15th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

The 15th General Meeting of the SEA-PHN Network was held virtually via Zoom on 24 June 2025, from 3.00–5.00 pm (Kuala Lumpur time, GMT+8).

Meeting Agenda

TimeAgenda items
2.45 pmMeeting participants login
3.00 pmWelcome remarks by Dr Tee E Siong, Chairman of SEA-PHN Network
3.10 pmEndorsement of Minutes of 14th General Meeting
3.15 pmSummary of SEA-PHN Network Annual Report Year 2024
3.20 pmWelcome new members of SEA-PHN Network: Lao Nutrition Association (LNA) and Myanmar Nutrition & Dietetics Association (MNDA)
3.25 pmBrief sharing of association’s background and nutrition activities by new members:
  • Lao Nutrition Association (10 minutes)
  • Myanmar Nutrition & Dietetics Association (10 minutes)
3.45 pmProgress update and discussion on the Network’s activities for Year 2025:
  • Update on FBDG paper to be submitted to Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
  • Update on online survey on consumers’ understanding of whole grains
  • Update on in-person whole grain symposium, 25 September 2025
4.45 pmOther matters
5.00 pmClosing and end

All times indicated above are Kuala Lumpur time, GMT+8.

In Attendance

Council Members and Guests

  • Dr Tee E Siong (Chair, SEA-PHN Network; Nutrition Society of Malaysia, NSM)
  • Mr Muhammad Nur Hasan Syah (Food & Nutrition Society of Indonesia, Pergizi Pangan)
  • Dr Bounthom Phengdy (Lao Nutrition Association, LNA)
  • Dr Latsamy Siengsounthone (Lao Nutrition Association, LNA)
  • Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia, NSM)
  • Dr Aung Phone Zaw (Myanmar Nutrition and Dietetic Association, MNDA)
  • Dr Win Win Myint (Myanmar Nutrition and Dietetic Association, MNDA)
  • Dr Veritas F. Luna (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc, NFP)
  • Mrs Ma. Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc, NFP)
  • Assoc Prof Dr Rewadee Chongsuwat (Nutrition Association of Thailand, NAT)
  • Assoc Prof Dr Truong Tuyet Mai (Vietnam Nutrition Association, VINUTAS)

Associate Members

  • Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Services Asia Ltd, Quaker)
  • Dr Alex Teo (Herbalife)

Secretariat

  • Ms Muhaini Hussin
  • Ms Voon Siok Hui
Attendees at the 15th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting
Figure 1. Attendees at the 15th General Meeting of the Network
Dr Bounthom Phengdy presenting the background and activities of Lao Nutrition Association
Figure 2. Dr Bounthom Phengdy presented the background and activities of Lao Nutrition Association
Dr Aung Phone Zaw presenting the background and activities of Myanmar Nutrition and Dietetics Association
Figure 3. Dr Aung Phone Zaw presented the background and activities of Myanmar Nutrition & Dietetics Association