Baby Talk May2019

Our Experts
Developmental Education & Learning Consultant
Rosh Vettiveloo
Expert in learning support, concentration, memory, dyslexia, dyspraxia, hyperlexia, general reading
acquisition difficulties, AD/HD, homeschooling learners with learning difficulties in Malaysia and early
intervention procedures in multilingual environments. Trained in mild to moderate learning difficulties
and qualified Specialist in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (UK) and Educational
Assessor (UK). 20 years practical experience in the field of special education.
Holistic Care & Wellbeing Gaia Chinniah
Gaia is a Malaysian born entrepreneur who has lived in New Zealand for over 30 years. She is the
CEO of Ruby Face Sdn Bhd who exclusively distributes ethical products including World Organics
from New Zealand. She holds a Master in Management Studies and a career of over 10 years in
Marketing of big brands and as a Television presenter. Gaia has a passion for empowering people
and some of her hobbies are pastel art, reiki, yoga and staying healthy. More about Gaia can be read
here: www.worldorganics.com.my & www.rubyface.com.
Fertility & Conception Dr Agilan Arjunan
Dr Agilan Arjunan, a Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, graduated from University of Malaya
and obtained his specialist degree from Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, London.
Armed with his passion for laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, he pursues his dream in helping couples
to conceive and build their families through the latest technology of reproductive techniques. He is
also passionate in disseminating knowledge in the field of fertility and hopes readers can differentiate
facts from myths.
CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN AND NEONATOLOGIST Dr. Khoo Boo Aik
Dr Khoo is a consultant paediatrician and neonatologist at Sunway Medical Centre. He completed his
medical degree from National University of Malaysia (MD-UKM) in 1997. He obtained his paediatric
postgraduate membership from royal college of paediatric and child health (MRCPCH) in Glasgow,
UK in 2003. He continued his neonatal subspecialty fellowship training in 2005 at Liverpool Hospital
and the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW), Sydney, NSW, Australia. In 2009, he was accredited as
consultant paediatrician and neonatologist under the National Specialist Register (NSR), Malaysia.
Currently, he also holds a part time lecturer post at Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health
Sciences, Monash University, Sunway Campus. He is a father of 3 energetic boys aged 13, 11 and 7.
Early Childhood Education Daisy Ng
Daisy is a mother of two and Founder of Trinity Kids Malaysia. A dedicated practitioner in early
childhood education, she has been featured on BFM, The Edge, NTV7, The Star and given talks
on related topics. As a certified Dr Sears Health Coach in children/family nutrition and ante-natal
wellness, Daisy actively promotes a wholesome and non-processed diet in Malaysia’s schools. An avid
reader and writer from a young age, she now writes about topics in early childhood education, child
development and nutrition.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Herbert Low
Dr Herbert Low graduated from University of West Indies (MBBS) and University Malaya (Master
O&G), and is a Council Member of Obstetrical & Gynecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM). He is
also a member of the National Specialist Registry and specialises in General Gynae and Obstetrics;
Breast Feeding; Women Wellness & Screening Including Pre-invasive Disease Management; Fetal
Maternal and 3-4D Scan as well as Minimal Invasive Surgery at Columbia Asia Hospital-Setapak.
Consultant Pediatrician Dr Margaret Kannimmel
Dr Margaret is a graduate of University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia and MRCP (United
Kingdom). She is a subspecialists in Oncology & hematology. Dr Margaret is a member of the
Malaysia Pediatric Association amd has 26 years of experience as a Medical Doctor and 21 years as a
Pediatrician. She currently serves at Columbia Asia Hospital-Setapak
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