Workshop

17 August 2026 | PPTAR HASA Computer Laboratory

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• Enhanced participants’ digital and AI skills.
• Improved creativity in digital content creation.
• Promoted ethical and responsible use of AI.

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Perpustakaan Perubatan Tun Abdul Razak (PPTAR) HASA successfully organised the Canva: Design Smart, Create Impact workshop on 17 August 2026 at the PPTAR HASA Computer Laboratory. The workshop was attended by 40 participants.

The workshop aimed to introduce the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Gemini, to support daily tasks, particularly in generating ideas, creating digital content, and preparing organisational communication materials.

Participants were also introduced to the use of Canva and its AI features to create more organised and professional visual materials. They also learned effective prompting techniques to obtain more accurate and relevant outputs.

Emphasis was placed on the creative, ethical, and responsible use of AI, in line with the need to enhance efficiency and productivity in digital content creation.

The workshop was conducted by Mr. Mohd Alfarabie bin Mohd Nasir, Senior Librarian, as the speaker, with Mr. Abdul Halim bin Mohd Daud, Principal Library Assistant, serving as the facilitator.

PPTAR HASA extends its appreciation to all participants for their participation and commitment throughout the workshop.

PPTAR HASA | Empowering Digital Competencies, Supporting Organisational Excellence

SHAH ALAM, August 11, 2026 – The Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Library recently concluded its highly anticipated Library Services Enhancement Workshop 2026 (Bengkel Pemantapan Perkhidmatan Perpustakaan UiTM 2026).

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The Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR), Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), remains committed to strengthening the competencies of its library staff through participation in the UiTM Library Bibliographic Records Management Workshop, held from 15–16 July 2026 at the Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), UiTM Shah Alam.

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• Enhancing staff competency for quality library services.
• Strengthening bibliographic and cataloguing skills.
• Empowering better library services through continuous learning.

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Representing PPTAR HASA were Puan Noor Azlin Abdullah and Puan Nur Ira Wahidah Nasir, who participated in various knowledge-sharing sessions and hands-on training covering bibliographic records management, Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloguing standards, Call Number assignment, library record management, and continuous improvements in collection management processes.

Participation in this workshop not only enhanced the staff's knowledge and professional skills but also provided a valuable platform for sharing best practices and strengthening the delivery of library services to the Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah and Universiti Teknologi MARA communities.

It is hoped that the knowledge and experience gained from this workshop will be effectively applied to further improve collection management and deliver library services that are more efficient, systematic, and of the highest quality.

🧠 FROM IMAGE TO INSIGHT. FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION.

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• Strengthening acute stroke management skills.
• PPTAR HASA as a clinical learning hub.
• Advancing knowledge for better patient care.

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Every second matters in the management of acute stroke.

On 11 July 2026, the CT Perfusion Brain for Acute Stroke Protocol programme provided participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training on the acute stroke code workflow, CT Perfusion imaging techniques, post-processing, and image interpretation.

PPTAR HASA: A Space for Learning and Knowledge Sharing

One of the programme highlights was the Image Technique & Post-Processing session, which was conducted at the Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR), Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), UiTM, alongside practical sessions held in the CT Scan Room.

The use of PPTAR as a learning venue reflects the evolving role of a medical library beyond its traditional function—serving as a dynamic space that connects knowledge, technology, and clinical practice while supporting the continuous professional development of healthcare personnel.

The programme was organised by the Department of Radiology, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), UiTM, in collaboration with Canon Medical Systems Malaysia.

Knowledge shared. Skills strengthened. Patient care enhanced.

At PPTAR, knowledge is more than something to read—it is explored, shared, and applied.

SHAH ALAM, July 2, 2026 – Open Science is rapidly transforming the global research landscape by promoting practices that are more transparent, accessible, and collaborative. In line with this shift, academic libraries are stepping up to play a vital role as strategic partners in supporting institutional research excellence.

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SHAH ALAM, June 30, 2026 – A specialized reference management workshop focusing on Mendeley was successfully held on Tuesday at Auditorium 1, National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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PUNCAK ALAM, 29 June 2026 – The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor Branch, successfully organized the Official Secret Document Management Empowerment Course on 29 June 2026, reinforcing the university's commitment to enhancing knowledge and compliance in the management of classified official documents.

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Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR), Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), was invited to deliver a session entitled "Medical Databases and Reference Management" during the Research Proposal Workshop Series 2026, organised by the Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM. The workshop was held on 22 June 2026 at the Clinical Simulation Centre, HASA.

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On 5 June 2026 (Friday), an Information Literacy Skills Class was conducted with the participation of Dr. Anie Farhana Binti Ngimron from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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