Meet our esteemed speakers

Discover the leading experts who will share their insights at the Health360 Summit. Our speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives on preventing and managing non-communicable diseases, bridging science, healthcare, and community well-being.

Prof. Dr. Eric Slywitch:  International Physician and Nutrition Specialist

An acclaimed physician and internationally recognised expert in nutrition and metabolic health. With a PhD in Nutrition Sciences, specialist qualifications in Nutrology, Clinical Nutrition and advanced training in Endocrinology, his work bridges nutrition science with clinical practice.

As Director of the Department of Medicine and Nutrition at IVU, Dr. Slywitch brings extensive expertise in metabolic and nutritional assessment, insulin resistance and the interpretation of laboratory markers,  offering healthcare professionals a deeply evidence-based perspective on nutrition and metabolic health.

As an international Keynote Speaker at Health360 Summit, Dr. Eric Slywitch will address Insulin Resistance, exploring its role in the development of chronic disease and the importance of nutrition, lifestyle and early intervention in improving metabolic health and long-term health outcomes.

Prof. Dr. Sivaneswaran Poobalasingam: Pioneering Lifestyle Medicine

A leading Malaysian Lifestyle Medicine physician, Founder and President of the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He served as the Lifestyle Medicine Expert Consultant for the WHO-MOH Lifestyle Medicine for Remission of Diabetes Project, developing a programme tailored to the Malaysian population and training multidisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in its implementation.

Chair of the Advisory Board of the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance, Dr. Siva has played an influential role in advancing evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine in Malaysia and internationally, with particular expertise in chronic disease prevention, diabetes remission, mind-body health and healthy ageing.

As a Keynote Speaker at Health360 Summit, Dr. Siva will speak on Clinical Application of Lifestyle Medicine, exploring how evidence-based lifestyle interventions can be integrated into clinical practice to prevent, manage and potentially improve the course of chronic disease. His presentation will highlight practical approaches across nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and mind-body health with a focus on supporting better long-term health outcomes.

Prof. Dr. Raja Affendi Raja Ali: Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dean of Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical Faculty

Professor Raja Affendi is a distinguished physician, gastroenterologist, researcher and medical educator with extensive international clinical and academic experience. His research spans inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer and the gut microbiome, alongside a strong record of leadership in medical education and gastroenterology across Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.

As Dean of the Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School, Professor Raja Affendi will welcome delegates to Health360 Summit and deliver an Opening Address, bringing the perspective of both a clinician and medical educator to the importance of advancing prevention, research and the future of healthcare.

Dr. Muhammad Fairuz Abdullah: Leading health Advocacy, Ministry of Health.

A medical doctor and health advocate with a strong focus on non-communicable disease prevention, patient empowerment and sustainable lifestyle change. He is currently leading Health Advocacy at ProtectHealth (Ministry of Health Malaysia)

His work centres on translating health knowledge into meaningful, lasting behavioural change for individuals and communities.

At Health360 Summit, Dr. Fairuz will speak on “Counselling Patients on Sustainable Dietary Change”, exploring practical approaches healthcare professionals can use to help patients turn dietary advice into realistic, achievable and lasting change.

Dr. Aizuniza Binti Abdullah: Non-Communicable Disease (KKM)

Dr. Aizuniza Binti Abdullah is a Public Health Medicine Consultant and Head of Community Surveillance (NCD) under the Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia. Her work in non-communicable disease prevention and control brings an important public health perspective to the Health360 Summit, highlighting the need to strengthen prevention as Malaysia responds to the rising impact of chronic disease.

At Health360 Summit, Dr. Aizuniza will speak on “The Burden of NCDs on Healthcare”, examining how NCDs affect individuals, communities and the healthcare system, and the importance of earlier intervention and coordinated public health action in shaping Malaysia’s healthier future.

Dr. Wong Teck Wee: Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Physician

With a strong focus on the early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease. A former Associate Professor of Medicine and Head of Cardiology at Universiti Putra Malaysia, his clinical interests span preventive cardiology, lifestyle management, heart failure and healthy ageing.

At Health360 Summit, Dr. Wong will present “The Cardiologist’s Prescription for Prevention: Lifestyle for Heart Health”, exploring how evidence-based lifestyle interventions can complement clinical care to reduce cardiovascular risk and support better long-term heart health

 

Professor Dr. Rozita Mohd 

Senior Consultant Physician & Nephrologist, HCTM UKM

Associate Professor Dr. Rozita Mohd specialises in kidney care, with particular interests in glomerulonephritis and peritoneal dialysis. She has played a key role in developing UKM’s peritoneal dialysis services and contributes to nephrology training, research and renal nurse education.

At Health360 Summit, she will speak on “Can We Prevent CKD Before It Becomes Kidney Failure?”, exploring chronic kidney disease and opportunities for early prevention.

Dr. Navissha Devi: Dental Public Health

Dr. Navissha Devi is a Ministry of Health Dental Officer with over 12 years of clinical and public health experience, with particular expertise in community oral health, disease prevention and the relationship between nutrition, oral disease and non-communicable diseases. Her work has included national oral health programmes, health promotion, tobacco control and contributions to Ministry of Health guidelines and policy initiatives.

At Health360 Summit, Dr. Navissha will explore the often-overlooked connection between oral health, nutrition and NCDs, highlighting how the mouth can provide important insights into wider health and why oral health deserves a greater role in preventive healthcare.

Dr. Sabbitan Balakrishnan: Psychiatrist (MOH)

Dr. Sabbitan Balakrishnan is a Psychiatrist and a leading voice in psychotherapy integration within Malaysia’s public health sector. He holds a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry, is an
Oxford-certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher and a certified Advanced Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness instructor. Dr. Sabbitan specializes in blending high-impact psychotherapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Lifestyle Medicine to address both mental and physical health.

At the Health360 Summit, Dr. Sabbitan will be speaking on Nutritional Psychiatry - exploring how food, gut health and lifestyle intersect with brain function and emotional well-being.

Ashlee Chong: Dietitian | Co-Founder, NADI Healthcare

Ashlee Chong is an experienced dietitian with a strong background in clinical and preventive nutrition. She spent nearly a decade at Malaysia’s National Heart Institute (IJN), providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to cardiac patients as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, while also delivering more than 50 educational talks and practical cooking demonstrations.

At Health360 Summit, Ashlee will bring a practical dietitian’s perspective to evidence-based nutrition and patient care, exploring how nutrition science can be translated into realistic, sustainable strategies that patients can understand and incorporate into everyday life.

Maria Julia Cauduro Rosa, RD : Clinical Nutritionist

Maria Julia Cauduro Rosa is a Brazilian registered nutritionist based in Portugal, specialising in evidence-based plant-based nutrition, clinical diet therapy and metabolic health. Currently pursuing her MSc in Human Nutrition and Metabolism at Nova Medical School, Lisbon, she combines clinical practice and academic teaching with a strong focus on cardiometabolic health, diabetes and nutritional assessment.

At Health360 Summit 2026, Maria Julia will speak on the DASH Diet and Metabolic Health, exploring how evidence-based dietary strategies can support metabolic health and help reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Mohamed Ali : Expert Panel Moderator

With over 30 years of experience in media, leadership and strategic communications, Mohamed Ali is an accomplished moderator known for bringing depth, clarity and energy to important conversations. A former Senior Programming Director at Mediacorp and an award-winning media professional, he has moderated international conferences, policy forums and executive dialogues involving political leaders, academics, business leaders and industry experts.

At Health360 Summit, Mohamed Ali will bring his extensive experience to the panel, drawing out expert perspectives and facilitating a thoughtful exchange on key issues shaping health and healthcare today.

Inspiring better patient care

Our speakers aim to equip attendees with knowledge they can directly translate into better patient care. By combining Malaysian healthcare experience with international expertise, Health360 Summit encourages healthcare professionals to adopt a broader perspective on prevention and the interconnected factors behind non-communicable diseases.