Committee Members 2026-2028
Dr Mandy Yap Yee Yee (President)
Dr Mandy is a clinical haematologist based in the Department of Haematology, Ampang Hospital. She completed a fellowship in haemostasis and thrombosis with PBM in Perth, Australia. Dr Mandy developed a special interest in implementing PBM in practice and hopes that PBM can become the game changer, especially as the blood supply is difficult during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Anusha Asairinachan (Vice-President)
Dr. Anusha is a dedicated obstetrician and gynaecologist at Hospital Pulau Pinang. She is an active member of the Malaysian Patient Blood Management Society, advocating evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes and safety, as well as promoting the principles of PBM among the local medical fraternity to improve maternal health.
Ms Iylia Husni (Secretary)
Iylia Husni is a PBM Patient Advocate with a background in tech education and entrepreneurship. She is a strong advocate for informed consent, preoperative anaemia awareness, and prioritising prevention over treatment to address anaemia as a public health issue. Currently, she works with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient-centred care and is a speaker on bioethics and patient rights.
Dr Jameela Sathar (Treasurer)
Dr Jameela is a Consultant Haematologist and former Head of Haematology
Department at Ampang Hospital, Malaysia, where she was responsible for the care of patients with thalassaemia, haemophilia, thrombosis & bleeding disorders. She was the past President of the Malaysian Society of Patient Blood Management, which she co-founded and is actively promoting PBM programs to optimise patient outcomes.
Dr Sudarcini a/p Arumugam (Assistant Secretary)
Dr Sudarcini is a Transfusion Medicine Master’s student at Universiti Sains Malaysia, with experience at the National Blood Centre and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang. As a proactive member, she actively participates in MyPBM projects and the SABM mentor-mentee program, honing her skills and consistently applying PBM principles clinically.
We are supported by a team of experts in our committee that includes medical doctors and nurses with in-depth expertise in Patient Blood Management
Dr Sharmini Diana Parampalam
Dr Sharmini Diana Parampalam is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with expertise in maternal health and clinical care. She has served in public healthcare institutions, including Hospital Pulau Pinang and Hospital Seberang Jaya, and is also involved in academic medicine as an Adjunct Associate Professor.
Dr Ananthi Krishnamoorthy
Dr Ananthi Krishnamoorthy is an independent clinician trained in PBM and lifestyle medicine. With diverse clinical experience, she is a dedicated PBM champion, emphasising the high value of a patient’s own blood. Since her initial PBM training in 2009 at SABM and U.S. bloodless medicine centres, she has fostered global collaborations to advance PBM practices.
Dr Carol Lim Kar Koong
Dr. Lim is the current Selangor Head of OBGYN Service and a Maternal Fetal Medicine Consultant based in Ampang Hospital. Through her work in maternal haemorrhage and obstetric venous thromboembolism, she was introduced to PBM in 2015. She was instrumental in promoting PBM not just in OBGYN fraternity, but to all other disciplines.
Dr Aaron Gerarde Paul
Dr Aaron is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in musculoskeletal care and orthopaedic oncology. He has extensive experience across multiple healthcare settings and is actively involved in multidisciplinary cancer and surgical care. Currently, he contributes to clinical and national initiatives to improve patient outcomes, with a focus on complex orthopaedic conditions and collaborative care.
Dr Norasrina Ishak
Dr Norasrina, a Transfusion Medicine Specialist, heads the Transfusion Medicine Unit and Clinical Research Centre at Hospital Shah Alam. She is a strong advocate for PBM, having undergone special training in it. Currently, she is working with a multidisciplinary team to implement preoperative anaemia management for elective surgeries, aiming to improve patient safety and outcomes through PBM.
Dr Chew Lee Ping
Dr Chew is a Consultant Clinical Haematologist with expertise in haematological disorders, stem cell transplantation, and clinical research. She plays an active role in shaping haematology in Malaysia, with a strong interest in advancing treatment pathways and early-phase clinical research. Currently, she is involved in clinical and research efforts that drive innovation and strengthen the delivery of haematology care.
Dr Norhafizah Ahmad
Dr Norhafizah is a paediatrician subspecialising in General Paediatrics & Child Health, and founded Ampang Hospital’s Child Development Clinic. Encountering frequent anaemia cases, she delved into the topic, recognising its impact on child development. Believing PBM offers valuable insights for anaemia prevention and management in paediatric care.
Dr Sharmila a/p Manian
Dr Sharmila is a Transfusion Medicine Master’s student at Universiti Sains Malaysia, currently completing her training at the National Blood Centre (PDN). Applying her varied experience and driven by her passion for Patient Blood Management, she aims to translate PBM principles into practical clinical care, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Dr Kevin Ng Wei Shan
Dr Kevin Ng is an anaesthesiologist and medical lecturer with a passion for advocating PBM in the perioperative patient. He has a keen interest in improving the usage and conservation of blood perioperatively and is keen to push research forward in these areas. Dr Kevin has lectured widely on the subject in Malaysia.
Ms Ariel Chong Chia Chee
Ms. Ariel Chong is a Pharmacist at Hospital Ampang with experience in chronic disease management, including thalassemia, diabetes, haemostasis, and thrombosis. She is actively involved in PBM and thalassemia care, with a focus on medication adherence and patient-centred care.
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