About Us

History

The Dermatological Society of Malaysia was formed in 1974 by a small group of Malaysian dermatologists Drs B A Adam, T S Cheah and D S Nagreh who saw the need with a growing membership, and the necessity of networking with other regional Dermatological Societies.


Apart from the Annual Meetings, the society began to take on regional roles in organizing the Regional Conference of Dermatology starting with the 4th RCD meeting in Penang, and thence rotating regularly with the other member nations.


The Annual Dermatology Conference is held in conjunction with its Annual General Meeting and is unique in being a happy blend of work and play. These yearly academic meetings is also a time for fellowship amongst dermatologists and their families, and have helped to make our Society a close-knit group of dermatologists, where our children grow up together in the true Malaysian spirit of harmony and Muhibah.


With prudent management over the years, the Society has been able to accumulate sufficient funds to sponsor numerous research projects especially by trainees engaged in the local Masters in Dermatology postgraduate program.


In May 2002, the Society also realized its dream of acquiring its own property in the Rumah Dermatology located in the pleasant hills of Pantai Panorama. It serves as a home base for members, both local and visiting, as well as for small meetings and celebratory events.


In 2015, the official address of the Society was moved to Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur as its pemanent base.


As of 2015, the Society has 111 full members and 5 honorary members, and affiliated to the League of Asian Dermatological Societies (LADS), The Asian Dermatology Congress and the International League of Dermatology Societies.


Past Presidents
  • 1974 - 1976Dr Lee Kwok Ching
  • 1976 - 1978Dr K Rajagopalan
  • 1978 - 1980Dr Adam Basheer Ahmad
  • 1980 - 1982Dr Daljit Singh Nagreh
  • 1982 - 1984Dato Dr Madhuri Majumder
  • 1984 - 1986Dato Dr P S Nathan
  • 1986 - 1988Dr Chu Siew Mun
  • 1988 - 1990Dr Ting Hoon Chin
  • 1990 - 1992Dr T Ganesapillai
  • 1992 - 1994Dr Chew Hon Nam
  • 1994 - 1996Dr Chow Kim Weng
  • 1996 - 1998Datin Dr Suraiya H Hussein
  • 1998 - 2000Dato' Dr Sushil Kumar Ratti
  • 2000 - 2002Dr Roshidah Baba
  • 2002 - 2004Dr Gan Ain Tian
  • 2004 - 2006Dr Gangaram Hemandas
  • 2006 - 2008Dr Allan Yee Kim Chye
  • 2008 - 2010Dr Mardziah Alias
  • 2010 - 2012Dr Koh Chuan Keng
  • 2012 - 2014Dr Najeeb Ahmad Mohd Safdar
  • 2014 - 2016Dr Henry Foong Boon Bee
Executive Committee (2014 -2016)
  • Dr Henry Foong Boon BeePresident
  • Dr Agnes Heng Yoke HuiVice President
  • Dr Rohna RidzwanHon Secretary
  • Dr Noor Zalmy AzizanHon Treasurer
  • Dr Najeeb M.SafdarImmediate Past President
  • Dr Chan Lee ChinCommittee Member
  • Dr Khaw Guat EeCommittee Member
  • Dr Sabeera Begum Committee Member
  • Dr Tan Wooi Chiang Committee Member
Executive Committee ( 2012-2014)
  • Dr Najeeb M.SafdarPresident
  • Dr Henry Foong Boon BeeVice President
  • Dr Agnes Heng Yoke HuiHon Secretary
  • Dr Noor Zalmy AzizanHon Treasurer
  • Dr Koh Chuan KengImmediate Past President
  • Dr Rohna RidzwanCommittee Member
  • Dr Khaw Guat EeCommittee Member
  • Dr Chan Lee Chin Committee Member
  • Dr Mohd Noh IdrisCommittee Member
Executive Committee (2010-2012)
  • Dr Koh Chuan KengPresident
  • Dr Najeeb M.SafdarVice President
  • Dr Henry Foong Boon BeeHon Secretary
  • Dr Agnes Heng Yoke HuiHon Treasurer
  • Dr Mardziah AliasImmediate Past President
  • Dr Noor Zalmy AzizanCommittee Member
  • Dr Chan Lee ChinCommittee Member
  • Dr Rohna Ridzwan Committee Member
  • Dr Mohd Noh Idris Committee Member
Executive Committee (2008-2010)
  • Dr Mardziah AliasPresident
  • Dr Koh Chuan KengVice President
  • Dr Henry Foong Boon BeeHon Secretary
  • Dr Najeeb M SafdarHon Treasurer
  • Dr Allan Yee Kim ChyeImmediate Past President
  • Dr Agnes Heng Yoke HuiCommittee Member
  • Dr Chan Lee ChinCommittee Member
  • Dr Rohna Ridzwan Committee Member
  • Dr Ong Cheng Leng Committee Member
Executive Committee (2006-2008)
  • Dr Allan Yee Kim ChyePresident
  • Dr Mardziah AliasVice President
  • Dr Koh Chuan KengHon Secretary
  • Dr Najeeb M SafdarHon Treasurer
  • Dr Gangaram HemandasImmediate Past President
  • Dr Agnes Heng Yoke HuiCommittee Member
  • Dr Henry Foong Boon BeeCommittee Member
  • Dr Ong Cheng Leng Committee Member
Executive Committee (2004-2006)
  • Dr Gangaram HemandasPresident
  • Dr Allan Yee Kim ChyeVice President
  • Dr Koh Chuan KengHon Secretary
  • Dr Mardziah AliasHon Treasurer
  • Dr Gan Ain TianImmediate Past President
  • Dr Agnes Heng Yoke HuiCommittee Member
  • Dr Najeeb M SafdarCommittee Member
  • Dr Ong Cheng Leng Committee Member
Executive Committee (2002-2004)
  • Dr Gan Ain TianPresident
  • Dr Gangaram HemandasVice President
  • Dr Choon Siew EngHon Secretary
  • Dr Allan Yee Kim ChyeHon Treasurer
  • Dr Roshidah BabaImmediate Past President
  • Dr Najeeb M SafdarCommittee Member
  • Dr Koh Chuan KengCommittee Member
  • Dr Mardziah AliasCommittee Member
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