The idea of forming a paediatric endocrine group started in 2019, in view of the steady increase in the number of paediatric endocrinologists in Malaysia since 2003. The formation of this group was proposed at the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS) Annual General Meeting in 2020. And in February 2021, we proudly have our first meeting to celebrate the inception of the Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Group (MPEDG).

         Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Group MPEDG was formed with the aim to:
        • Advance paediatric endocrine knowledge via education, training and research
        • Ensure optimal care for all children and adolescents with diabetes and endocrine conditions related to growth, puberty, thyroid, bones and
         minerals, adrenal, pituitary, sex development, obesity and glucose metabolism disorders in Malaysia.

        As the first president of our newly formed MPEDG, it is with great excitement for me to share our plans and initiatives to continue to expand our group and to fulfill our objectives.

        For a start, we are excited to announce the upcoming 11th Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society (APPES) Biennial Scientific Meeting from 26-28 November 2021 in conjunction with the 42nd Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) Annual Congress. Bringing the theme of “TOWARDS BEST PRACTICES IN PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE DISORDERS & DIABETES”, the objective of this important meeting goes hand in hand with APPES and MPEDG mission and vision. This theme also emphasizes our hope to improve knowledge, provide best practice and increase collaboration in the field of paediatric endocrinology both locally and internationally. Apart from this, we have pen down a solid plan to improve our members’ knowledge and expertise through various subcommittees

        We also hope to build stronger collaborations with our adult endocrine colleagues and our own paediatric fraternity including other subspecialty societies, to better manage our patients. We will strive to alleviate the care of our paediatric endocrine and diabetes patients in Malaysia to be at par with the international standards. To achieve that, MPEDG through its members will initiate and strengthen the collaborative work with international organizations/societies through education, training and research.