Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and Good Day.

Alhamdulillah, thanks to the grace of Almighty God this 2nd Medical Undergraduates’ Annual Research Scientific Meeting could be held successfully.

The field of research can provide significant contribution to the development of the world of medicine. Strong commitments from all parties, especially doctors, are essential towards ensuring the progress of the field of medicine in this country. The field of research is not only able to move our nation towards the status of a developed nation by the year 2020 but also to be able to generate new knowledge. 

To realize this dream, the Special Study Module was introduced in the undergraduate medical degree programme, UKM. The introduction of this module would hopefully foster interest of medical students in the field of medical research, which can contribute significantly towards the improvement and development of medicine in this nation.

This module emphasizes not only on academic, but also aspects of personal improvement such as communication skills, team work, critical thinking skills, and skills in problem solving and handling of data. 

It is hoped that all these efforts do not stop and is continued in the future to realize the nation’s dream of becoming a major player in the field of medical research and to produce medical graduates who are dedicated, charismatic and excellent in all aspects.



Thank you.


Prof. Dato’ Dr. Lokman Saim
Dean of Faculty of Medicine and Director of UKMMC