Event Details
Schedule
Event Schedule & Timetable
| DAY 1 - 9 JUNE 2026 (TUESDAY) | ||
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| Time | Industry Track | Academic Track |
| 8.00am – 9.00am |
Registration Venue: Registration Counter |
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| 9.00am – 12.00pm |
Pre-Conference Workshop: Building Therapeutic Relationships in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice Speaker: Emeritus Prof. Dr. Keith Dobson Venue: Sapphire Breakout Room |
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| 10.00am – 11.15am |
Parallel Session Theme 1 Social Worlds and Cultural Contexts in Psychological Well-being Venue: Onyx Breakout Room |
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| 10.00am – 11.00am |
"Eyetracking in Psychology" Speaker: Dr Ho Koon Leng (CCo Founder and Managing Director of SDS Associates Sdn. Bhd.) Venue: Topaz Breakout Room |
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| 10.30am – 11.00am |
Tea Break Venue: Grand Ballroom Lobby |
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| 11.00am – 1.00pm |
SDS Eye-Tracking Experience Zone Venue: Topaz Breakout Room |
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| 12.00pm – 1.00pm |
Lunch Break Venue: Dining & Lounge – Cabana |
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| 1.00pm – 2.15pm |
Forum 1 Stronger Together: Enhancing Support for Neurodivergent Caregivers Panel 1: Dr. Noorul Amilin binti Harun (Child Psychiatrist, Hospital Tunku Azizah (Women & Children's Hospital), Kuala Lumpur) Panel 2: Mr. Muhammad Hasany bin Mohd Ghani (Occupational Therapist, Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kuantan, Kuantan District Health Office) Panel 3: Mr. Mohamad Omar Ihsan Bin Razman (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Programme Officer, UNICEF) Moderator: Nurul Husna Abdul Rahim (Psychology Officer, NCEMH) Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Parallel Session Theme 2 Innovations in Youth Development, Education, and Mental Health Venue: Onyx Breakout Room |
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| 2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Parallel Session Theme 3 Psychosocial Drivers of Mental Health and Well-being in Modern Contexts Venue: Topaz Breakout Room |
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| 2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Parallel Session Theme 4 Exploring Human Experiences Across Clinical and Educational Contexts Venue: Sapphire Breakout Room |
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| 2.15pm – 3.00pm |
Mental Health Talk 1 From Listening to Direction: Multisectoral Stakeholder Insights on Adolescent Mental Health Stigma and Help-Seeking Behaviour Speaker: Ms. Norbaidurah binti Ithnin (Health Education Officer, IHKR) |
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| 3.00pm – 3.30pm |
Tea Break Venue: Grand Ballroom Lobby |
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Ongoing Activities:
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| DAY 2 - 10 JUNE 2026 (WEDNESDAY) | ||
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| Time | Programme | |
| 8.00am – 9.00am |
Registration and Arrival of Guests Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 9.00am – 9.05am |
Arrival of Guests of Honour Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 9.05am – 9.10am |
Malaysian National Anthem Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 9.10am – 9.20am |
Welcoming Remarks by Professor Dr. Barry Winn, Vice Chancellor and President, Taylor's University Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 9.10am – 9.20am |
Launching by Dr Haji Saiful Azlan bin Haji Sharif, Director of Health, Pahang State Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 10.00am – 10.10am |
Official Launch Ceremony of APCPC 2026 Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 10.10am – 10.15am |
Photography Session Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 10.15am – 10.30am |
Presentation of Token of Appreciation Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 10.30am – 11.00am |
Tea Break Venue: Grand Ballroom Lobby |
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| 11.00am – 12.30pm |
Keynote Address 1 The Stigma of Mental Disorders: Causes, Consequences and Corrective Strategies Keynote Speaker: Emeritus Professor Dr. Keith Dobson Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 12.30pm – 1.30pm |
Lunch Venue: Dining & Lounge – Cabana |
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| 1.30pm – 2.30pm |
Keynote Address 2 Mindset and Mental Health in Modernising Asia: Emerging Psychological Trends in Psychology and Counselling Keynote Speaker: Professor Dr. Rozainee Khairudin Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Keynote Address 3 Policy and Challenges of Counselling Practices in Malaysia Keynote Speaker: Dato' Dr Abdul Halim Bin Hussin Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 3.00pm – 3.30pm |
Tea Break Venue: Grand Ballroom Lobby |
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| 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Keynote Address 4 Mental Health at Work: How Real Is It – Really? Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edwin Ho Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
Keynote Address 5 Advancing Neuropsychological Research in Malaysia: Emerging Opportunities, Challenges, and What Comes Next Keynote Speaker: Dr. Chen Po Ling Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 5.30pm – 6.00pm | Networking Session | |
Ongoing Activities:
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| DAY 3 - 11 JUNE 2026 (THURSDAY) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Industry Track | Academic Track |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Keynote Address 6 Reframing Mental Health Through Strengthening Partnerships and Public Health Diplomacy Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nurashikin binti Ibrahim Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Tea Break Venue: Grand Ballroom Lobby |
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| 10:45 AM - 11:20 AM |
Mental Health Talk 2 Shaping Sustainable Mental Health Systems: Why Investing Today Builds Resilience for Tomorrow Speaker: Mr. Muhammad Aizat bin Mohammad Nadi (WHO Representative Office for Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore) Venue: Grand Ballroom |
Parallel Session Theme 5 Frontiers of Mental Health in the Workplace and Organisations Venue: Onyx Breakout Room |
| 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM |
Mental Health Talk 3 Cultural Diversity in Helpline Support: National Mental Health Crisis Helpline HEAL 15555 - Malaysia Experience Speaker: Dr. Noor Raihan binti Khamal (Public Health Medicine Specialist, NCEMH) Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Break Venue: Dining & Lounge – Cabana |
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| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Mental Health Talk 4 The Silent Comorbidity: Managing Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Illnesses Speaker: Dr. Chan Wang Ngee (Family Medicine Specialist, Advanced Specialty Trainee in Mental Health in Primary Care, Ministry of Health Malaysia) Venue: Grand Ballroom |
Parallel Session Theme 6 Transformative Approaches in Psychological Treatment and Care Venue: Onyx Breakout Room |
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM |
Mental Health Talk 5 Community-Based Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Initiative Speaker: Dr. Nur Sakinah binti Ahmad (Public Health Medicine Specialist, NCEMH) Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
Mental Health Talk 6 Responding to Crisis and Disaster, Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Speaker: Dr. Hamiza binti Ngah (Public Health Medicine Specialist, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Pahang) Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Tea Break Venue: Grand Ballroom Lobby |
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| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Interactive Session with Counsellor Stress Detox: Reboot Your Brain! Venue: Grand Ballroom |
Parallel Session Theme 7 Current Directions in Psychological Science: Trends, Challenges, and Assessment Venue: Onyx Breakout Room |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Networking Session Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Conference Dinner, Awards & Closing Ceremony Venue: Grand Ballroom |
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Ongoing Activities:
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Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Dr. Keith Dobson
Prof. Dr. Rozainee Khairudin
Dato’ Dr. Abd Halim Bin Mohd Hussin
Dr. Chen Po Ling
Dr Nurashikin binti Ibrahim
Featured Programs
Special Events
Our conference includes various activities like poster presentations, event booths, and networking sessions. Join us for the welcome dinner and be part of the awards ceremony recognizing the best paper, poster, and presenter.
Special Events (e.g., networking sessions, social events):
- Poster presentation
- Event Booth
- Networking Sessions
- Welcome Dinner
- Best Paper/Poster/Presenter Award
Workshops
Our Workshops
Explore our lineup of engaging workshops, designed to enrich your knowledge and skills in psychological research, therapeutic methods, and data analysis. Join sessions on topics like Psychopy in research, CBT skills, ACT for anxiety, and more. Check the full schedule for details and make the most of this opportunity to network, learn, and grow.
