Strengthening Partnerships, Building the Future – MDA Engagements, 8–10 August 2025

Over three consecutive days during MIDEC 2025, the Malaysian Dental Association (MDA) formalised strategic alliances, strengthened corporate partnerships, and advanced initiatives to nurture the next generation of dental leaders.

8 August 2025

Venue: MR 306, KLCC

• Batik Air – Corporate Travel Programme
  Collaboration confirmed. Further details will be shared in due course.
• MoU Signing – MDA × Malaysian Association for Dental Public Health Specialists (MADPHS)
  Purpose: Formalise MADPHS as an Affiliated Association of MDA (following House approval) and collaborate for SCATE 2026.
  Signatories: Dr. Chong Zhen Feng (MDA President) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Budi Aslinie (MADPHS President).
• MoU Signing – MDA × Malaysian Association of Dental Oral Health (MADOH)
  Purpose: Formalise MADOH as an Affiliated Association of MDA and collaborate for SCATE 2026.
  Signatories: Dr. Chong Zhen Feng (MDA President) and Dr. Siti Zaleha Hamzah (MADOH President).
• MoU Signing – MDA × JSM Advisory Services Sdn. Bhd.
  Purpose: Collaboration and insurance programme for members.
  Signatories: Dr. Chong Zhen Feng (MDA President) and Mr. Jaya Kumaar (Director, JSM Advisory).
  Member Benefit: Preferential rates for general insurance; details to follow.
• MoU Signing – MDA × BYD
  Purpose: Corporate programme collaboration to extend member privileges.
  Signatories: Dr. Chong Zhen Feng (MDA President) and Mr. Rick Phang (Head of Marketing, BYD).
  Member Benefit: Exclusive privileges for MDA members; details to follow.

9 August 2025

Venue: Hospitality Lounge 1

• Colgate
  Discussed sponsorship for SCATE 2026, support for Dentists in a Tube, and a broader long-term partnership. Colgate to revert.
• Haleon
  Haleon will continue to support MDA. Discussions included SCATE 2026 sponsorship and broader collaboration.
• Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)
  Discussed the FDI World Dental Congress 2028–2030 bid, lobbying plans, and forming a pro tem committee.
  Outcomes: MyCEB to facilitate introductions and monitor bid-guideline updates; MDA to review internally and decide; MDA to seek Bid Support for FDI 2026 lobbying and events after House’s approval.

10 August 2025

Venue: MR 302, KLCC

• Pine Labs
  Reviewed features, integration, rates, and onboarding for the Unify Merchant Platform. Pine Labs to revert with details.
• Malaysian Dental Student Association (MDSA)
  Focused on transitioning MDSA student members to Ordinary MDA membership upon graduation and establishing a Youth Charter to guide leadership progression from MDSA into MDA roles.

Through these engagements and MoU signings, MDA continues to:

• Forge sustainable partnerships with corporate and strategic allies
• Strengthen representation in public health and international dental platforms
• Enhance benefits and opportunities for members
• Invest in the growth and leadership of the next generation

MDA remains steadfast in our values – Professional, Progresif, Prihatin.