Name: Asia Medical Library Seminar 2026 (AMLiS)
Start: 2026-09-08T08:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-09-09T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Borneo Cultures Museum

01 / About

A two-day seminar staged inside
Southeast Asia's largest cultural museum.

Why Attend AMLiS Seminar?

AMLiS 2026 aims to bring together medical librarians, health information professionals, and researchers across Asia to exchange views, foster regional collaboration, and explore cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future of medical library services.

Watch the short preview to get a clearer sense of the seminar setting, community, and conversations planned for Kuching.

Edition

I

Speakers

17

Themes

4

Capacity

250

Intro Video

Objectives of AMLiS 2026

Connect. Learn. Innovate. Shape the Future.

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01

Exchange Views

Share and discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities in medical library services across Asia with fellow professionals and experts.

02

Regional Collaboration

Develop partnerships across Asia to standardize and improve access to medical information and resources through cross-border cooperation.

03

Technology & Innovation

Explore the latest technologies and digital tools to enhance medical library services and user engagement in the modern healthcare landscape.

02 / Topics

Four tracks shaping the future of medical libraries.

01

Refining Medical Libraries in the Digital Health Ecosystem

Digital

Exploring digital transformation, AI integration, and innovation in medical library services for the modern healthcare environment.

02

Medical Librarians as Partners in Clinical Research and Policy

Research

The evolving role of librarians in systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and evidence-based health policy making across the region.

03

Bridging Health Information Gaps in Diverse Communities

Equity

Addressing health literacy, information access, and equitable service delivery across diverse and underserved populations in Asia.

04

Building Resilient, Future-Ready Medical Libraries

Strategy

Strategies for sustainability, cross-border collaboration, workforce development, and preparing medical libraries for future challenges.

03 / Speakers

Our Speakers

Meet the Speakers at AMLiS

Leading medical librarians, researchers, and health information experts shaping the future of the profession.

Keynote Speaker I

Madam Nor Hasyimah Mustapa

Chief Librarian, Dar al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

Keynote Speaker II

Madam Annelissa, Chin Mien Chew

Senior Librarian, National University of Singapore (NUS) Library

Speakers

Mr. Aziz Alfarisy

Kariadi Hospital Semarang · Indonesia

Professor Jamalludin bin Ab Rahman

International Islamic University Malaysia · Malaysia

Professor Dato' Dr. Abdul Rashid Khan bin Md Jagar Din

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus · Malaysia

Ms. Ching Ju Hsiao

Taipei Veterans General Hospital · Taiwan

Dr. Prashant Shrivastava

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · India

Professor Tzu-Heng Chiu

Taipei Medical University · Taiwan

Dr. Steve McDonald

Monash University · Australia

Ms. Na Jin Kim

Medical Library, The Catholic University of Korea · Korea

Ms. Namita Santra

Monash University Malaysia · Malaysia

Mr. Rindra Mokhtar bin Ramli

NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine · Singapore

Dr. Tang Wing Chung

The University of Hong Kong · China

Mrs. Peangkobfah Punyaphet

Chiang Mai University · Thailand

Mrs. Ambar Pratiwi

Tarumanagara University · Indonesia

04 / Schedule

PROGRAMME FOR AMLiS 2026

08:00 – 09:00

Break Registration and Networking Breakfast

09:00 – 09:45

Keynote Keynote Address

Scaling Capabilities and Capacities in Health Sciences

Ms. Annelissa Chin, Senior Librarian (Research Librarian - STEM), Medicine and Science Library, National University of Singapore

Main

09:45 – 10:00

Product Product Highlight

The AI-Powered Library: From Medical Education to Clinical Excellence

Ms. Stephanie Chan, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier

Main

10:00 – 10:45

Keynote Keynote Address

From Custodians to Catalysts: Accelerating Research and Health Information Across Asia

Ms. Nor Hasyimah binti Mustapa, Chief Librarian, International Islamic University Malaysia

Main

10:45 – 11:00

Product Product Highlight

Connecting Healthcare Professionals With Trusted Medical Knowledge - When and Where It Matters Most

Mr. Dirk Fingerhut, Sales Manager, Thieme Sales APAC

Main

11:00 – 12:00

Keynote Opening Ceremony of AMLiS 2026

National and State Anthems; Welcoming Performance; Doa Recital; Welcoming Remarks by YBrs Puan Norazlina Abdul Rahman, Chairperson of AMLiS 2026; Opening address by The Honourable Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak; Montage Video Presentation; Official Opening of AMLiS 2026 and Launch of MediCore 3rd Ed.; Presentation of Mementos; Group Photo.

Organising Committee

Main

12:00 – 14:00

Break Lunch

14:00 – 16:00

Panel Sub-theme 1: Redefining Medical Libraries in the Digital Health Ecosystem

Chair: Ms. Levas anak Mejus, Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, UNIMAS. Paper 1: Medical Libraries in Digital Health Transformation: Towards a Knowledge Governance Framework - Professor Dr. Jamalludin Ab Rahman (Malaysia). Paper 2: Navigating Generative AI Policies in Clinical Medical Journals: Implications for Researchers and Medical Librarians - Ms. Peangkobfah Punyaphet (Thailand). Paper 3: Medical Librarians in the Evidence Ecosystem: Systematic Search Collaboration, Research Education, and AI Literacy in Korea - Ms. Na Jin Kim (Republic of Korea). Paper 4: Refining Medical Libraries in the Digital Libraries Ecosystem: A Scoping Review of Transformations, Challenges, and Emerging Paradigms - Dr. P. R. Meena & Dr. Prashant Shrivastava (India).

Chair: Ms. Levas anak Mejus

Main

16:00 – 16:15

Product Product Highlight

Research Discovery in the Age of AI

Dr. Diu Seng See, Business & Sales Enablement Manager, iGroup (Asia-Pacific) Inc.

Main

08:00 – 09:00

Break Networking Breakfast

09:00 – 10:30

Panel Sub-theme 2: Medical Librarians as Partners in Clinical Research, and Policy Support

Chair: Ms. Faten Farhana Mohamad Taib, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus. Paper 1: Beyond Information Retrieval: Medical Librarians as Clinical Research Partners in the Age of AI - Dr. Tang Wing Chung and Ms. Tina Yang (Hong Kong). Paper 2: Medical Librarian as a Strategic Partner in Clinical Research and Health Policy: A Narrative Review from an Evidence-Based Research Data Excellence Perspective - Dr. Prashant Shrivastava (India). Paper 3: Living Evidence Synthesis and AI-Enabled Evidence Surveillance - Dr. Steve McDonald (Australia). Paper 4: An Exploratory Study of the Role of Medical Librarians in Systematic Review Research: Experiences From Several Major Hospital Libraries in Taiwan - Professor Tzu-heng Chiu (Taiwan).

Chair: Ms. Faten Farhana Mohamad Taib

Main

10:30 – 10:45

Break Break

10:45 – 12:30

Panel Sub-theme 3: Bridging Health Information Gaps in Diverse and Underserved Communities

Chair: Ms. Rosyidah Taju Rahim, Dar al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia (Kuantan). Paper 1: Bridging Health Information Gaps Through Community Empowerment: Lessons from NORA and MeMoSA in Malaysia - Professor Dr. Sok Ching Cheong (Malaysia). Paper 2: Win Win Win: The Bargain Experience of VHCNet (Veterans Hospital Cooperation Network) in Taiwan - Ms. ChingJu Hsiao (Taiwan). Paper 3: Trust, Tech, and Translation: Closing the Health Literacy Gap in Indigenous Populations - Professor Dato' Dr. Abdul Rashid Khan (Malaysia). Paper 4: Beyond the Digital Divide: Delivering Trusted Health Information to Remote and Indigenous Communities in Borneo - Associate Professor Dr. Rekaya Anak Vincent Balang (Malaysia).

Chair: Ms. Rosyidah Taju Rahim

Main

12:15 – 14:30

Break Lunch

14:30 – 14:45

Product Product Highlight

The Question Behind the Query: AI-Powered Discovery for Medical Librarians

Mr. Chew Ching Wei, Library Service Engineer, EBSCO International Inc.

Main

14:45 – 16:15

Panel Sub-theme 4: Building Resilient, Collaborative, and Future-Ready Medical Libraries

Chair: Mr. Wan Mazli Wan Razali, Sarawak State Library. Paper 1: The Role of Kariadi Hospital Library in Building a Resilient and Collaborative Medical Library - Mr. Aziz al-Farisy (Indonesia). Paper 2: Collaborative Knowledge for Better Care: Medical Libraries as Partners in Evidence-Based Medicine - Dr. Jazlan Jamaluddin (Malaysia). Paper 3: From Practice to Innovation: Advancing Resilient and Visionary Medical Libraries Tarumanagara University Libraries - Ms. Ambar Pratiwi (Indonesia). Paper 4: Building Future-Readiness: A Collaborative Model at Monash Malaysia Library - Ms. Namita Santra and Ms Anita Ahmad (Malaysia).

Chair: Mr. Wan Mazli Wan Razali

Main

16:15 – 16:45

Keynote Closing Ceremony

Closing Speech by YBhg. Datu Dr Rashidah Bolhassan, Adviser of AMLiS 2026. AMLiS 2026 comes to a close.

Organising Committee

Main

05 / Pricing

Secure your seat.

Standard registration rates apply.

Malaysian

PPM Member

For registered PPM members in Malaysia

MYR 600 / person

Standard rate

Full 2-day access
Conference materials
Certificate of attendance
Lunch & refreshments
Networking sessions

Register

Recommended

Malaysian

Non-PPM Member

For Malaysian professionals & academics

MYR 650 / person

Standard rate

Full 2-day access
Conference materials
Certificate of attendance
Lunch & refreshments
Workshop access
Networking sessions

Register

Malaysian

Student

For postgraduate & undergraduate students

MYR 300 / person

Standard rate

Full 2-day access
Conference materials
Certificate of attendance
Student ID required
Networking sessions

Register

Overseas

International

For delegates outside Malaysia

USD 200 / person

Standard rate

Full 2-day access
Conference materials
Certificate of attendance
Lunch & refreshments
Workshop access
Priority event support

Register

Payment Methods Accepted

Credit/Debit Card | Direct Bank Transfer Cheque Bank Draft Local / Purchase Order

Local / Purchase Order: Please contact our Treasurer at rnorjuriah@unimas.my to obtain a quotation before registering online.

Registration Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable, but participant substitutions are allowed with prior notice to the Secretariat.

06 / Venue

Borneo Cultures Museum

A five-storey cultural monument

The second largest museum in Southeast Asia.

Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Designed with louvred timber and a gold-leaf canopy inspired by the Sarawak longhouse, the museum's auditorium and lecture halls host the full AMLiS programme.

Capacity

Aud. 300 · Halls 180, 120

Footprint

31,000 m² · five floors

Opened

March 2022

Access

Step-free · fully accessible

View on Map Kuching Guide

Kuching Waterfront

Sarawak Scenery

Sarawak Nature

Cultural Village

Wildlife

Rainforest

Hotels

Sarawak Food

09 / Explore

Kuching Guide

Discover what makes Kuching one of Southeast Asia's most charming cities from waterfront hotels to UNESCO-recognised cuisine.

View Full Guide

Official Travel Partner

Amansar Travel

Assistance available for accommodation, airport transfers, local transportation, and pre- and post-conference travel arrangements.

Email

izeira@amansar.com sales@amansar.com

WhatsApp / Tel

+60 11-1330 8223

Hotels & Stays

Waterfront Hotels

Hilton KuchingOfficial Hotel

Boutique Stays

Resorts & Villas

Budget-FriendlyFrom RM80/night

Waterfront Hotels

Hilton KuchingOfficial Hotel

Boutique Stays

Resorts & Villas

Budget-FriendlyFrom RM80/night

Food & Dining

UNESCO Gastronomy City

Sarawak CuisineMust Try

Sarawak Laksa

Fresh Seafood

Fine DiningTop Picks

Cafes & Bars

Sarawak CuisineMust Try

Sarawak Laksa

Fresh Seafood

Fine DiningTop Picks

Cafes & Bars

Attractions & Culture

Kuching Waterfront

Wildlife & OrangutansSemenggoh

Cultural Village

Borneo Rainforest

Sarawak NatureTropical Paradise

Kuching Waterfront

Wildlife & OrangutansSemenggoh

Cultural Village

Borneo Rainforest

Sarawak NatureTropical Paradise

07 / Getting Here

Three ways into Kuching.

By Air

Kuching International (KCH) has direct flights from KL, Singapore, Jakarta & more.

KL → KCH1h 45m
SIN → KCH1h 35m
JKT → KCH2h 00m
Airport → Venue15 min

Visa Info

Malaysia is visa-free for 160+ countries. eVISA available for others.

ASEAN citizensvisa-free
160+ countriesvisa-free
India, China & otherseVISA
Stay allowedup to 90 days

Transport

Grab, taxis, and hotel shuttles connect the airport, hotels, and venue.

Grab rideRM 20–30
Taxi (metered)RM 25–35
Weather (Sept)27°C avg
Dress codesmart casual

08 / FAQ

Questions & answers.

Planning to attend AMLiS? Here are answers to the most common questions about event registration, sessions, and networking.

Still have questions?

jkamlis2026@gmail.com

01

How can I register for the AMLiS 2026?

You can register via the official online registration form provided by the organizing committee. A confirmation email will be sent after successful registration.

02

What is the registration deadline?

The registration deadline will be announced in advance and early registration is recommended due to limited capacity.

03

What language will be used during the seminar?

The seminar will be conducted in English as the official language.

04

Will participants receive a certificate?

Yes. All registered participants will receive a digital certificate which will be sent out via registered e-mail.

05

Will seminar materials be provided?

Yes. Seminar materials such as presentation slides may be provided to registered participants after the event.

06

Will the sessions be online as well?

The sessions will be conducted on site at Borneo Cultures Museum.

07

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Any cancellation of registration must be communicated to the Secretariat via email before the seminar. Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or non-attendance. However, participant substitutions are permitted, provided that the Secretariat is notified in advance of the seminar.

08

Will accommodation be provided for participants?

Accommodation is not provided by the organizer. However, a list of recommended hotels near the seminar venue will be shared with registered participants. All reservations, payments, and arrangements are the responsibility of the participants.

09

Can the organizer accommodate special dietary requirements?

Participants with special dietary needs are requested to indicate their requirements during registration.

10

Who should I contact for further information?

For further inquiries, please contact the organizing committee through the email address stated on the AMLiS website.

Asia Medical Library Seminar 2026

A two-day seminar staged insideSoutheast Asia's largest cultural museum.

Why Attend AMLiS Seminar?

Connect. Learn. Innovate. Shape the Future.

Exchange Views

Regional Collaboration

Technology & Innovation

Four tracks shaping the future of medical libraries.

Meet the Speakers at AMLiS

Madam Nor Hasyimah Mustapa

Madam Annelissa, Chin Mien Chew

Mr. Aziz Alfarisy

Professor Jamalludin bin Ab Rahman

Professor Dato' Dr. Abdul Rashid Khan bin Md Jagar Din

Ms. Ching Ju Hsiao

Dr. Prashant Shrivastava

Professor Tzu-Heng Chiu

Dr. Steve McDonald

Ms. Na Jin Kim

Ms. Namita Santra

Mr. Rindra Mokhtar bin Ramli

Dr. Tang Wing Chung

Mrs. Peangkobfah Punyaphet

Mrs. Ambar Pratiwi

PROGRAMME FOR AMLiS 2026

Carry the complete seminar programme.

Secure your seat.

PPM Member

Non-PPM Member

Student

International

Borneo Cultures Museum

The second largest museum in Southeast Asia.

Kuching Guide

Amansar Travel

Hotels & Stays

Food & Dining

Attractions & Culture

Three ways into Kuching.

By Air

Visa Info

Transport

Supported By

Organized & In Collaboration With

Questions & answers.

Ready to Join Us?

A two-day seminar staged inside
Southeast Asia's largest cultural museum.