Title: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Recent Developments and Opportunities for Malaysia

Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter, and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Forum Chair: Dr. Siti Azlida Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.
Moderator: Dr. Aziah Ali, Lecturer, Faculty of Computing & Informatics, MMU.

Speakers:

1. Ir. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi (Professor, FOE, MMU).
2. Mr. Jeffrey Mohammad Noor (Senior Principal Assistant Director, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia).

Date: 8 October 2023

Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Multimedia University Cyberjaya campus

Description:

More than 123 participants attended the FOE Industry Forum 2023, entitled “Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Recent Developments and Opportunities for Malaysia,” on 8th December 2023 at the Multipurpose Hall, Multimedia University Cyberjaya campus.

The forum was jointly organized by the Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter, and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). The forum aimed to showcase global trends in AI’s impact on healthcare, providing an overview of challenges and opportunities unique to Malaysia. The forum was open to the public and was recognized as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) for individuals seeking to gather CPD hours for the annual renewal of their professional engineering membership.

The panelists included Ir. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi (Professor, FOE, MMU) and Mr. Jeffrey Mohammad Noor (Senior Principal Assistant Director, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia). The event was successfully moderated by Dr. Aziah Ali, (Lecturer, Faculty of Computing and Informatives, MMU).

During the forum, Professor Faizal highlighted recent AI healthcare developments in Malaysia, emphasizing their potential and uniqueness. He discussed AI’s role in addressing challenges across diverse regions and provided guidelines for ethical deployment. The conversation extended to leveraging AI in healthcare’s digital transformation, showcasing use cases for improved outcomes. Collaborative opportunities between researchers and industry stakeholders were outlined. Mr. Jeffrey Noor outlined AI’s role in Malaysia’s healthcare strategy, showcasing initiatives and addressing challenges. Examples illustrated AI’s impact on resource allocation, patient care, and administrative efficiency. The Ministry’s approach to ensuring equitable healthcare access using AI was explained. Lastly, collaborative efforts with the government, healthcare institutions, and the private sector were discussed.

In conclusion, the FOE Industry Forum 2023 successfully fostered collaboration, offering insights into AI’s role in healthcare for Malaysia. The speakers’ valuable contributions and audience participation highlighted the forum’s success in promoting knowledge exchange and networking within the industry and academic community