Programme

Day 1 (30 September 2024)

Time Session
07:30
08:20
Registration and Morning Coffee
08:20
08:30
Welcoming Remarks by Conference Convener
Mona Abdul Manap Speaker CEO of Place Borneo Sdn Bhd
08:30
09:00
PLENARY 1
Delivering the Tripartite Commitment to Eliminate Rabies by 2030: GARC Experience
Dr. Terence Peter Scott Speaker Global Alliance for Rabies Control, United States of America
09:00
09:30
PLENARY 2
ASEAN Rabies Elimination Strategies
Dr. Pebi Purwo Suseno Speaker Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia
09:30
10:30
FORUM 1
Community Engagement
Datin Dona Drury Wee Moderator Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Malaysia
Datu Dr. Chai Khin Chung Panelist Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit, Malaysia
Dr. Melanie Pescadilla Panelist Bais City Veterinary Office, Philippines
Dr. Terence Peter Scott Panelist Global Alliance for Rabies Control, United States of America
Dr. Wilaiwan Petsophonsakul Panelist Chiang Mai University, Thailand
10:30
10:40
Welcoming Address by Organising Chairperson
YBhg. Datu Dr. Adrian Susin Speaker Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Malaysia
10:40
11:40
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Together Against Rabies: Protecting Animals, Enforcing Laws, Engaging Communities

The Right Honourable

Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg

  • Official Launch of Rabies in Borneo (RIB 2024)
  • MoU Signing Ceremony
    - Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak x Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre
    - Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak x Boehringer Ingelheim (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
    - Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak x Place Borneo Sdn Bhd
11:40
12:10
Exhibition Walkabout / Press Conference
Lunch
12:45
13:45
SYMPOSIUM 1
Multisectoral Management in Rabies Elimination
Dr. Chin Wee Loon Speaker Penang City Council, Malaysia
Dr. Ho Ai Chia Speaker Sarawak State Health Department, Malaysia
Dr. Shaharul Akmar Bin Talib Speaker Department of Veterinary Services Kedah, Malaysia
Dr. Johnny Pangkas Moderator Kuching Health Division Office Sarawak, Malaysia
13:45
14:15
PLENARY 3
One Health Approach Impact on Rabies Elimination
Dr. Rohani Binti Mat Bah Speaker Sarawak State Health Department, Malaysia
14:15
14:45
PLENARY 4
Using Dog Bite Surveillance for Targeted Removal of Free-roaming Animals in Sibu
Dr. Teh Joo Hun Speaker Sibu Health Division Office Sarawak, Malaysia
14:45
15:15
PLENARY 5
Oral Rabies Vaccine
Dr. Gowri Yale Speaker
15:15
16:15
FORUM 2
Rabies Wildlife Surveillance
Dr. Chuo Hock Tieng Moderator Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Malaysia
Dr. Sandy Ling Choo Panelist Sarawak Forestry Corporation
Dr. Wendi Prameswari Panelist IAR Indonesian Foundation, Indonesia
Dr. Zubaidah Ya'cob Panelist Universiti Malaya
16:15
16:30
Concluding Deputy Organising Chairperson
Dr. Nicholas Jenek Speaker Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Malaysia
16:30
16:45
Afternoon Tea Break
19:00
22:00
RIB 2024 Gala Dinner

*Subject to Changes