Webinar on Improving Food Environments in Southeast Asia Countries: Where Are We Heading?

13th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting – Photo Gallery

Attendees at the 13th General Meeting of the Network

Top row from left: Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Nur Syamira (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Mid row from left: Mrs Maria Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Dr Veritas Luna (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

Bottom row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Rewadee (Nutrition Association of Thailand, NAT), Clin Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyaphan (Nutrition Association of Thailand)

12th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting – Photo Gallery

Attendees at the 12th General Meeting of the Network

Top row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Dr Antje Jungclaus (BENEO-Institute), Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

Second row from left: Mrs Maria Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.)

Third row from left: Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Presanna Arumugam (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Clin Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyaphan (Nutrition Association of Thailand), Ms Cyndy Au (IFF)

Bottom row from left: Ms Vicky Chia Min Huei (Malaysian Palm Oil Council)

13th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Attendees at the 13th General Meeting of the Network

Top row from left: Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Nur Syamira (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Mid row from left: Mrs Maria Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Dr Veritas Luna (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

Bottom row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Rewadee (Nutrition Association of Thailand, NAT), Clin Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyaphan (Nutrition Association of Thailand)

The 13th General Meeting was held virtually on January 18, 2023, attended by Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, invited guests and the Network secretariat. The main meeting Agenda discussed were:

  • 2nd SEA Public Health Nutrition Conference

    Nutrition Association of Thailand presented the proposed direction and topics of the conference programme.
  • Update on the preparation of Monograph on FBDGs in SEA countries

    Relevant sections of the FBDG supplement papers published by the Network in year 2016 have been revised using the new FBDGs available in several Southeast Asian countries.
  • 2nd SEA Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme

    The meeting discussed the activation of the leadership programme, to be held from 6th to 10th September in Nilai, Malaysia.
  • Follow-up activities related whole grains

    The meeting discussed two potential activities on whole grains:
    • Multicountry online survey on consumers’ understanding of whole grains/wholegrain products
    • Workshop on whole grain consumption studies
  • Public Health Nutrition Webinar Series

    The meeting discussed several potential topics for the webinar series, including food environments, physical activity and prevention & management of anaemia. There was general agreement to priorities the topic of food environments

12th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Attendees at the 12th General Meeting of the Network

Top row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Dr Antje Jungclaus (BENEO-Institute), Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

Second row from left: Mrs Maria Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.)

Third row from left: Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Presanna Arumugam (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Clin Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyaphan (Nutrition Association of Thailand), Ms Cyndy Au (IFF)

Bottom row from left: Ms Vicky Chia Min Huei (Malaysian Palm Oil Council)  

The 12th General Meeting of the SEA-PHN Network was held via Zoom Platform on January 18, 2023, attended by Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, and the Network secretariat. The main meeting Agenda discussed were:

  • Experience Exchange and Updates on Food and Nutrition Activities/Programmes in Southeast Asia Countries by Council and Associate Members

    Council members and Associate Members reported major nutrition activities from respective country/organisation for year 2022-2023.
  • Update on the Network’s ongoing activities

    The meeting reviewed and discussed several ongoing activities of the Network, including:

    Publication of review paper on recommended energy and nutrient intakes values in Southeast Asian countries
    • Progress on the compilation and analysis of Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) in Southeast Asian Countries 
    • Progress on the National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) in SEA countries monograph preparation
  • Activities for Year 2023

    The meeting reviewed several working papers and proposal on the activities to be conducted in Year 2023, including:

    Continuation of the Public Health Nutrition Webinar Series
    Several potential topics were discussed: Plan-based protein foods, fats and oils in human nutrition, food and nutrition security, food environment, nutrition in mental health, physical activities for different age groups, and whole grains

    Proposed 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Conference

    Nutritional Association of Thailand offered to to host the 2nd SEA PHN Conference and that Council Members of the Network shall contribute in several other aspects i.e. provide feedback for the scientific programme, as well as promoting the participation of the conference in respective country. 
  • 4th Council (2023-2026) of the Network

    The meeting discussed and elected the 4th Council of the Network.

11th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Attendees at the 11th General Meeting of the Network

Top row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Truong Tuyet Mai (Vietnam Nutrition Association), Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute)

Second row from left: Mrs Maria Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Clin Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyaphan (Nutrition Association of Thailand), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.),

Third row from left:

Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd)

Bottom row from left:  Ms Cyndy Au (IFF), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Presanna Arumugam (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

The 11th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully through Zoom Platform on April 7, 2022. The meeting was attended by Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, and the Network secretariat. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Updates on Food and Nutrition Activities/Programmes in Southeast Asia Countries by Council and Associate Members

    All Council members and Associate Members exchanged experiences and presented major nutrition activities from respective country/organisation for year 2021-2022.
  • Update of SEA-PHN Network Monograph Publication on National Plans of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) in Southeast Asian Countries

    The meeting discussed and agreed to further update the NPANs monograph published by the Network in 2018 to include useful information from the latest NPAN by member countries. 
  • Update of Supplement Publication on Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) in Southeast Asian Countries 

    Council members updated on the latest FBDGs status in respective countries. In view of the new dietary guidelines available in several countries, the meeting reached general agreement to update the Network’s FBDGs supplement using the latest FBDGs available.   
  • Proposed webinars for year 2022

    The meeting discussed and proposed two webinars to be conducted in year 2022, several potential topics discussed include:
    • Use of Social Media in Nutrition & Physical Activity Promotion
    • Promotion & Consumers Understanding of FBDGs in SEA Countries
    • Plant-based protein
  • Proposed 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Conference

    The Meeting discussed the potential hosting country for the Conference.

10th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Group Photo

Top row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyapha (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Mrs Maria Lourdes A. Vega (Executive Director, Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.)

Second row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Services Asia Co., Ltd), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Former Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Mrs Florentino, Ms Cyndy Au (IFF)

Third row from left: Prof Dr Hardinsyah (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia); Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Anke Sentko (BENEO-Institute)

Bottom row from left: Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Presanna Arumugam (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Date: 1 October 2021

Venue: Zoom Online Platform

The 10th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully through Zoom Online Platform on October 1, 2021. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, Network secretariat and invited guest. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

Minutes of the 9th General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting reviewed and endorsed the previous Minutes from the 9th General Meeting held on September 29, 2020 via GoToMeeting online platform.

SEA-PHN Network Annual Report Year 2020

The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the activities of the Network in the past one year, the key activities concluded and the preview of Year 2021.

Brief Updates on Major Food and Nutrition Activities/Programmes in SEA Countries by Council Members & Associate Members

All Council members and Associate Members shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

Updates and Discussion of Network Activities

The meeting attendees reviewed and discussed the activities of the Network:

  • Webinar series 1/2021 on School Children Nutrition Promotion and webinar series 2/2021 on National Plans of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) in SEA countries.  
  • Publication of a monograph/review paper of the RNIs/RDAs in SEA countries
  • Updates of NPANs in SEA Countries Monograph 
  • 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme (SEA-PHN LP)
  • Potential future activities of the Network
    • Webinar series 3/2021 on Nutrition Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic in SEA Countries 
    • Webinars for year 2022
    • 2nd SEA-PHN Conference 

9th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Photo of the online meeting

Top row from left: Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences), Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd)

Middle row from left: Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Immediate Past Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Emeritus Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Mr Le Hoang Vinh (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences), Prof Dr Hardinsyah (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia)

Bottom row from left:  Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences), Assoc Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyapha (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Rasyidah Ali (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Date: 29 September 2020 (Tuesday)

Venue: GoToMeeting Online Platform

The 9th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully through GoToMeeting Platform on September 29, 2020. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, and the Network secretariat. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

Minutes of the 8th General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting reviewed and endorsed the previous Minutes from the 8th General Meeting held on August 8, 2019 in Bali, in conjunction with the 13th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN).

SEA-PHN Network 2019 Annual Report

The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the activities of the Network in the past one year, the key activities concluded and the preview of Year 2020.

Brief Updates on Major Food and Nutrition Activities in SEA Countries by Council Members & Associate Members

All Council members and Associate Members shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

Publication Review of National Plans of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) in SEA countries in Malaysian Journal of Nutrition

In order for the Network’s monograph on the review of NPAN in SEA Countries to reach out to more stakeholders, the meeting attendees discussed and decided to publish a concise review of the NPANs in Malaysian Journal of Nutrition.

Analysis and Review of RDA/RNIs in 5 SEA Countries (SEA-PHN Network Member Countries)

Meeting attendees discussed the progress of the project on compilation, analysis and review of RDA/RNIs in member countries. The working paper and publication outline of the project were discussed.

1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme (SEA-PHN LP)

The 1st SEA-PHN LP programme has been postponed to next year (tentatively scheduled for August 2021) due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Implementation of Good Nutrition – Key to Healthy Children (GNKHC) Programme in Member Countries

Meeting attendees shared the implementation of the GNHKC module in respective country and discussed the further uses of the GNKHC modules in more schools, beyond the schools in the Network’s GNKHC programme implemented among the member countries.  

Potential Future Activities of SEA-PHN Network

Meeting attendees discussed and proposed ideas for future activities of SEA-PHN Network. The proposal on organising a webinar on School Child Nutrition Promotion in Southeast Asia was proposed and accepted. The draft working paper of the webinar was discussed.

3rd Council of SEA-PHN Network 2020-2023

Meeting attendees discussed and elected Dr Tee and Assoc Prof Dr Nalinee as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Network respectively, for term 2020-2023. 

Nutrition Leadership Programme 2020

1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme (SEA-PHN LP) & 2nd Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme (MyNLP)

Programme Postponed. Details below..

Young, aspiring professionals in the field of food & nutrition are invited to submit their application to be selected as part of the Nutrition Leadership Programme oganised by the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network & Nutrition Society of Malaysia.

The Programme focuses on honing the participants’ application of soft-skills and acquiring the requisite knack towards enhancing leadership competency among nutrition professionals.

Programme Date:
Postponed to a later date

Venue:
Insitute of Leadership & Development UiTM, Bandar Enstek, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

Organised by:
SEA-PHN and Nutrition Society of Malaysia

Corporate Partners:

  • Beneo GmbH
  • DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
  • Pepsico

Preliminary Announcement

Please view our preliminary announcement below:

Preliminary Announcement Document

Important Notice on Postponement of Programme

Important Notice on Postponement of Programme

Programme Agenda (tentative)

MyNLP 2020 Programme Agenda
View programme agenda

How to Apply?

Please download the application form below and submit the form to [email protected]. Please indicate in the subject “MyNLP2020 Application – Your Name”.

Technical Working Committee

View the 1st Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme 2017 report here

1st Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme 2017 Report

8th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Sitting from left: Dr Saipin Chotivichien (Ministry of Public Health Thailand), Prof Ladda Mo-Suwan (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Immediate Past Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia).

Standing from left: Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Yvonne Chwee (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Bioscience), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Bioscience), Mr Muhammad Aries (Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Ms Eden Roula (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Mrs Florentino, Ms Goh Peen Ern (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Ms Anke Sentko (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Mr Liu Feng (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date: 8 August 2019 (Thursday)

Venue: The Westin Nusa Dua Resort, Bali

The 8th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at The Westin Nusa Dua Resort, Bali on August 8, 2019. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, representative from the Ministry of Health. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Minutes of the 7th General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the 7th General Meeting held on July 18, 2018 in Bangkok.

  • Brief Updates by Council Members, Associate Members & Guests

All council members, associate members and guests shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

  • SEA-PHN Network 2018 Annual Report

The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the key activities and milestones that have been achieved by the Network since its establishment in June 2014.

  • Good Nutrition – Key to Healthy Children (GNKHC), multi-country school nutrition initiative

The 5 member countries had successfully implemented this initiative in their respective countries. The meeting attendees discussed on the next steps to advocate the continued use of GNKHC to the authorities.   

  • Compilation of NPAN (National Plan of Action for Nutrition) of SEA Countries

A monograph on the compilation of NPAN of SEA Countries was published.

  • 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference

The meeting attendees discussed on the host country for the next Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference. It was agreed that The Philippines will host the conference in 2022.  

  • Potential Future Activities of SEA-PHN Network

Meeting attendees discussed and proposed ideas for future activities of SEA-PHN Network. One of the proposed ideas is advocacy of national policy and framework to other countries in the region, i.e. Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.