Neko nya! 🐾The 12th Animal Awareness Day is BACK!

Neko nya! 🐾The 12th Animal Awareness Day is BACK!

Neko nya!
🐾The 12th Animal Awareness Day is BACK!

Brought to you by the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Tropical Infectious Disease Research and Education Centre (TIDREC) and the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM), we’re inviting YOU to join us for the event.

This year, we’re not just talking about how adorable our companions are. We’re diving into how we can keep them (and us) healthy and happy.

We’ve lined up some meow-some activities just for you:
😍 Exclusive Doorgifts
🕹️ Interactive Booths
💬 Talk with Experts
🧧 Lucky Draw

Don’t miss out on the fun! Let’s advocate for our furry friends together and create the most wholesome story like no other has come before.

Healthy Pets, Stronger Bonds!
See you there, pet lovers 🐱

Date: 15 May 2026
Time: 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Location: Clinical Auditorium and Foyer, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya

More info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RzhZx3mg0PH9-1XWQJWQrViewbCxXouG/view

Memorial Talk Honouring the Legacy of the Late Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam

Memorial Talk Honouring the Legacy of the Late Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam

Dear Members of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM),

Warm greetings from the Organising Committee of the 12th Animal Awareness Day 2026.

We are honoured to invite all MSPTM members to attend a special Memorial Talk: “Honouring the Legacy of the Late Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam”, which will be held in conjunction with the 12th Animal Awareness Day 2026.


Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam was a distinguished veterinarian, educator, wildlife parasitology pioneer, and a dedicated supporter of MSPTM who contributed immensely to veterinary medicine, parasitology, animal welfare, and community engagement in Malaysia. His decades of service and mentorship have left a lasting impact on the scientific and veterinary community. The memorial session will feature a sharing by Dr. Sam Mohan Aruptham, Past-President of MSPTM.

Event Details
📅 Date: 15 May 2026
🕘 Time: 9.00 AM – 9.30 AM
📍 Venue: 12th Animal Awareness Day 2026, Universiti Malaya
🎯 Theme: “Healthy Pets, Stronger Bonds”
The memorial talk will be part of the Day 1 Public Awareness Programme of the event. We sincerely welcome all MSPTM members, colleagues, students, veterinarians, researchers, and friends to join us in remembering and celebrating the remarkable legacy of the Late Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam.
 
Thank you, and we look forward to your presence.