Malaysian Society of Cytology (MSOC) 2024 is a society that consist of members in the cytology/cytopathology fields in Malaysia. It consist of pathologist, scientific officers and medical laboratory technicians in both public and private practice. The aim of this society is to enhance the knowledge of the members via academic activities.

Starting from May 2025, MSOC is a member of the Asian Federation of Cytology Societies (AFCS)

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Activities

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Membership

Open to all medical professional with interest of cytologyHow to register :
1. Download the form .pdf format
2. Fill in the form (print or by pdf filler)
3. Make payment ( using QR code)
4. Send the form via email ([email protected]) with the proof of payment
5. A confirmation email with receipt will be sent after application have been processed

Please take note that previous ordinary members of MSOC will continue the membership upon payment of yearly fees (email will be sent soon). New members are required to fill in the form as usual.

List of Life Members

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Malaysian Society of Cytology (MSOC) was first established in 2012, with aspiration as the collective point of the practicing cytopathologist as well as cytotechnicians in Malaysia. As one of the society that serves the local laboratory community, the quality assurance programme was developed, to help cytology laborarories in gaining certification as accredited laboratory, in tandem with the laboratory quality requirements.

This programme started in 2018 with early work by Prof. Dato Dr Sharifah Noor Akmal, Dato Dr Norain Karim and Dr. Noorasmaliza Md Paiman . Currently this programme covers both gynaecology cytology as wells as non-gynaecology cytology, inclduing the fine needle aspiration cytology. It is organized by Malaysian Society of Cytology 2024 with collaboration with Innovz Sdn Bhd (893484-X), whom is appointed as the subcontractor to solely involved in subscription, glass slide distribution, slide digitization and DVDs/pendrives distribution to subscribers of the program.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2026-2028)

Coordinator : Dr. Noorasmaliza Md. Paiman

MEMBERS

TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Objectives
1. To provide an external quality programme for the quality activity of cytology laboratories
2. To provide insight for the participating laboratory on diagnostic and technical compentency in continuing their performance.
3. To educate participating laboratories based on the outcomes of this quality assurance program

The MSOCQAP programme is composed of 2 programmes

For more information on each programme , click the programme icon below:

Subscription Interest Form

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MSOCQAP DIAGNOSTIC MODULE

This involves 4 components i.e Gynaecology Cytology ( Conventional, Surepath,Thinprep/Pathtezt), Non-Gynaecology Cytology (Fluid, Lavage,Urine etc) and Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (Thyroid, Salivary gland,EBUS,EUS etc).Laboratories are allowed to choose more than one components for the participation.
Upon opening of the programme, the participant ( through PIC) will be informed for each of the programme start and timeline as well as the deadline. Submission of answers after the deadline will not be accepted.A specific (Gyn) and general (non-gyn&fnac) performance report will be given at the end of each cycle. A further discussion of the report will also be presented at the yearly MSOC Annual General Meeting.

DIAGNOSTIC MODULE - GYNAE

This involves 2 types of preparation of gynaecology cytology namely conventional method as well as liquid based ( Surepath & Thinprep/Pathtezt).

Each individual laboratory are allowed to choose any 3 or combine with another one or all the preparations.

For each cycle, each individual laboratory will be give 5 glass slides of each preparation subscribed.

Participants are then required to give their answers with codes prepared, through a google form provided in the cycle information.

At the end of each cycle, individual laboratory will be given individual laboratory participation report on the concordance and non-corcodance. This report can be used for the performance in the their own laboratory quality activity.

DIAGNOSTIC MODULE - NONGYNAE & FNAC

This involves preparations of pap AND/OR mgg stains of each cases.

Each individual laboratory are allowed to subscribe each or both of the sub-modules.

For each cycle, each individual laboratory will be given the digitized whole slide image in form of thumbdrive.

Participants are required to give answers (free-text) through a google form provided in the cycle information.

At the end of each cycle, individual laboratory will be given a general participation report on the concordance and non-corcodance for all the participitating laboratories.

Each laboratories are allowed to use this report for self-evaluation of their performance for each cycle for the use of quality activities.

REQUEST OF DIAGNOSIS

When an interested party requires the diagnoses submitted by a particular laboratory to be directly provided by MSOC, the participating lab shall be made aware of the arrangement in advance and a written request shall be submitted to the MSOC, which includes evidence of agreement of the participating laboratory to the arrangement.In exceptional circumstances, when a regulatory authority requires diagnoses submitted by a particular laboratory to be directly provided to the authority by MSOC, the affected participating laboratory shall be notified of this action in writing.

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Notification for Technical Programme 2026

INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED SOON

Post Congress Seminar : Liquid Base Cytology

The Post Congress Seminar 2025 is organized by Department of Pathology, UiTM with collaboration of MSOC. The seminar was held in UiTM Sg. Buloh Campus on 3rd of October 2025. It was attended by more than 150 participants among include technicians, postgraduate masters students and pathologist. It was also held along with the 1st Annual General Meeting for MSOC 2024. The topics are on Liquid Based Cytology, given by 2 international speakers; Prof. Dr. Mark C. Chien from Taiwan and Dr. Sangeeta Mantoo from Singapore.Report by Dr. Norizal Mohd Noor

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Introduction:This is a virtual Cytology programme focusing on Gynaecology Cytology morphology organised by Malaysian Society of Cytology and Jawatankuasa Perkhidmatan Sitologi, Disiplin Patologi Anatomik, Perkhidmatan Patologi Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.Topics & Date:1. NILM (12/06/2025)
2. NILM: Organism (Infection) (24/06/2025)
3. Squamous Abnormalities Part 1 (01/07/2025)
4. Squamous Abnormalities Part 2 (14/08/2025)
5. Quality Activities in Gynae Cytology (30/09/2025)
6. Glandular Abnormalities (09/10/2025)
7. Glandular Abnormalities (18/12/2025)
8. Post-Programme Assessment (2026)Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMPlatform: GMeet (1st session) & Zoom.Speakers:1. Pn. Noor Adida Hassan – Retiree Pengajar ILKKM Kuala Lumpur
2. Pn. Harniyatie Mohamad – Pengajar ILKKM Kuching
3. En. Farid Ridhuan Ismail – Pengajar ILKKM Kuala Lumpur
4. Pn. Kong Sau Mun- Cytoscientist Hospital Kuala Lumpur
5. Ms. Sandy Lui Li – Hologic Inc.
6. Pn. Siti Zulaikha Md Daud – Cytoscientist Premier Intergrated LaboratoryObjectives of Programme:This programme is to facilitate cytotechnicians in gaining the competency training needed in fulfilling the requirement for the quality activities in the laboratory. This programme is a whole year programme, consist of 7 lectures on gynae cytology and one Post Programme.Programme execution:This virtual programme is tailored more to technical personnel with invited speakers from ranging from trainers (Pengajar ILKKM) to Cytoscientist. Two tiers of participation are introduced consists of participants from Ministry of Health (KKM) institution and from non-KKM institution.Participation of the Programme:
Registered participation is approximate 371 participants consisting of Pathologist medical officer, scientist and medical laboratory technologist. 49 paying participants from non KKM institution such as public sector and Institution of Higher Learning.
The attendance of the seminars varied throughout the programme with peak number of 300 active participants to low number of less than 200 active participants.Report by Rehn Peterson Peter

The MSOC Practice Sharing Seminar, entitled “My Work Practice in Cytology,” was organized by the Cytopathology Unit, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZII) in collaboration with the Malaysian Society of Cytology (MSOC). The virtual seminar was held on 4 December 2025. The session was moderated by Pn. Nur Anis Syamine Muhammad Shukri, Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) from HRPZII, and was attended by more than 100 participants, comprising medical laboratory technologists, postgraduate master’s students, and pathologists.
The seminar featured three practice-sharing presentations: “Cell Block Using the Histogel Method,” delivered by Pn. Rosni Roslaini, MLT from Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah; “Urine in Liquid-Based Cytology,” presented by En. Muhammad Azam Usman, MLT from Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II; and “Immunocytochemistry,” presented by Pn. Nor Hazami Harun from University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).Report by Dr. Nor Hayati Yunus

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The Dual-Approach FNAC TRAINING: Ultrasound-Guided and Blind Technique Hands-On is organized by Pathology Department, Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia with collaboration of MSOC. The seminar was held in Auditorium Bangunan Trauma and Bilik Sonoschool, Hospital Pakar USM on 10 &11 December 2025. It was attended by more than 40 participants, including technicians, postgraduate students, clinicians and pathologists. The topics are on Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology techniques and reporting system given by various speakers from a well-known Pathologist to Radiologist.Report by Dr. Nor Hayati Yunus

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The Borneo Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Seminal Fluid Analysis (SFA), and Non-gynae Cytology Workshop 2025 was organised by the Department of Pathology, Hospital University Malaysia Sabah (HUMS), in collaboration with the Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), University Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Held at Gallery Azman Hashim, UMS, from 20 to 22 November 2025, the workshop was attended by more than 50 participants, including Medical Laboratory Technologists, Science Officers, Assistant Science Officers, Medical Officers, and Pathologists.The workshop featured comprehensive sessions on the latest techniques and updates in IUI and SFA, delivered by Ts. Sardiana Sarmidi, Senior Embryologist from Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, and Assoc. Prof. Dr Dg. Marshitah, Head of the Reproductive Health Department at FMHS, UMS.Subsequent sessions focused on Non-gynaecological Cytology, emphasising correct sample collection techniques for various body fluids and fine-needle aspiration procedures. These sessions were conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr Nor Haizura Abd Rani, Anatomic Pathologist (Cytopathologist) and Head of the Anatomic Pathology Unit at HUMS, and Dr Fariz Amri Aliaman, Anatomic Pathologist (Cytopathologist) and Head of the Doctor of Medicine Programme at FMHS, UMS.Additionally, the workshop highlighted the importance of proper sample processing for non-gynaecological cytology specimens, including body fluids and FNA samples. These presentations were led by Ms Laura Baringtang, Senior Scientific Officer (Cytology), and Ms Tania Nina Borlon, Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist (Cytology), both from Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Report by A/P Dr. Nor Haizura Abd Rani

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The Malaysian Society of Cytology (MSOC) successfully organised the MSOC Case Sharing Seminar, themed “Lymph Node Cytology”, on 2 July 2026, from 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm, via Zoom.The seminar featured four distinguished speakers from Malaysia and Singapore: Prof. Dr. Nga Min En and Dr. Hajah Maisarah Binti Haji Awang Sharif from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Dr. Liang Shang Zhi from Universiti Malaya (UM), and Dr. Ameera Farisha Mohamad Ghazali from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The session was moderated by Dr. Norizal Mohd Noor.The event attracted 200 participants, including international attendees from Singapore, reflecting strong interest in cytopathology education and regional professional collaboration.The seminar provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, discussing diagnostic challenges and enhancing participants' understanding of lymph node cytology.Overall, the seminar was successfully conducted, achieving its objective of promoting continuing professional education, knowledge exchange and collaboration among cytopathology professionals in Malaysia and the region.Report by : Dr. Norizal Mohd Noor

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The Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) Post-Congress Workshop, held in conjunction with the 11th IAPMD ASM and Malaysian Society of Cytology (MSOC) Annual General Meeting, was conducted on 5 August 2026 at Auditorium Al-Zahrawi, Hospital Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu.
The workshop provided participants with comprehensive exposure to the principles and practical applications of ROSE in cytopathology. The scientific programme commenced with “FNAC with ROSE: The Symbiosis”, followed by focused sessions on the application of ROSE in EBUS, EUS, thyroid and salivary gland FNAC, lymph node FNAC, and breast FNAC. The sessions highlighted the role of ROSE in assessing specimen adequacy, optimising sample acquisition and facilitating appropriate triaging of cytological material for further investigations.
The afternoon programme featured a hands-on session, followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A, allowing participants to apply the concepts covered during the lectures and discuss practical issues encountered during ROSE. The programme also included the MSOC Annual General Meeting and the MSOC QAP 2025 presentation.
The workshop brought together pathologists, medical officers, cytotechnicians, medical laboratory technologists and science officers, providing an opportunity for multidisciplinary interaction and knowledge sharing. Overall, the programme successfully combined theoretical knowledge with practical training and strengthened participants' understanding of the integration of ROSE into routine cytopathology and image-guided sampling procedures.Report by Dr. Norizal Mohd Noor

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