Selamat datang or Welcome in Malay.

We are proud to have two major societies dealing with pediatric nephrology as co-organisers - namely the Malaysian Society of Nephrology and the Malaysian Paediatric Association. In fact, the Malaysian Pediatric Association has decided to adopt the triennial Asian Congress of Pediatric Nephrology 2017 as its annual Pediatric congress.

The organising committee has decided to focus on care of children with kidney diseases at both the primary (office pediatrics) as well as tertiary level hence the theme: Paediatric Nephrology: Office Paediatrics to Tertiary Care.

The scientific committee has organised the program into 3 tracks. The first track will focus on aspects of pediatric nephrology of interest to those involved in care of children with kidney diseases at the primary and secondary level like acute glomerulonephritis and urinary tract infections. The second track will focus on general pediatric nephrology and the third on topics for pediatric nephrologist and trainees.

In addition, we are also fortunate to be hosting the 2nd IPNA/AsPNA Junior Masterclass in Pediatric Nephrology with a program prepared by the Dr Aditi Sinha, Dr Arvind Bhagga and the IPNA Junior Masterclass Committee focussing on Chronic Kidney Disease in Children.

The Congress will be conducted in Shangri La hotel, Kuala Lumpur situated in the centre of commerce, retail therapy and culinary delights. In addition, access to places of interests outside of Kuala Lumpur is fast and easy and we invite participants to take time off to visit these sites before or after the congress.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kuala Lumpur in October 2017.