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WELCOME MESSAGE
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANSING CHAIRPERSON OF
THE 1st ASIAN FALLS NETWORK MEETING 2025
Dear colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the Malaysian Falls Prevention Society, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 1st Asian Falls Network (AFN) Meeting & 4th Fragility Fracture Network of Malaysia (FFNM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, which will be held at The Vertical, Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on...
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANSING CHAIRPERSON OF
THE 1st ASIAN FALLS NETWORK MEETING 2025
Dear colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the Malaysian Falls Prevention Society, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 1st Asian Falls Network (AFN) Meeting & 4th Fragility Fracture Network of Malaysia (FFNM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, which will be held at The Vertical, Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on 12th – 13th September 2025. This landmark event serves as a vital platform for experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to preventing falls and reducing fractures, particularly among the ageing population.
Falls are a major cause of injury and disability, often leading to fragility fractures that significantly affect quality of life. Under the theme ‘SAFE STEPS, STRONG BONES: Advancing Collaborative Care in Fall Prevention and Fracture Management’, this meeting will highlight the critical role of prevention strategies, early intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative strategies in minimizing fall-related injuries and improving long-term outcomes.
Through evidence-based discussions and interactive sessions, we will explore cutting-edge approaches and emerging research in fall prevention, fall risk screening, balance and mobility enhancement techniques, technological advancements, multidisciplinary interventions and community-driven prevention initiatives. By collaborating across disciplines, we can build safer environments, equip individuals with proactive strategies, and enhance both general and musculoskeletal health across all stages of life, fostering healthy ageing.
We look forward to welcoming you to the conference, where we will unite in our shared mission to advance falls prevention and fracture care. Your participation will be invaluable in shaping a future where every step is a safe one.
See you at the 1st AFN & 4th FFNM ASM 2025!
Professor Dr Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh
Organising Chairperson
1st AFN & 4th FFNM ASM 2025
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON OF
THE 4th FRAGILITY FRACTURE NETWORK MALAYSIA ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2025
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the 4th Fragility Fracture Network Malaysia (FFNM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, held in conjunction with the 1st Asian Falls Network (AFN) Meeting on 12th – 13th September 2025 at The Vertical, Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur. This annual gathering is...
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON OF
THE 4th FRAGILITY FRACTURE NETWORK MALAYSIA ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2025
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the 4th Fragility Fracture Network Malaysia (FFNM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, held in conjunction with the 1st Asian Falls Network (AFN) Meeting on 12th – 13th September 2025 at The Vertical, Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur. This annual gathering is dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today - fragility fractures and their profound impact on the ageing population.
Over the past few years, we have witnessed significant advancements in the field of fracture care in older adults, all thanks to the dedicated efforts of multidisciplinary teams working across healthcare disciplines. This year’s theme, SAFE STEPS, STRONG BONES: Advancing Collaborative Care in Fall Prevention and Fracture Management, is a testament to the tremendous progress we have made together, as we continue to lay the foundations for a future where fall prevention and fracture management are no longer fragmented, but instead are approached holistically with a unified and patient-centred strategy.
This year’s meeting will highlight the latest advances in orthogeriatric co-management, post-fracture rehabilitation protocols, secondary fracture prevention strategies, and policy development. With a multidisciplinary faculty of experts, we will share practical solutions to improve clinical pathways, optimise patient outcomes, and reduce the global burden of fragility fractures.
We invite you to join us in this important exchange of knowledge and expertise, where we will shape the future of fragility fracture management in Malaysia and beyond.
We look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic conference.
See you in September!
Dr Reena Nadarajah
Organising Chairperson
1st AFN & 4th FFNM ASM 2025
COMMITTEE
| Malaysian Falls Prevention Society Council Members 2024-2026 | |
|---|---|
| President | Dr Ho Yun Ying |
| Vice President | Dr Nagammai Thiagarajan |
| Secretary | Dr Roshaslina Rosli |
| Assistant Secretary | Ms Janet Bong May Ing |
| Treasurer | Ir. Associate Professor Dr Goh Choon Hian |
| Committee Member | Associate Professor Dr Mohd Shahezwan Wahab |
| 1st Asian Falls Network Meeting Organising Committee | |
|---|---|
| Advisor | Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin |
| Organising Chairperson | Professor Dr Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh |
| Organising Co-Chairperson | Professor Dr Nur ‘Izzati Saedon |
| Secretary | Dr Roshaslina Rosli |
| Assisstant Secretary | Dr Kok Sim Hui |
| Treasurer | Ir. Associate Professor Dr Goh Choon Hian Dr Ho Yun Ying |
| Scientific Chairperson | Dr Lim Wan Chieh |
| Scientific Co-Chairperson | Associate Professor Dr Mohd Shahezwan Wahab |
| Scientific Committee | Dr Siti Nurbaya Dr Nagammai Thiagarajan |
| International Advisor | Assisstant Professor Dr Soh Leng Hsien Assisstant Professor Dr Wayne LS Chan |
| Fragility Fracture Network of Malaysia Council Members 2024-2026 | |
|---|---|
| President | Dr Elizabeth Chong Gar Mit |
| Vice President | Associate Professor Dr Mohd Ariff bin Sharifudin |
| Secretary | Dr Lim Wan Chieh |
| Assistant Secretary | Dr Lim Hong Tak |
| Treasurer | Dr Cheah Min Hui |
| Committee Member | Dato’ Dr Lee Joon Kiong Associate Professor Dr Khor Hui Min Associate Professor Dr Terence Ong Ing Wei Dr Siti Nurbaya Mohd Nawi Ms Catherine Choong Qian Yi Dr Chung Wai Mun Dr Danny Foo Dr Tay Voon Yaa Dr Pan Chee Huan Dr Timothy Cheng Tsin Hen Dr Thong Fu Yuen Dr Reena Nadarajah Associate Professor Dr Hakimah binti Mohammad Sallehuddin Associate Professor Dr Loh Pui San Dr Malarkodi Suppamutharwyam |
| 4th Fragility Fracture Network of Malaysia ASM Organising Committee | |
|---|---|
| Advisor | Dato’ Dr Lee Joon Kiong Associate Professor Dr Khor Hui Min |
| Organising Chairperson | Dr Reena Nadarajah |
| Organising Co-Chairperson | Dr Ram Kumar Rao |
| Scientific Chairperson | Dr Thong Fu Yuen |
| Scientific Co-Chairperson | Dr Malarkodi Suppamutharwyam |
| Committee | Dr Lui Ken Yi |
PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION FEE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please ensure that your email address and mobile number are correct as we will be sending your registration confirmation and e-certificate to your registered email.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
IMPORTANT DATES
ABSTRACT CATEGORIES
We welcome Individuals who have conducted research in the field of Fragility Fracture and Falls to submit abstracts under the following topics listed below. Case reports can be submitted too.
AFN
FFNM
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We have prepared the following abstract guidelines to assist you in preparing your abstract for the congress.
Before submitting your abstract, please ensure that you have read the below guidelines carefully. All the information that you should require is included below.
It is important to read these carefully when preparing for your submission.
- All submissions must be in English, with proper grammar and spelling, to ensure suitability for publication. Presentations will also be conducted in English.
- Submission should be submitted in the template provided.
- Submission titles should be no longer than 25 words and must clearly reflect the nature of the presentation.
- Submissions should not exceed 400 words, excluding the title, section headings, images, author names, and affiliations. Submissions should be clear, concise, and emphasize key aspects, findings, and conclusions of the study.
- Only standard abbreviations are permitted. Special or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided; if necessary, provide the full term in parentheses when first mentioned.
- References are not required for submissions.
- Tables, graphs, and images are allowed, with a maximum of two in total per submission. Graphs / Images are to be placed in the allocated areas of the template provided (Can be in PNG / JPG format.)
- All abstracts must follow the format outlined below for either Case Reports or Original Research and should be as informative as possible:
- Introduction: Background and specific objectives of the study.
- Methods: Description of the methods, materials, and analytical procedures used.
- Results: Summary of relevant results with sufficient detail to support the conclusions.
- Conclusion: Final conclusions drawn from the study.
Presentation Formats
Abstracts can be submitted either for Oral or Poster Presentations.
Oral Presentations
Oral presenters will be required to deliver a presentation at the congress, which includes a PowerPoint presentation with a Q&A session. The timing, location and duration of the presentation will be communicated to shortlisted presenters closer to the event date. The presentation deck must be submitted to the Conference Secretariat at abstract@afnffnm.com by 30th April 2025.
Poster Presentations
Poster presenters will be required to showcase their work through an electronic poster display to be submitted to the Conference Secretariat at abstract@afnffnm.com by 30th April 2025.
Important Notes for Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions must be completed online via the provided Google Form link and must use the provided abstract submission template.
- Please ensure all changes, corrections, and proofreading are completed before submitting your abstract. Once submitted, no further edits or revisions will be allowed.
- After the abstract is accepted, delegates are required to submit an electronic version of their poster or slide deck by the 1st of August 2025 to the Conference Secretariat at abstract@afnffnm.com using the format provided.
- Presentation template will be made available on official conference website from 1st June 2025 onwards.
Abstract Review
All submitted abstracts will be evaluated through a peer review process conducted by the Scientific Committee. The decision of the scientific committee is final.
- Abstracts that are incomplete or not written in English will not be accepted for review.
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine the final presentation format, including the assignment of submissions to e-poster presentations.
- No revisions to abstracts will be allowed after the submission deadline, with no exceptions.
Conditions of Acceptance
If accepted into the official program; the following conditions will apply:
- Oral presentations must be delivered by a single presenter.
- The presenter must be a listed author of the submitted abstract.
- Accepted presenters are required to register, pay, and attend the congress in person.
- Failure to meet these requirements will result in the abstract being excluded from the official program.
- Abstract submissions remain the property of AFN & FFNM.
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to publish and distribute the abstracts as deemed appropriate.
Other Terms and Conditions
All abstract submitters are required to agree to the below terms and conditions prior to submitting their work:
- The submitting author agrees to comply with all data protection and privacy regulations.
- The submitting authors confirm that the submission represents original work conducted by at least one author or presenter.
- No financial support is provided to accepted presenters. All accepted presenters must register, pay, and attend the congress to have their work included in the official program.
- The submitting authors confirm that the work described in the abstract has received appropriate approval under relevant ethical guidelines, local regulations, and animal experimentation rules, including obtaining consent where applicable and relevant.
- The submitting authors declare that their work does not violate any existing copyright agreements with other publishers.
- The submitting authors grant permission for their presentation materials to be used for supporting future congresses and for on-demand content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I submit more than 1 abstract?
A1. Each submitter can only submit maximum of 2 abstracts.
Q2. Which email should I use to create the account?
A2. Use an email address that will be used for all correspondence and delivery of e-certificates. For Malaysians: Please use the same email address associated with your CPD points.
Q3. What happens if I want to amend my abstracts after I have submitted?
A3. Yes, you may amend your abstracts until 30th April 2025. After this deadline, no further amendments will be allowed.
Q4. What Happens After Abstract Submission Deadline Closes?
A4. After the submission deadline, no new abstracts or amendments will be accepted. Ensure that all submissions are complete and error-free before the deadline.
Q5. Must the Submitter and Presenter Be the Same Person?
A5. Yes, the person submitting the abstract must also be the one presenting it.
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE VENUE
CONNEXION CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTRE (THE VERTICAL)
Level M1, The Vertical, Bangsar South City
No. 8, Jalan Kerenchi, 59200, Kuala Lumpur
+603 2386 9188
www.connexioncec.com
OFFICIAL HOTEL
VE HOTEL & RESIDENCE
(in the same bulding with CCEC @ The Vertical)
- A new and unique travel option with 337 hotel rooms and 95 fully furnished serviced residences
- Connected to CCEC
- Connected to Nexus lifestyle mall via pedestrian link bridge
FACILITIES
SERVICES
For group booking, kindly contact Conference Secretariat at +6016 663 6452 or email to us at ConfSec@afnffnm.com
TRANSPORTATION
BY CAR
- Easily accessible via Federal Highway, New Pantai Expressway (NPE), SPRINT Highway, and Damansara- Puchong Expressway (LDP)
BY TRAIN
- Take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to Kerinchi LRT Station or Universiti LRT Station
- From Kerinchi LRT station, CCEC is 500 metres away via the covered pedestrian bridge and Bangsar South B1 covered walkway
- From University LRT Station, CCEC is 800 metres away or alternatively, take the complimentary Shuttle Service to our doorstep
BY BUS
- Take RapidKL Bus T631 from Mid Valley Megamall to The Village, Bangsar South (CCEC is 400 metres away)
- Alternatively, you can also take the complimentary Shuttle Service to our doorstep
DISCOVER KUALA LUMPUR
Menara Kuala Lumpur
Built on top of a small hill, its height above sea level is 515m and you can get the best views of KL and the surrounding districts from its observation deck and revolving restaurant.
Petronas Twin Tower
The Petronas Twin Towers are the tallest skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur. One of the main attractions is the Skybridge, which connects the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors.
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a limestone hill consisting of a series of caves and cave temples. It is one of the most renowned Hindu shrines outside of India, dedicated to Lord Murugan.
The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens
The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a public recreational park featuring several large lakes at its center. The park offers various facilities, including jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities.
Little India in Brickfields
The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a public recreational park featuring several large lakes at its center. The park offers various facilities, including jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities.
Central Market
Central Market, located in Pasar Seni, is home to numerous stalls selling locally made handicrafts. It also features a street dedicated to the Baba and Nyonya community, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Malacca.
The Petaling Street (Chinatown)
Petaling Street (Chinatown) is a place where the hustle and bustle never end. Day or night, visitors come either to dine on the famous street food or to find great bargains.
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Just a 10-minute drive from the city centre, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park spans 20.9 acres and is home to around 3,000 birds from at least 200 species. Ninety percent of the birds can be found locally, while the remaining 10% were imported from overseas.
Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens
Spanning 92 hectares, the KL Lake Gardens is home to various parks and gardens. As of today, five gardens and parks are open to the public daily, including the Orchid Garden, which features over 800 species of orchids.
Jalan Alor (Alor Street)
Indulge in the diverse and delectable street food offerings along Jalan Alor, especially in the evenings.
Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka)
This historic square is home to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and marks the site where Malaysia's independence was declared.
EXPERIENCE LOCAL CULINARY DELIGHTS
Roti Canai
A crispy, flaky flatbread with Indian influences, commonly served with dhal, curry, or sugar.
Satay
Seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat, served with a flavorful peanut sauce.
Nasi Lemak (Coconut Rice)
A fragrant Malay rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, typically served with sambal, anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, and cucumber.
Asam Laksa
A tangy, fish-based noodle soup made with tamarind, herbs, and spices, offering a perfect balance of sour and savoury flavours.
Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish)
A Malaysian-style charcoal-grilled fish, marinated with spices and often served with sambal and lime.
Chicken Rice
A classic Chinese dish featuring tender poached or roasted chicken served with fragrant rice and a flavourful dipping sauce.
Ice Kacang
A refreshing dessert made of finely shaved ice, drizzled with sweet, colorful syrup, and often topped with various ingredients like red beans, corn, grass jelly, and peanuts.
Yong Tau Foo
A flavourful dish featuring vegetables and tofu stuffed with a savoury fish or meat paste, served in a light broth or with dipping sauces.
Rendang
A rich, slow-cooked beef dish infused with aromatic spices and coconut milk, best enjoyed with local rice cakes like ketupat.
