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integration of telehealth and teleconsultation for medication
prescriptions, followed by home delivery of medication
during the pandemic. Apart from that, Miss Nadiah Wan
elaborated on the three critical aspects of her desire for her
organisation to remain excellent and relevant in the modern
era: “Automation”, “Sustainability”, and “Governance”.

“Automation” / Automasi
The organisation is integrating data in the implementation
of data-driven decision-making to reduce reliance on human
resources and increase accessibility via technology.

“Sustainability” / Kelestarian
To create a sustainable healthcare system, important areas
to be focused on include the creation of talent pipelines YBhg. Datuk Dr Chong Chee Kheong presenting souvenir to Ms
and solving contract doctor issues, as well as ensuring cost Nadiah Wan Virtual Platform
sustainability via Value-Based Care. location-based access to real-time information.

“Governance” / Tadbir urus The Question and Answer (Q&A) session was also joined by
Accountability and transparency in all decision-making are two other panels from the MOH, namely YBhg. Datuk Dr
important elements of a good governance system. Moving Chong Chee Kheong, Deputy Director-General of Health
forward, the healthcare sector in Malaysia should strive to (Public Health) and YBhg. Datuk Dr Hishamshah bin Mohd
achieve better public-private partnerships. The vaccination Ibrahim, Deputy Director-General of Health (Research and
campaign for COVID-19 is one such exemplary case. Technical Support). This session was broadcasted live from
the NIH Studio with the support of the NIH Information
“Leadership and Vision in Academia” Technology Sector.

YBhg. Dato’ Prof Dr Adeeba binti Kamarulzaman is a prominent Questions raised by participants included best ways to
figure in the field of infectious diseases, particularly HIV. She manage a good balance between work and personal life. The
is a member of the UNAIDS HIV Expert Panel and the World speaker’s tip was that one should identify an effective support
Health Organization (WHO) Scientific Council. Recently, she system. This support system can be from family members at
was also one of the figures listed in “FORBES 50 Over 50: Asia home and colleagues who understand and are willing to help
2022.” At this Podium, she delivered a talk entitled “Leadership as team members. The speakers also emphasised the need to
and Vision in Academia”, which focused on leadership values, make the necessary adjustment at work to prioritise certain
especially from the perspective of women leaders in the family matters, especially concerning children.
academic field. To be a leader of high calibre, she believes
that one must develop a high level of trust and capitalise on After the Q&A session, the Podium concluded its two-hour
the foresight to use one’s power for good. She believes that and thirty-minute run. The TGP Inspirational Leadership
women leaders are important in managing the pandemic Podium Closing Ceremony was held, with both the Deputy
because they foster cooperation and collaboration, believe in Director-General of Health presenting souvenirs to the
transformational leadership, and maintain a laser-like focus esteemed speakers.
on the tasks at hand. She highlighted the importance of
leaders having a shared vision and pursuing common goals
enthusiastically and without fear.

About their involvement in the “Greater Klang Valley COVID-19
Special Task Force”, both speakers shared their experiences
and contributions as members of the “Compliance and
Monitoring Team (CMT)” collaboration. The critical principles
practised in the CMT are to have a clear structure and
objectives, with the primary responsibility of each member
to share accurate and transparent data and information.
Additionally, each member’s effective communication and
active participation is necessary for the CMT Commander
to decide on the next course of action. All members of the
CMT would travel to the field to verify data and resolve issues
on the ground. The key to CMT’s success in combating this Invited guests with the TGP Secretariat
pandemic is its ability to quickly decide on the next course
of action through data sharing with all relevant parties and
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