Past Recipient of MAVMA Lifetime Achievement Award

The MAVMA Lifetime Achievement Award (MLAA) (formerly known as the Anugerah Mengenang Jasa, AMJ) is given to honour and recognise members of the Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association (MAVMA) who have displayed a high level of professional integrity, and have made outstanding and exemplary contributions in upholding the profession in their careers, associations or public life. This award also recognises the member’s extraordinary dedication and service, exceptional performance, and their passion and commitment to achieving excellence in the veterinary profession in Malaysia. The recipient of this award will be conferred a Fellow Membership by the Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association (with the post-nominal letters “FMAVMA”) as mentioned in the Constitution under Clause 4 (a). All past recipients of the VAM/MAVMA AMJ award will also be conferred similar Fellow Membership by MAVMA. The awards shall be considered on an annual basis and awarded during the MAVMA Annual Congress or any event in conjunction with MAVMA Annual General Meeting, at the discretion of the Executive Committee. A maximum of 3 awards will be granted yearly to successful applicants.
 
NO NAME YEAR
1. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Johari Haji Daud 1990
2. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Anuwar bin Mahmud (passed away) 1990
3. Dr. S. M Babjee (passed away) 1990
4. Tan Sri Prof. Dato’ Dr. Omar bin Abdul Rahman 1991
5. Dr. Chong Sue Kheng (passed away) 1991
6. Dato’ Dr. Osman Din* 1991
7. Dr. Syed Ali Abu Bakar (passed away) 1992
8. Dr. T. Mahendranathan (passed away) 1992
9. Dr. Lim Seang Chye 1993
10. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ahmad Mustafa Babjee* 1995
11. Tan Sri Prof. Dato’ Dr. Syed Jalaluddin Syed Salim 1995
12. Dr. Muhammad Fadzil Haji Yahaya (passed away) 1996
13. Dr. X. A. Vendargon (passed away) 1996
14. Dr. Retnasabapathy (passed away) 1996
15. Dato’ Dr. Yahya Ismail 1997
16. Dato’ Dr. Hadi Dato’ Hashim 1997
17. Prof. Dr. M.K. Vidyadaran 1998
18. Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Ibrahim 1999
19. Dato’ Dr. Nordin Keling 1999
20. Dr. Abdul Rahman Md Saleh 1999
21. Dato’ Dr. Anwar Hassan 2000
22. Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Omar Abdul Rahman 2000
23. Dr. Yap Teow Chong 2000
24. Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Saharee 2000
25. Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam 2000
26. Dr. Shahiruddin Shamsuddin 2000
27. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ismail Noor 2000
28. Dr. S. Sivagurunathan 2000
29. Dr. K. M. Rajagopal 2000
30. Dr. Parikial George Joseph 2000
31. Dr. S. Thuraisingam (passed away) 2000
32. Dr. C. Nagendran (posthumous) 2000
33. Assoc. Prof. Che’ The Fatimah Nachiar Iskandar (passed away) 2005
34. Dr. Raymond Choo Pow Yoon 2005
35. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Nordin bin Mohd Nor 2006
36. Dr. Yeoh Eng Cheong 2006
37. Datuk Dr Lee Chong Meng 2006
38. Dato’ Dr Kardin Hj. Shukor 2007
39. Dato’ Dr. Matta Abdul Rahman (passed away) 2007
40. Dato’ Dr. Hawari Hussein 2007
41. Dr. Tan Kim Sing 2007
42. Dr. N. Sivabalan 2007
43. Dr. Kok Poe Chu 2007
44. Dato’ Dr Abdul Salam Abdullah (passed away) 2008
45. Dr. P. Vanaja (overseas – Australia) 2008
46. Dr. Harcharan Singh Dhillon (passed away) 2008
47. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Tengku Azmi Tengku Ibrahim 2008
48. Dr. A. Mahendra (passed away) 2008
49. Dr. V. Raghavan 2009
50. Dato’ Dr. Vincent Ng In Hooi 2009
51. Prof. Dr. Mohd Zamri Saad 2009
52. Dr. Teo Kim Lai 2009
53. Dr. Kamaruddin Isa 2010
54. Dr. C. Sockalingam 2010
55. Dr. Thomas Matthew 2010
56. Dr. Paul Chelliah Suppiah 2011
57. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadzariah Cheng Binti Abdullah 2011
58. Dr. Lim Yew Keng 2011
59. Dr. Chin Vei Chong 2012
60. Dr. Clement Anthony 2012
61. Dato’ Dr. Mohammad Azmie Zakaria 2012
62. Dr. Zainal Abidin Ismail 2013
63. Dr. P. Subramaniam 2013
64. Dato’ Dr. Sharif Haron 2014
65. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Bee Lee 2014
66. Dr. Samuel Kiyui 2014
67. Dr. Sia Chik Hong Francis 2014
68. Dr. Ashraf Bin Abdul Rahman 2015
69. Dr. A K Das 2015
70. Dr. Hj. Mohd Zamirdin Mohd Jalaludin 2015
71. Dr. Syed Sultan Bin Syed (* Honorary Member) 2015
72. Prof Dr Hair bin Bejo 2017
73. Prof. Datin Paduka Dato' Dr. Aini Ideris 2018
74. Dr. Christian Samuel 2018
75. Dato’ Dr. Quaza Nizamudin Hassan Nizam 2019
76. Dr. Chandrawathani Panchadcharam 2019
77. Dato’ Dr. Tee Ah Kiat 2019
78. Dr. Mahendran C.M Renganathan 2019
79. Dr. Amilan Sivagurunathan 2019
80. Prof. Dr. Jasni Sabri 2021
81. Dr. Gopinanthan Gangadharan 2021
82. Dr. Edwin Bosi @ Jack Bosi 2021
83. Dato’ Dr. Norlizan Mohd Noor 2022
84. Dr. Abd Wahid Haron 2022
85. Dr. Koh Ung Leong 2022
86. Dr. Manikam Kumarasamy 2022
87. Yang Berbahagia Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila 2023
88. Yang Berbahagia Dato' Dr. Shri Kanth Kanaesalingam 2023
89. Yang Berusaha Dr. Chang Teck Soon 2023
90. Yang Berbahagia Datu Dr. Adrian Susin Ak Ambud 2023
91. Dr. Akma binti Ngah Hamid 2024
92. Dr. Wilmot Sasindran Dass 2024
93. Prof. Dr. Mohd Azam Khan Bin Goriman Khan 2025
94. Dr. Abu Hassan Bin Muhammad Ali 2025

No awards were given in 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2016 and 2020

 

Defi​nition
The veterinary profession in Malaysia broadly represents the practice of veterinary medicine and allied sciences as a profession by a veterinarian who has graduated from an accredited university and follows a set of rules comprising the code of ethics, professional conduct, and integrity, as stipulated by the national veterinary governing body (Malaysian Veterinary Council) in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974.
 
Age Limit
Applicants must be above the age of 50 at the time of application.
 
General Criteria for Application of the Award
Applicants will be considered eligible for the MAVMA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (MLAA) if they fulfil the following criteria:
             i. Is a registered MAVMA member of good standing with no arrears in subscription for more than 2 years
             ii. Has contributed significantly towards the development of the Association and the veterinary profession at large
             iii. The proposer and seconder of the applicant must be a good standing MAVMA ordinary member for at least 10 years or a life/fellow member.
 
The following information is required for the application:
             1. Personal and Membership Information
             2. Position and activities pertaining to their:
                          a) Contribution to MAVMA and/or other Allied Professional Bodies
                          b) Contribution to the Veterinary Industry
                          c) Contribution to Academia and/or Veterinary Continuing Education
                          d) Recognition and Contribution to Society/Community
                          e) Contributions in the National and International Arena
                          f) Role Model, Exemplary Leadership and Personal Qualities
 
Eligibility and Judging Criteria
The judging criteria shall be as follows: -
 
No. Category Contribution No. of Points awarded
1. Contribution to MAVMA and/or other Allied Professional Bodies
  • Served in various capacities
    in the MAVMA council
    and/or other allied
    professional bodies
  • Contributed significantly to the development of MAVMA and/or other allied professional bodies
  • Displayed integrity above self interest
 30 Points
2. Contribution to the Veterinary Industry
  • Contributed significantly to the advancement of the veterinary industry in Malaysia
 20 Points
3. Contribution to Academia and/or Veterinary Continuing Education
  • Has played a significant role in advancing the science of veterinary medicine
  • Actively involved in the academic aspects of veterinary medicine
  • Promoted veterinary advancement through continuing professional development and education
 20 Points
4. Recognition and Contribution to Society/Community
  • A person of high regard by their peers in the profession
  • Has undertaken their professional duties ethically
  • Has demonstrated outstanding integrity in performing their professional duties
  • Has contributed significantly to society and community
 10 Points
5. Contributions in the National and International Arena
  •  Has contributed to nation building through veterinary-related services
  • Active participation in international veterinary-related events and international veterinary bodies
 10 Points
6. Role Model, Exemplary Leadership and Personal Qualities
  •  Has set outstanding examples in their careers, associations or public life
  • A person whom younger members would like to emulate
  • Contributed to the development of professional ethics and integrity
 10 Points
 
The Application Process​
Each applicant must:
  1. Complete the application forms (FORM 1 to 6), signed off by the proposer and the seconder
  2. Attach a passport-sized photograph (JPEG format) 
  3. Provide an Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  4. Complete a probity declaration
  5. Other supporting documents (e.g., achievements certificates, awards, honours, media coverage)
  6. Any other documents as requested by the Awards Committee

The Awards Committee​
The Awards Committee is responsible to screen the applications, and invite the applicants for an interview, if necessary, to verify the submitted information and documents before the selection is finalized. The committee is not obliged to disclose the evaluation process and all decisions made are final.
  1. Membership of the Committee
    The Award Committee comprises a chairperson and four (4) members of the veterinary fraternity, where at least two (2) members were former recipients of the award themselves. The MAVMA Executive Committee may select and appoint the Chairperson and four (4) members recommended by the Chairperson. The appointment of the committee shall be made in writing by the President of MAVMA.
  2. Term of Office
    The terms of office shall run for two years, concurrent with the presiding MAVMA Executive Committee.
  3. Quorum and Decision-Making
    The quorum for the Committee meeting shall be three (3) members, and the decision of the Committee shall be made by simple majority votes of the members present.
 
Award to Recipients​​
  1. The award shall consist of a plaque, medal and a certificate, signed by the President/Patron and the Honorary Secretary.
  2. The recipient’s citation shall be read during the annual MAVMA Annual Congress or at any other occasion decided by the presiding MAVMA Executive Committee. The citation shall be published either in the congress programme book or in the Association’s official journal, website, or any publications, as decided by the MAVMA Executive Committee.
  3. Maximum of 3 awards will be granted yearly.
 
Privileges
The recipients: -
  1. Will be entitled to use the post-nominal letters “FMAVMA”.
  2. Would receive a waiver on the registration fee of the MAVMA Annual Congress on the year of receiving the award.
  3. Would be invited for the Gala dinner with their spouse/plus one, on the year of receiving the award.
  4. Would be considered for a discount of the registration fee for the subsequent MAVMA conferences, seminars, and activities, as deemed appropriate and approved by the presiding MAVMA executive committee. All requests for discount shall be made in writing to the Honorary Secretary.
Application Form
Applications are accepted throughout the year by completing the forms attached. The complete documents should be submitted to the Honorary Secretary, at least 6 weeks before the MAVMA Annual Congress, Annual General Meeting, or when announced by the Honorary Secretary. All applications must be submitted to:
            1. Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association
            No. 10-1, Jalan Sierra 10/2
            Bandar 16 Sierra
            47120 Puchong
            Selangor
            2. Or emailed to secretary@mavma.org.my
            Kindly contact MAVMA office at 012-6127101 for any inquiries.

APPLICATION FORM_MLAA AWARDS PERSATUAN VETERINAR MALAYSIA