Understanding Thalassemia
Carrier Risk in Malaysia

1 in 20 Malaysians is a Thalassemia carrier. Most don't know it. Learn how to protect your future family - in just 60 minutes.

Saturday, 9 May 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MYT) Online via Google meet
What You'll Learn

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01

Carrier Risk Demystified

Understand what it really means to be a thalassemia carrier and why so many Malaysians are unaware of their status.

02

Genetic Inheritance Patterns

Learn how thalassemia is passed from parents to children - explained in simple, clear terms.

03

Why Carriers Look Healthy

Discover why most carriers have no symptoms and how this makes the condition easy to miss without screening.

04

Risks When Two Carriers Marry

Understand the statistical risks to offspring when both partners are carriers, and what that means for family planning.

05

Premarital Screening Explained

Learn what screening involves, when to do it, and why it’s a responsible step — not a barrier to marriage.

06

Informed Reproductive Decisions

Explore the options available to carrier couples and how knowledge empowers better decisions for your family.

Ms Siti Aisyah Abdul Razak, genetic counsellor

FREE session with a 60 minutes session led by a certified genetic counsellor, designed for clarity and action.

Duration 60 minutes including moderated Q&A
Platform Google meet- link provided upon registration
Format Live online session with interactive Q&A
Moderator (GeneJunction) Ms Vicneswary Balakrishnan

Session
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A practical, no-jargon session built around the decisions that matter to you. A session that packed into one focused hour for audiences who don't have time to waste.

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9.45am – 10.00am

Participant Sign-On

Join the session, test your audio, and get settled in.

10.00am – 10.05am

Introduction & Speaker Introduction

Welcome, housekeeping notes, and introduction of Ms Siti Aisyah.

10.05am – 10.45am

Main Session

Core presentation covering all 11 topics — thalassemia basics, genetics, carrier risk, screening, and reproductive decisions.

10.45am – 11.00am

Moderated Q&A

Ask your questions directly to the genetic counsellor. Moderated by Ms Vicneswary.