better understanding.
19th MyPSA Annual General Meeting 2024/25
- Annual Report Presentation by MyPSA Executive Committee (High Committee)
- Annual Report was accepted.
2. Election of MyPSA Executive Committee 2024/25
- President - Reopened
- Vice President I - Reopened
- Vice President II - Ms. U Earn was elected
- Secretary General - Mr. Chai Min Kai was elected
- Secretary II - Reopened
- Treasurer - Mr. Ng Yong Xuan was elected
- Project Officer - Mr. Chong Weng Hao was elected
- Professional Development Officer - Reopened
- Education Officer - Ms. Chan Wai Yi, Elva was elected
- Public Health Officer - Ms. Lim Ya Wen was elected
- Entrepreneurship Officer - Reopened
- Student Exchange Officer - Reopened
- Publication Officer - Ms. Phong Shi En was elected
- Multimedia Officer - Ms. Chiew Chia Yee was elected
- Networking Officer - Ms. Ku Ke Ying was elected
- Advocacy Officer - Mr. Ng Chi Lun was elected
3. Bidding Presentation for 5th MyPSA National Pharmacy Competition (NPC) 2025.
- Pharmacy Society Universiti Malaya (UM PharmSoc) was appointed as the official host of 5th MyPSA NPC 2025.
4. Approval of Utilising MyPSA Fund For World Congress and APPS 2024 Expenses
- The MyPSA National Council accepts the utilisation of MyPSA funds for the expenses of Official Delegates in World Congress and APPS 2024.
The 19th MyPSA Annual General Meeting 2024/25 was held in hybrid mode at the ZOOM meeting and at the Wisma MPS Puchong. It was conducted for 2 days with the presence of mainboards from local societies, executive committees, nominees, observers and subcommittees.
The AGM focused on the presentation of annual reports by Executive Committees 2023/24, followed by the election of Executive Committees 2024/25 and bidding presentation for the 5th National Pharmacy Competition (NPC) 2025.
A total of 10 executive committees were successfully elected and we are glad to congratulate the Pharmacy Society Universiti Malaya (UM PharmSoc) for their successful bid to host the 5th MyPSA National Pharmacy Competition (NPC) 2025
20th MyPSA Extraordinary General Meeting 2024/25
- Annual Report Presentation by MyPSA Executive Committees
- Annual Report was accepted.
2. Election of MyPSA Executive Committee 2024/25
- President - Mr. Khong Hua Jun was elected
- Vice President I - Ms. Kua Sue Ann was elected
- Secretary II - Reopened
- Professional Development Officer - Ms. Lim Xin Jie was elected
- Entrepreneurship Officer - Ms. Char Zhi Xuan was elected
- Student Exchange Officer - Reopened
3. Clarification on Deficit for MyPSA Tenure 2023/24
- There was an actual surplus of RM 2,222.84 as of October 2024 after compiling the pending post-event reports.
- The national council accepted the Clarification from MyPSA Treasurer 2023/24.
4. Bidding Presentation for 8th MyPSA National Pharmacy Research Competition (NPRC) 2025
- MAHSA University Pharmacy Students’ Society (MuPSS) was appointed as the official host of 8th MyPSA NPRC 2025.
5. Updates on 24th IPSF APRO Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS) 2025
- The MyPSA National Councils accepted the Updates on 24th IPSF APPS 2025 by the Chairperson, Ms. Tan Xin Yan.
6. Restructuring of MyPSA National Pharmacy Debate Competition (NPDC) to an ExCo Event
- The MyPSA National Councils does not accept the restructuring of MyPSA National Pharmacy Debate Competition (NPDC) to an ExCo event.
- The bidding for 11th MyPSA National Pharmacy Debate Competition (NPDC) will be opened soon.
7. Discussion on MyPSA National Pharmacy Sports Carnival (NPSC) 2025
- The MyPSA Project Officer 2023/24, Ms. Rachel Chong Sze Qi presented the survey results with the Local Societies Mainboards.
8. Announcement of MyPSA Best Awards 2023/24
- MyPSA Best Society (IPTA) Award 2023/24: Persatuan Mahasiswa Fakulti Farmasi (PMFFar), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- MyPSA Best Society (IPTS) Award 2023/24: Taylor’s University Pharmacy Students’ Society (TuPSS), Taylor’s University
- MyPSA Best Student Award 2023/24: Mr. Yew Hong Sheng (University Malaya, UM)
- MyPSA Best Organizing Committee Award 2023/24: 19th MyPSA National Gathering of Pharmacy Students (NoGAPS) 2024 hosted by Taylor’s University Pharmacy Students’ Society (TuPSS) in collaboration with Malaysian Pharmacy Students’ Association (MyPSA)
9. Announcement of MyPSA Best Contact Person Award 2023/24
- Ms. U Earn from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
10. Announcement of MyPSA Best Subcommittee Award 2023/24
- Vice President I Office: Chai Min Yan
- Vice President II Office: U Earn
- Secretary General Office: Chai Min Kai
- Secretary II Office: Ng Chi Lun
- Treasurer Office: Tan Ru Ya
- Project Office: Chong Weng Hao
- Professional Development Office: Diyana Syakirah Binti Mohd Yunus
- Education Office: Lim Xin Jie
- Public Health Office: Sarah Lee Yoke Wan
- Entrepreneurship Office: Eng Qing
- Student Exchange Office: Fong Yii Zhi
- Multimedia Office: Danesha Maheswaran
- Advocacy Office: Tan Ai Reen
The 20th MyPSA ExtraordinaryGeneral Meeting 2024/25 was held in hybrid mode at the ZOOM meeting and at the Wisma MPS Puchong, on 2nd and 3rd November 2024. This EGM elected the executive committees with vacancies opened after the AGM 2024/25. The MyPSA Executive Committee 2023/24 also presented their annual report to wrap up their tenure.
Besides, this meeting included a bidding presentation of 8th MyPSA National Pharmacy Research Competition (NPRC) 2025, clarification on Deficit for MyPSA Tenure 2023/24, updates on 24th IPSF APPS 2025, discussions on MyPSA National Pharmacy Debate Competition (NPDC) and National Pharmacy Sports Carnival (NPSC). Lastly, the MyPSA Best Awards, MyPSA Best Contact Person Award, MyPSA Best Subcommittee Award and MyPSA Top University Participant were announced as well.
In this meeting, another 4 executive committees 2024/25 were successfully elected. We are excited to announce that the MAHSA University Pharmacy Students’ Society (MuPSS) was successfully appointed as the official host of 8th MyPSA NPRC 2025. With the dissolution of MyPSA 2023/24 Tenure, we would like to appreciate the executive committees 2023/24 and the Mainboards for their dedication and contribution towards MyPSA.
11. Announcement of MyPSA Top University Participant 2023/24
- AIMST: Tean Jian Hui
- UoC: Asya Putri Binti Arizal
- IMU: Tan Xin Ni
- KPJU: Muhammad Aiman Damia Bin Noor Ezureen Shah
- LUC: Chan Wai Yi
- MAHSA: Chong Weng Hao
- MUM: Tan Sze Jie
- SEGi: Ong Jun Hong
- TAYLOR’s: Ng Jun Wai
- UCSI: Ku Ke Ying
- UKM: U Earn
- UM: Ashraf Huzaifah Bin Mohamed Suffian
- USM: Tan Shin Yin
- UniSZA: Mohammad Danish Imran Bin Mohd Saberi
- IIUM, MSU, UiTM, QIU, UniKL-RCMP, UNM: N/A
MyPSA 1st General Meeting 2025
Agenda:
- Updates on 8th MyPSA NPRC 2025
- Official Host: MAHSA (MuPSS)
- Event Date: 23rd - 31st March 2024
- Registration Phase:
- Main Competition:
Phase I: 21/1/2025 - 4/2/2025
Phase II: 11/2/2025 - 25/2/2025
Phase III: 4/3/2025 - 19/3/2025
- YouthPioneers Research Quest:
Phase I: 23/12/2024 - 4/1/2025
Phase II: 6/1/2025 - 21/1/2025
*Target participants: Y1 to Y3 students
*Mentor-Mentee Session was replaced with the Introduction of Mentor Session
- Comprehensive Research Methodology Workshop:
Phase I: 23/12/2024 - 4/1/2025
Phase II: 4/1/2025 - 20/1/2025
2. Updates on 18th MyPSA NPSC 2025
- Official Host: UKM (PMFFar)
- Proposed Event Date: 12th -14th September 2025
- Venue: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi Campus
- Sports newly added for NPSC this year:
- Field Events: Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
- E-sports: Honor of Kings, NBA
- Modern Sports: Frisbee, Archery
- Board Games: Scrabble, Chess
- Aerodance
- Registration Fees:
Participants MyPSA Members Non MyPSA Members Committees With Accommodation RM180.00 RM210.00 RM110.00 Without accommodation RM120.00 RM150.00 RM50.00
3. Updates on 5th MyPSA NPC 2025
- Official Host: UM (UM PharmSoc)
- Proposed Event Date: 11th - 13th April 2025
- Venue: University Malaya (UM)
- Registration Phases:
- Phase I : 8th - 21st February 2025
- Phase II: 1st - 12th March 2025
- Phase III: 19th - 26th March 2025
- Registration Fees:
Category Registration fees PA/QC/CC
- MyPSA member: RM 95/pax
- Non-MyPSA member: RM 120/pax
Package A (PA & QC)
- MyPSA member: RM 150/pax
- Non-MyPSA member: RM 210/pax
Package B (PA & CC)
- MyPSA member: RM 150/pax
- Non-MyPSA member: RM 210/pax
Package C (QC & CC)
- MyPSA member: RM 150/pax
- Non-MyPSA member: RM 210/pax
Package D (PA, QC & CC)
- MyPSA member: RM 170/pax
- Non-MyPSA member: RM 230/pax
- Prizes:
Award category Prizes Champion RM 250 + medal 1st Runner up RM 200 + medal 2nd Runner up RM 150 + medal Overall champion Trophy
On 23rd February 2025, our 1st General Meeting was held successfully via Zoom meeting. The meeting is successfully held by all the Mainboards, Presenters, ExCos, Observers and Subcommittees of MyPSA.
This meeting discussed the updates regarding National Events which are 8th MyPSA National Pharmacy Research Competition (NPRC) 2025, 18th MyPSA National Pharmacy Sports Carnival (NPSC) 2025 and 5th MyPSA National Pharmacy Competition (NPC) 2025.
In addition, we are glad to announce that Monash University Malaysia has successfully bid to host the 20th MyPSA NoGAPS 2025. Meanwhile, the alternative mechanisms of hosting the 11th MyPSA National Pharmacy Debate Competition were proposed.
4. Bidding Presentation for 20th MyPSA NoGAPS 2025
- Official Host: Monash University Malaysia (MuPhas)
- Proposed Event Date: 28th - 31st August 2025 (Thursday to Sunday)
- Venue: Monash University Malaysia (MUM)
5. Alternative Mechanism for Hosting 11th MyPSA NPDC 2025
- Current issue is the absence of bidders for hosting this national event.
- For the 1st Proposed Alternative Mechanism, she has proposed a collaboration between Local Societies.
- The 2nd Proposed Alternative Mechanism, she has proposed the open recruitment for organising committees for the 11th MyPSA NPDC 2025.
- Current actions:
- Continue on approaching local societies to secure host/co-host.
- If any local society wishes to host the event, they may do so by submitting a proposal and informing the MyPSA PDO before the end of March 2025, even after the Phase 2 Bidding has closed.
- If no host is secured by the end of March 2025, the recruitment for the Organising Committees of the 11th MyPSA NPDC 2025 will be carried out.