International specialists advance neurocritical care collaboration in Indonesia

Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province reaffirmed its commitment to advancing healthcare through international collaboration with the opening of the 9th International Joint Symposium Indonesia–Singapore Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care at Aruna Senggigi Resort & Convention, Lombok.

The symposium was officially opened on behalf of Dr. H. Lalu Muhamad Iqbal, Governor of West Nusa Tenggara, by Dr. Lalu Hamzi Fikri, Head of the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Health Office.

In a message delivered by Dr. Fikri, Governor Iqbal expressed appreciation to the Indonesian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care (INA-SNACC), Indonesia, and its international partners for selecting Lombok as the host of the scientific forum.

“This forum is not merely a platform for sharing knowledge but also a strategic opportunity to strengthen international collaboration in delivering better healthcare services for our communities,” the Governor said.

Held under the theme “One Team, One Brain: Building Excellence in Collaboration for Better Outcomes,” the symposium brings together neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care specialists from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, ºÚÁÏÉç, and several other countries to exchange research findings, clinical experience, best practices, and the latest advances in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.

The West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government said developing skilled healthcare professionals, strengthening referral hospitals, and expanding partnerships with national and international institutions remain key priorities in improving the quality, accessibility, and competitiveness of healthcare services across the province.

Beyond its scientific programme, the symposium reinforces Lombok’s growing reputation as a destination for healthcare conferences and medical meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), bringing together healthcare, education, and tourism. The event is also expected to generate positive economic benefits by supporting the hospitality, transportation, culinary, creative economy, and tourism sectors.

Governor Iqbal expressed hope that the symposium would strengthen international collaboration, encourage innovation, and foster lasting professional networks in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care. He said the forum reflects West Nusa Tenggara’s growing role as a host for international medical conferences while contributing to better healthcare services across Indonesia and the wider region.

Source: West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government

Langkawi, May 2025 – The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) formalised a strategic partnership during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) with the exchange of a Letter of Intent (LoI). The agreement signalled a shared commitment to enhancing regional planning and development through space-based technologies.

The LoI was exchanged between YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah, Director General of MYSA, and En. Nor Hisham bin Mohd Yusof, Federal Commissioner of IRDA. The signing was witnessed by YBhg. Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Azman Hassan, Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

The collaboration aims to strengthen the application of remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and ICT in delivering up-to-date, high-resolution satellite imagery of Iskandar Malaysia and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). These technologies are expected to provide critical visual data to support investor decision-making and strategic development planning in the region.

By integrating satellite-based geospatial tools into development processes, the initiative is aligned with national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and smart governance. It also enhances transparency and efficiency in monitoring spatial growth and investment readiness.

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