Opening Ceremony of the Seminar on Empowering the Profession of Medical Assistant Officers (PPP), Series 2/2026
The Opening Ceremony of the Seminar Empowerment Profession of Medical Assistants (PPP), Series 2 /2026, was held on 8 January 2026 at the Auditorium, Komplek Pendidikan Perubatan Canselor Tuanku Ja’afar, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM).
The seminar, themed “Upholding the Profession of Medical Assistants in the Era of Digitalisation and Globalisation,” was organised by the Medical Assistant Services Unit of HCTM (U4P). It aimed to serve as a platform to discuss the career direction of Medical Assistants (PPP), as well as a medium for conveying the roles of the National Union of Medical Assistants of Peninsular Malaysia, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, and the Medical Assistants Association, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya Branch.
The ceremony was officiated by YBrs. Associate Professor Dr. Jamari Sapuan, Deputy Director (Surgical Services), representing the Director of HCTM. In his opening address, Associate Professor Dr. Jamari stated that Medical Assistants (PPP) are an important asset in the national healthcare delivery system. He noted that PPPs play a significant role in ensuring continuity of care, patient safety, and the effectiveness of clinical services. He also emphasised that the empowerment of the PPP profession should be viewed holistically, not only in terms of clinical duties, but also encompassing the development of professional competencies, leadership, integrity, digital literacy, and clear and progressive career pathways.
Also present at the ceremony were YBrs. Tuan Haji Wan Muhammad Azman Wan Abdullah, Chairman of the Medical Assistants Association, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya Branch; YBrs. Mr. Shafrizam Abdul Wahab, Chief Medical Assistant of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur/Putrajaya Health Department; YBrs. Mr. Abdul Wahid Jusoh, Head of the Medical Assistant Services Unit of HCTM (U4P); YBrs. Mr. Fazuddin Zakaria, Head of the Empowerment Seminar Programme for the Medical Assistant Profession, Series 2 of 2026; and seminar participants.
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