Professor Dr. Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman is a pioneering Geriatrician and Professor of Geriatric Medicine, renowned for establishing Malaysia's first Geriatric unit at UMMC. With a PhD in Epidemiology from LSHTM, her expertise bridges geriatrics and population health, focusing on frailty, sarcopenia, and dementia. She is a founder of key Malaysian geriatric societies and leads significant research initiatives like MELoR, driving 'Age-friendly' advancements and shaping postgraduate medical education.