AMO Official Endorsement of Selected Candidates for Malaysia Optical Council 2026-2028 Term.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
By Association of Malaysian Optometrists (AMO)
Endorsement of Candidates for Malaysian Optical Council (MOC) Election Term 2026–2028
The Association of Malaysian Optometrists (AMO) is humbled to officially endorse the following candidates for the upcoming Malaysian Optical Council (MOC) election for the 2026–2028 term:
1. Tuan Haji Ahmad Fadhullah bin Fuzai
President, Association of Malaysian Optometrists (AMO)
2. Professor Dr. Mohd Zaki bin Awg Isa
AMO Advisor & Professor of Optometry, Management and Science University (MSU)
Key Achievements & National Contributions
Both candidates have consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the Optometry profession in Malaysia. Their exceptional achievements include:
1. Primary Eye Care Service Guidelines (KKM, July 2025)
They successfully lobbied and collaborated with the Ministry of Health (KKM) to publish and launch the Primary Eye Care Service Guidelines for private optometrists — a historic milestone that establishes a clear framework for professional standards and clinical governance in private eye care practice.
(Source: Bernama, July 2025)
2. Rang Undang-Undang Optometri (Optometry Bill) 2026
Through strategic policy advocacy, both leaders spearheaded the successful presentation of the Rang Undang-Undang Optometri (Optometry Bill) by the Parliament Health Select Committee.
The Bill is now scheduled to be tabled in the Malaysian Parliament in 2026 for its First Reading, marking a monumental step toward a modernized legal framework for the Optometry profession under the Ministry of Health.
This progress reflects their steadfast commitment to ensuring Optometrists are recognized as essential primary eye care providers in Malaysia’s national healthcare system.
3. Professional and Academic Leadership
Tuan Haji Ahmad Fadhullah has led AMO through major reforms, championed public awareness on ethical practice, and represented Malaysia internationally through the World Council of Optometry (WCO), Asia Optometric Congress (AOC), Asia Pacific Council of Optometry (APCO) and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).
Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaki Awg Isa has contributed extensively to optometric education and research, winning international awards for innovations in blindness prevention and community vision screening initiatives. He currently AMO advisor and works closely with AMO, WCO, AOC, APCO and IAPB.
Why Their Re-Election Matters
The AMO National Council firmly believes that re-electing Haji Ahmad Fadhullah and Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaki to the Malaysian Optical Council will:
– Ensure continuity of national policy reforms already in progress
– Strengthen professional regulation and clinical standards
– Elevate Optometrist’s role as a vital component of Malaysia’s healthcare delivery system
We therefore call on ALL registered Optometrists in Malaysia to unite in support of both candidates in the upcoming MOC Election (Term 2026–2028) — for the continued progress, recognition, and integrity of our profession.
Issued by:
Association of Malaysian Optometrists (AMO)
Date: 15th of October 2025
Website: www.amo.org.my
Email: corporate@amo.org.my
Sokongan Rasmi AMO Kepada Calon Terpilih untuk Majlis Optik Malaysia Penggal 2026-2028
PENGUMUMAN RASMI
Oleh Persatuan Optometris Malaysia (AMO)
Sokongan Rasmi kepada Calon Pilihanraya Malaysian Optical Council (MOC) Penggal 2026–2028
Persatuan Optometris Malaysia (AMO) dengan penuh rasa rendah diri mengumumkan sokongan rasmi terhadap calon-calon berikut bagi Pilihanraya Malaysian Optical Council (MOC) bagi penggal 2026–2028:
1. Tuan Haji Ahmad Fadhullah bin Fuzai
Presiden, Persatuan Optometris Malaysia (AMO)
2. Profesor Dr. Mohd Zaki bin Awg Isa
Penasihat AMO & Profesor Optometri, Management and Science University (MSU)
🌟 Pencapaian Utama & Sumbangan Kebangsaan
Kedua-dua calon ini secara konsisten telah menunjukkan kepimpinan berwawasan serta dedikasi yang tinggi terhadap kemajuan profesion Optometris di Malaysia. Antara pencapaian luar biasa mereka termasuk:
🏥 1. Garis Panduan Perkhidmatan Penjagaan Mata Primer (KKM, Julai 2025)
Mereka telah berjaya melobi dan bekerjasama dengan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) untuk menerbit dan melancarkan Primary Eye Care Service Guidelines bagi Optometris swasta — satu pencapaian bersejarah yang mewujudkan rangka kerja jelas bagi standard profesional dan tadbir urus klinikal dalam amalan penjagaan mata primer di sektor swasta.
(Sumber: Bernama, Julai 2025)
📜 2. Rang Undang-Undang Optometri (Optometry Bill) 2026
Melalui advokasi dasar yang strategik, kedua-dua pemimpin ini telah menerajui kejayaan pembentangan Rang Undang-Undang Optometri (Optometry Bill) kepada Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Kesihatan Parlimen Malaysia.
Rang undang-undang ini dijadualkan untuk dibentangkan di Parlimen Malaysia pada tahun 2026 bagi bacaan pertama, menandakan langkah bersejarah ke arah rangka undang-undang moden bagi profesion Optometris di bawah seliaan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.
Kemajuan ini mencerminkan komitmen teguh mereka untuk memastikan Optometris diiktiraf sebagai penyedia utama penjagaan mata primer dalam sistem kesihatan negara.
🎓 3. Kepimpinan Profesional dan Akademik
Tuan Haji Ahmad Fadhullah telah memimpin AMO melalui pelbagai reformasi penting, memperjuangkan kesedaran awam terhadap amalan beretika, dan mewakili Malaysia di peringkat antarabangsa melalui World Council of Optometry (WCO), Asia Optometric Congress (AOC), Asia Pacific Council of Optometry (APCO) dan International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).
Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaki Awg Isa pula telah banyak menyumbang dalam bidang pendidikan dan penyelidikan Optometri, serta memenangi pelbagai anugerah antarabangsa atas inovasi dalam pencegahan buta dan inisiatif saringan penglihatan komuniti. Beliau kini merupakan Penasihat AMO dan bekerjasama rapat dengan AMO, WCO, AOC, APCO dan IAPB.
💡 Kepentingan Pemilihan Semula Mereka
Majlis Kebangsaan AMO amat yakin bahawa pemilihan semula Haji Ahmad Fadhullah dan Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaki ke dalam Majlis Optik Malaysia (MOC) akan:
– Menjamin kesinambungan reformasi dasar nasional yang sedang berjalan
– Memperkukuh peraturan profesional dan standard klinikal
– Meningkatkan peranan Optometris sebagai komponen penting dalam sistem penjagaan kesihatan negara
Oleh itu, AMO menyeru semua Optometris berdaftar di Malaysia untuk bersatu menyokong kedua-dua calon ini dalam Pilihanraya MOC (Penggal 2026–2028) — demi kemajuan berterusan, pengiktirafan, dan integriti profesion kita.
Dikeluarkan oleh:
Persatuan Optometris Malaysia (AMO)
Tarikh: 15 Oktober 2025
Laman Sesawang: www.amo.org.my
E-mel: corporate@amo.org.my
