Dato' Dr. Zaliha Binti Omar is a pioneering Rehabilitation Medicine specialist, hailed as the "Mother of Rehabilitation" in Malaysia. With over 25 years of experience, she established Malaysia's first multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice and postgraduate training programs. Her groundbreaking work in developing sustainable infrastructure and residency programs has significantly expanded accessible and integrative care. Recognized with the DPMP knighthood for her contributions to disability rehabilitation and academic excellence, she holds an Honorary Fellowship from the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and has held key leadership roles at the University of Malaya. Her clinical expertise focuses on physical impairments, particularly knee disorders, neck pain, and stroke rehabilitation.