PSIMA Psychology Roundtable Discussion (RTD) 2026
Sat, 24 Jan
|Kuala Lumpur
PSIMA Psychology Roundtable Discussion (RTD) 2026 PSIMA is pleased to announce an upcoming national-level Psychology Roundtable Discussion (RTD) — a strategic gathering designed to strengthen the direction, visibility, and collective voice of psychology in Malaysia.
Time & Location
24 Jan 2026, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Teknologi 5, Taman Teknologi Malaysia, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About the Event
PSIMA Psychology Roundtable Discussion (RTD) 2026
PSIMA is pleased to announce an upcoming national-level Psychology Roundtable Discussion (RTD) — a strategic gathering designed to strengthen the direction, visibility, and collective voice of psychology in Malaysia.
Date: Saturday, 24 January 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Block A, Level 6, Jalan Teknologi 5, Taman Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
This RTD brings together key stakeholders, experts, and leaders in psychology to align perspectives, refine national priorities, and advance the growth of the field in line with Malaysia’s evolving psychological needs.
Let’s shape the future of psychology together — thoughtfully, strategically, and collectively.
PSIMA – Advancing Psychology for the Nation.
Keynote speaker
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for an inspiring session where we will explore the topics mentioned below. Together, we will dive deep into psychological topics, and I look forward to sharing insights that can empower and motivate you in your journey. Let’s engage in meaningful conversations and ignite new ideas.
Dr. Rahmat Ismail
Former Founding President, ARUPs
From Evidence to Nationhood: Psychology’s Whole-Nation Impact on Human Capital and Social Harmony
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TENTATIVE
DAY 1 : 12 MAY 2026
8.00 am -8.45 am
8.45 am - 10.15 am
10.15 am -10.25 am
10.25 am -11.55 am
Registration
Keynote 1:
Psychological Well-being of Public Servants in the development of a MADANI nation
YBhg Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan bin Haji Abdul Aziz
Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Awam
Short break session
Keynote 2:
From evidence to nationhood: Psychology's whole-nation impact on human capital and social harmony
Professor Dr. Rahmat Ismail
11.15 am -12.00 am
12.00 pm -01.00 pm
01.00 pm -02.00 pm
02.00 pm -03.00 pm
03.00 pm -05.30 pm
Short break session
Inaugural session by
YAB Dato` Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister
Lunch break
Guest speaker 1:
ASEAN Psychology in Action: Regional Collaboration for civic resilience and inclusive development
by: Dr Andik Matulessy
President, ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Society (ARUPS)
Parallel Sessions and workshops (PSIMA)
DAY 2 : 13 MAY 2026
8.00 am -8.45 am
8.45 am - 9.45 am
9.45 am -10.00 am
10.00 am -11.00 am
Registration
Guest speaker 2:
From stigma to strength: Community pathways to help-seeking
Professor Dr German Gutierrez
President of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS)
Short break session
Guest speaker 3:
Psychology governance and nation-building : the need for a national Psychology Act
Associate Professor Dr. Shazli Ezzat Hj Ghazali
President PSIMIA
11.00 am -12.30 am
Forum ASEAN public Service
Moderator : JPA
Panel 1 : JPA ASEAN 1
Panel 2 : JPA ASEAN 2
Panel 3 : JPA ASEAN 3
12.00 pm -01.00 pm
Symposium ARUPS
Whole-Nation Psychology: From research to policy to practice
Moderator : PSIMA
Panel 1 : HIMPSI
Panel 2 : SPS
Panel 3 : PAP
Panel 4 : TPA
01.00 pm -02.00 pm
02.00 pm -04.00 pm
Lunch break
Parallel Session
PSIPA Workshop
Roundtable discussion academic PSIMA
04.00 pm -04.30 pm
05.00 pm
Closing
by : Ketua Setiausaha Negara (KSN)
Conference end