On December 13, 2024, NPCSM teamed up with the Institute of Biological Sciences at Universiti Malaya to host an NPC Awareness Outreach Event for university students. Esteemed clinicians Dr. Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar and Dr. Sakina Bt Ghauth provided valuable insights on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). A highlight of the event was the launch of an NPC-themed Video Campaign Challenge, inviting students to create 3-minute videos in English, Malay, or Mandarin. The competition saw enthusiastic participation with 46 videos submitted and the winners were Mr. Ahmad Irsyadi Bin Abdul Rahman Yap (third prize, first from the left), Miss Shahswiny Rany A/P Thevaraj (second prize, inset), and Miss Chew Sin Jie (first prize, first from the right). The prize-giving ceremony took place during the 13th of NPCRD at UCSI. Congratulations to all for their effort in raising awareness about NPC, emphasising that "early detection saves lives."

The 13th Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research Day (NPCRD) 2025 was officiated by Professor Datuk Ts Dr. Rohana Binti Yusof, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UCSI University. This hybrid event brought together 250 in-person participants and 25 international attendees, fostering discussions and collaboration in NPC research. A key highlight was the educational poster presentation, featuring 60 research posters on NPC from various universities and institutions. Distinguished speakers shared their expertise on NPC research and treatment, including Professor Dr. Achmad Chusnu Romdhoni from Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia; Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Rabiatul Basria S. M. N. Mydin and Dr. Yap Beow Keat from Universiti Sains Malaysia; Associate Professor Dr. Lim Yat Yuen from Universiti Malaya, Associate Professor Dr. Yap Yoke Yeow from KPJ Healthcare University; Professor Dr. Sethu Thakachy Subha from Universiti Putra Malaysia; and Professor Dr. Mai Chun Wai from IMU University. The event also included a TechTalk by NEXTGENE Scientific Sdn Bhd on NPC diagnostics and therapeutic strategies. The event’s success was supported by Gold Sponsors GAIA Scientifics, Roy Lab Sdn Bhd, and Biosensa Scientific, with institutional support from the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. For more details, visit: https://brand.site/npcrd

NPCSM was invited to participate in World Cancer Day (WCD) 2025, held at Wisma Sejarah, Kuala Lumpur, on February 26, 2025. Organized by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and the Ministry of Health, the event carried the theme 'United by Unique’ and officiated by the Minister of Health, YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Representing NPCSM, Dr. Yap Lee Fah took part in the Spotlight Showcase presentation, where she highlighted NPCSM’s efforts and initiatives in promoting NPC research and raising public awareness. Additionally, NPCSM hosted an educational booth featuring interactive quizzes.

In collaboration with the Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN), NPCSM organized an NPC Awareness Day in Serian, Sarawak, where majority of the residents are of Bidayuh ethnic and have high incidences of NPC. The supporting partners were Pejabat Kesihatan Bahagian Serian and Oral Cancer Research Coordinating Centre. The event featured a forum with a panel of experts, including an ENT surgeon (Dr. Jo Lynn), an oncologist (Dr. Izzati) and an NPC survivor (Encik Kerene Gadep). Additionally, there was an educational booth with interactive quizzes, and the ENT team offered free nasopharyngoscopy screenings. The event took place on 22nd February 2025 (Saturday) from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Dewan Masyarakat Serian, Sarawak. Approximately 40 people visited the NPC educational booth and among the individuals screened, 12.5% had findings that warrant further follow up.

In conjunction with the Mouth Cancer Awareness Month (MCAM), NPCSM hosted an educational booth on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) on 16th February 2025 (Sunday) at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. The booth was open from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, providing valuable information and raising awareness about NPC. Around 90 people visited the booth, where they participated in quizzes related to NPC and received prizes.

The 12th NPC Research Day in conjunction with the 14th AGM of NPCSM was held on 7th March 2024 at the Universiti Malaya. This annual event aims to provide a platform for all NPC researchers in Malaysia to exchange ideas and establish collaboration. We were honoured to have national and international speakers, particularly two experts in the NPC field, Prof Dr Musheng Zeng from the Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Hospital and Assoc Prof Dr Melvin Chua from the National Cancer Centre Singapore spoke in the meeting, alongside trade exhibition from local and overseas sponsors. The meeting was well-attended and sparked active discussions during the Q&A sessions. For more information, please visit https://ncpresearchday.wixsite.com/npcrd2024

NPCSM was one of the collaborating cancer NGOs at the World Cancer Day 2024 event, held at the University of Cyberjaya on the 17th February 2024. The event was officiated by the Minister of Health, YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, where NPCSM and other NGOs pledge to cooperate with MOH on closing the gap in cancer care and prevention in Malaysia. Dr. Yap Lee Fah and Dr. Felicia Chung Fei Lei also gave presentations at the Spotlight Showcase workshops, highlighting NPCSM’s effort and initiatives in the promoting NPC research and awareness. We are also represented at the exhibition booth where attendees of the event were introduced to our society and NPC.

NPCSM was invited by the Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS) to participate in the MOS Cancer Survivorship Forum that was held on 4th Feb 2024 at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre Bangsar. The forum was attended by clinicians, cancer patients/survivors, and various NGO partners covering diverse topics on cancer survivorship. NPCSM worked with the Cancer Survivor Support Group (CSSG) and Dr. Nur Fadhlina binti Abdul Satar (oncologist, UM Medical Centre) on the NPC sessions. As a token of appreciation, NPCSM received RM 1,800 from MOS which will be shared with CSSG to support future survivorship and awareness activities.

NPCSM organized another "NPC Awareness Day“, in conjunction with the World Cancer Day, and the Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, organized by the Faculty of Dentistry and the Oral Cancer Research & Coordination Centre of Universiti Malaya. The NPC Awareness Day aimed to raise public awareness about NPC, with the theme “Early Detection Saves Lives”. Attendees participated in fun quizzes and won prizes after learning about NPC through educational posters and information provided by NPCSM members. The highlight of the event was the presence of two ENT specialists, Associate Professor Dr. Liew Yew Toong and Dr. Sakina Ghauth, along with nurse Ms. Siti Nurain Che Aziz, who provided free screening through nasopharyngoendoscopy to eligible participants.

To increase public awareness and knowledge on NPC, NPC Society of Malaysia organized a series of free webinars in different languages. ENT surgeons from the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Dr Liew Yew Toong (for English and Chinese) and Prof. Dr. Mohd Zulkiflee bin Abu Bakar (for Malay), were invited to share some basic and important information on this disease. The webinars were jointly organized by the Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Medicine UM, supported by CSSG, SCAN and DBNA.
The recorded talks can be viewed through these links:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vx3pG-Hrz8&t=162s
Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTL7IxKPh3Y
Malay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn8UXT1WR-A