06/08/2026
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗣𝗚𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗘) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗣𝗚𝗗𝗠𝗠) 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝟭𝟰 – 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
For four unforgettable days, postgraduate students from the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Parasitology & Entomology (PGDAPE) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Microbiology (PGDMM) embarked on an enriching educational journey where learning extended far beyond the classroom. Through visits to research institutions, universities, industry partners and public health agencies, students gained invaluable insights into the practical applications of their disciplines while building meaningful connections with experts in the field.
𝟏𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐈𝐩𝐨𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐤
𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐕𝐑𝐈) – 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫
The journey began at VRI Ipoh, where students were warmly welcomed with a briefing on the institute's role in veterinary disease research and diagnostics. A guided laboratory tour provided valuable exposure to research facilities and highlighted the dedication, expertise and collaboration involved in safeguarding animal health through scientific research.
𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠
𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬
Hosted by the Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang, students explored malaria control activities in natural environments and learned about focal spraying as an important vector control strategy for reducing malaria transmission in high-risk areas.
School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
In the afternoon, six PGDMM students and their facilitators visited the School of Biological Sciences, USM. They were introduced to the microbiology programme, observed the isolation and cultivation of Leptospira spp. from soil and water samples, participated in a hands-on gold nanoparticle synthesis activity and toured the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) laboratories.
Vector Control Research Unit (VCRU), Universiti Sains Malaysia
Meanwhile, seven PGDAPE students and their facilitators visited VCRU, where they learned about the unit's research on vectors, urban pests and household insecticide product evaluation. Students toured the insectarium and mosquito colony facilities and observed the production of WHO test kits for adults and larval vectors, which incorporate the insecticide-impregnated test papers, that are currently only produced by VCRU for vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring.
𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠
𝐅𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 – 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭
Students gained first-hand insight into how scientific research is translated into innovative public health products. The visit showcased the research, manufacturing and quality assurance processes behind effective vector and pest control solutions, while emphasising the importance of innovation and teamwork in protecting community health.
𝟏𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
𝐏𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐡 (𝐏𝐊𝐃) 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
The final visit brought students closer to the frontline of public health, where they learned about disease surveillance, vector control programmes and community health initiatives. The experience reinforced the vital role of science in improving public health and serving communities.
A heartfelt thank you to
Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) Ipoh
Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang
Universiti Sains Malaysia (School of Biological Sciences and Vector Control Research Unit)
Fumakilla Malaysia and
Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Cameron Highlands
for the warm hospitality, inspiring knowledge
sharing and unwavering support throughout this year's study trip. More than an academic excursion, this journey fostered learning, friendship, inspiration and professional growth memories that our students will carry with them as they become the next generation of scientists and public health professionals.
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𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻: 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗻 & 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶 (𝗣𝗚𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗘) 𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 (𝗣𝗚𝗗𝗠𝗠) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝟭𝟰 – 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Selama empat hari yang penuh bermakna, para pelajar Diploma Pascasiswazah Parasitologi Gunaan & Entomologi (PGDAPE) dan Diploma Pascasiswazah Mikrobiologi Perubatan (PGDMM) telah mengikuti satu perjalanan pembelajaran yang memperkaya pengalaman, di mana ilmu pengetahuan melangkaui batasan bilik kuliah.
Melalui lawatan ke institusi penyelidikan, universiti, rakan industri serta agensi kesihatan awam, para pelajar memperoleh pendedahan yang amat berharga mengenai aplikasi praktikal bidang pengajian mereka, di samping membina jaringan profesional bersama pakar-pakar dalam bidang berkaitan.
𝟏𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐈𝐩𝐨𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐤
𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐕𝐑𝐈) – 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫
Perjalanan dimulakan di VRI Ipoh, di mana para pelajar disambut mesra dan diberikan taklimat mengenai peranan institut dalam penyelidikan serta diagnostik penyakit veterinar. Lawatan berpandu ke makmal memberikan pendedahan berharga terhadap kemudahan penyelidikan, di samping menyerlahkan dedikasi, kepakaran dan kerjasama yang diperlukan dalam melindungi kesihatan haiwan melalui penyelidikan saintifik.
𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠
𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠
Dengan kerjasama Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang, para pelajar berpeluang menyaksikan aktiviti kawalan malaria di persekitaran semula jadi serta mempelajari teknik semburan fokus (focal spraying) sebagai salah satu strategi penting dalam kawalan vektor bagi mengurangkan penularan malaria di kawasan berisiko tinggi.
Pusat Pengajian Sains Biologi, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Pada sebelah petang, enam orang pelajar PGDMM bersama fasilitator telah melawat Pusat Pengajian Sains Biologi, USM. Mereka diperkenalkan kepada program mikrobiologi, menyaksikan proses pengasingan dan pengkulturan Leptospira spp. daripada sampel tanah dan air, menyertai aktiviti amali sintesis nanopartikel emas serta melawat makmal Mikroskop Elektron Imbasan (SEM) dan Mikroskop Elektron Penghantaran (TEM).
Vector Control Research Unit (VCRU), Universiti Sains Malaysia
Pada masa yang sama, tujuh orang pelajar PGDAPE bersama fasilitator telah melawat VCRU. Mereka didedahkan kepada penyelidikan berkaitan vektor, perosak bandar dan penilaian produk racun serangga kegunaan domestik. Para pelajar turut melawat insektarium dan fasiliti koloni nyamuk serta melihat proses penghasilan kit ujian WHO bagi vektor dewasa dan larva yang menggunakan kertas ujian berimpregnasi racun serangga. Kit ini kini dihasilkan oleh VCRU bagi menyokong aktiviti surveilans vektor dan pemantauan kerintangan terhadap racun serangga.
𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠
𝐅𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 – 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢
Para pelajar memperoleh pendedahan secara langsung tentang bagaimana hasil penyelidikan saintifik diterjemahkan kepada produk inovatif untuk kesihatan awam. Lawatan ini mempamerkan proses penyelidikan, pembuatan dan jaminan kualiti di sebalik penghasilan produk kawalan vektor dan perosak yang berkesan, di samping menekankan kepentingan inovasi serta kerja berpasukan dalam melindungi kesihatan masyarakat.
𝟏𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
𝐏𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐡 (𝐏𝐊𝐃) 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
Lawatan terakhir membawa para pelajar lebih dekat dengan barisan hadapan kesihatan awam. Mereka didedahkan kepada aktiviti surveilans penyakit, program kawalan vektor serta pelbagai inisiatif kesihatan komuniti. Pengalaman ini mengukuhkan pemahaman tentang peranan penting sains dalam meningkatkan tahap kesihatan awam dan memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat.
Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kepada:
Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), Ipoh
Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang
Universiti Sains Malaysia (Pusat Pengajian Sains Biologi dan Vector Control Research Unit)
Fumakilla Malaysia
Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Cameron Highlands
atas layanan yang mesra, perkongsian ilmu yang amat bermakna serta sokongan padu sepanjang lawatan sambil belajar tahun ini. Lebih daripada sekadar lawatan akademik, program ini telah memupuk semangat pembelajaran, persahabatan, inspirasi dan pembangunan profesional. Kenangan serta pengalaman yang diperoleh akan terus menjadi bekalan berharga kepada para pelajar dalam melangkah sebagai generasi baharu saintis dan profesional kesihatan awam
