ISSUP Malaysia

06/05/2026

Come and join us for an insightful knowledge sharing - a collaborative effort of ISSUP Malaysia, Serenity in the Steps and ARN

📌 Trauma-Informed Parenting: Connection Before Corrections
🗓️ Friday, 22 May 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM (Malaysia Time)
Meeting ID: 998 5738 1268
Passcode: 667196
Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99857381268?pwd=jqS8jJVOylvbBvqdhpvhgkTxPbGS0k.1

This knowledge sharing session will explore how trauma impacts a child’s brain and how caregivers can respond with empathy, safety, and skill‑building.

✨ Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community member, this is a chance to gain insights that empower families and heal hearts.

👉 Save the date, invite your friends and we look forward to seeing you there!

04/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Business Events Sarawak (BES) in preparing for the upcoming international conference in 2027 — the first time this global event will be hosted in Malaysia. ✨

Stay tuned for more updates as we take this exciting journey forward.

01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day to all dedicated individuals who continue to contribute tirelessly to their work and communities.

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to every worker whether you are serving on the frontlines, supporting families, empowering communities or working behind the scenes to make a difference.

Thank you for your continuous efforts, sacrifices and dedication. Together, we move forward in creating positive change and a better future for all.

Happy Labour Day! ❤️

23/04/2026

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to share an interesting podcast from ISSUP – The ISSUP Exchange.

The 5th episode features Ashwin Thind, a Clinical Psychologist and International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP II), who shares insights on substance use, behavioural addictions, and trauma-related mental health.

It’s a very informative session, especially for those interested in prevention and recovery work.

🎧 Listen here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6f99008d-045f-4a07-b06a-512da8531413

22/04/2026

Community Engagement in Action

Recently, an ISSUP Malaysia member, Dr. Mohd. Nazri participated in a community programme in Tambuluran Village, Kudat, focusing on health, smoking, and alcohol education.

The programme brought together medical students, healthcare professionals, and the local community through health screenings, dialogue session, and educational booths on prevention.

The strong community response reflects the importance of continued collaboration in promoting health awareness and building healthier, more resilient communities.

08/04/2026

Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth – From Evidence to Practice to Systems

Joining this webinar was a powerful reminder that prevention is about building systems that last.

What resonated deeply:
🔹 Families and communities are the foundation.
🔹 Prevention science guides us with evidence, not assumptions.
🔹 Youth leadership transforms engagement into relatable, impactful action.
🔹 Effective prevention must be early, sustained, and multi-level.
🔹 Our generation faces unique challenges—identity crises, misinformation, and mental health pressures—that demand holistic solutions.

What stood out most: We don’t lack evidence. We struggle to use it effectively. Moving forward, our collective responsibility is to bridge fragmented efforts into integrated systems that empower young people and communities alike.

08/04/2026

Emotional well-being grows stronger when we share, listen, celebrate, and support each other.

Take small steps. Tell your story, seek empathy, build rituals, and expand your circle. Being together makes us strong and resilient. ✨

25/03/2026

ISSUP Malaysia 🇲🇾 invites you to join its upcoming webinar: "Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems ". This webinar brings together international experts from Mexico 🇲🇽, Singapore 🇸🇬, and Kenya 🇰🇪, with facilitation by a distinguished Malaysian expert, offering a rich, multi-perspective exploration of evidence-based prevention for youth.

🗓️ Wednesday, 8th April, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Malaysian Time | 1:00 PM London

Register now 🔗: https://ow.ly/xRJu50Yy22l

20/03/2026

✨🌙 Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid filled with joy, peace, and togetherness. May this season of forgiveness and renewal strengthen the bonds of family and community.

13/03/2026

Reflections from CND 69 Side Event

Today I had the privilege of speaking at a side event during the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs titled:

“Building Resilient Youth and Families for Drug Prevention.”

Grateful to join colleagues and partners from different parts of the world, including Pakistan Youth Organization, World Federation Against Drugs, Drug Abuse Prevention Center Japan, and Association Proyecto Hombre, to discuss how prevention must continue to evolve.

One reflection I shared during the session continues to stay with me:

“Prevention is not merely the absence of drugs.
It is the presence of resilient children, supported families, and mentally healthy schools.”

If we truly want prevention to work, we must move beyond simply warning young people about risks. We need to strengthen the environments around them — schools that build life skills, families that nurture connection, and communities that support mental wellbeing.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important global conversation and to represent the work being done in Malaysia through the Organisation for Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (OAPTAR).

Together, prevention becomes stronger when we build resilience, connection, and hope.

At the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, a side event titled “Building Resilient Youth and Families for Drug Prevention” brought together prevention practitioners and partners from different regions to explore how prevention approaches must evolve in response to the complex reali...

18/02/2026

Strengthening Parental Engagement in Preventing Adolescent Va**ng

On 24 January 2026, ISSUP Malaysia Chapter, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Hospital UMS (HUMS), Sabah National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), PERDESA, and PEMADAM, supported Sekolah Menengah Lok Yuk, Kota Kinabalu in conducting a Parental Engagement Program on the dangers of v**e and electronic ci******es.

The rising use of high-nicotine and synthetic va**ng products among adolescents presents significant health, addiction, and disciplinary challenges. Effective prevention requires early intervention and strong collaboration between schools, parents, and prevention agencies.

The program included:

• Awareness session on substance use trends among adolescents
• Discussion on health risks and challenges in managing synthetic va**ng
• Targeted intervention for identified students
• Engagement dialogue between teachers, PIBG, and collaborating agencies

Program facilitated by Dr Mohd Nazri, Deputy Director of ISSUP Malaysia.

The initiative strengthened parent–school collaboration and reinforced the importance of coordinated, multi-agency prevention efforts in creating safe and supportive school environments.

ISSUP Malaysia remains committed to advancing evidence-based prevention and strengthening systems that protect youth from substance use harms.

17/02/2026

Wishing you all a year filled with big wins, steady health, and the kind of joy that keeps you moving forward. 🧧🏮